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Significance of Nakshatras (Stellar)in JyothishaByAsthana Jyothisha Vidhwan , Sri Ahobila Muth,Naadi Jyothisha KesariDr.NVRA RajaM.A (Philosophy & Religion), M.A.(Astrology), -----------------“Sahobhirvisvam paricakramu rajah purva dhamanyamita mimanah Tanusuvisva bhuvana ni yemire prasarayanta purudha praja anu”1Planets with their super natural powers move around in various planes andcontrol the overall existence as well as non-existence of all beings. Strictly inaccordance with their strength, they confer all Karmic effects, both good andbad, to one and all. So, they are the ultimate executors of this entire creation.Astrology is a science which reveals an individual’s environment, patterns ofbehaviour, potentialities, propensities, fortunes, misfortunes, his vicissitudeof life, his past, present and future. In short, it is a blue print of his destiny.The truth is that astrology is quite different from all other disciplines and it isin a class by itself. This study will serve as a foundation for laymen, studentsand enthusiasts alike who wish to further their understanding of this study,which in ancient times had been considered “the king of sciences”. Astrologyis based on the relationship of all stellar bodies to the earth. It is primarilyconcerned with all the bodies in our solar system including the planets, theSun, the Moon, asteroids and comets.1Rig Veda 10:4.56.5www.sadagopan.org3www.srihayagrivan.org
Among the greatest wonders of world, is the wonder of the Nadi Granthas in Indiathat reveal with stunning accuracy even the minute details of person’s life. AmongNadi Granthas, Dhruva Nadi by Sage Satyacharya occupies a unique place. Basedon Dhruva Nadi, Sugar Peru Nadi and some principles from Budha Nadi, theMeena System of Stellar Astrology or Nadi Jyothisa was developed by Late Sri RGopala Krishna Row (Meena 1) and Late Sri N V Raghava Chary (Meena 2) inlate thirties. Invaluable astrological principles, which were not found in theclassical astrological works, were given; upon which one can reliably proceed inthe delineation of a horoscope.Generally in traditional astrology almost all the astrologers give importance toplanets and their positions in the zodiac. As per Nakshatra siddhantha orstellar astrology, it is not the planets posited that going to deliver good or badresults but their star lords i.e. the planets posited in particular star that starlord is going to deliver the result to the native.In timing of events, chaara (naksahatra pada) of planets plays an importantrole in deciding the event. As per Meena, the ruling planet of a particularperiod will not show its effects throughout its period, but there will bevariation, according to the pada of the constellation in which the rulingplanet 2is situated.Jyotisha Sastra is prominent and primitive among all the sciences. It has beendeveloping from the beginning of the creation and is evergreen. Authors of Nadi Jyothisha or Stellar System of Astrology, 1939It is very important to state that Meena had introduced the Ruling Planet Theory in1939 ( part I) and emphasised that ruling planets period only events of a particular bhavaor planet will take place. Here the period what they had mentioned was Vimsotharidasa,bukthi period.2www.sadagopan.org4www.srihayagrivan.org
“Yada sikha mayuranam naganam manayo yadaTadvat Vedanta sastranam Jyothisham moordhanisthitam”Astrology is supreme among Vedic sciences like peacock’s tail and a gem onthe snake’s head. Beautiful peacock’s tail is compared with material affairsand glorious rays of gem for knowledge.One without eyes is a blind man. While objects, which are near at hand, canbe identified by touch, those at a distance can only be seen by the eyes. Justas the human eyes are useful in identifying objects far and near, theJyothisha Sastra is useful in seeing the disposition of planets and stars intime i.e., many years ago or hereafter in the future. Since mere touch cannotidentify colour, eyes are necessary to distinguish these. Likewise, even if aplanet is sighted today, we would not know its effects based on its locationand how it affects us. Jyothisha alone can throw light on the subject. That iswhy it is called the eye of the Veda Purusha.There are injunctions as to the time of performing Vedic rituals with reference toplanetary positions. The dates of marriage and other ceremonies are fixedwhen the planetary positions are considered favourable. Jyothisha is alsoknown by the name of ‘Nayana’ meaning the eye. ‘Naya means to lead. A blindperson has to be led by someone. For those of us who are fortunate in havingeyes which can see, the eye performs the role of the ‘leader’. Havingdetermined the auspicious time for doing Vedic karmas, Jyothisha plays therole of eye in leading us to their actual performance.The constellations are based on the approximate number of days that theMoon takes to complete a cycle relative to the stars. The Vimsothari dasapredicts the moon's position through the lunar science in the Indianwww.sadagopan.org5www.srihayagrivan.org
tradition. This is also used to calculate Muhurtas, or auspicious time to beginany job.In Rigveda we find the present star position.“Ameeya ruksha nihitasa uchcha naktam dahasya kuhu chiddi veyuhu,Adabdani varunasya vratani vichakasaschandrama naktameti”In this mantra it reveals that the stars throwing light during nights aredismal or very less in the day light of the Sun.“Vajanavathi suryasya yoshachitree magharaye eese vasoonam”(Ruk.sa.7.7.5)The Chitra & Makha naksatras are well explained in this mantra. In a mantra ofYajurveda we find the 27 constellations which mean that our rishis’ and muni’swere familiar with 27 constellations.Every branch of knowledge arose in India as an extended application or anextension of a philosophical system. Even the nakshatras which play aprominent part in astrology have presiding deities. Let us take Anuradhanakshatra, which is considered to be the best Nakshatra for anyauspicious functions and its deity is Mitra, a form of the Sun. As youknow that, the Hindu astrology did not treat the planets and naksatrasas mere material objects, but as a force charged with or radiating anenergy arising from a presiding deity. Purusha sukta (Rig veda10.90)quotes of the Sun coming from the eye and of the Moon from the mind of thecosmic creator the God. The Sun is said to be the eye of the Gods and to bethe animating soul (surya atma jagatastasthushas cha) of the moving andunmoving Universe. Astrological principles thus are based on a hayagrivan.org
What Is Meant By The Term Nakshatra/Star / Constellations?By the term “Star” is meant that which is fixed and unchangeable and alsomotionless. There are myriads and myriads of these stars or jyotisa in theheavens. Out of these, there are only about 300 stars which are useful to thedifferent globes or in other words have influence on them. All these countablestars are grouped into 27 group stars from Aswini to Revati. The three starswhich resemble the face of a horse are called Aswini (Aswa-horse) and thethree others in the form of a triangle are called Bharani, and similarly othergroups, viz, Kritika, Rohini etc. First of all the Aswini group starts and to theeast of this is Bharani and to the east of this Kritika and so one. And in thismanner all the 27 stars-groups are formed into a circle commencing from theeast. This is called the Bha-Chakra or Zodiac. All these stars have occupiedAkasa or heavens.3NAKSHATRAS (CONSTELLATIONS/STARS) AND THEIRNo.Nakshatras(Constellations)LORDSRuling PlanetAstronomical NameDeityStartingColourDasha1AswiniBeta ArietisAshwini brothers KetuBlood red2Bharani35 ArietisYamaVenusBlood red3KritikaEta rigshirshaLambda OrionisChandraMarsSilver Grey6AridraAlpha OrionisRudraRahuGreen7PunarvasuBeta GeminoriumAdityJupiterLead8PushyamiDelta CancriBrihaspathiSaturnBlack mixed with red9AshleshaAlpha HydroeNagasMercuryBlack mixed with redRegulusPithrasKetuIvory or cream10 Makha3Seetarama Sharma V,Gateway to Astrology,Kalpataru rihayagrivan.org
11 PurvaphalguniDelta LeonisBhagaVenusLight brown12 UttaraphalguniBeta LeonisAryamanSunBright blue13 HasthaDelta CorviAdityaMoonDeep green14 ChitraSpica Virginis -VegusTvashtavMarsBlack15 SwatiArcturusVayuRahuBlack16 VishakaAlpha LibroeIndra-AgniJupiterGolden17 AnuradhaDelta ScorpioMitraSaturnReddish brown18 JyeshtaAntaresIndraMercuryCream19 MoolaLambda Scorpio\NirrtiKetuBrownish yellow20 PoorvashadaDelta SagittariJalVenusBlack21 UttarashadhaSigma sagittariVishwa devaSunCopper22 SravanaAlpha AquiloeVishnuMoonLight blue23 DhanistaBeta DelphinumAshta vasavMarsSilver Grey24 SadabhisaLambda AquariusVarunaRahuAquamarine25 Poorvabhadrapada Alpha PegasiAjaikapatJupiterSilver grey26 Uttarabhadrapada Gama PegasiAhir BudhanyaSaturnPurple27 RevatiPooshvavMercuryBrownZeta PiscumNakshatras (Constellations/Stars)(Direction, tatwa and part of the body)STARS1. Aswini2. Bharani3. Kritika4. Rohini5. Mrigaseera6. Aridra7. Punarvasu8. Pushyami9. Ashlesha10. Makha11. P.Phalguni12. U.Phalguni13. Hastha14. Chitha15. PART OF BODYUpper FootLower FootHeadForeheadEyebrowsEyesNoseFaceEarsLips and ChinRight HandLeft HandFingersNeckChestwww.srihayagrivan.org
AkasaBreastsStomachRight SideLeft SideBackWaistGenitalsAnusRight ThighLeft ThighKnee capsAnklesTHE CHARACTERISTICS (OF PERSONS) BORN UNDER THENAKSHATRAS (CONSTELLATIONS) (GENERAL)General characteristics like physical, mental and behavioral nature ofpersons, shapes, spread of degrees in a sign, deity and results of differentpadas of 27 constellations (stars) are given below:1 Aswini - Horse Head (Aries 0 00' to 13 20'):Aswini is the first nakshatra of the zodiac having a spread from 0 -0'-0" to13 -20' and is ruled by the node Ketu. Aswini is governed by the Aswins, thetwin horsemen. The Sun is exalted here and the horse is the preferredtransport of the Sun God. Sun's exaltation in Aswini is a reminder to the soulof their eternal connection.In the zodiac at 0 in Aries there is a reddish star whichthe western astronomers call Arietis. The Indians named itAswini. The deity for Aswini Nakshatra is Aswi or theDuality known as Aswini Kumar Twins, the physician ofthe Gods. The Puranas relate that the two AswiniKumaras were born of mother Sanga and father Sun.www.sadagopan.org9www.srihayagrivan.org
Aswini nakshatra falls in the zodiac sign of Aries, which is ruled by theaggressive and fiery planet Mars.People born in Ashwini are very active, always busy doing something andthey will spend their time keeping their house neat and clean.Aswini rules all forms of transportation and fast travel. This represents aperson with a happy, carefree disposition, very intelligent, in fact rather anabove-average person in this respect. Vast learning, well developed brainpower, faith in religion, sacrificing tendency, ambitions, philosophical andsocial are the traits of those born under this nakshatra.PADAS1. Unsteady mind, Carries Tales, Enjoys at the cost of others.2. Interested in religious works, Gauges others, imbibes good qualities.3. Good counsellor, Interested in Astrology, Jovial.4. Truthful, Clever, Wealthy.2 Bharani - The Elephant (Aries 13 20' to 26 40'):Bharani, means "The Bearing Star", also known as "The Star of Restraint".Bharani is ruled by Yama, the God of Death. This is the second nakshatra ofthe zodiac, ranging from 13 -20' to 26 -40'. The planet of art and beauty, theVenus, rules this nakshatra. The energy of Bharani is called ugra or krura,which translates as harsh, powerful, hot, formidable and fierce.This star is under the planetary lordship of Venus and is within the sign ofAries, ruled by Mars. The star Bharani represents the character of Agni RasiTamo Guna. The etymological meaning of Bharani is "what deserves to bewww.sadagopan.org10www.srihayagrivan.org
cultivated and preserved" that is dependence, servitors, retainers or anythingby which living is earned. Bharani's animal symbol is the Elephant. This staris connected with the energies we expend to maintain ourselves in thematerial world.Respects the parents, Rich, Mole on Left side, Comfortable living, Small Chin,Healthy, Talented, Respectable, Keeps up his Words, Appreciated by others,Loss of Sleep, Ability to do any work, Does not utter falsehood, etc.,PADAS1. Wins over opponents, Able Body, easily provoked.2. Intelligent, Respected, Slight weakness for ladies.3. Easily provoked, Good stamina, Haughty.4. Easily provoked, Strong, Wicked association.Females born in this nakshatra are career minded. They act more like aleader of a group, rather than an ordinary family member. Bharani- born hasagnostic personality, changing moods, business minded, and influential, highposition.3 Kritika – fire-flame (Aries 26 40' to Taurus 10 00'):Kritika is ruled by Agni, the God of Fire. This is the third nakshatra of thezodiac, spanning 26 -40' in Aries to 10 -00' in Taurus. Kritikka is considere
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