The Six Seasons
The sidereal months of Sagittarius and Capricorn constitute Hemanta Rithu.
The cold winds have not left Kerala. This Hemanta Rithu will be there till
the
12th of February.
Sisira Rithu, the sidereal months of Aquarius and Pisces, is very hot
indeed. It normally starts from the 13th of February to the 13th April !
During this sixth season of India, hot spells are normal and more than 100
people perished last year due to sunstroke.
Now it is still cold in the morning and even during midday. No need for air
conditioners during this season.
Evening is also characterised by cold winds. The Sun will be transiting
Sravana, Alpha Aquilae, initiating Thiruvonam Njattuvela tomorrow.
(Jan 24th ).
Amongst the six Rithus or seasons, Vasanta ( Medam & Edavam ) is
comparitively less hot, Greeshma ( Gemini and Cancer ) and Varsha ( Leo and
Virgo ) are rainy seasons, Sarat ( Libra and Scorpio ) is less rainy,
Hemanta ( Sagittarius and Capricorn ) is cold and dry and Sisira ( Aquarius
& Pisces ) is very hot indeed !
Correspondence between Music and Art
Herbert Read knew the correspondence between Music and Art. ” All Art tends
to Music”, he averred. Human beings are inseparable from their surroundings.
It so happens that dusk, dawn, the season, the nature, the lightning, the
thunder – all these affect the mood of Man. This mood gives rise to Rasa and
every possible Rasa in connection with these circumstantial surroundings has
been found to be conveyed through Raga. The world of Ragas, therefore, has
all the variety of Life and experiences of Man. This is so true of Indian
Music. Seasons or Rithus are a dimension of the vast game of Life and
Creation !
The Six Seasons of Indian Philosophy are ruled by Planets
For instance,
Vasanta Rithu is ruled by Venus
Greeshma by Mars and Sun
Varsha by the Moon
Sharath by Mercury
Hemanta by Jupiter
Sisira by Saturn
The Law of Correspondences state that the Six Seasons are related to the six
Chakras, according to Kundalini Yoga. The Highest Chakra, the Sahasrara, the
Thousand Petalled Lotus, is beyond Time and transcends everything. The lower
six Chakras get mildly activated during the six seasons -
Ajna Chakra in Vasanta
Vishuddha in Greeshma
Anahata in Varsha
Manipura in Sharath
Swadhistana in Hemanta
Muladhara in Sisira
Sisira Rithu ( Kumbha & Meena ) is also the mango season, when mangoes are
plenty in Kerala. Mangoes are used in Fish curry, in pickles and in all
curries. Mango is a substitute for tamarind in curries. Mango pickles are of
many types. Tender mangoes make excellent pickle and are known as Vadu Mango
Pickle. Cut Mango pickles goes by the name Chethu Manga. Mangoes are dried
and pickled. Ripe mangoes are eaten. With red chilli poweder, ripe mangoes
are an excellent dish. Special type of pickle comes from Andhra known as
Avakkai.
Tender mangoes are also pickled in brine.
India leads in the production of mangoes. 13.5 million tonnes. China is
second at 3.7 million tonnes. Mango is a fruit indigenous to the Indian
subcontinet and is the national fruit of India, Pakistan and the
Philippines. The word mango is derived from the Malayalam manga .
Widely used in Cuisine, chutneys are made from sour, unripe mangoes. Mango
Lassi, a popular drink in S Asia, is made by mixing ripe mangoes, curd and
sugar. Mangoes can be eaten raw with salt. A cooling summer drink called
panna comes from mangoes. Green mangoes can be used as mango salad with
dried shrimp and fish sauce.
Mango is rich in phytochemicals and nutrients. Also vitamins and minerals.
The antioxidant vitamins A, C and E compose 25%, 76% and 9% of the DRI (
Dietary Reference Intake ) in a 165 gms serving. Mangoes also contain
Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, B vitamins and other nutrients
About the Author
Article by G Kumar, astrologer, academician & programmer of
www.keralaheritages.com He gives free tips at
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