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Apr 30 • 4 tweets • 4 min read
4.1/27

Rohini Nakshatra and #VishnuSahasarnamam

Verse 13: Rohini Nakshatra, 1st Pada
रुद्रो बहुशिरा बभ्रुर्विश्वयोनिः शुचिश्रवाः ।
अमृतः शाश्वतस्थाणुर्वरारोहो महातपाः ॥ १३॥

Rudro bahuśirā babhrurviśvayoniḥ śuciśravāḥ
amṛtaḥ śāśvatasthāṇurvarāroho mahātapāḥ

Word-by-Word Meaning:

- Rudraḥ: One who brings tears of joy to devotees
- Bahuśirā: Multi-headed with senses in all directions
- Babhruḥ: Supporter of the earth in AdiSesha form
- Viśvayoniḥ: Root cause of the Universe
- Śuciśravāḥ: One with divine ears that hear all pure things
- Amṛtaḥ: The immortal/eternal nectar
- Śāśvatasthāṇuḥ: The eternal and unchanging
- Varārohaḥ: The Supreme Object of Attainment
- Mahātapāḥ: One endowed with great knowledge

Nakshatra Information:
Pada: 1st Pada of Rohini
Guna Qualities:
- Primary: Rajas (first set of 9 nakshatras)
- Secondary: Tamas (second set of 3 nakshatras in the Rajas group)
- Tertiary: Rajas (first nakshatra in the Rajas-Tamas group)

Energetic and Cosmic Connections:
- Nakshatra Pada: Agni Tattva
- Nakshatra Pada Navamsa Rasi: Aries
- Purushartha: Dharma

Energetic Significance:
This verse embodies the creative, foundational energy of Rohini's first pada.

The names highlight Lord Vishnu as the root cause of the universe (Vishvayonih), reflecting Rohini's earthy, creative nature ruled by Brahma, the creator.

The Agni tattva contributes qualities of initiative and transformation, while the Dharma purushartha establishes righteous action as the foundation for spiritual progress.

The stability aspect (Sthanuh) connects to Rohini's fixed, grounded quality as a nakshatra associated with growth and prosperity. 4.2/27

Verse 14: Rohini Nakshatra, 2nd Pada

सर्वगः सर्वविद्भानुर्विष्वक्सेनो जनार्दनः ।
वेदो वेदविदव्यङ्गो वेदाङ्गो वेदवित् कविः ॥ १४॥

Sarvagaḥ sarvavidbhānurviṣvakseno janārdanaḥ
vedo vedavidavyaṅgo vedāṅgo vedavit kaviḥ

Word-by-Word Meaning:

- Sarvagaḥ: The all-pervading one
- Sarvavidbhānuḥ: The all-knowing illuminator
- Viṣvaksenaḥ: The leader of hosts/armies
- Janārdanaḥ: One who gives happiness to good people and punishes the wicked
- Vedaḥ: The embodiment of knowledge
- Vedavidavyaṅgaḥ: One who knows the Vedas completely
- Vedāṅgaḥ: One whose limbs are the Vedas
- Vedavit: The knower of Vedas
- Kaviḥ: The seer/poet

Nakshatra Information:

- Pada: 2nd Pada of Rohini
Guna Qualities:
- Primary: Rajas (first set of 9 nakshatras)
- Secondary: Tamas (second set of 3 nakshatras in the Rajas group)
- Tertiary: Rajas (first nakshatra in the Rajas-Tamas group)

Energetic and Cosmic Connections:

- Nakshatra Pada: Prithvi Tattva
- Nakshatra Pada Navamsa Rasi: Taurus
- Purushartha: Artha

Energetic Significance:

This verse represents the consolidating, nurturing aspect of Rohini's second pada. The names emphasize divine knowledge (multiple references to Veda) and illumination (Bhanu), reflecting Rohini's quality as the "red star" that provides steady, nourishing light.

The Prithvi tattva adds qualities of stability and resource management, while the Artha purushartha focuses on the proper acquisition and management of resources through divine knowledge. The Taurus navamsa reinforces the earthy, productive energy of this pada.
Apr 29 • 6 tweets • 5 min read
Vishnu Sahasranamam Mapping to Nakshatras: Ashwini Nakshatra (0°–13°20' Aries)

Deity: Ashwini Kumaras

Shakti (Power): Healing, swiftness, rejuvenation

Theme: Renewal, Fresh Starts

Mapped Names (1–36)
1. Vishvam - Universe
2. Vishnuḥ - All-pervading
3. Vaṣaṭkāraḥ - Invoked in sacrifice
4. Bhūtabhavyabhavatprabhuḥ - Lord of past, present, future
5. Bhūtakṛt - Creator of beings
6. Bhūtabhṛt - Supporter of beings
7. Bhāvaḥ - Pure existence
8. Bhūtātmā - Soul of beings
9. Bhūtabhāvanaḥ - Creator and nourisher of beings
10. Pūtaātmā - Pure soul
11. Paramātmā - Supreme soul
12. Muktānām paramā gatih - Refuge of the liberated
13. Avyayah - Imperishable
14. Purushaḥ - Cosmic being
15. Sākṣī - Witness
16. Kṣetrajñaḥ - Knower of the field (body)
17. Akṣaraḥ - Imperishable letter (sound)
18. Yogah - Union
19. Yogavidām netā - Leader of yogis
20. Pradhāna-purusha-īśvaraḥ - Lord of matter and spirit
21. Nārasiṃhavapuḥ - One with Man-Lion form
22. Śrīmān - Possessor of glory
23. Keśavaḥ - Slayer of demon Kesi
24. Puruṣottamaḥ - Supreme among men
25. Sarvaḥ - All
26. Śarvaḥ - Destroyer
27. Śivaḥ - Auspicious one
28. Sthāṇuḥ - Firm, immovable
29. Bhūtaādiḥ - Origin of beings
30. Nidhiravyayaḥ - Imperishable treasure
31. Sambhavaḥ - Source of birth
32. Bhāvanaḥ - Evolver
33. Bhartā - Supporter
34. Prabhavaḥ - Originator
35. Prabhuḥ - Mighty Lord
36. Iśvaraḥ - Supreme controller
Summary Recap
• Healing power: Creator, Sustainer, Nurturer roles of Vishnu dominate.
• Speed and swiftness: Emergent powers reflected (Narasimha, Sambhava).
• Purification: Names reflect pure, imperishable, rejuvenating energy.
• Ideal for invoking vitality, rejuvenation, fast recovery.

#VishnuSahasarnamam 1/n 2/n
Ashwini Nakshatra, 1st Pada

विश्वं विष्णुर्वषट्कारो भूतभव्यभवत्प्रभुः।
भूतकृद्भूतभृद्भावो भूतात्मा भूतभावनः॥

Viśvaṁ viṣṇur vaṣaṭkāro bhūtabhavyabhavat prabhuḥ
Bhūtakṛd bhūtabhṛd bhāvo bhūtātmā bhūtabhāvanaḥ

Word-by-Word Meaning:
- Viśvaṁ: The Universe/All-pervading
- Viṣṇur: Vishnu (One who pervades everything)
- Vaṣaṭkāro: The personification of the Vedic sacrifice/The offerer of oblations
- Bhūta: Past
- Bhavya: Future
- Bhavat: Present
- Prabhuḥ: Lord/Master
- Bhūtakṛd: Creator of all beings
- Bhūtabhṛd: Sustainer of all beings
- Bhāvo: The existence itself
- Bhūtātmā: Soul of all beings
- Bhūtabhāvanaḥ: Nourisher/Developer of all beings

- Nakshatra: Ashwini (0° - 13°20' Aries)
- Pada: 1st (0° - 3°20' Aries)
- Deity: Ashwini Kumaras (Divine Twin Physicians)
- Symbol: Horse's head
- Ruling Planet: Ketu
- Element: Fire (for 1st pada)

Navamsa Information:
- Navamsa Pada: Corresponds to Aries navamsa
- Navamsa Lord: Mars

Guna: Rajas-Rajas-Rajas

Energy:

This verse resonates with the beginning of the cosmic cycle, corresponding to the first pada of the first nakshatra (Ashwini).

The triple Rajas quality (primary-secondary-tertiary) gives this verse a strongly initiating, creative, and dynamic energy.

The meanings of the names in this verse emphasize Vishnu as the all-encompassing creator, sustainer, and pervader - attributes that align with the energetic qualities of Ashwini's first pada.

The placement in Aries navamsa (ruled by Mars) amplifies the fiery, initiating qualities, while the connection to Ketu (the planet ruling Ashwini) adds a spiritual, otherworldly dimension to this creative energy.

This verse is particularly powerful for initiating spiritual practices or new undertakings.
Jun 30, 2023 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
I would advice all Hindus to invest in land. Good agricultural land or land with water. Why? Because it’s the only real true asset in this world. Here are some thoughts in no particular order: 1. Don’t ever sell land. Find ways to keep it productive. It’s more valuable than $$ 2. If you can’t afford to buy land. Buy it as a coop with other like minded Hindus. Do not buy for profit motive. Do not buy thinking that you can flip it or sell at a profit. It is Bhu Devi.
Jun 14, 2023 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Be it feminists or pro-lifers..they are all the same.. which part of women saying ‘my body, my choice’ don’t they get? It’s doesn’t matter who supports it or who opposes it.. women should have complete autonomy over their bodies. Period. End of story. No more discussions. San Francisco is zombie town.. drug addicts and mentally ill people..no medical intervention because they REFUSE to quit drugs or their disabled mental state..how can they make an informed choice? And yet, THEY have the freedom to make a choice for their bodies. But women can’t.
Jun 14, 2023 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
Imagine there is a Dept of Karmic Works. Nine officers run the show. Their bosses sit elsewhere. Work is tough..intense, but they have a system and a process. Then comes a roving band of randos who have hacked their systems manuals. They have studied their system well.. 1/n 2/n: then they start disrupting their work flow and start hacking the system so the it work is starting to give different results. Of course, the system is solid. These mosquito bites won’t derail their work but might cause delays and annoyances. After all, they have bosses too.
Jun 13, 2023 • 6 tweets • 5 min read
“Namaste, Bitches”..“Namaste your asshole”… “If I could find the namaste, I would stick it right up my ass” …none of them are Hindus or Indians…they take our Bindis..our Yoga..our language.. make it ‘their lines’ @CoHNAOfficial @HinduAmerican Please restore our dignity. @Andy Why is this acceptable? @SuhagAShukla @HinduHate @hinduoncampus @BravoTV
Jun 12, 2023 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
I was talking about this to a friend when we were discussing Hindu menarche celebrations. He said that men are terrified to complement female beauty. When nothing except anxiety/fear/loathing awaits girls at the threshold of womanhood, why would they want to grow up to be women? He also said that it started with fashion/couture industry when female models started becoming more and more androgynous. I agree. No woman can look like those runway models..the fashion industry is catering to whom exactly?
Jun 12, 2023 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
It’s been an exhausting weekend at work. I expect the next two months to be hectic. I hope everyone is keeping their Jyotish Journal. It’s one of the main features of our Jyotish Bootcamp. jyotishbootcamp.Substack.com I got an email asking how to keep one… here are some suggestions👇🏼 2/n: everyday..before you start journaling, jot down the Panchanga details: vara , tithi, Nakshatra, Karana, yoga. I haven’t covered Karana and yoga yet, but you can start writing now so you at least know their names. Drikpanchang or any astro software will have it.
May 11, 2023 • 17 tweets • 5 min read
People would ask why Starbucks ad is not a good thing. Acceptance is a good thing. But Starbucks is an insidious story. Let me explain. I went to my local library for reading books for my nephew. There is a South Asian/Tamil section. One of the books is Patti’s Saris. 2/n: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/666044/m… [..] A Tamil boy explores his love for his grandmother and her colorful sari collection in this tale of expressing your true self.[..]
May 10, 2023 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
I don’t have any guru/miracle stories. But there is some connection to Ram Dass and his guru Neem Karoli Baba in my life. Ever since I moved to the States, there has been times in my life when I have been confused/depressed/uncertain.. staring at the forks and turning points.. 2/n: Somehow..I get some message from Neem Karoli Baba..sometimes via Ram Dass..who has now passed on. Someone will bring me a book or I will have a meeting and they will have a picture of Neem Karoli Baba. I don’t know anything about him nor am I a ‘devotee’ ..
May 10, 2023 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
There is truth to what he says..but..not everyone is meant to follow shastras. This becomes amply clear when we look at birth charts. Karma decides our destiny. For some, traditional religion is simply not part of destiny. A chart will even reveal when one would seek a diff faith The greatest(unexpected) gift and lesson I have received from studying Vedic Astrology is acceptance of people for who they are .. can’t say I am more tolerant. It might seem like it’s the same, but it’s not.
Feb 25, 2023 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
In Kumbha Rasi..you can either take a sip of the nectar of immortality from Mohini or the Halala of life and rebirth spat out by the serpents of desire. It is only Neelakanta Shiva who can save you from the poisons by swallowing it himself. This is the secret of MahaShivaratri. Why is he Mahakal? He is the Lord of Time. Death swallows Time itself. And he controls Death and destruction and time. He wears serpents as ornaments..serpents that represent desires that fuel our lives..they shed skins..like time sheds via cycle of life and death and rebirth.
Feb 25, 2023 • 35 tweets • 6 min read
Ok. I am going to keep this short because I don’t think people like to read my long threads. Will try to keep this short in points Re: Planetary phenomenon 🧵 2/n: let’s go back to when sun was debilitated. 10 degrees in libra in swati. It was the day after amavasya. After this, sun starts the Uttarayana journey.
Feb 25, 2023 • 16 tweets • 4 min read
I am reminded of the story I heard about Karna and his beginnings. Story of Karna: a 🧵… before the Dvapara Yuga of the MB and in the Treta Yuga, there was a king called Dambhodbhava. He was brave and battled many other kings..as he kept winning, he started getting arrogant. 👇🏼 2/n: he just wanted to keep winning. So he knew he needed help. He sought the help of Surya and meditated for years and years until Surya was pleased and offered him a boon. Of course, he couldn’t be immortal.
Feb 24, 2023 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
There Shitodaka Snana which is cold water baths and Ushnodaka Snana which is warm water baths. Snana Vidhi says that we should dunk/immerse fully into river water or a pond before/around sunrise. Warm water baths is only when we use oils/perfumes/ubtan. There are Snana Mantras that can be recited while bathing. A simple one: [..]Gange cha Yamune chaiva Godavari Saraswathi,Narmada Sindhu Kaveri Jale asmin sannidhim kuru.[..]
Feb 24, 2023 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
Rani Mukerji in ‘Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway’: – something diff from what I usually post here..but the trailer was rather gut wrenching. Indians try to assimilate but will always be seen as alien. The Utopian Scandinavian countries are anything but.. variety.com/2023/film/glob… 2/n: Also..this is why there fertility drops in the west. EM and lately SV elite seem to think procreation is a gift men should be bestowing upon this planet and to ‘save humanity’ rather than seeing it parenthood.
Feb 23, 2023 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
On Sudarashana Chakra: a shloka we say with Vishnu Sahasarnamam even though it’s not part of it: वनमाली गदी शार्ङ्गी शङ्खी चक्री च नन्दकी
श्रीमान्नारायणो विष्णुर्-वासुदेवोऽभिरक्षतु || .. Vanamali Gadi Shrangee
Changee chakreecha Nandaki
Sriman NarayanoVishnur
Vasudevobi Rakshatu Image 2/n: what does it say..it speaks of MahaVishnu who is always adorned with vanamaali(flowers) and has his weapons. Vishnu is always seen with five of his weapons. The most famous ones are the Sankha and Chakra. But there is also the gadhai, mace, shrangee, bow and nandaki, sword.
Feb 23, 2023 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
There are two very powerful homams that can be done (and should be done by Hindu Americans especially now)and imo, it’s best done as a community homam in a temple by priests. Any homam is a portal where we can connect with very powerful energies. It invokes mantra, tantra, yantra 2/n Homams require the guidance of learned Vedic priests and they must be trained appropriately. Not all priests will know the procedures for all homams and it takes them years to be considered eligible to perform their powerful invocations.
Feb 23, 2023 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Star Catalogue of the Babylonians 320-150 BC from Uruk. Aquarius is GU.LA.. the water pourer..ruled by Ea, the water god. In Vedic Astrology, the deity associated with the unbroken Nakshatra Shatabhishak is Varuna. Image 2/n : γ Aquarii, also called Sadachbia. In Hindi it is also called Satabhishak (a hundred physicians) also called Sadhayam in Tamil. In Egyptian astrology, the water bearer closes the jug and takes back the water..meaning Nile won’t flood anymore.
Dec 11, 2022 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
The minute we are born, we start walking towards our death. This soul had the vasana of a past life that if when born in a different faith was attached to past life’s passion. Now she is released from karma and that desire. She had a family and five children. Om Shanti 🙏 Anything you have an attachment to..esp when it comes to skill/arts/obsessive interest, Rahu or Mercury will be involved. Rahu..obviously..because he is obsession and it comes from past life. But why Mercury? It’s not just because it’s skill/hobby for which Me is karaka 1/n
Dec 11, 2022 • 31 tweets • 6 min read
Annapoorani Devi. Once upon a time, Shiva and Parvati were playing a game of dice in Kailasha. There was no prize for what can be valuable to Jagannatha and Jaganmatha. But Shiva..feeling bored..said that it would be more interesting to wager something. 2/n: Amba ..being sensible..did not want to gamble or wager, but decided to play along. What do you have that I don’t already have..she asked Mahadeva. Shiva winked and offered her his trident. Three pointed and the most feared weapon as it belonged to the God of Destruction.