Description
Month: Maarkazhi
- Body Function: Bone System
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Vegetable: Coconut
- Nutrient: Vitamin D
- Element: Fire
- Dosha: Kapha
- Gender: Male
- Season: Cold Season
- Time: Night 2 AM to 4 AM
- Quality: Trust
- Celebration: Vaikunda Ekadashi
- Wisdom: A universal dharma (righteousness)
Philosophical Insights
- Elevated Qualities: A home, community, and nation flourish when guided by high inner awareness, purpose, and thought.
- Three Gunas:
- Sattva: Elevated qualities leading to harmony.
- Rajas: Mixed qualities leading to activity.
- Tamas: Lower qualities leading to chaos.
Health Benefits
- Peerkangai: Rich in vitamins and hydration, supports overall health.
- Thengai: Provides essential nutrients, protects against various ailments, and is considered a holistic food source.
Vaikunda Ekadashi
This festival highlights the distinction between inner and outer trust, emphasizing that true belief lies in the eternal, unchanging aspects of existence.