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Dhanishtha - Sravishtha
Slavishtha - Zravishtha - Zravishtheeya - Dhaniastha - Vasava -
Bhutini-dhaana - Avittam - Hrsikesha - Non-Dre
(Tibetan)
Nakshatra kona of Mangala:
Mrigashira ,
Chitra
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Dhanishtha
The Twenty-third Nakshatra
23:20
Makara - 06:40 Kumbha
(Capricorn - Aquarius)
Location = Delphinus
the Dolphin: alpha, beta, gamma & delta Delphini ~~
The
Circle of Stars
for divinatory imagery, compare to:
Tarot: Knight of Swords
"They gain through
high association"
Kali
"The
Most Famous" - "The Most Heard-of" - "The Wealthiest"
Dhanistha
= following the beat, the Drummer
"The Vasus desired, "May we
revolve around the summit of the Gods."
One who makes the appropriate
offering to the Vasus, to Dhanishta, gains the summit among his peers.
The Vasus rule over material and worldly splendors, which their Nakshatra
grants.
They gain through high association."
~~ David
Frawley, Fruits of Worshipping Each Nakshatra
"22-Sra-vana and 23-Sra-vishtha (Dhanishtha)
are a pair, even though they are not called purva-uttara like the other
nakshatra pairs." ~~Valerie Roebuck, Circle
, p. 100
"The drum in mind is like an Indian tabla,
which can be tuned to a particular note." ~~Valerie Roebuck, Circle
, p. 100
BPL:
finely tuned
hearing, e.g. dolphins
excellent dancers
often a heavy eater, who eats as an emotional stress
release. May develop eating disorders if the over-nourishment results in
social criticism (e.g., Princess Di). True of Sravana also.
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~~ Cologne
Digital Sanskrit Dictionary:
sraviSTha:
vAsava
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relating or
belonging to the Vasus , derived or descended from them; name of
Indra (as chief of the Vasus); belongs to Indra
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the Nakshatra Dhanishtha (presided
over by the Vasus)
bhUtinidhAna
dhaniSTha
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Dhanishtha, for
females, from Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu
Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 100.
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"This is a talkative and interesting
person, particularly successful in lecturing and debating.
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She is capable of
writing mystic novels and is good at story telling.
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She will be happy in domestic life. She
loves nice dresses, especially blue, pink, and purple, and likes curios and
antiques."
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FEMALE
Mangala-ruled Dhanishtha nakshatra in lagna:
Chandra in
Dhanishtha (Sravishta and Sravana are often wonderful dancers):
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Dhanishtha, for
males from Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu
Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 87.
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"Two entirely different types are
born with Dhanishtha rising.
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It depends on the part of this asterism, which
lies on the Rising Point, as to which type predominates.
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The key notes of
both are optimism and ambition.
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They both have thick necks and heavy thighs.
But there the similarity stops. (see later padaa descriptions)."
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Description
of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Dhanishtha
Makara 23:20 until 30:00; Kumbha 00:00 until 13:19
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Padaa 1 = Makara
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*for
the Male only* - from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.
p 113.
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Not well formed but very healthy,
with a heavy, hairy body. A heavy eater.
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Has a very revengeful
disposition.
Likes hunting and shooting game; is
very rash and courts danger.
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Likes large enterprises. Is a man's man and has very
little use or respect for the opposite sex.
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Marriage is a pastime and
extramarital affairs numerous.
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Is arrogant, fond of fighting, and may
be homosexual in his tendencies.
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Kidnappers often found here.
Das/ Behari:
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You may experience several miscarriages or abortions or there may not be any children at all.
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Your health will be adversely affected at the age of 5 years old.
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You will meet with some accident at 10 years old and at 12 years you may experience injury by a weapon.
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So try to be especially careful during these times.
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Regardless of these mishaps you will meet with death at 90 years old in the month of August-September.
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Padaa 2 = Makara
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*for
the Male only* - from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.
p 113:
Das/ Behari:
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You are wealthy and credulous.
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You will have large thighs
& neck and be joyful.
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You may be affected with jaundice & severe fever at 20 years old, and severe affliction to some parts of the body at 25 years.
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Regardless of these mishaps, you will meet death at 90 years old in the month of August-September.
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Padaa 3
Kumbha 00:00 to 6:30
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*for
the Male only* - from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.
p 113.
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A large stomach and heavy neck.
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May
be an Astrologer or Astronomer.
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Is generous and of very good
character.
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Loves music.
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Cultivates the society of actors and
actresses.
Das/ Behari:
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You are very courageous, truthful
& kind to all.
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You will be a voracious eater.
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Because of this habit, you will have
severe stomach problem at 22 years of age
& hospitalization for a longer period will be necessary.
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You must control your diet.
Eating anything and anywhere must be curbed.
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You will meet with death at 90 years old in the month August-September.
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Padaa 4 Kumbha
06:30 to 13:19
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*for
the Male only* - from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.
p 113.
Das/ Behari:
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Two marriages are indicated. There may be at most two children.
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You may indulge in sexual affairs.
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There may be some identification mark on your left hand. Be careful of burns at 5 years, poison at 12 years, injury inflicted by the thieves at 28 years of age.
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You will meet with death at 90 years old in the month August-September.
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General
Description of Dhanishtha
characteristics --
from Das/ Behari
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General
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Das:
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"Normally, you have a lean body with lengthy figure. In exceptional cases you may have a stout figure.
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You will be expert in all work you undertake.
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You have an extremely intelligent mind
& all around knowledge.
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You do not like to cause any trouble to others.
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It has been seen that you have a religious spirit.
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You always like to live by your own caliber
& effort.
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ou dislike to express disagreement with others until the last moment.
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Most of us are probably aware of the
elephant's
revenge. That is, if any person or any animal cause trouble to the elephant, the elephant waits for an opportunity to
pounce on them.
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In the same way, you wait for an opportunity to pounce on others with whom you have a score to settle.
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Most scientists & historians are born in Dhanishta.
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Since there is an inherent talent of keeping
secrets, you are quite suitable for secret service, private secretaries to senior executives.
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Whatever may be your academic background, your intelligence is beyond question.
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In argument you are much ahead of others.
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Lawyers profession is excellent for you. "
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"From the 24th year onward will show progress in the earning field.
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Since you will be engaged in the profession or trade where you have to trust others, you should be very careful before putting trust in others.
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In the family circle you will be the uppermost administrator.
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Your relatives will cause a lot of embarrassment
& problems.
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You are more inclined to brothers & sisters.
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You will have ample inherited property subject to the placement of planets in beneficial position.
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You cannot have much benefit from in-laws.
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But this drawback will be nullified due to the presence of the good qualities of your spouse.
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Any improvement in the financial field will be only after marriage. "
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"Your health may not be so good.
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Even then you will not think about your own health.
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It is only when the illness reaches the peak you start finding a remedy.
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Slightest improvement out of the severest disease will drag you to the work field.
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You are prone to coughs, anemia etc.
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However, you will not be in a prolonged state of illness."
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23.
Dhanishtha (Zravishthaa, Bhutinidhaana) =
23:20
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Auspicious
events: Tonsure
ceremony (hair cutting), sacred ceremonies, warfare ascending new
elephants, horses or vehicles, preparing a garden plot. [BPHS]
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Deity:
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The
Eight Vasus (Gods of abundance) -- Basudaibata = wealth-giver of jewels,
precious articles, gold, etc.
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Agni "fire" - Anala
"living"
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Prithvi "earth" - Dhara-
"support"
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Va-yu "wind" - Anila
"wind"
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Antariksha "atmosphere" - Aha
"pervading"
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A-ditya "eternal" - Pratyu-sha
"pre-dawn"
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Dyaus "sky" - Prabha-sa
"shining dawn"
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Chandramas "moon" - Soma
"soma-plant"
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Nakstrani "stars" - Dhruva
"motionless" (the Polestar)
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