Jyestha Nakshatra
Blessings of Worshipping Srishti Ganapati
Srishti Ganapati is a kind and considerate aspect of the Lord. As one who gave up one of his own tusks and hence, is appearing only with the other, he is thus believed to be assuring his devotees of his selfless love for them and his readiness for any sacrifice for their welfare. Devotees also believe that his worship would bestow them with good clarity of thoughts and sound sense of discrimination.
Mantra for Srishti Ganapati
Chanting the Srishti Ganapati mantra with faith can be an effective means of propitiating the mighty Lord, describes his form in detail, hails him as ‘Ganapati, the creator,’ seeks his blessings and prays for his grace.
The mantra, which reads as under in Sanskrit,
Pashankusha Svadantamraphalavan Akhuvahanaha
Vighnam Nignanshonah Srishtidaksho Vinayakaha
Srishti Ganapati is the happy form of Vinayagar. He holds a noose, a goad, a perfect mango, and His tusk, representing selfless sacrifice.
Jyeshtha Nakshatra - Tree
Jyeshtha Nakshatra
The sanskrit root word
Jya = to become old, responsible; Jyeshtha = most senior, best, chief.
Other Ancient names of this Nakshatra
Aindra, Aindri, Akhandal, Indra, Jyesthagni, Ketta, Kettai, Kulisatara, Nakra, Mahendra,Purandhara, Pauramdara, Shakra, Satamakha, Suraswamee, Thrikketta, Varta, Vasava.
Meaning
“Elder Sister”, “The Eldest”, “Senior Most”, “The Chief”, “Most Excellent or the Most Praiseworthy”, also “The Middle Finger”, “The Holy River Ganges”.
Astronomy - Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Number of Stars - 3 (Alpha Scorpionis / Antares, Sigma Scorpionis, and Tau Scorpionis. Antares is the Brightest amongst these Stars. Antares is the Heart of the
Scorpion. Antares means, "Rival of Mars". This is a Military, Political Star, gives a Drive for Power, Honours with possible Sudden Loss. The Ancients saw the Three Stars forming the Shape of an Ear Ring or in some cases as the Top of an Umbrella).
Yoga Taras (Principle Stars)
Antares (Alpha Scorpii).
Jyeshtha Nakshatra - Ruled by Mercury
Jyeshtha Nakshatra in the Vimshottari Nakshatra Dasa (120 Year Cycle of Timing of Events) system introduced by Rishi Parashara is associated with planet Mercury. This association with Mercury is only relevant with the Vimshottari based Nakshatra Dasa system and Mercury doesn't rule this Nakshatra as is believed and understood misintepreted in many of the later texts on Nakshatras. The Nakshatras are ruled by the Devatas (Tutelary Archetypes or Principal Dieites). Other Nakshatra based dasa systems given by Rishis Parashara have been associated with other planets that inflfluence this nakshatra and this has to be used judiciously only for studying and intepreting the underlying scheme of Dasa. Study of the Vimshottari Dasa with this Nakshatra we base the association of Mercury
with the Karakas (significations) of Mercury which includes and not limited to:
Intelligence, Speech, Business, Math Ability, Maternal Uncle, Mathematics, Hand Work, Literature, Astrology, Education, Maternal Uncles, Intelligence and Intellect, Happiness through Children, Ultimate Knowledge, Deceiving Others, Proficiency In Writing Diplomatically, Handicrafts, Weaving; Sexual Enjoyments, Travels Over Water, Vegetables, Digestive Fire, Fanning, Parrots, Coloured Plays/Shows, Betel Leaves, Cages, Grass, Inciting Quarrels, Prosperity, Ambassadorial Functions. Mercury is also associated with Lord Gautama Buddha (Enlightened Saint) amongst the Dasa Avataars (10 Incarnations) of Vishnu. Mercury is also been reffered to as Para, Parnaya, Rauhineya, Saumya, Tunga.
Key Points
"Jyeshtha translates as the “chief” star, “the senior most” or the “eldest”. It symbolises the authority, seniority or the eminent, the distinguished, the most
powerful and most honourable. The natives demonstrate a sense of seniority and supremacy due to their age and experience”. Jyeshtha is considered as the eldest amongst the first eighteen nakshatras
Jyeshtha is the eldest queen of the Moon, who is jealous of Rohini Moon’s younger beautiful wife. Therefore, this nakshatra relate with jealousy, betrayal and can bring a sense of abandonment. Note that this nakshatra is directly opposite to Rohini, Moon’s favourite wife
Jyeshtha contains the brilliant red star Antares which means “the rival of Mars”. This is a military, political star, which gives a drive for power and honour with possible sudden loss or fall from grace and bring a sense of danger
Indra is the presiding deity of Jyeshtha who is the King of the Gods and protector of the Heroes. He demonstrates his might by riding the three-trunked white elephant Ahiravat and by brandishing his powerful thunderbolt. Just like the trait of Indra, the natives are very protective of themselves and their loved ones. The ancient Greeks worshipped him as the God of Thunder known as “Thor”. This thunder god was supposed to wield a thunder bolt in much the same way like Indra who had his thunderbolt weapon Vajra. Indra comes across as a proud, tricky, vain and unreliable character in mos of the puranic stories. Most traits and nature of Indra are demonstrated through this nakshatra
Indra loves his pleasures and likes to get intoxicated drinking Soma. He steals the nectar (Soma) from his father and likes to dance after drinking it. He is sometimes unruly, shows boisterous behaviour and has many sexual encounters. Similarly, Jyeshtha natives have a cold but passionate and aggressive response towards love making and like to dominate the proceedings. It can get obsessive at times about sexuality and infidelity and like Indra can frequently commit adultery
As a patriarch or matriarch of the family they are the ones who will run the show and be much admired and respected
Indra once seduced the wife of a great sage who was away, when he came back, he cursed Indra to have 1000 vaginas all over his body, and was miserable
for years and had to do many austerities, and finally the vaginas turned into 1000 eyes, and he’s now called “the 1000 eyed one”. So, if the Jyeshtha native gets into sexual promiscuity or illicit affairs this can lead to ill will directed towards them and also create scandals and problems (loss of face or fall from grace)
The Arohana Shakti which signifies the Power to “Rise, Overcome, Conquer, and Gain Courage in Battle” can also be attributed to the desire of the deity Indra to gain supremacy amongst the Gods
The symbol of this nakshatra is the “circular amulet” or a “round talisman” which is a symbol of divine protection. It is also symbolised by an “ear ring” which also shows the similarity to a circular talisman
An ‘Umbrella’ is an alternative symbol of this nakshatra. The most basic function of an umbrella is to protect one from rain, sun or wind i.e. nature’s forces. In the same way this nakshatra is supposed to provide protection against the universal forces. This is the reason why all kings and queens in olden days never went out without an umbrella on top of their head. It was the most visible royal insignia. In a similar manner, this nakshatra is supposed to provide protection against the universal forces. This protection is supposed to come about through indepth knowledge of how the universe functions. So, in ancient times the priestly class was the protective shield for a King
The primary motivation of this nakshatra is “Artha” or material prosperity and pursuits. This purushartha is synonymous to the nature of Indra the presiding deity of Jyeshtha
The tridosha of this nakshatra is “Vata”. The dosha can be attributed to the strong association of Jyeshtha with the ruling planet Mercury (a Vata planet). Also, note that the panchamahabhuta of this nakshatra is Vayu (Wind)
The animal associated with this asterism is a “Female Deer”. The deer is known for their sensuality and are symbols of sexuality, tenderness and kindness. An important characteristic of a male deer is the growing and shedding of antlers every year, and regrow a completely new set. This phenomenon is linked to the production of Testosterone in the Male Deers and is a sign of health and dominance for the deer. The Male Deers typically shed their antlers after the mating season. This shows natures way and represents shedding of old karmic patterns and creating them in newer forms after important relationships are formed. The deer as an animal representing the gandanta point reinforces the point of transformation like the shedding the old skin of the serpent like in the Ashlesha nakshatra
They possess hidden occult powers or tend to seek protection secretly from occult sciences, just like the power-hungry politicians of today who resort to this
route in order to protect their power and position. They are also known to be good at dealing with power and wealth
A strong Jyeshtha with benefic influences are seen to mature very quickly both physically and mentally. The goodness of Jyeshtha natives lies in their ability to be protective towards the weak, subordinate, helpless and underprivileged
Anthropomorphically it is the middle finger and Neck of Kalapurush
Influences: great battle heroes, those who are noted for pedigree, wealth and fame, thieves, kings who are intent on conquests and commandants
Moon in Jyeshtha: the person has few friends, is content, lives a virtuous life, but easily gets angry
Per Varahamihira, Moon in Jyeshtha gives “an angry disposition, few friends, lustfulness, contentment and a sense of responsibility”.
Jyeshtha Nakshatra mentions from the Scriptures
“To Jyestha belong great battle heroes, those who are noted for pedigree, wealth and fame, thieves, kings who are intent on conquests and commandants.”
- Brihat Samhita by Varahamihira (Chapter XV, Stellar Rulership)
“If in Jyeshtha he will be very ill tempered, addicted to women not his own, lordly and
just.”
- Jataka Parijata, Nakshatra Palam (Adh. IX, Sloka 84-90)
“Harsh Actions Like Surgery, But Not in the Last Quarter of this Nakshatra.”
- Muhurta Chintamani
“Per Hora Sara, the person born in Jyeshtha Nakshatra will be contented, virtuous, blessed with many friends and family and treated as chief in the family. He will be angrily disposed and troubled by relatives.”
- Hora Sara
“Per Jatakabharana, the person with Jyeshtha Nakshatra will be doing many cruel activities, very desirous and hurts others. He will be jealous of others prosperity and show o% about self image.”
- Jatakabharana
Deity - Indra
Indra or Vasava (Chief of the Gods and Lord of the Skies & Lightening, He is also the God of Thunder. He is the Dragon Slayer. He is the Ultimate Warrior and Generous Hero and Perpetually Young Looking, He Rules the East Direction and is Symbolised by the Bull. He is the Controller of our Senses ‘Indriyas’).
Symbol - Circular Amulet
Circular Amulet (the Circular Protective Talisman that may represent Vishnu's Disc),
Umbrella (symbolizes Protection and Status given by this nakshatra), Ear Ring.
Sacred Animal - Male Deer
Male Deer is the sacred animal of this nakshatra.
Mythological Stories about Jyeshtha Nakshatra
The story of Lord Krishna lifting Mt.Govardhan Lord Krishna saw huge preparations for the annual o#ering to Indra (for rain) and questions his father Nanda about it. He debated with the villagers about what their ‘dharma’ truly was. They were farmers, they should do their duty and concentrate on farming and protection of their cattle. He continued to say that all human beings should merely do their ‘dharma’, to the best of their ability and not pray or conduct sacrifices for natural phenomenon. The villagers were convinced by Krishna, and did not proceed with the special puja (prayer). Indra was then angered, and flooded the village. Krishna then lifted Mt Govardhan and held it up as protection to his people and cattle from the rain. Indra finally accepted defeat and recognized Krishna as supreme.
Jyeshtha means “eldest” or the “first one” – This lunar mansion’s deity is Lord Indra – The first among Gods. The higher purpose of Jyestha natives is to protect their family and surroundings. They should be careful not to create their own misfortune just like what Indra did. The planetary ruler of Jyeshtha is Mercury – which is the link between the material and spiritual world. At jyeshtha the change starts happening for the soul to move towards spirituality. It is also interesting to note that the end of Jyestha Nakshatra in scorpio is a Gandanta Point(A point of transformation).
Rudram Chamakam
In Chamakam, one of the most valued scriptures about Lord Shiva in Vedas, it is being said that all the boons we ask Lord Shiva are offered through Indra.
agnischa’ ma indra’sca me soma’sca ma indra’sca me savita ca’ ma indra’sca me sara’svatis ca ma indra’sca me prithivi ca’ ma indra’sca me brihaspati’sca ma indra’sca me mitras ca’ maindra’sca me varunasca ma indra’sca me tvastha’ ca ma indra’sca me dhata ca’ ma indra’sca me visnu’sca ma indrasca me
asvinau sca ma indra’sca me maruta’sca ma indra’sca me visve’ ca me deva indra’sca me prthvi ca’ ma indra’sca me antari’sam ca ma indra’sca me dyausca’ ma indra’sca me disa’sca ma indra’sca me marudh. ca’ ma indra’sca me prajapa’tisca ma indra’sca me |
The Killing of Vritasura
Once there was a very powerful demon by name Vritasura. In order to defeat him, Indra had pretended to be his friend. After learning of Vritasura's weakness, Indra then killed Vritasura. After killing the demon Vritasura, Indra, felt very uneasy. He knew that he had committed a sinful act and that he could never forgive himself. Indra, the king of the Devas, relinquished his throne and his kingdom and went away. He hid himself so that the other Devas would not be able to find him and make him come back.
The form of Ganesha related to Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Srishti Ganapati is the 23rd of Lord Ganesha’s 32 forms which means the lord of all Manifestation in this universe. In this form, Ganapathi appears in crimson red colour complexion with four hands and sits on his cooperative and happy Mooshika Vahana (rat). On his main right hand holds his broken tusk and on the main
left hand holds a mango fruit. On the upper right hand holds a elephant goad, and the upper left hand holds a noose.
Weakness / Shadow Issues
Short Tempered, Afflicted by Family Problems, Too Intense in Nature, Self-Important, Egotism, hides their Feelings and Intentions, Peaceful Demeanor, Covers Impatience and Immorality, Manipulative, Control Issues, Irritable, Lonely, Possessive, Dramatizes Illness and Troubles to Gain Sympathy, Possesses Many Illnesses, Many Job Changes, Troubles in Early Life, Tormented, Hypocritical and Secretive Behavior.
"They cannot keep a secret hidden and are often seen to be hot tempered, hypocritical and obstinate due to their low self-esteem. In some cases, they can be seen to be reclusive, secretive and tend to have very few friends
The married life of the native will be harmonious in general but the spouse will have an upper hand
The natives sometimes use power relentlessly without regard for others and can
have serious long term consequences. This can often bring ego and self
importance
The natives can be involved with spiritual and religious practices and at the
same time be entrenched in materialistic pursuits
A revengeful and vindictive tendency is often noticed in Jyeshta natives. The
native’s may possess an irritable and combative nature.
Jyeshtha allows one to reach the pinnacle of personal power, but this needs
great control and self-effort to conquer their inner conflicts about their self image
and self-centerdness
Birth in the last two quarters of this nakshatra is inauspicious for the native and
his parents. In some cases, is it observed that their lives are full of trials and
tribulations and some may experience hardships and poverty".
Favorable Activities when moon transits Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Harshness, Spying, Scheming, Controlling, Authoritativeness, Administration, Taking Care, Taking Charge, Occult, Monitoring, Responsibility, Concern, Family Matters, Assisting Elders, Discussing Serious Matters, Large Scale Planning, Activities requiring Responsibility, Protection, Plotting, putting your Foot Down, Taking Control, Harsh Activity, Expressing Authority, Administration, Associating with Elders, taking Care of Family, Discussions on Serious Issues, Planning, Discipline.
Unfavorable Activities when moon transits Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Depression, Anger, Infidelity, Selfishness, Exploitation, Marriage, Recovery, Recreation, Tact, Gentleness, Travelling, Taking Advantage of Others, Healing, too much Rest, Overindulgence, Activities that require Diplomacy or Sensitivity.
Career Interest
All Policing Professions; Government Officials, Administrative Posts of all Types, Reporters, Radio and Television Commentators, Talk Show Hosts, Actors, Trade
Unionists, Occultists (mainly Black Magicians), Detectives, Mafia, Politicians, Bureaucrats, Naval Professions, Military Professions in General, Salvation Army and other such ‘Caring for the Aged’ Professions, Athletes, especially Sprinters, Surgeons, Morticians, Funeral Homes, Grave Sites, Drug Counsellors, Psychoanalysis, Recovery, Researchers, Detectives Scientist, Private investigation, Fraud Experts, Murder Lawyers, Police Detectives, Mystics, Psychics, Military Leaders, Shamans, Those involved in the Supernatural Powers, Self-employed, Management, Military Leaders, Musicians, Dancers, Modelling, Police Detectives, Engineers, Intellectuals, Philosophers.
Important themes
Jyeshtha native seek to gain respect in society and do whatever is required to adhere to the prevailing standards. However, in today's time the union leaders, corrupt and unwise politicians, bureaucrats and managers are all Jyeshtha Characters
Jyeshtha Lagna natives are usually seen to mature very quickly both physically and mentally. Their upper body is stronger than their lower body and have penetrating and probing eyes
A revengeful and vindictive tendency is often noticed in Jyeshtha natives. But the goodness of Jyeshtha lies in their ability to protect the weak, underprivileged, helpless and their subordinates. But in some instances, it is observed that they can carry their sense of responsibility and protectiveness to the extreme
Jyeshtha energies today are largely seen confined to the military, police and similar Martian pursuits
Jyeshtha is an active nakshatra and are involved with professions which requires constant vigil, activity and responsibility
This nakshatra belongs to the servant caste. Jyeshtha is not particularly skilled with any trade, art or profession and often seen to end up in service professions linked with military, police service, etc
Jyeshtha is a Vata nakshatra. This again is in relation to its association with the primarily vata nature of it lord Mercury. Jyeshtha is also shows the Airy quality owing to the same explanation
Jyeshtha natives should show proper appreciation to those who serve and revere him and should not misuse their charisma and position to do ill things
Jyeshtha holds extreme energies of sensuality and sexuality, and if the native chooses to be a seducer then this only produces suffering and loneliness for the native
Jyeshtha is also associated with the other qualities of its diety Indra which include daring, courage, enthusiasm, exuberant energy and fame. However, sometime it is noticed that this nakshatra is associated with financial losses, setbacks, and later showing recovery. They are naturally protected during their hard times due to the energy that resides in this nakshatra
Jyeshtha lies in Scorpio where the material desires run rampant and the spiritual desires are equally strong as well. Jyeshtha being the last nakshatra associated with materialistic tendencies, hence there is a great desire and inner need for change or transformation. Note that Scorpio is the natural 8th house of transformation of the zodiac
The Jyeshtha native due to the Vata nature of this nakshatra live on nervous energies and can suffer from allergies and breathing problems. They need lot of open space to graze on comforting food in serene surroundings like the deer. These indiviuals can be tensed very easily and are a mass of nerves internally
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