More Nakshatra

Continued discussions on the nakshatras, with topics such as the nakshatra dispositor, yogi, sree lagna, and nakshatramsa.

 

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6 Responses to “More Nakshatra”

1. Lata Says:
   December 18th, 2007 at 6:37 pm

   Dear Visti,

   Namaste. What are your thoughts on worshipping the Nakshatra dispositor? I believe in one of your lectures / articles / book you mentioned that this enhances the Prana sakti (Sorry, my memory is terrible, and I don’t remember the exact source). Are there Adhi Devatas / Pratyadhi Devathas for the Nakshatra lords, similar to Grahas? I ask, since invoking the devatha seems more natural, and inspires more devotion and concentration, at least speaking for myself. As a specific example, since Vayu is the nakshtra lord for Swati, a popular nakshatra in my family, can the devotion be directed towards Vaayu Putra instead? Hanuman is a lot easier to form a bond with, than the impersonal Vayu. Specifically I was thinking of an asthakshari such as Om Vaayu Putraaya Namah, which can be easily chanted by children, and offers the protection of being an asthakshari. As another example, can Lord Shiva as Naageshwara be worshipped for Aslesha, or as Dakshinamurthy, for Pushya? Are such extrapolations valid? I believe in your Istha Devatha conversations, you mentioned that it is useful to start with the dieties that the native already has an affinity for, if they are connected to the Istha by aspect, lordship etc, since they eventually lead the native to the Istha. Is similar logic applicable here?

   Thank you for your time.
   Sincerely,
   Lata

2. Visti Larsen Says:
   December 20th, 2007 at 10:52 pm
   हरे राम कृष्ण॥
   Dear Lata, Namaskar.
   The worship of the Nakshatra ‘Devata’ enhances the prana shakti.
   Indeed the worship of Hanuman for Vayu is applicable.. Hanuman was born in Svati nakshatra btw.
   However, worshiping the nakshatra dispositor as a Jyotirlinga or the likes is something completely different. There are specific Shiva forms for the 27 nakshatras and they are worshiped to ensure good health and cleanse the native from all evils.

   As for the concept of affinity. This is important but when you ask this question it is also necessary for you to consider 1) What bhava/approach does the native have towards God, or specific Gods and 2) With so many forms of God in the Vedic lore, what really is the meaning of the word Devata.

   Yours sincerely, Visti Larsen

3. Lata Says:
   December 25th, 2007 at 12:01 am

   Dear Visti,

   Namaste. Thank you for clarifying the Nakshatra Devatha. Interesting to hear about the forms of Shiva for the 27 nakshatras - when you have a few minutes, could you please make this knowledge public, for the benefit of all your readers?

   Your two questions intrigued me, especially the question on the meaning of the word Devatha. There are many forms in the Vedic lore to correspond to the many differences in our situations / appetites / needs etc. Devatha, apparently, is translated as the “Shining” one, or the guide / light. Sun light, of course, is the obvious solution for darkness, but what if a person is somewhere where they cannot get outside? Or if sunlight is not available as in the night, or the dead of winter? The solution then, is to light a candle/fire or turn on an electric lamp etc. depending on what is available. Finding this light, and being able to use it, is something that the native is either drawn to, by his/her own nature, or through a guide such as a good astrologer or a guru. The Divine One works through the great souls such as rishis and scientists, to actually create these candles or lay the wiring for the electric lamps, or even, ultimately produce this electricity. This light may not be as brilliant as the Sun, but it still provides direction for the native. Plus, the brilliance of the Sun may be too much for someone coming out from pitch darkness. Ultimately, the fire or electricity, is but “preserved sunlight” - the wood used for fire was once a tree that trapped sunlight to grow, and is now giving it back. Electricity takes a longer path - say from hydro-electric dams, which use the power of rushing water, which came from rain, which itself was due to the Sun… you get the picture. There is a verse that says that the prayers to all devathas go to Keshava, and similarly, all mercy flowing through the devathas, is ultimately from Keshava.

   The affinity that a person feels, may be for what is available or familiar, but at a deeper level, it is all directed towards the One. A mother may kiss the picture of her baby, but the kiss is for the baby, not the piece of paper. And when the baby is in her arms, she will kiss the baby and not bother with pictures anymore. All our desires, I think, are ultimately for the ultimate one, the one that attracts all desires. It is just our ignorance that we think we want money, power etc. The affinity felt by a person takes their desires slowly from the mundane to the divine.

   While I write this, I am accutely aware of your explanation last year, that my BK Sun in his own house, in the 5th in Vimsamsa, explains my own affinity, and why I see the Divine as the guiding light.

   Thank you again, for your guidance.
   Sincerely,
   Lata

4. arnab Says:
   December 30th, 2007 at 8:29 am

   ||hare ramakrishna||

   pranaam vistiji,

   As said in the 2nd lecture whereby you said about the importance of fiery,watery,airy and earthly signs in the cylic order of yugas representing satya,tretha,dwapara and kali yuga resepectively.My question is with respect to arudhas here in d27.does the arudapada of a house falling in earthly signs like mantrapada or darapada a7.do we have to infer that an individual needs to work real hard to suceed in these things like mantragyan or relationships. Do tell us how to decipher the arudas in d27 as per the cyclic fundementals of yugas as per the nature of signs..

   your eternal well-wisher,
   aRNAB

5. Lata Says:
   February 11th, 2008 at 5:34 am

   Dear Visti,

   Namaste. This is not really related to this thread (Nakshatra), but since you mentioned Jyotirlingas in your post here, could you please elaborate on this? Rafal’s site at
   http://rayofsolaris.co.uk/jyotisa/?content=jyotirlinga
   clearly explained the two ways of finding the best Jyotirlinga to worship, either using the AL and Chandra Lagna, or a suffering AK’s exaltation sign. Also, I remember there was another way to find the best option, specifically for career success. What else?
   What exactly is the logic behind worshiping Jyotirlingas in this manner? These lingas are revered as blazing fires of the ultimate wisdom, and I can certainly see the spiritual merit in such worship, especially for a seeker. However, I don’t quite see the Jyotish reasoning, say, for the first scheme with the AL and the Chandra Lagna. To ensure your image is consistent with your mindset? And for the AK, to burn away ignorance that causes suffering?

   Thanks in advance for your clarification!
   With regards,
   Lata

6. Soul Sadhak Says:
   March 27th, 2008 at 1:33 pm

   Dear Visti,

   Please can u indicate in which text are the 27 forms indicated?

   Best Regards,
   SS

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