06/10/2025
A Thoughtful Celebration: Kojagiri Purnima Through the Lens of Ayurveda
🌟 Embrace the Healing Light of Kojagiri (Sharad) Pournima! 🌕
This auspicious full moon night marks not just a spiritual event, but a significant moment in the Ayurvedic calendar—the transition into the crisp, cooling Sharad Ritu (Autumn).
The Ayurvedic Significance Today:
According to Ayurveda, this is the time when the body's Pitta Dosha (Fire element), aggravated during the hot, humid monsoon, naturally peaks. Kojagiri Pournima is nature's perfect prescription to pacify this excess heat and prepare the body for the cooler season ahead.
On this special night, the moonlight is believed to be infused with 'Amrit' (nectar), possessing unique cooling and healing properties that directly balance Pitta. This ancient wisdom is more crucial than ever in today's stressful, fast-paced world, which often leads to lifestyle disorders fueled by aggravated Pitta like hyperacidity, skin issues, and inflammation.
✅ DO's (Seva for Your Body):
Fasting or Light Diet: Observe a light fast or have easily digestible foods like vegetable khichdi.
Moonlight Exposure: Sit under the moonlight during the early evening. It is calming for the mind and pacifies Pitta.
Consume Cooling Foods: Enjoy traditional preparations like Kheer (sweetened rice/milk pudding) cooled under the moonlight. Milk, rice, and sugar are naturally cooling.
Stay Hydrated: Sip on cool (not ice-cold) water, coconut water, or herbal teas like rose or fennel.
Practice Gratitude: The term “Ko Jagarti?“ means “Who is awake?“—symbolizing alertness and prosperity. Engage in peaceful reflection, meditation, or gentle chanting.
❌ DON'Ts (Avoid Pitta Aggravation):
Avoid Heavy, Spicy & Sour Foods: Say no to fried snacks, excessive chili, yogurt, and fermented foods which increase Pitta.
Minimize Screen Time: The blue light from screens can disturb your mental peace. Instead, bask in the gentle moonlight.
Avoid Late Nights (Beyond Reason): While staying awake is traditional, avoid stressful activities or overexertion. Let the night be calm and serene.
Say No to Anger & Stress: This is a night to cultivate calmness. Avoid heated arguments or stressful discussions.
Let this Kojagiri be your moment of balance — a reminder that true wellness begins with harmony between body, mind, and nature.
With Warm Wishes,
🌿 Amrut Ayurved & Panchakarma
PCMC, Pune
— Dr. Rajesh Tayade & Dr. Shilpa Jungare
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