Solar and Lunar Eclipses: What Ayurveda, Jyotish and Mantra Say You Should (and Shouldn't) Do #152

When an eclipse happens, something shifts. The light changes. The atmosphere feels different. Traditionally, these moments were never treated as ordinary. In this episode, Dylan is joined by Jyotishi and Ayurvedic practitioner Laura Plumb, Vaidya Dr Krishna Raju, Vaidya and medical astrologer Dr Harsha Raju, and mantra teacher Purnesh. Together they explore eclipses through the lenses of Ayurveda, Jyotish and mantra śāstra. They speak about Rahu and Ketu, the difference between solar and lunar eclipses, why digestion and prāṇa are considered more sensitive during these periods, and why eclipses have long been used as powerful windows for mantra and inner practice. Specific mantras and simple ritual guidelines are shared, along with practical recommendations around food, rest, meditation and how to orient the mind during these heightened times. The conversation moves between astronomy, subtle physiology and lived experience, offering a steady and grounded way to approach eclipse events. Rather than sensationalising eclipses, this episode invites a composed perspective. A reminder that moments of shadow can also be moments of alignment. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: 🌒 The Vedic understanding of eclipses 🌒 Rahu and Ketu in Vedic mythology 🌒 Solar vs lunar eclipses and their different impacts on mind, prāṇa and physiology 🌒 Agni, digestion and subtle sensitivity during eclipse periods 🌒 Practical Ayurvedic guidance for food, fasting and daily routine 🌒 Mantra practices and specific chants recommended during eclipses 🌒 Moving beyond fear toward steadiness and alignment in times of shadow RESOURCES: Show Notes for this episode (with full resources & mantra spellings) Seven Dhatus and Nine Planets - Online Course with Dylan & Vaidya Harsha Raju Vital Veda’s Abhanga Courses (2026) in Byron Bay, Australia & London, UK All of Vital Veda's online & in-person courses and trainings Ayurveda x Astrology: The Cosmic Blueprint For Health - Masterclass with Vaidya Harsha Raju Book a Jyotish session with Laura Plumb - Discount Code: LAURA10 for 10% discount Book a Jyotish session with Vaidya Harsha Raju Friends of Vital Veda Support the show 🌿

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Solar and Lunar Eclipses: What Ayurveda, Jyotish and Mantra Say You Should (and Shouldn't) Do #152 is an episode from The Vital Veda Podcast: Ayurveda | Holistic Health | Cosmic and Natural Law by Dylan Smith: Ayurvedic Practitioner, Holistic Health Educator, Conscious Entrepreneur.

This episode is 88:03 long.

This episode was published on Feb 23, 2026.

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