Nakshatra Mantras
26 articles, in order.
- Ashwini Nakshatra MantraA Vedic salutation to the Ashwini Kumaras, the twin physicians who preside over the first nakshatra. Tradition links the mantra with Ketu, renewal at the dawn of the lun…
- Bharani Nakshatra MantraThe Bharani Nakshatra Mantra is the traditional Vedic invocation to Yama, deity of the second lunar mansion. This guide gives the beej and Gayatri forms, their meaning, …
- Krittika Nakshatra MantraThe Krittika Nakshatra Mantra is the traditional Vedic salutation to Agni, deity of the third lunar mansion. This guide gives the Gayatri and beej forms, their meaning, …
- Rohini Nakshatra MantraThe traditional japa associated with Rohini, the lunar mansion ruled by the Moon and presided over by Prajapati Brahma, with its text, meaning, classical setting and met…
- Mrigashira Nakshatra MantraThe Vedic chant addressed to Soma, deity of Mrigashira, the fifth lunar mansion. Tradition preserves it for honouring the Moon’s searching light and the nakshatra’s Prin…
- Arudra Nakshatra MantraA clear guide to the Arudra Nakshatra Mantra—its text, meaning, Vedic background, and the traditional method of japa for those born under Arudra or observing the star.
- Punarvasu Nakshatra MantraThe Vedic nama and Gayatri forms addressed to Goddess Aditi, the presiding deity of Punarvasu Nakshatra, with their meaning, scriptural roots and traditional method of j…
- Pushya Nakshatra MantraThe Pushya Nakshatra Mantra is the Vedic chant dedicated to Brihaspati, presiding deity of this nourishing lunar mansion. The article sets out the beej and Gayatri forms…
- Ashlesha Nakshatra MantraThe traditional Vedic salutation to the Naga deities of Ashlesha, the ninth lunar mansion, with its Sanskrit text, phrase-by-phrase meaning, classical setting and the cu…
- Magha Nakshatra MantraThe Magha Nakshatra Mantra is a Vedic invocation addressed to the Pitris, the ancestral deities who preside over Magha. Tradition prescribes its recitation for honouring…
- Purva Phalguni Nakshatra MantraThe Purva Phalguni Nakshatra Mantra is the Vedic nama mantra addressed to Bhaga, the Aditya who presides over this lunar mansion. Tradition sets it out for natives of th…
- Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra MantraThe Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Mantra is the Vedic nama mantra of Aryaman, the Aditya who presides over this star. Tradition preserves it for aligning the chanter with th…
- Hasta Nakshatra MantraThe Hasta Nakshatra Mantra is the traditional Vedic beeja and Gayatri addressed to Savitar, the golden-handed Aditya who rules the thirteenth lunar mansion. It is recite…
- Chitra Nakshatra MantraThe sacred Vedic invocation linked to Chitra, the fourteenth lunar mansion, and to Vishwakarma (Tvashtar), the celestial architect. Tradition preserves both a beej mantr…
- Swati Nakshatra MantraThe traditional beej and Vayu mantras associated with Swati, the fifteenth lunar mansion ruled by Rahu and presided over by Lord Vayu, with their meaning, scriptural set…
- Vishakha Nakshatra MantraThe Vishakha Nakshatra Mantra is the traditional Vedic invocation to Indragni, the combined form of Indra and Agni. This guide sets out the beej and Gayatri forms, their…
- Anuradha Nakshatra MantraThe beej and Gayatri mantras of Anuradha Nakshatra, their meaning in the Vedic tradition, the deity Mitra, and the classical method of chanting.
- Jyestha Nakshatra MantraThe Jyestha Nakshatra Mantra is a Gayatri-form invocation of Indra, deity of the eighteenth lunar mansion. Tradition preserves it for those born under the star and for t…
- Mula Nakshatra MantraThe traditional beej and Gayatri mantras of Mula Nakshatra, their meaning, Vedic background, and the classical method of japa for those whose charts carry Mula or Ketu i…
- Purvasadha Nakshatra MantraThe traditional nama mantra of Purvasadha, the twentieth lunar mansion ruled by Venus and governed by Apas, the deity of the cosmic waters.
- Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra MantraThe traditional Vedic mantra of Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra, invoking the Vishvadevas, presented with its meaning, Gayatri form, scripts, and classical method of japa.
- Shravana Nakshatra MantraThe classical nama-mantra of Lord Vishnu, Devata of the twenty-second lunar mansion. Tradition prescribes Om Vishnave Namah for those born under Shravana (Thiruvonam) an…
- Dhanista Nakshatra MantraThe Dhanista Nakshatra Mantra is the traditional Vedic chant to the Ashta Vasus, deities of the 23rd lunar mansion. This guide gives the Gayatri and beej texts, their me…
- Shatabhisa Nakshatra MantraThe traditional nama-mantra of Varuna, lord of Shatabhisa (Sadayam), with its form, meaning, classical basis and the way japa is kept in South Indian practice.
- Uttarabhadrapada Nakshatra MantraThe traditional nama mantra of Uttarabhadrapada nakshatra, addressed to Ahirbudhnya, with its meaning, classical background and the method of japa prescribed in practice.
- Revati Nakshatra MantraThe Revati Nakshatra Mantra is the traditional Vedic invocation to Lord Pushan, deity of the twenty-seventh lunar mansion. Here is its form, meaning, scriptural basis an…