pUrvASADhA

• the first of two constellations called Ashadha (the 18th or 20th Nakshatra or lunar asterism)

aSADha

• not to be overcome , invincible

• born under the Nakshatra Ashadha;

• the month (generally called) Ashadha

• a staff made of Palasa wood (carried by the student during the performance of certain vows)

• a brick (used for the sacrificial altar)

• two lunar mansions (distinguished as pinvA and uttara) "the former" and "the latter" & reckoned either as the 18th &19th, or as the 20th & 21st

pUrva:

• being before or in front fore; the fore part

• eastern , to the east of

• former, prior, preceding, previous to, earlier than; formerly or before; hitherto , previously

• first (in a series , initial, lowest

• foregoing, aforesaid, mentioned before

• preceding the number "eight" i.e. seven, the seventh

• earlier by a month

• preceded or accompanied by , attended with

• ancient , old , customary , traditional; an ancient tradition

• an ancestor , forefather (pl. the ancients , ancestors); an elder brother

• of the Nakshatra Purva-phalguni , Purvashadha, & Purvabhadrapada collectively

Apa

• one of the eight demigods called Vasus

• to be obtained

• to drink in, suck in or up

• to drink in with ears or eyes, i.e., to hear or see with attention, hang on

• a quantity of water

• to absorb, take away

~~ Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionary

General Description of Purvashadha characteristics -- from Das/ Behari

General

• You will have a lean & tall body.

• Your teeth will be very beautiful, ears long, eyes bright, waist narrow & arms long.

• In other words you have good attractive physical features.

• Your intelligence is exemplary, but there is a tendency to jump to conclusions.

• No one can defeat you in arguments.

• You have extraordinary convincing power.

• You will not, under any circumstance, submit to others, whether you are right or wrong.

• On the one side, you can give a lot of advice -- but you cannot hear advice from others.

• While you pretend to be courageous you cannot reach that state unless forced either by circumstances or by persons to show the requisite courage.

• In decision making you are lacking.

• You find it difficult to make a decision even on small matters.

• Once aroused by instigation or argument you make decisions without thinking of the pros & cons of such action & you stick to that decision till the end.

• Even if you are completely wrong, nobody can change your decision. Such is your obstinate character.

• You like to do a lot of things for others for nothing in return but you will be subjected to a lot of criticism.

• You derive maximum benefit from unknown persons.

• You cannot keep any permanent relationship with anybody.

• If you can work with a particular aim with full sincerity you can reach the top of life.

• You hate external show.

• You are god fearing, honest, humble & far from hypocrisy.

• You can never think of doing anything which will disturb the progress of others.

• You will be highly religious & always interested in religious acts.

• You are a good collector of antiques.

• You may also take interest in writing poetry.

• Even though you can shine in almost all fields, you are particularly fit for a doctor's profession or fine arts.

• You are advised not to venture for any business unless you have dependable employees or managers.

• You will be attracted to the studies of occult philosophy & sciences. Up to 32 years of age will be a period of trial & error.

• Thereafter you slowly start climbing the ladder of success. Between 32 & 50 years of age will be very good.

• You cannot enjoy any benefit from your parents.

• However, you will be lucky to have benefits from siblings, particularly from brothers.

• You will be spending most of your life in a foreign land.

• Your married life will be more or less happy. Your marriage may be delayed. In some cases, it has been noticed that marriage takes place in a most competitive way.

• You are more inclined towards your spouse & in-laws. Even then, there will be frequent disharmony between you.

• At last, you find peace in the company of your spouse.

• You will be lucky to have talented & respectful children, who will bring name & fame to your family. There may be at most two children.

• While your outward appearance is extremely good, your internal constitution may not be good, your health may not be good.

• It is quite often noticed that you are prone to a particular incurable disease. Still you will not care for your health.

• You are prone to severe breathing trouble, bronchitis etc.

• Even in the state of critical illness you will not hesitate to jump into work which you feel should be completed.

• You may face problem with your thighs.

• You must take care about your lungs as you are liable to suffer from rheumatic pains

Description of the Padaa (quarters) of Purvashadha --

Padaa 1

from Das/ Behari --

• You may affect the mother's health or longevity.

Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Purvashadha from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 112. = for the male only

• Thin body, small fingers, chronic pains in the joints of the legs and hands.

• Distinguishable by a fierce look, harsh voice, and a penchant for loud clothes.

• People of low class or servant class usually born here.

• Little education; very corrupt.

• Will always abuse their relations; will often die of blood poisoning.

Padaa 2

• Teddy Kennedy
  
  
• Larry King

from Das/ Behari --

Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Purvashadha from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 112.= for the male only

• Same as padaa-1

Padaa 3  = Pushkara Navamsha

from Das/ Behari --

• You may affect the uncle's (mother's brother) health & longevity.

• Danger to maternal uncle.

• You will be well-behaved, endowed with a high sense of honor, well-off, calm & cool-minded.

• You will have at the most two children.

• You will have ample money till the 40th year.

• Thereafter, several unexpected expenses will take away a major part of your wealth.

• So you must store some money for the later part of life.

Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Purvashadha from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 112. = for the male only

• Same as padaa-1

Padaa 4

• Jack Welch

from Das/ Behari --

Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Purvashadha from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 112. = for the male only

• Same as padaa-1