Nakshatras in Sidereal (Vedic) Astrology
Nakshatras in Sidereal (Vedic) Astrology
Nakshatras in Sidereal (Vedic) Astrology
Brihat Jataka or Brihat Jatakam or Brihajjatakam (Sanskrit: ), is one of major treatises on Hindu Predictive Astrology for predictive purposes. Chapter XVI : Rikshasiladhyaya or Influence of Constellations (Nakshatras) i.e. results of births in various nakshatras. The zodiac is broken up into 27 nakshatras. Each nakshatra is further divided into 4 padas or charans. The system of nakshatras is subordinate to the system of the 12 "Sun signs". As each pada has the characteristics of a sign of the zodiac, Each zodiac sign cover 2 1/4th nakshatras or 9 padas. Further, there are 9 navamshas in each zodiac sign ( 1/9th division of the zodiac sign). Therefore, this implies that there is a connection between the zodiac, the padas and the navamsahs. In Chapter 46. of Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra :Dashas of Grahas Maitreya said. O Venerable Maharishi Parashar! You are omniscient. There is no subject, with which you are not conversant. Therefore now please favour me with guidance about the different kinds of Dashas (periods) of the various Grahas. 2-5. Maharishi Parashar replied. O Brahmin! Dashas are of many kinds. Amongst them Vimshottari is the most appropriate for the general populace. But the other Dashas, followed in special cases, are Astottari, Shodshottari, Dwadashottari, Panchottari, Shatabdik, Chaturashiti-sama, Dwisaptati-sama, Shastihayani, Shat-trimshat-sama. Our ancients have described these different kinds of Dashas, based on Nakshatras. From chapter 46 to 68, the Maharashi explains about the dasha and antar dahas based on the nakshatras. Sage Parashara has mentioned about the use of nakshatras for interpretation but laid emphasis on Remedies from Nakshatra Birth in chapter 89: The Sage Parasara said. O Maitreya! If the birth takes place in the Nakshatras of the brother and the parents, death takes place, without doubt, of the brother and the father, or mother, or they have to undergo death-like suffering. Therefore I am going to describe the remedial measures to be adopted to escape from these evil effects. The remedial rites should be performed in a Muhurta, when Moon and stars are favourable on a day, on which there is no Rikta-Bhadra Dosha. The remedial rites should be performed in the following order. Instal an idol of the Janm Nakshatra on a Kalash in the North-East direction from the fire. Cover it with a red piece of cloth and then warp two pieces of cloth round it. Worship the idol by chanting the Mantras of the Janm Nakshatra. According to ones Gotra, perform Havan 108 times with the recitation of the same Mantra, facing the fire, with Gh and other Havan material. Then the priest, performing the Puja, should sprinkle water on the parents and brother (whoever is concerned). Give presents in cash (Dakshena) to the priest and his colleagues, associated with the ceremony, to the best of ones means and then feed the Brahmins to the best of ones means.
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Dr, David Frawley states The Nakshatras are a twenty-seven or twenty-eight division of the zodiac based upon the Moon, which takes 27-28 days to go around the zodiac (to be more accurate 27.3 days). The Nakshatras are listed in their entirety in late Vedic texts like the Atharva Veda (XIX.7) and Yajur Veda (Taittiriya Samhita IV.4.10). They are presented in great detail in the Taittiriya Brahmana (III.1), which gives special verses to the deities governing each Nakshatra. They are also a topic of Satapatha Brahmana (II.1.2) and the Atharva Veda Parisisthani. They are an integral part of all Vedic symbolism and the basis for the timing of all Vedic rituals down to the present day. Nakshatras are used for muhrtas also. Brihat Samhita classifies the Nakshatras in some broad groups that differentiate their nature. Each group is favorable for certain types of actions, and these events give a comparatively good picture of the quality of that group:
Nakshatra group Dhurva (fixed) Names of nakshatras The three Uttaras and Rohini The uses for various events for coronations, expiatory rituals, planting of trees, laying the foundation of towns, commencement of meritorious deeds, sowing seeds and other permanent things. for success in attacks, incantations, raising of goblins, imprisonment of others, murder, separation of friends and alliance with kings and the like. So if you care for raising a goblin, wait until the Moon is in one of those nakshatras. used with success in ruining enemies, destruction, deceit, imprisoning, poisoning, arson, striking with weapons and murders and the like. beneficial for trade, sensual sports, education, decorations (or making ornaments), fine arts, skilled labor (like carpentry, smithy etc.), medical treatment, journey and the like (taking or giving loan etc.). are used with advantage in making friends, sexual union, use of garments and ornaments, performance of auspicious ceremonies (like marriage, Upanayana and Cudakarana) and singing yield mixed results
Tikshna/Daruna (dreadful)
Ugra (Fierce)
Ksipra (Swift)
The three Purvas (Purvaphalguni, Purvasadha and Purvabhadrapada), Bharani and Magha Hasta, Ashwini, and Pushya (Abhijit too)
Mrdu (Tender)
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Notes prespared by Prof. Anthonyh Writer for students of Jyotisha Bharati, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Notes prespared by Prof. Anthonyh Writer for students of Jyotisha Bharati, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Brihat Jataka, Chapter XVI : Rikshasiladhyaya or Influence of Constellations (Nakshatras) i.e. gives us (in brief) results of births in various nakshatras, in 14 stanzas, as follows: Stanza 1: The person born In Aswini will be fond of decoration, handsome, popular, skilful and intelligent. One born in Bharani will be determined, truthful, healthy, skilful and happy. Stanza 2: The person born in Krittika will be a voracious enter, fond of others wives, attractive and renowned. Rohini makes a man truthful, clean, following religious and moral principles, sweet in speech, fixed mind and handsome. Stanza 3: Mrigasira-Capricious, skilful, cowardly, good speaker, hopeful, rich and enjoying. AridraDissimulating in self-interest, proud, ungrateful, cruel and sinful. Stanza 4: Punarvasu-Religious endurance, happy, good, dull, sickly, thirsty and pleased with small gifts. Stanza 5: Pushya-Control over passions, popular, learned, rich and charitable, Aslesha-Dissimulator, clever in selfishness, sinful, ungrateful and a cheat. Stanza 6: Makha-Many servants and great wealth, enjoying, respector of elders and gods and very enterprising. Pubba-Sweet speech, liberal, handsome, fond of traveling and royal servant. Stanza 7: Uttara-Popular, self-acquired property, enjoying and happy. Hasta-Enterprising, intelligent or (shameless), drunkard, cruel and thievish.
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Notes prespared by Prof. Anthonyh Writer for students of Jyotisha Bharati, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Aries, Leo and Sagittarius Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
20.00 to 23.20 26.40 to 30.00 06.40 to 10.00 13.20 to 16.40 16.40 to 20.00 23.20 to 26.40 00.00 to 03.20 06.40 to 10.00
These padas of the signs equivalent to navamshas and known as pushkar navamshas fortunate which allow the native to develop themselves and attain wealth, name and fame. The rulerships of the pushkar navamshas are by benefic planets, which help to nourish, nurture and transform a person. The case studies of the late Mr. N.T. Rama Rao and Mr. Rajesh Khanna prove this point.
Pushkara bhaga are specific degrees where planets become especially auspicious with positive energy to do good. Komillla Suty states that Pushkara degrees are used for Muhurta. Choosing the muhurta lagna on a pushkara bhaga makes that a very auspicious moment.
Reference: Brihat Parasahara Hora Shastra Brihat Jataka Brihat Samhita Jataka Parijatak Phaladipika Saravali The Shaktis of the Nakshatras by David Frawley The Nakshatras by Dennis Harness (1999) Indian Astrology by Komilla Sutton (2000) Mansions of the Moon by Kenneth Johnson (2002) 27 Celestial Portals by Prash Trivedi (2004) The Circle of Stars (2002) by Valerie Roubeck Astrojyoti.com Significance of Nakshatras (Stellar)in Jyothisha By Dr.NVRA Raja
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Notes prespared by Prof. Anthonyh Writer for students of Jyotisha Bharati, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India