Guest guest Posted July 8, 2004 Report Share Posted July 8, 2004 The Shakti, Basis Above and Below and their Results are from Dr. David Frawley's translation of Taittiriya Brahmana, 1.5.1. # Nakshatra Deity Shakti (power to/of…) Basis Above Basis Below Result of Shakti & Basis' 1 Aswinni Ashwins-the twin horseman quickly reaching things those to be healed healing therapies world becomes free from disease 2 Bharani Yama- Death take things away removal of life from the body carrying the soul to the ancestral realm moving on to the next world 3 Krittika Agni- Fire to burn heat light burning or purification 4 Rohini Prajapati-lord of creation growth plants waters creation 5 Mrigashira Soma-god of immortality giving fulfillment extension weaving make the world enjoyable 6 Ardra Rudra-god of storm effort hunting or searching reaching the goal brings about achievement 7 Punurvasu Aditi-mother of the Gods ability to gain wealth or substance wind or air wetness or rain revitalization of plants 8 Pushyami Brihaspati- teacher of the Devas create spiritual energy sacrificial worship the worshipper creation of spiritual energy 9 Aslesha Sarpa-serpent inflict with poison approach of the serpant trembling and agitation destruction of the victim 10 Magha the Pitris-the Ancestral Fathers leave the body mourning leaving the body death 11 PurvaPhalguni Aryaman- god of contracts & union, Sun as friend, beloved procreation wife, female partner husband, male partner creation of the fetus 12 UttaraPhalguni Bhaga-the Sun as bliss giving of prosperity through union or marriage wealth gained from one's own family wealth gained from one's partner and their family accumulation of wealth 13 Hasta Savitar-Sun as inspiration gain what one is seeking and place it in one's hands seeking of gain process of gaining puts what one wishes to gain in one's hand 14 Chitra Vishvakarma- divine architect accumulate merit in life law truth gain honor in one's work 15 Svati Vayu-Wind scatter like the wind moving in various directions change of form transformation 16 Vishaka Indragni-gods of lightning and fire achieve many and various fruits plowing or cultivation harvest fruit of the harvest 17 Anuradha Mitra-divine friend, lord of compassion worship ascension descent honor and abundance 18 Jyesta Indra-god of thunder rise or conquer, and gain courage in battle attack defense one becomes a hero 19 Moola Nirritti- goddess of disaster, Alaksmi to ruin or destroy breaking things apart crushing things the power to destroy (can destroy destruction) 20 Purva Ashada Apas-goddess of Waters invigoration strength connection gain of luster 21 Uttara Ashada Vishvadevas-Universal Gods grant an unchallengeable victory strength to win the goal that one can win becomes unchallenged winner 22 Sravana Vishnu- the Pervader connection seeking the paths connection of all things 23 Dhanishta Vasus-gods of Light and Abundance give abundance and fame birth prosperity bringing people together 24 Shatabishak Varuna-god of Cosmic Waters healing pervasion over all support of all world freed of calamity 25 Purva Bhadra Pada Aja Ekapada- one footed serpant, horned goat, unicorn gives the fire to raise one worshipping up in life what is good for all people what is good for the gods support the entire world 26 Uttara Bhadra Pada Ahir Budhya- dragon of the Depths of the atmosphere bringing of the rain raining clouds growing of plants stability of the three worlds 27 Revati Pushan- Sun as nourisher, protector, fosterer nourishment, symbolized by milk cows calves nourishment of the entire world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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