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PurvaBhadrapada

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The Twenty-fifth Nakshatra

20:00 Kumbha - 03:20 Meena  (Aquarius-Pisces)

Location = Markab & Scheat: alpha & beta Pegasi 

-- The Circle of Stars

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prauSThapada -- proSThapAda =

  • Nakshatra Proshtha-pada

  • the month Bhadra or August-September, also called pUrva-bhAdrapadA

  • the foot of a stool

pUrvabhAdrapada =

  • the 25th Nakshatra, the former of the two called Bhadrapada (containing two stars)

pUrva =

  • being before or in front fore; the fore part

  • eastern , to the east of

  • former , prior , preceding , previous to , earlier than; foregoing , aforesaid , mentioned before

  • first (in a series) , initial , lowest

  • 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 Nakshatras Purva-phalguni , Purvashadha and Purvabhadrapada collectively

bhadra = 

  • salutary, benign

  • blessed, auspicious, fortunate, prosperous, happy, good, 

  • gracious, friendly, kind, excellent, fair, beautiful, lovely, pleasant, dear, 

  • skillful...

~~  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionary

 

  • The English adjectives “better” and “best” are rooted in Indo-European bat, which is related to Sanskrit bhadra. 

"Aja Ekapat desires, "May I gain radiance and the splendor of spiritual knowledge." One who makes the appropriate offering to Aja Ekapat, to Purva Bhadra, gains radiance and the splendor of spiritual knowledge.

Purva Bhadra has a great spiritual potential like Brihaspati ruled Pushya. It can give even more insight, perception and spiritual fire – that of the soul. It awakens us to our higher spiritual potential and power in life."

~~ David Frawley, Fruits of Worshipping Each Nakshatra

 

Purvabhadrapada, for females:

"... usually born in a rich family, or she marries wealth. She likes to be identified with cultural activities and is extremely influential in the community in which she moves. 

She likes reading, and is a good judge of character."

~~ Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 91. 
 

Purvabhadrapada, for males: 

"... high-strung & nervous in temperament. They are not very strong constitutionally. They are rather grave and serious in demeanor and are more interested in the discussion of serious topics than in trivial matters. 

They belong to the Mental Group and are by no means orthodox, preferring to arrive at their beliefs through a process of logical reasoning."

~~ Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 88.

General Description of PurvaBhadrapadaa characteristics 

-- from Das/ Behari

General

You are of medium size, both in length & body size, broad cheeks with fleshy lips. You are generally a peace loving person but occasional blasting has also been noticed. You are a very simple type. Since you are principled, you have to suffer a lot mentally because you take even a small confrontation or problem into your heart.  

You like good food & are a voracious eater. You are not very particular about dress. You normally express an impartial opinion. You do not believe in the blind principles of religion. You are ever ready to render a helping hand to the needy. Even so, hatred & resistance will be your reward in return. 

You can easily enjoy the respect & confidence of others, even if you are financially weak. You are god fearing & perform religious rites in accordance with the scriptures. 

While you will be moderately rich, you like to have respect & honor from the public rather than accumulating money. You are impartial in expressing your views. As you are born intelligent & have the knack of trade you can shine in any type. 

If you are employed in a government organization you can look forward to unexpected gains or promotions. You are capable of leading a quite independent life both socially & financially. 

Between 24 to 33 years of age will mark remarkable all around progress in life. Even then occasional mental tension is not ruled out. Between 40 & 54 years of age will be your golden period when you can establish fully. You keep restrictions on the spending activities. 

You can shine in the field of business, banking , government job, or as a teacher, actor or writer, research worker & astrologer or astronomer. If in government service, you are engaged in the revenue collection department or in any capacity where cash transactions take place. 

You cannot enjoy fully the love & affection from your mother due to early separation from her as she will be working. Naturally, being a working mother, she is away most of the time & you are automatically separated. 

One of the redeeming features is that there will be a lot of things with which you can be proud of in your father. Subject to other favorable planetary positions, your father has been found to have fame & possess a very good moral character. 

Such popularity may be mainly in the field of fine arts, oration or in the writing field. In spite of these good qualities, you & your father quite often disagree & confrontation takes place. 

You are prone to paralytic attack, acidity & diabetes. You may have problems with the ribs, flanks and soles of the feet.

Description of the Padaa (quarters) of PurvaBhadrapadaa

-- from Das/ Behari

Padaa 1

 

Padaa 2

Deepak Chopra M.D.

Pope Benedict XVI

 

Padaa 3

Demi Moore (actor)

 

Padaa 4

 

 

Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Purvabhadrapada

for the Male only

from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 114.

Padaa 1

Distinguished by beautiful eyes. Is very fond of children; may trade in toys and sweets. Has a pleasing personality and loves nature. 

Loves and respects his father, but does not get along with his mother. Is devoted to wife and home life with her is very happy. 

Suffers from gastric troubles; in the latter part of life will have throat & ear disorders.

Padaa 2

Deepak Chopra M.D.

Pope Benedict XVI (Ratzinger)

Same as padaa-1

Padaa 3

Johnny Cash (singer)

Same as padaa-1

Padaa 4

Is unorthodox in religious views, and usually evolves his own religion. Is an inventor and likes to do research work - may be a chemist. He becomes very well known after he reaches the age of 37. 

Is good at mathematics; talks very cautiously and ponderously.
 

25. Purvabhadrapada - 20:00 Kumbha - 03:20 Meena

Ruler:

Guru

Body part:

Left Thigh of Kalapurushaa

Related activities:

Architectural activities, hazardous undertakings, cutting, farming business, buying buffalo, camels or other livestock, buying, making or installing water machines. [BPHS]

Symbol:

  • the first/front end of a bed; 

  • the head of a bed

Deity:

  • Aja Eka-pada  = Ajaikapadi =  Ajaikapada =  Aja Ekapat  = Ajopada (Rudra)  

  • = the one-footed (or sure-footed) goat 

'aja' = 

  1. goat

  2. unborn ('a' + 'ja')

Gana/Caste:

Human / Manushya

Tibetan deity forms:

  • Trumtö - Goddess Ri Lhamö, Goddess of the mountains; 

  • Nema, Goddess of the Place; 

  • Palang Kang, Bull’s Foot

 

Nakshatras

intercalary nakshatra = Abhijit
 

  

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