Mrigashira Nakshatra

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Kshipra Ganapati is the form associated with Mrigashira Nakshatra.

Significance of Kshipra Ganapati
Kshipra Ganapati is regarded as the 10th among the 32 different forms and Kshipra Ganapati. The Sanskrit word ‘Kshipra’ denotes quickness and immediacy. True to his name Kshipra Ganapati, this Lord is regarded as the one who answers prayers, rewards true devotion and satisfies the devotees, immediately. He is red in complexion, has four hands, and holds in the main right arm, his own broken tusk. His other hands are having in them, a sprig of the wish-fulfilling tree Kalpa Vriksha, a noose, and an elephant goad. His trunk forms a fine curl at its end, and holds in it, a pot of jewels or precious stones, known as Ratna Kumbha.

Blessings of Worshipping Kshipra Ganapati
Kshipra Ganapati is a kind and responsive aspect of Lord Ganesha, who comes to the devotees’ aid at once. His worship is believed to bestow people with sound knowledge, long life, and fulfillment of honest wishes.

Mantra for Kshipra Ganapati
This mantra hails this Lord as ‘the Ganapati who acts speedily’, describes his form and prays for his grace and blessings.

Dhanthakalpalathaa pasha ratnakumbhamshu kojvalam|

Bandhooka kamaneeyaabham dhyaayeth kshipraganadhipam

Chanting the Kshipra Ganapati mantra with faith, can be an effective means of propitiating this powerful Lord.

Mrigashira Nakshatra - Tree


Mrigashira Nakshatra

Key words: Changeable, capricious, vacillating, swift, clever, timid, peace loving, skilful, talented, deft, scholar, enthusiastic, initiative, optimistic, innovation, wealthy, fond of purity and cleanliness, indulge in material happiness, less self-control, chief among people, leadership qualities, knowledge of agama shastras, spiritual scriptures.

Deity: Soma: Chandra, Chandra devata, tender, changeable, capricious, waxing and waning, fluctuating, amorous, sensuous, fond of company, relationship oriented, imaginative, dreaming, sensitive, emotional, creative, social, compassionate, nourishing, motherly, care, giver of strength, amrita, elixir.

Symbol: Deer’s head: Deer, fleeting, swift, beautiful, delicate, nimble mind, agile body, constantly on the lookout for danger, active, athletic, unpredictable, struggle to settle down, shy, demure, modest, coquettish, insecured, withdraw behind a facade, search for balance in life, solitude, fond of spending time with like-minded individuals, like to observe others, introspective, self occupied, comfortable outside, like personal freedom, fond of soothing environment, not stable at work, nervous in front of powerful animals, mental anxiety.

Varahamihira: Capricious (chapala), clever (chatura), timid (bhiru), skilful (patu), enthusiastic (utsaahi), wealthy (dhani), material enjoyment (bhogi).

Horasara: Fickleminded, broad body, sickly, prone to accidents in childhood, enthusiastic, many enemies, miseries.

Hora Ratnam: Enthusiastic (utsaahi), vacillating (chapala), timid (bhiru), wealthy (dhani), peace loving (sampriya), inclined towards purity (suchi), knower of agama shastra (aagamagna), chief of people (prabhu), scholar (vidvaan), skilful (patu).

This nakshatra is lorded by Soma a form of Chandra which is full of live giving force. It is mentioned in the shastras that the devas (the followers of Surya or brightness, knowledge and wisdom) are exhilarated by drinking Somarasa (the soma juice). Although some commentators interpreted the meaning of this as the juice of a creeper (Sarcostema Viminalis or Aclepias Acida), if once delve deeper in the myths, it would be clear that it is term given to symbolic life force which fills one with life and vitality; something which is cool and soothing and can be equated with Moonlight.

Myth related to the nakshatras narrate the story of Daksha Prajapati marrying his 27 daughters, the nakshatras to Soma, this symbolises the romantic nature of this form of Chandra who is looking for some form of companionship. There is yet another myth which says that once Soma got infatuated by the beauty of Tara, Brhaspati’s wife, seduced her and eloped with her. From the union of Soma and Tara, Budha (representing intellect) was born. This caused tremendous uproar which made the gods intervene and return Tara to Brhaspati, however by that time Tara was Pregnant and subsequently delivered Budha. As the myth goes, even though Brhaspati was aware of Budha’s illegitimate birth, he got carried away by his charming face and agreed to accept him as his son. From Jyotish point of view, this can be interrelated as involvement of sexual seduction, birth of illegitimate child and reunion of family after a mishap. Natives of this nakshatra are pleasure seeking, the way Soma sought after Tara’s company and they are on a look out for some kind of sensational relationships.

Being full of creative juices of Soma, this nakshatra also represent creativity of various forms such as Art, Dance, Music etc. They love traveling, the way Soma travels through the Nakshatras once in a month. Being governed by Soma, who waxes and wanes with time, the natives of this nakshatras also experience vacillation of their mind. They seek pleasures and comfort in life and they find it difficult to rest their mind on something. They are eternal seekers like the symbol “Deer’s head (Kasturi Mriga — Moschus Moschiferus)” always keep searching for the Kasturi (Musk) although it is hidden within him. The thirst of deer is also known as Mriga-Trishna which indicate search of water (prosperity) in a desert (difficult circumstances). Thus the natives of this nakshatra are always thirsty and prosperity in this world of struggles. This can also mean that such natives are the true seekers of knowledge (water) in this world of maya (desert) and it is difficult to quench their thirst as it is psychological rather than physical. Thus under positive influences, the natives of this nakshatra takes up studies of scriptures and dive deep into the hidden mysteries of nature.

Soma is also related to the fire sacrifices which means burning the negative side of self to attain knowledge and truth, which makes the natives of this nakshatra interested in priestly and religious activities. The involvement of symbol of deer also indicate activities related to forests and hunting as well.

It is noteworthy that Shiva’s consort Uma is born in this Nakshatra, One who is full of motherly love and compassion.


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