Did you know that everyday little habits can change your destiny? We all think that to change destiny, we need to perform a big puja, wear an expensive gemstone, or go to an astrologer. But the biggest thing about the “Red Book” is this — to change your destiny, you just need to change your daily habits.

No big expenses. No mantras or tantras. Just the things that are already present in your home — milk, jaggery, turmeric, salt, water, copper — these can change your life. “The Red Book of the Sea 1941” — the third part (Guttaka) written by Pandit Shri Roopchand Joshi Ji (18 January 1898 - 24 December 1982) — contains hundreds of such remedies that an ordinary person can adopt in their daily life. No need to call a pandit, no need to look for a special day. Just do it daily, do it consistently, and see the result.

“The Red Book is a unique astrology, which awakens the sleeping destiny. > After giving a firm order, the matter is finally settled, and the trouble is removed in two words.” — Red Book 1941, page 3

The biggest principle of the Red Book is “permanent houses” and the position of the planets in them. When a planet does not sit in its permanent house, obstacles arise in life. But to remove these obstacles, no heavy work is required — small daily habits can calm the wrath of the planets.

In this post, we are telling you 25 such simple remedies that you can do every day. These are divided into five parts — morning, kitchen, home, relationships, and health. Along with each remedy, it is explained which planet it strengthens. ---

5 Morning Remedies — Start the Day Right

Morning time is considered the most powerful in the Red Book. The time around sunrise is when the energy of the planets is at its peak. Start your day with these five remedies and feel the difference yourself. ### 1. Wake up in the morning and sprinkle water on the sun with a copper pot This is the most basic and most powerful remedy of the Red Book. Every morning at sunrise, take water in a copper pot, add a little red sandalwood or saffron, and slowly offer water towards the sun, facing it. Pour the water from such a height that the sun’s rays pass through it. - For which planet: Sun (self-confidence, government work, father, respect)

2. First thing in the morning, look at your hands

The Lal Kitab considers hands to be a map of destiny. Every morning, as soon as you open your eyes, first look at the palms of your hands – both hands joined, with the tips of the fingers facing upwards. Say in your mind, “Karagrey vasate Lakshmi.” This starts the day with positive energy. - For which planet: Mercury (intelligence, business, communication)

3. Apply tilak on the forehead every day

In the Lal Kitab, in house number 1, the sun resides – and the forehead is the place of the sun. Every morning, after bathing, be sure to apply tilak on your forehead. Saffron or sandalwood tilak is best. If these are not available, apply turmeric or Roli tilak. This keeps your sun strong. - For which planet: Sun and Jupiter (respect, luck, career)

4. Eat sweets or jaggery while leaving the house in the morning

In the Lal Kitab, jaggery and sweetness are associated with Jupiter (Guru). Every morning, before leaving the house, eat a piece of jaggery or something sweet and drink a little water. This prevents obstacles in work throughout the day and gets things done. - For which planet: Jupiter (Guru – wealth, marriage, children, luck)

5. Give the first roti of the morning to a cow or a dog

In the Lal Kitab, house number 2 is for Guru (Jupiter) and the cow has a special place in it. Every morning, feed the first roti made in the kitchen to the cow. If a cow is not available, give it to a dog. This is a very simple remedy that is a panacea for planetary harmony. - For which planet: Jupiter and Ketu (planetary harmony, removal of ancestral defects)

5 Kitchen Remedies – Enhance luck with eating habits

The Lal Kitab calls the kitchen the “oven of destiny” of the house. What you eat, how you cook, what things you use – all of this directly affects your planets. Here are five home remedies that can change your luck in your kitchen:

6. Eat a Little Jaggery in Your Daily Meal

Jaggery is a Jupiter element in the Lal Kitab (Red Book). A person who eats a little jaggery daily has a strong Jupiter. Eat a small piece of jaggery after eating. This improves digestion and reduces financial obstacles. The house where jaggery is eaten regularly remains blessed. - For which planet: Jupiter (Guru - wealth, prosperity, children)

7. Keep a Turmeric Knoel in the Kitchen While Cooking

Turmeric is a Jupiter and Sun element in the Lal Kitab. The Lal Kitab for house number 2 says, “Peepal, brass, yellow clay, saffron, also yellow.” Keep a whole turmeric knoel in the kitchen and be sure to use turmeric in your food. Drinking turmeric milk at night is even better. - For which planet: Jupiter and Sun (respect, health, wealth)

8. Do Not Leave Salt Uncovered in the Kitchen - Keep it Covered

Salt is considered a Saturn and Rahu element in the Lal Kitab. The Lal Kitab for house number 1 says, “Wujud, house, soul, also count salt, the era of earning.” Leaving salt uncovered increases troubles in the house and money does not last. Always keep salt covered and do not eat food with more salt than necessary. - For which planet: Saturn and Rahu (peace, stability, economic security)

9. Drink a Glass of Milk Daily

Milk is a major element of the Moon in the Lal Kitab. The Moon is the factor of the mind, mother, and emotions. A person who drinks milk daily has a strong Moon - the mind remains calm, anxiety is reduced, and the mother’s blessings remain. Drink it as it suits - cold or hot. - For which planet: Moon (mind, peace, mother, emotional health)

10. Mix a Little Milk or Ghee While Kneading the Dough

In the Lal Kitab, flour (wheat) is a Sun element and milk/ghee is a Moon and Jupiter element. When you add a little milk or desi ghee to the flour while kneading it, it strengthens all three planets - Sun, Moon, and Jupiter - together. The bread made at home becomes blessed. - For which planet: Sun, Moon, Jupiter (overall increase in luck)

5 Home Remedies — Make your home a temple of good fortune

In the Lal Kitab, “Pakka Ghar” (Permanent House) refers to the houses in the horoscope, but your real home is equally important. What your home looks like, how clean it is, what’s on the doorstep, what’s inside – all of this directly affects your luck. ### 11. Sprinkle Ganga Jal (Holy Water) on the Main Door Daily In the Lal Kitab, the door of the house is associated with the numbers 1 and 7. Sprinkle a little Ganga Jal or clean water on the threshold of the main door every morning. If Ganga Jal is not available, sprinkle a little turmeric mixed with plain water. This prevents negative energy from entering the house. - For which planet: Sun and Jupiter (happiness, prosperity, respect in the house)

12. Light a Diya (Lamp) in the House in the Evening

In the Lal Kitab, fire (Agni) is associated with the planet Mars. Every evening after sunset, light a lamp with desi ghee (clarified butter) or mustard oil in the house – either in the place of worship or near the main door. Lighting a lamp strengthens Mars, brings energy to the house, and protects against the evil eye. - For which planet: Mars (energy, courage, property, siblings)

13. Be Sure to Keep a Tulsi Plant in the House and Water it Daily

Tulsi is considered a thing of both Mercury and Jupiter in the Lal Kitab. Plant a Tulsi plant in the courtyard or balcony of the house and water it every morning. In a house where Tulsi remains green, both Mercury (trade, intelligence) and Jupiter (wealth, luck) remain strong. - For which planet: Mercury and Jupiter (trade, intelligence, wealth, luck)

14. Donate Something Daily in Running Water

In the Lal Kitab, running water (river, canal) is given great importance. Water is the element of the Moon. Make it a habit to donate something in running water every day – be it flowers, a little milk, or a few grains of rice. If there is no river nearby, water the roots of a plant. This strengthens both the Moon and Venus. - For which planet: Moon and Venus (peace of mind, love, comfort)

15. Clean the house daily – prevent garbage accumulation.

In the Lal Kitab, dirt and disorder are considered to have the influence of Rahu and Ketu. The house where garbage, broken items, and useless goods accumulate, experiences an increased negative impact of Rahu and Ketu. Sweep and mop the house daily, and do not keep broken utensils and closed clocks in the house. Cleaning keeps Rahu and Ketu calm. - For which planet: Rahu and Ketu (Pitru Dosha, sudden problems, mental unrest)

5 Remedies for Relationships – Increase love in family and society

In the Lal Kitab, relationships are directly linked to the planets – the mother is the Moon, the father is the Sun, the brother is Mars, the sister is Mercury, the wife/husband is Venus, and elders are Saturn. When you bring sweetness into your relationships, the planets automatically become stronger. ### 16. Make it a habit to touch the feet of elders

In the Lal Kitab, respecting elders strengthens both Saturn and Jupiter. Touch the feet of parents, grandparents, or elders in the house every morning. If they are not nearby, take their blessings over the phone. The blessings of elders are the most powerful remedy in the Lal Kitab – there is no greater remedy than this. - For which planet: Saturn and Jupiter (career, respect, longevity, blessings)

17. Feed a hungry person every day

In the Lal Kitab, charity is associated with Ketu and Jupiter. Try to feed at least one needy person every day, even if it’s just one roti. The person who feeds the hungry automatically reduces their Pitru Dosha, and Ketu becomes calm. - For which planet: Ketu and Jupiter (Pitru Dosha, spiritual progress)

18. Husband and wife eat sweets or fruits together every day

Venus is the factor of married life and love. In the Lal Kitab, it is very important to maintain sweetness with your spouse to strengthen Venus. Husband and wife should sit together and eat something sweet every day – fruits, sweets, or jaggery. This small habit keeps the passion alive in married life. - For which planet: Venus (love, marital happiness, beauty, material comforts)

19. Serve at a temple, gurudwara, or religious place every week The Lal Kitab considers service as the greatest remedy. Visit a temple, gurudwara, or any religious place every week and serve selflessly – whether it’s handling shoes, helping with langar (community kitchen), or cleaning. Selfless service pacifies the three planets: Ketu, Shani, and Brihaspati. - For which planet: Ketu, Shani, Brihaspati (overall planetary peace)

20. Forgive your family every night before going to sleep

This is a very unique remedy. The Lal Kitab says that holding grudges (anger, complaints) in the mind worsens the planets. Every night before going to sleep, forgive in your heart whoever you were displeased with during the day. No one needs to speak – just let it go from your heart. This keeps the Moon calm and promotes good sleep. - For which planet: Moon (mind, peace, emotional health)

5 Remedies for Health and Safety — Protect both body and soul

The Lal Kitab also connects planets with body parts: the Sun with bones, the Moon with blood, Mars with energy, Mercury with skin, and Saturn with legs and joints. When the planets are weak, there is discomfort in the body. These five remedies are for both health and safety. ### 21. Wear an iron ring or bracelet Iron is the metal of Shani in the Lal Kitab. Shani is one of the most powerful and most feared planets – but if Shani is happy, life brings stability and success. Wear an iron bracelet or ring on Saturday. It keeps Shani calm and also protects from the evil eye. - For which planet: Shani (career, long illness, debt, stability)

22. Drink water from a copper vessel

Copper is the metal of the Sun in the Lal Kitab. Keep water in a copper glass or pot at night and drink it on an empty stomach in the morning. This strengthens the Sun planet – increases confidence, brings success in government work, and brings energy to the body. Ayurveda also mentions many benefits of copper water. - For which planet: Sun (confidence, government work, father, bones)

23. Donate black items — especially on Saturdays In the Lal Kitab (Red Book), black items – black urad dal, black cloth, black sesame seeds, mustard oil – are associated with Saturn and Rahu. Donate one of these items to a needy person every Saturday. Use black sesame seeds in your daily food habits. This keeps Saturn and Rahu calm and protects you from sudden troubles. - For which planet: Saturn and Rahu (sudden loss, illness, debt, court cases)

24. Walk barefoot on the ground every morning

25. Wash your feet with warm water before sleeping

In the Lal Kitab, feet are associated with Saturn. Every night, before going to sleep, wash your feet in warm (गुनगुने) water with a little salt. This removes both the fatigue and negative energy of the day. Saturn remains calm, sleep improves, and freshness remains the next day. This habit is also called “Graha Snan” (planetary bath). - For which planet: Saturn (sleep, leg problems, debt, mental peace)

Important Rules – Be Sure to Follow Them

You will only get the full benefit of these remedies if you follow some basic rules. The Lal Kitab lists some strict rules for remedies:

43-day rule: The 43-day rule has special significance in the Lal Kitab. If you perform any remedy continuously for 43 days, its effect is definitely visible. If you stop in between, the count has to be restarted. 2. Have faith, don’t doubt: Have faith in your mind while performing the remedy. “Will it work or not” – if you do it thinking about this, the effect will be less. The Lal Kitab says — “Faith is the greatest remedy.”
Don’t tell anyone: Don’t tell others about your remedies. Do it quietly, the result will be visible on its own. 4. Don’t try too many remedies at once: Choose 2-3 remedies at a time and focus on them. Don’t start all 25 at once. Start with what is most needed. 5. Keep the intention pure: Remedies never work to harm or do bad to anyone. The Lal Kitab emphasizes “Neki” (goodness) — “Neki badhi do mangal bhai, honey poison do matein hai.” (Goodness and evil, two auspicious brothers, honey and poison are found together.)
Don’t donate or distribute milk after sunset: Some remedies in the Lal Kitab are for the morning — don’t do them in the evening. Each remedy has its own time, do it at that time. ---

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do Lal Kitab remedies really work? Yes, Lal Kitab remedies have been tried and tested by people for centuries. Pandit Roopchand Joshi Ji wrote these remedies based on his profound experience and astrological knowledge. But the most important thing is — to do it consistently and have faith. No remedy will work if you quit in the middle or doubt it. The right intention, the right method, and 43 days of patience — these are the three keys. ### Can these remedies be done without showing the horoscope? Absolutely. That is the biggest feature of the Lal Kitab. These 25 remedies are common daily habits that are beneficial for anyone, no matter what their horoscope says. Yes, if there is a specific planetary defect — like Sadasati, Kaalsarp Dosha, or Manglik Dosha — it is better to get a special remedy by showing the horoscope. But these daily remedies are safe and beneficial for everyone. ### Why 43 days? Why not 40 or 21 days? The Lal Kitab has a special astrological reason for the 43-day period. It is related to a cycle of planets. In 43 days, the planets change their position enough for the remedy to start showing its effect. In Vedic astrology, 40 days are considered, but the Lal Kitab has 43 days determined in its own calculation method. Therefore, it is important to complete 43 days. ### Can women also do these remedies? Yes, absolutely. There is no gender distinction in the Lal Kitab. All 25 remedies can be done equally by both men and women. Some remedies, like those related to the kitchen (turmeric, jaggery, milk), are usually performed by the women of the household, and the entire family benefits from them. ### What if you forget to do a remedy for a day? The Lal Kitab (Red Book) states that the sequence should be continuous for 43 days. If even one day is missed, the count has to be restarted. However, remedies that are daily habits – like drinking milk, eating jaggery, lighting a lamp – should be made a lifelong habit. Don’t think of these as “43 days,” but adopt them as if they were your daily food and drink. ### Are these remedies specific to any particular religion? No. The Lal Kitab is based on planets and their effects, not on any specific religion. Pandit Roopchand Joshi Ji himself wrote this book in Urdu, and its remedies are universal. Drinking milk, eating jaggery, respecting elders, keeping cleanliness – these are all basic human qualities that apply to everyone. ### Which remedy should I start first? If you are confused about where to start, then adopt these three first: (1) In the morning, offer water to the sun with a copper pot, (2) Eat jaggery every day, (3) Light a lamp in the evening. These three habits will strengthen the three main planets – Sun, Jupiter, and Mars – and you will start to see a difference quickly. ---

Conclusion

The Lal Kitab is not a magic book – it is a way of life. Pandit Roopchand Joshi Ji has written in it the things that our grandparents, maternal and paternal grandparents knew from before – wake up early in the morning, offer water to the sun, eat jaggery, respect elders, donate, keep the house clean. These are all “remedies” less and “rules of a good life” more. The only difference is that the Lal Kitab tells why – because these habits affect the planets. And when the planets are right, luck starts shining on its own. So start today. No big changes – just small habits. And after 43 days, see for yourself how much difference has come into your life. You don’t need to change your horoscope to change your destiny – change your habits, and luck will change on its own. This article is based on the “Red Book of the Sea 1941 (Part 3 - Gutka)”, written by Pandit Shri Roopchand Joshi. Hindi transliteration: Vidyarthi Lalkitab (Haresh Pancholi, Ahmedabad), Kulbir Singh Bains (Chandigarh), Ravinder Pal Singh Brar (Shri Ganga Nagar). This material is presented solely for educational and spiritual purposes.

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