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#Revati #Nakshatra - A discourse

Kailāśa: Guruji, let us discuss the last and 27th Nakṣatra, Revatī.
Ācārya: So, who is the Devatā of Revatī?
Kailāśa: It is Pūṣana, one of the Dvādasāditya, the nourisher.
Ācārya: He is related to which Rāśi?

Sunidhi: Guruji, Pūṣana relates to Tulā and lives in the trees and herbs. He stands for curiosity, change and sexual intercourse.
Jayanta: Guruji, as much as I know, Pūṣana is the devatā of protection and meeting. He is responsible for marriages, journeys, roads, feeding ...

... cattle, conducting souls to the other world, and protecting travellers from bandits and wild beasts.
He protects men from being exploited by other men, a supportive guide, leading his followers towards rich pastures and wealth, carrying a golden lance, a symbol of activity.

He causes people to thrive. He is Sūrya, as the guardian of flocks and herds, guards livestock and finds lost livestock.
Ācārya: Very apt Jayanta. Now tell me the symbol of this Nakṣatra.
Kailāśa: Guruji, its symbol is a fish, or pair of fish or a drum.

Ācārya: So what does it signify?
Kailāśa: A pair of fish, also the symbol of Mīna Rāśi. The two fishes, each facing the other’s tail, indicate eternity. The drum indicates the drumming of the universe, i.e., its manifestation and dissolution.

It is like the Ḍamaru in the hand of Lord Nataraja, dancing the Tāṇḍavam dance. It represents the heartbeat of the universe.
Sunidhi: Does the universe have a heartbeat?
Ācārya: Yes, the universe also expands and contracts like a heart, and therefore, it has a heartbeat.

The iconography of Lord Śiva is associated with the creation and dissolution of the universe.
Kailāśa: Guruji, kindly explain the key characteristics of the Nakṣatra.
Ācārya: They are sampūrṇānga, subhaga, śūra, suci, arthavān, rūpavān, bhogi, paṇḍita, jalārthaka, kāmi, ...

... durgarvita and paradeśaga.
Jayanta: The mean sampūrṇānga well-developed limbs; subhaga fortunate, popular, endearing; śūra fearless, adventurous, heroic; suci clean, pure; arthavān wealthy; rūpavān charming; bhogi indulge in worldly pleasures; paṇḍita a scholar;

jalārthaka wealth originating from waters; kāmi sensual; durgarvita very arrogant and proud; paradeśaga fond of travelling to foreign lands and settling there.
Sunidhi: Guruji, kindly elaborate on these characteristics.

Ācārya: To understand the subtle characteristics of this Nakṣatra, you must focus on Pūṣana Devatā, a pair of fish or a drum symbol, Budha Viñśottarī Graha, Mīna Rāśi, Dhanu to Mīna Añśa and Mṛdu quality. Śukra attains Ucca in Revatī4, mapped to Mīna Rāśi-Mīna Añśa.

sampūrṇānga is well-developed limbs; this is the Nakṣatra of nourishment, and this indicates proportionate limbs, good appearance and physical strength.
rūpavān is charming because the Revatīs are healthy and nourished.

subhaga is fortunate, popular, and endearing; the Revatīs are highly fortunate because it is governed by Pūṣana Āditya of Tulā Rāśi and is the protector.
śūra means fearless, adventurous, and heroic; the Revatīs are heroic because they think they control everything they need.

They think they can do anything and portray an unbridled spirit. The Ḍamaru signifies that.
suci means clean, pure; the Nakṣatra falls in Guru’s Rāśi and Dhanu to Mīna Añśa. The Dhanu and Mīna Añśa of this Nakṣatra indicates a high level of Sattva and purity.

arthavān means wealthy. They are wealthy because of the influence of Guru and Budha, two Saumyas, and associated with wealth and trade.
bhogi means to indulge in worldly pleasures. This is because of the influence of Śukra. Śukra attains Ucca in this Nakṣatra (4th Pāda).

paṇḍita is a scholar due to the influence of Guru and Budha. This Nakṣatra in Guru’s Navāñśa indicates one with Brahminical aptitude, while in Śani’s Navāñśa indicates a philosopher (Vedānta).

jalārthaka is wealth originating from waters, and this is due to the influence of Mīna, an ocean, Guru the Kāraka for wealth, Śukra and Budha, the Kāraka for trade and commerce.
kāmi is sensual, which is due to the influence of Śukra, who attains Ucca in the 4th Pāda ...

... of this Nakṣatra.
durgarvita means very arrogant and proud due to the effects of Pūṣana. They think they have everything and do not need others’ support. This makes them arrogant and snobbish!
paradeśaga means fond of travelling to foreign lands and settling there.

This is because of the influence of Mīna, the 12th Rāśi of the zodiac, and Revatī is the last Nakṣatra of the Rāśi.
Ācārya: Its mantra is “oṃ pūṣana tava vrate vaya na riṣebhya kadācana । stotāraste iha smasi।”

The Nakṣatra devatā mantra is oṃ pūṣṇe namaḥ or oṃ pūṣaṇe namaḥ
Kailāśa: Guruji, what is this Nakṣatra known for?
Ācārya: This is a cheerful Nakṣatra. The Revatīs are filled with life; they are cheerful, humorous and playful.
Besides, they are filled with motherly care

They are into nourishment and can make food nutritionists. They are helpful and go out to people in need.
Sunidhi: They are “arthavān”. Does this mean that they are very wealthy?
Ācārya: Yes, they have immense wealth. They are good with financial management.

They can make good wealth managers or investment bankers as they multiply the wealth of others. Devī Lakṣmī listens to them, and it indicates good fortune.
Even though they are financially well off, they are subject to anxiety and stress between 26 and 42 in finance and family.

At that time, they lack support from society, friends and well-wishers
However, there is a promotion in life at 50, and they reach an authoritative position.
Kailāśa: I heard they do not get support from relatives, the father, family members, friends and well-wishers.

Why is that so?
Ācārya: This is not the case always, as one of the indicators of this Nakṣatra is “subhaga”, which means they are very fortunate and people like them. What you say occurs if Krūras afflict this Nakṣatra.

Sunidhi: But they like to move away from their homeland and settle somewhere. Why is that so?
Ācārya: That is because the Nakṣatra falls in Mīna, that denotes foreign settlement. This is also the extreme end of the 12th Rāśi!

That is not because they do not get support from their families. That is because they find better opportunities overseas.
They are fond of travelling, wandering, changing places and moving overseas. They are generally fond of travelling since they can pack their ...

... bags anytime and travel to a new destination. They are globetrotter.
Sunidhi: I heard that they have issues with their parents. Is that true?
Ācārya: Yes, happiness from parents is a weak area for them. They may lose their parents early and may be raised by foster parents.

You should also apply the principles of moving away from the homeland, being raised by foster parents etc., to the other Grahas or Bhāvanāthas in this Nakṣatra.
For instance, if someone has Śukra/7L in this Nakṣatra, it can mean that the spouse has settled somewhere, may ...

... have lost a parent, or was raised by a foster parent.
Jayanta: Are they also healers? I heard that they are.
Ācārya: They are close to Aśvinī, the healers. Besides, they also have healing abilities because they are nourishers. Good nourishments lead to healing.

If you eat well, you can hardly contract a disease.
They are amicable, lovable and spiritually focused people. Therefore, they are good with healing and spirituality. They can be a spiritual healer or a preceptor. They are non-possessive, driven by spirituality and detachment,...

... and not covetous of others’ wealth.
Jayanta: Are they on the path to Mokṣa or liberation?
Ācārya: Yes, they are!
Sunidhi: What else, Guruji?
Ācārya: Do not forget that this is the Nakṣatra sampūrṇānga. They are with good appearance.

Especially the female of this Nakṣatras are exceedingly beautiful. They are attractive, a magnificent personalities and a lucky charm for the husband.
Kailāśa: What could be the effects of Śukra?
Ācārya: It is Śukra’s Uccatārā as he attains Ucca in 4th Pāda of this Nakṣatra.

This indicates creativity, imagination and love for comfort.
Kailāśa: Are there other effects of Mīna on the Revatīs?
Ācārya: Yes, fishes have a strong influence on his life. He loves fishes, likes to live near a river filled with fish, and like working in the fishery.

They are also fond of eating fishes.
You can also see them keeping an image of fish. If 4L is in this Nakṣatra, the home is likely near a fishery or a fish market.
The Revatīs do well by keeping an image of fish or Ḍamaru with them, as they symbolise Nakṣatra.

The comfort-loving ones should keep an image of fishes, but the philosophy-loving ones should keep an image of Ḍamaru with them.
Kailāśa: Can we also say that the comfort-loving one should live near a fishery or fish market, a river or an ocean, and the philosophy-loving one...

... should live near a musical place?
Ācārya: Why musical place?
Kailāśa: Because of the symbol of Ḍamaru.
Ācārya: Yes, they can do that. But the best place to stay is a cremation ghat such as Maṇikarnikā and Harishchandra ghats of Vārāṇasī.

They can also live in Gaya or Rāmeśvaram, where they perform Śrāddhas.
Sunidhi: What kind of health problems do they normally suffer from?
Ācārya: Normally, it is teeth and ear ailments.
Sunidhi: Guruji, kindly tell us about the vocational indicators of this Nakṣatra.

Revatī is a Mṛdu Nakṣatra; therefore, it is propitious for soft activities such as wearing new apparel, learning dancing, music and fine arts, sexual union, and performance of auspicious ceremonies.
Its primary vocational indicators are water bodies, water produces, lotus ...

... and water-dwelling plants, fruits, and flowers; …the wealth of the sea, pearls, sea creatures, jewels, gemstones, sailors, businessman; …psychic, mystic, religious worker; …charity, humanity, humanitarian projects.

Its secondary indicators are animal, veterinarian, animal trainer; …urban planning, government officials, social worker; …film actors, comedians, performers, entertainers; …communication, journalist, editor, publisher; …tour and travel, aeroplane and flight attendant.

Rohiṇī, Maghā, Anurādhā, and Revatī the Kṛṣīkartās (śudras, farmers). In Bṛhatsaṅhitā 15.25, the Ācārya states that the Revatīs are the dealer of water flowers, salt, gems, conch shells, pearls, creatures of water, fragrant flowers, and perfumes, a boatman.

Om Tat Sat