Nakshatras by saurabh bhatt

Saurabh Rajendra Bhatt
MYTHOLOGY STORIES OF NAKSHATRA’S
Mythology Stories of
Nakshatras
(P.S:- Notes Compiled by Saurabh
Rajendra Bhatt)
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Nakshatra (constellation) Mythological Stories in Vedic Astrology.
In Vedic astrology the Nakshatras (fixed star) or lunar mansion, are associated with the Moon
ride in every nakshatra each day. The Moon adjustments signs and symptoms (houses) roughly
each 2.3 days, taking 28 days to pass via the twelve signs and symptoms of the zodiac. This
offers two weeks for a waxing (bright half) Moon and two weeks for a waning (dark half) Moon.
In Vedic astrology, there are 27 Nakshatras or constellations some texts refer to 28 for precise
religious purposes. They divide the 360 levels of complete zodiac into roughly 13.2 stages of arc
per nakshatra. Mainly Moon dwelling Nakshatras taken extra significance due to the fact Moon
is thought and emotions, and thinking and feelings play a very necessary position in how we
acquire lifestyles and how we are interacting with others. Although any planet suggests its
unique results when they come into particular nakshatra.
In Vedic Astrology every signal comprise some nakshatra and every nakshatra have special
mythological memories which exhibit character mind, theme in his lifestyles and strength he or
she can have.
These mythological testimonies written by using Indian sages in Mahabharata, Rig Veda and
Puranas via their mystical knowledge. In India these sages have mystical electricity via their
non-secular exercise (meditation). Those human beings who recognize how to center of attention
their thought and do meditation, they can journey in the universe and comprehend all the secrets
and techniques of the universe. How they accumulate expertise of all the Nakshatra and wrote
about them for the advantages of humans.
It definitely up to humans how they desire to recognize the story of the nakshatra and use them
for their benefits.
This is a special gadget in Vedic astrology and use to recognize how an individual’s karma will
appear in people's lives. Each of these Nakshatras associated to a specific Deity from the Vedic
Astrology. These Nakshatras Deity information toward the greater mindful and an electricity
which is referred to as its Shakti indicates electricity in that person. Each nakshatra have special
image which exhibit some hidden that means in the person's mind.

1 Mythological Stories about Ashwini
Nakshatra
1) Madhuvidya from Rishi Dadhichi
Once upon a time there lived a great sage called as “Adharva”. The Adharva Veda which is one of
the 4 Vedas is named after him. His son Dadhichi performed austerities and Indra – The King of
the Gods blessed him with the highest knowledge of immortality known as “Madhu Vidya” Indra
taught Madhu-Vidya to Rishi Dadhichi with a warning that it should not be communicated to
anyone else. He also told Dadhichi that he would cut off his head if he tried to teach it to anyone
else.
Every God in heaven wanted to know this, especially the Ashvin Brothers (Doctors of the
Gods). The Ashvins already knew a lot of secrets about holistic health and were the ancient
practitioners of Ayurveda! They approached Dadhichi and tricked him to give the most precious
knowledge to them. They told him that they will give Dadhichi a horse head, and through the
mouth of the horse he should expound the Madhu-Vidya and Indra would come and cut off the
horse head, after which they would replace it with his real head. The Ashvins have miraculous
power to even bring back the dead alive!
Dadhichi agreed, and as soon as he gave the knowledge to The Ashvins, Indra slew the horse
head, and then later The Ashvins replaced it with Dadhichi’s own head. The horse’s head
became the constellation “Ashvini – The Healing Star”
In Ayurveda the horse’s head is a symbol of “Prana” or “Life force energy”.
In Yoga, the horse’s head is a symbol of soul’s ability to go beyond the body and merge with the
ultimate power. The cut off head is a symbolic representation of bliss (honey) emanating from
the crown chakra. So in essence, the madhu-vidya is the knowledge of the supreme bliss!
Madhu-vidya is described in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad II.v.1-19, and in the Chandogya
Upanishad III 1-5. Madhu-vidya or ‘Honey-knowledge’ is that of the supreme Bliss of the Self; it
is an important Vedic teaching.[1] – Wikipedia
Ashwini Rahasya (Secret of the Solar Twins) and AgniStoma Yagna for Soul Elevation
The Ashwini Kumaras are 3rd generation of Adityas from their paternal side. They are Grand-
children of Prajapati Daksha and Aditi (Mother of all the Adityas). They are also the 3rd
generation of universal creators, sculptors, energizers and healers from their maternal side. They
are the grand-children of Tvastar “maker of all forms” and the “creator of Soma elixir”. They

were born as mortals under mysterious circumstances from the nostrils of their mother Saranyu
(Cloud, Air, Wind, Protector) and father Martanda (Mortal Embryo and the last Solar Deity to be
born to Aditi) when both had assumed the earthly form of horses.
The Ashwins are forces of “Prana Agni” or the life-force, which is quick in its action to
stimulate, help, and initiate a new level of activity. With their superior lineage they represent all
the dualities in Yoga and the Vedanta, such as Prana Agni (Fire of Vital Force which is
responsible for the digestion of Prana in the Body) and Soma (The Nectar/Ambrosia of the
Mind). They also represent the Yogic breath of Udana (upward moving) and Apana (descending)
Vayus.
In Yoga, they represent the Ida (Solar bodily currents) and Pingala (Lunar bodily currents) on the
Left and Right Side of the Body.
As demi-gods they represent the twin-gods Mitra (Solar deity of Friendship) and Varuna (The
Solar deity of Oceans). They represent the mortal attendants/ energy forms of two sons of Lord
Shiva – Skanda the commander in chief of the godly forces who was born from the seed of FIRE
of Shiva, and Ganesha, the elephant-headed gate-keeper of Shakti. He epitomizes wisdom and is
born from Shiva’s feminine side or Shakti (Parvati). The Left side of our body is Goddess Shakti,
representing Soma or Moon. Ganesh is therefore the manifest from this aspect. The Right side of
our body is Shiva, represents Agni or Sun. Skanda is manifest from this aspect. When we
worship both side of our body (Skanda and Ganesh) we are attuned to the cosmic principles and
are performing the greatest Sacrifice AGNISTOMA or JYOTIR STOMA YAGNA. A
ceremonial sacrifice which indicates the idea of “raising the dead man’s soul to the heavens”. It
signifies elevating the human mind, breath and soul to the lokas of the Gods.
The Ashwini Kumaras being mortals were finally elevated by Indra at the behest of Chyavana
Rishi to the ranks of the Devatas and were given the right to part-take in the Libation (Oblations
of Soma) offered during Yagnas.
2 The Story of Chyavana Rishi
In Hindu mythology, Sukanya was the daughter of Sharyati, son of Vaivasvata Manu and the
wife of the great sage Chyavana.
The sage had spent so long in meditation that he was covered by a crow’s nest. The beautiful girl
Sukanya came upon the nest and saw two shining objects inside. Not realizing these were the
eyes of the sage, she poked playfully at them, and the sage was blinded.
Chyavana was enraged, and Sukanya’s father placated him by offering her in marriage. After
their marriage Sukanya served the sage cheerfully, despite his old age and blindness.
One day she was spotted by the Ashwini Kumaras, identical twins who served as physicians of
the gods, who decided that her ethereal beauty was worthy of residence in heaven rather than
languishing on the Earth serving an old blind sage. They asked her to marry one of them. Being a

faithful wife, she vehemently objected to their request. Pleased with her devotion to her husband,
the Ashwini Kumaras offered to restore her husband’s youth and eyesight. The bargain was
conditional on Sukanya’s ability to distinguish her husband from the twins themselves. If she
failed to do so they would return him to old age and blindness. All parties accepted these terms.
The Ashwini Kumaras asked Chyavana to accompany them into the nearby pond. Being
demigods, the Ashwini Kumaras left no footprints on the bank as they exited the pond. Although
the rejuvenated sage looked identical to the twins, he left footprints. The Ashwini Kumaras
blessed the couple and left. In return they also requested that the sage give them a share of the
sacrificial offerings in the future.
The esoteric meaning of the story of Rishi Chyavana
Chyavana represents the human body and is derived etymologically from the Sanskrit root,
Chgu, to go. It is never fixed but always moves from one state to the other, thus it grows from
childhood to old age, and finally dissolves. The Devas are the Jnanendriyas in the body. They are
ever maintained young and energetic by the force of Prana. Just like we go to the physician for
bodily ailments, for their supply of energy and vitality they will have to depend on the Ashwini
Kumaras (Divine Physicians or Physicians to the Gods). The Aswini Kumaras are the Prana and
Apana. They are termed so, because they are always galloping within this body like two horses,
without rest for even a moment. Further, they are inseparable. That is why they are referred to as
the Twins. Chyavana’s befriending the Twins means bringing under control the Prana and Apana
and utilizing them to enjoy youth, vigor and energy. Thus the real Chyavanaprash, the medicine
that Rishi Chyavana used to attain everlasting youth, is the control and manipulation of breath
through Yoga, and this alone is the never-failing tonic and energy-giver. Therefore, it is the
imperative need for every individual who wishes to live a healthy life of longevity, full of energy
and vigor.

2 Mythological Stories about Bharani
Nakshatra
Mythological Stories about Yama - Bharani Nakshatra
1. The potentialities inherent in Bharani can be unraveled through the mythology of Yama,
the deity associated with this nakshatra. Yama the god of death has been associated with
numerous mythological stories throughout the Puranas and the Vedas. Exposing to them
gives us a sense of the cipher to be used to have a crack the energy of Bharani.
Before Yama became the god of death, he is associated with his twin sister Yami. The Rig
Veda 10.10.1 reveals a curious conversation between Yami and Yama. Yami, desirous of
a child, requests sexual consummation with Yama. Yama shows great restraint in denying
her request, speaking of how sexual consummation with siblings do not befit mortal men
or women. Yami relentless of her desire to procreate tries to convince her brother by
pointing out that the gods themselves did so. Yama replies to her stating that who knows
what the gods actually did and what the scriptures mean. Yami finally gives the assertion
that both Yama and Yami were lying together naked in the same womb. Yama sticks to his
ground, and states his code and becomes an exemplary example of sticking to one’s moral
code at the cost of pleasure.
Yama was the son of Vivasvwat (Marthanda the Sun god), and Sanjhana, the daughter of
Celestial architect, Tvastr, born alongside Yami and Manu. Sanjhana (name translates to)
being unable to bear the radiance of the Sun creates her clone, Chaya to replace her.
Sanjhana goes to her father’s palace and eventually becomes a mare grazing the planes of
the Earth. Unknowing of Sanjhana’s ploy, Vivasvat begets children through Chaya, Sani,
Manu, and Tapti. Naturally Chaya pays more attention to her children more than
Sanjhana’s children. Manu accepted his fate, while Yama was unable to do so. So he kicked
Chaya in her stomach with his leg. Infuriated Chaya curses his leg to be riddled with sores
and worms and be weakened. Yama tells Vivasvat that no mother would curse her own
child. Vivasvat makes Chaya spill out the whole story of what Sanjhana did. Vivasvat
makes lightens up the curse on Yama’s leg by giving him a cock that eats out the worms
and cures his discharge, and blesses him to be the keeper of justice. Vivasvat then goes
onto meet Sanjhana’s father Vishwakarma and eventually gives birth to Ashwini kumars
as was described in the earlier chapter. Yama is called as Shirnapada, or the one with
Shriveled foot.
Another mythological story describes how Yami found Yama who was lying under a tree.
Upon shaking Yama, he doesn’t wake up. Yami realizes that her brother Yama was
moralized, or died. He thus became the first man to die. Yami is said to have cried a river
of tears that seems to be overwhelming for the gods. The gods are supposed to have created

night to calm down Yami. When the next dawn arrived, Yami stopped crying, and said that
Yama died “yesterday”, and there is new “hope” with the new day. Yami supposedly
became the river Yamuna.
As per RV Yama became the first mortal to find the path to heaven. Being the first mortal,
by virtue of his seniority, he was given the authority to guide souls through their sojourn
from the mortal world to the world of the ancestors. Yama judges each individual soul
based on his or her deeds, and determines whether the soul moves forward towards higher
loka such as Pitru loka / heaven or is directed towards the purgatory of hell, where they
face the consequences of their actions. Depending upon the soul’s karma, especially if they
are moderate, the soul is then redirected back to Earth so as to learn lessons and improve
his karmic account.
Yama is also called Dakshinasapathi, and also becomes the regent of the south quarter.
Over time as the intricacies of actions of all the souls become detailed and more complex,
the Pitru loka expands into different specific areas. To meet his expanding needs, he is
supposed to have requested Vishwakarma to create a vast and expansive palace for him.
Opposite its south door, Vishwakarma created four pits to punish the wicked. The three
other doors work are reserved for the good souls to enter, so that they do not see the
punishment area when they are being judged by Yama, who sits on his grand central throne.
The legendary palace is 800 miles in Circumference. The palace is surrounded by a vast
trench of water, which becomes the Vaitarnee River, which allows easy passage for the
good souls, but evil souls begin to suffer torments and pangs while crossing as Agni that
had entered this river boils the water for them based on their misdeeds. The porter
Vaidhyata, guards the entry of souls to his palace for judgment.
The palace, is referred to as Kalichi (translation) and also christened as “Sanjeevani” by
Brahma, is supposed to have been filled with luxuries of all kinds imaginable. The musician
Gandharvas, and the dancing Apsaras nourish the souls in all kinds of delights and luxuries
imaginable. Such is the splendor of the palace, that there is no fear of enemies or any kind
of sorrow associated with the Earthly plane. The souls that possess lighter karma rest at
this palace obtaining their rewards for their karma in comforts according to their deeds of
charity before they move forwards towards the Pitru Loka.
Yama becomes the king of the Pitris, or the ancestors and the lord of justice, Dharma Raj.
To assist him in his tasks of bringing souls, his messengers, the yama dhutas, go forth to
collect the souls that are about to die. Chanda and Kala Purusha, are his two chief attendants
and custodians. His minister, Chitragupta the karmic accountant, keeps records of all the
karmic transactions by a soul in the book of destiny, Agrasandhani, and assists by sharing
the karmic record to Yamaraj, who then decides the path the soul is to take towards Pitru
Lok or back to Earth or to hell realms of naraka, so that the soul can wash away his sins
and cleanse himself onwards towards his path to salvation.

Yama is pictured riding a solemn and stern water buffalo, often with a mace on one hand,
and an iron noose on the other. Some iconography shows him carrying his iron staff instead,
with a noose at its end. He has lotus shaped eye. He is shown in black/ blue/green color
clothed in red with a majestic crown on his forehead. He is often shown with a stern face,
with a slightly gloomy look. Sometimes with a charming face and resplendent smile to the
virtuous souls. Over time he has also been shown as a terrifying deity full of wrath and
anger, with thin lips, the color of smoke, fierce, roaring like the ocean of destruction, and
a crown of burning flame. He has long teeth, nails like winnowing baskets, and a frowning
brow. Two dogs, born to Sarama (the fleet one) the bitch that guards herds of Indra,
possessing four eyes and wide nostrils also accompany Yama. They guard the road to his
abode and the departed souls are advised to hurry past with all possible speed. Often these
dogs act as messengers of death. More often than not, birds crows and pigeons are send as
the herald of doom. Yama has also been given many names, descriptive of his once. Mrityu,
Kala and Antaka “death”; Kritanta “the finisher”; Shamana “the settler”; Dandodhara “the
rod bearer”, Bhimashasana “of dreadful judgments”; Pashi “the noose-carrier”; Pitripati,
“Lord of the pitris/manes”; Pretaraja, “King of the ghosts”; Shraddha deva, “god of funeral
rites”. Audumbara, “the fig tree”; Vaivasvata, son of Vaivasvat. The book Dharmashatra
also bears his name.
One of the mythological characters with whom Yama had to deal with was Ravana. When
Ravana attacked the gods Yama supposedly took the form of a crow. Ravana had been
given the boon not to be defeated by any god. Unable to find any gods, all the gods had
assumed shapes of birds. Indra had taken the shape of the Peacock, while Yama had sought
refuge in the shape of a crow. After Ravana leaves, Yama who is pleased with the crow,
blesses the crow by saying that as long as humans don’t eat them, the crow will never go
hungry. The crows have ever since been linked with the Pitris and the ancestors, and quite
often post-ancestor rituals, the food is offered for the crows to be fed.
Ravana wasn’t the only mortal to escape Yama’s noose of death on account of a trimurti.
Ajamila is supposed to have been a wicked man who escaped death, by virtue of having
called out his son’s name Narayana at his final moment of his death. This act caused Vishnu
to send his messengers, who prevented Yama dhuthas from carrying his soul to Yama lok.
Vishnu being one of the primordial trimurthi got preference and asked Ajamilla to change
his ways, which Ajamilla did, and eventually became a celestial immortal. A robber, is
supposed to have escaped Yama dhutas by having chanted Ahara (Catch it), and Prahara,
thereby calling forth Hara or Shiva at the moment of his death and asked him to change his
ways. The robber agreed to do that and was reborn as a king in his future life. A famous
tale that captured imaginations for centuries was that of Savitri. The devoted wife of
Satyavan followed Yamaraj all the way to Yama lok at the point of death of her husband.
Impressed by her persistence of being a good wife staying beside her husband, Yama grants
her a favor, anything except her husband’s life. She asks that her father in law’s sights be
restored and that he gets his kingdom back. Still following Yama after the first favor, Yama

is again impressed, but now more frustrated and gives her a second favor. Savitri asks that
her father begets more children for she was the only child. Even after this favor, Yama is
frustrated and asks Savitri to leave him alone, upon which Savitri asks him to get lots of
children but from Satyavan. Yama grants her favor to get rid of her, only to realize that he
has to let go of Satyavan now, and that he has been outwitted by Princess Savitri. All of
Yama’s favors get fulfilled, and Savitri was able to live happily with Satyavan thereafter
with their children.
The another famous one amongst them all is definitely Sage Markandeya, the great devotee
of Shiva. Markandeya was only given a few years of his life. Markandeya showed great
devotion towards Shiva, and would do daily Pooja to the Shiva Linga. When the moment
of death arrived for Markandeya, who was still doing Pooja to Shiva, the yama dhutas were
afraid of taking his life away of his pooja to the great lord. Yama himself had to come and
wrapped Markandeya around the linga with his iron noose, and tried dragging him away.
Markandeya is supposed to have chanted the Chandra Ashtothara stotra and Maha-
Mrityunjana Mantra. Lord Shiva intervened, and was infuriated that his devotee would be
harmed, and his representation on Earth, Shiv-Linga be dared to be even dragged away by
Yama. He destroyed Yama to ashes, and is supposed to have saved Markandeya. The gods
then begged Yama to be restored for the world would be out of balance without death and
consequences. Shiva supposedly restored Yama to life and the world to balance. The fact
that Yamraj reports to Lord Shiva, the trimurti that is associated with death and destruction,
can be clearly seen in this story.
Yama is also supposed to have been the father of Yudhishtira, the eldest of the Pandavas,
who was born through the boon Kunti obtained. He was the eldest of the Pandavas, who
was as just as his father. Yama also supposedly had several wives, Hemamala (Golden
Garland), Sushila (Good natured one), and Vijaya (Victory).
One of the more famous mythological stories associated with Yama is his encounter with
Nachiketa as is mentioned in the Katha Upanishad. Nachiketa the young son of sage
Vajashravas, who angered his father with his relentless questions, waited for Yama outside
of his palace, to get access to him to ask him about the truth of death for 3 days. When
Yama reaches his palace to find a young Brahmin waiting, he is impressed by his patience
and grants him 3 boons. Nachiketa initially asks his father’s anger to be removed. Then he
sought knowledge of the sacred fire and the associated ritual, which is explained by Yama
to him. Finally Nachiketa asks Yama to tell him about the truth about having heard that
someone who is dead isn’t supposed to be dead at all. Yama tries to entice Nachiketa with
all the riches and wealth and glory of the Earthly realm, which Nachiketa speaks as being
of the transient and has no eternal value other than truth. Pleased at the young boy’s
determination Yama opens up the discourse of wisdom, that is considered to be one of
deepest mystical wisdom ever to be shared.

This is a useful compilation of all the mythological stories of Yamaraj. The mythology of
Yama forms the substratum of the karmic patterns to be expressed through the constellation
of Bharani.

3 Mythological Stories about Krittika Nakshatra
The Story of Taraka
Demon Taraka was gaining immense strength and it scared the Gods. He had a blessing
from Lord Brahma that only a seven-day old son of Lord Shiva can kill him.
Lord Shiva was meditating in the Himalayas, with no intention of producing a son. So all
the Gods plotted to get the semen of Lord Shiva through Kamadeva – the God of Love.
And through Kama deva the Gods got Lord Shiva’s semen and Lord Agni carried it to
earth and six children were born. The six kritikkas nurtured the babies. When Goddess
Parvati saw the babies she instantly fell in love with them and embraced them, and then
the babies become one person with six heads and twelve arms known as Skanda or
Kartikeya.Kartikeya, the warrior of the Gods – slayed taraka the demon when he was just
7 days old 99.

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Mythological Stories about Rohini Nakshatra
1. The Birth of Lord Krishna
Rohini is the birth nakshatra of Lord Krishna. Lord Vishnu incarnated as Lord Krishna on earth to
fight against the evil forces. It is also believed that the 9 planets including Rahu & Ketu are avatars
of Lord Vishnu and moon is associated with the Krishna Avatar. Rohini falls under the Taurus
zodiac sign and it is where the moon is exalted too. Annually the birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated
on the Ashtami (8th) Tithi (lunar day) when the sun is in Leo and moon in Rohini nakshatra.
2. The Story of Somnath
The moon had twenty seven wives, one of whom was Rohini. The moon loved Rohini very
much, which made the rest of his wives very jealous and angry. They went to their father
– Daksha and complained about Moon’s behaviour.
Daksha went to Moon and advised him to give proper attention to all of his wives. But it
did not have any effect on him and he continued giving special treatment to Rohini.
When Daksha came to know about this, he became very furious. He cursed Moon to
become weak and be devoid of radiance. The moon then sent the deities to lord Brahma to
seek his help. At first, lord Brahma became very angry with the Moon, but later on he
cooled down and told the deities, that Moon can get liberated from the curse, if he chants
‘Mahamrityunjaya mantra’ by going to Prabhas area.
Moon went to Prabhas area and chanted Mahamrityunjaya mantra for ten crore times after
sitting in one posture. Lord Shiva appeared before him and asked him to demand anything
he wished. Moon requested lord Shiva to liberate him from the curse given by Daksha.
Lord Shiva told moon that the words of Daksha can never become untrue. However he
blessed moon by saying that he would wane during the dark lunar phase due to the curse,
but wax during the bright lunar phase due to his (Shiva’s) blessings. Lord Shiva alsoblessed
moon that he would be present along with Parvati near him. Thus Lord Shiva established
himself as Somanath. The deities constructed a ‘Kunda’ named Chandrakunda. It is
believed that the Moon became liberated from the curse by taking a bath in this Kunda!

 Mythological Stories about Mrigashira
Nakshatra
The Story of Daksha’s Yagna
Daksha was one of the Prajapati, son of Brahma, and among his foremost creations.
Sati, the youngest daughter of Daksha, was deeply in love with the god Shiva and
married him. However, Daksha did not like Shiva because of his status. With the
prime motive of insulting Shiva, Daksha initiated a great yajna, similar to that of
Brahma.
The yagya was to be presided over by the sage Bhrigu. He invited all the gods,
Prajapatis and kings to attend the yagya and intentionally avoided inviting Shiva
and Sati. Sati came to know about the grand yagya organized by her father and
asked Shiva to attend the yagya. Shiva refused her request, saying that it was
inappropriate to attend a function without being invited.
She constantly pleaded and urged Shiva to let her attend the ceremony, and became
adamant in her demands without listening to the reasons Shiva provided for not
attending the function. He allowed Sati to go to her parents’ home, along with his
followers including Nandi, and attend the ceremony, but refused to accompany with
her. Daksha insulted sati in front of all the other guests at the ceremony to which
she had not been invited. He called Shiva an atheist and cremation ground dweller.
Sati felt deep remorse for not listening to her beloved husband. Sati cursed Daksha
and warned that the wrath of Shiva would destroy him and his empire. Unable to
bear further humiliation, Sati committed suicide by jumping into the sacrificial fire.
Shiva was deeply pained upon hearing of his wife’s death. His grief grew into a
terrible anger. Shiva vowed to destroy the Yagya. What ensued was great
destruction and Yagya was extinguished by Shiva’s third eye. In order to avoid the
further wrath of Shiva, Yagya took the form of a deer and flew into the sky. Shiva
as Kala, or the lord of time, pursued the Yagya in the sky and killed him. After his
death, Yagya’s deer head was established among the stars as Mrigasira nakshatra
and became the emblem for sacrifice. Yagyas performed when the Moon is in
Mrigasira nakshatra have special significance and have the power to bring many
spiritual rewards too.

 6 Mythological Stories about Ardra Nakshatra
The Story of Kalabhairav
Bhairava originates from the word bhiru, which means fearful. Bhairava means terribly
fearful form. It’s also known as one who destroys fear or one who is beyond fear. The right
interpretation is he protects his devotees from dreadful enemies, greed, lust and anger.
Bhairava protects his devotees from these enemies. These enemies are dangerous as they
never allow us to seek God within. There is also another interpretation. BHA means
creation, ra means sustenance and VA means destruction. Therefore, Bhairava is the one
who creates, sustains and dissolves the three stages of life. Therefore, he becomes the
ultimate or the supreme. Bhairava has a dog (Shvan) as his divine vahana (vehicle).
Dog is also the sacred animal associated with Ardra nakshatra. Dogs can be wild and
aggressive, but as a divine vehicle they can also be tamed – they represent loyalty and
protection. Though Ardra nakshatra stands for destruction, if they are able to curb their
negative instincts, they can use destruction to their benefit. They will be able to destroy all
the negativities and the enemies within them.

 7 Mythological Stories about Punarvasu Nakshatra
1. Aditi
One of the most important deities in the Rig Veda is Aditi. Her name literally means freedom,
or "to unbind". She is referred to as the mother of a group of Gods who are referred to as
Adhithyas. In the Puranas she is the wife of sage Kashyapa and the mother of the Devas, who
are known as Adhithyas. There is also a natural grouping of Gods in the Rig Veda, with certain
gods being associated with these groups. For instance, the Adhithyas are said to be Mitra,
Aryaman, Bhaga, Varuna, Daksha, Amsa, Surya and Martanda. The other group is the Maruts
who attend on Indra. There are also Vasus, whose number is not mentioned in the Rig Veda
(but the Mahabharata gives their number as eight).
2. The Story of Lord Rama
Lord Rama was born on the Shukla Paksha Navami Tithi when the moon was transiting the
Nakshatra of “Punarvasu”.
3. Rama’s Exile and Return to the Kingdom
Rama heads outside the Kosala kingdom, crosses Yamuna river and initially stays at
Chitrakuta, on the banks of river Mandakini, in the hermitage of sage Vasishtha. Rama roamed
through forests, lived a humble simple life, provided protection and relief to ascetics in the
forest being harassed and persecuted by demons, as they stayed at different ashrams.
After ten years of wandering and struggles, Rama arrives at Panchavati, on the banks of river
Godavari. This region had numerous demons ( rakshasha ). One day, a demoness called
Shurpanakha saw Rama, became enamored of him, and tried to seduce him. Rama refused her.
Shurpanakha retaliated by threatening Sita. Lakshmana, the younger brother protective of his
family, in turn retaliated by cutting off the nose and ears of Shurpanakha. The cycle of violence
escalated, ultimately reaching demon king Ravana, who was the brother of Shurpanakha.
Ravana comes to Panchavati to take revenge on behalf of his family, sees Sita, gets attracted,
and kidnaps Sita to his kingdom of Lanka.
Rama and Lakshmana discover the kidnapping, worry about Sita's safety, despair at the loss
and their lack of resources to take on Ravana. Their struggles now reach their heights. They
travel south, meet Sugriva, marshall an army of monkeys, and attract dedicated commanders
such as Hanuman who is a minister of Sugriva.Meanwhile, Ravana harasses Sita and tries to
make her into a concubine. Sita refuses him. Ravana is enraged. Rama ultimately reaches
Lanka, fights in a war that has many ups and downs, but ultimately prevails, kills Ravana and
forces of evil, and rescues his wife Sita. They return to Ayodhya

4. The story of how Lord Rama installed a Shiva lingam at Rameshwaram which is also
one of the 12 jyotirlingas
Rameswaram, as its name implies, is the holy place of Rameswara. i.e.,Iswara installed by
Rama. The presiding deity is known variously as Rameswara, Ramalinga or Ramanatha.
According to puranas, as advised by Rishis, Rama along with Sita and Lakhsmana, installed
and worshipped the Sivalinga here to expiate the sin of Brahmahatya ( Ravana was Brahmin
being the great grandson of Brahma himself ).
It is said that Rama fixed an auspicious time for installation and sent Anjaneya to Mount Kailas
to bring a lingam, but as Anjaneya could not return in time, Sita herself made a lingam of sand.
Sri Agasthiya told Rama to perform Pooja within the auspicious time. Sri Rama performed
pooja according to Agama tradition in order to get rid of Brahmahathya dosham.When
Anjaneya returned with a lingam from far off Mount Kailas, the worship was almost over. He
got angered and tried to remove the sand lingam by his hands. Sri Anjaneya tried to pull it out
with his mighty tail.
After failing in all his attempts, he felt the divinity of Sivalingam made of sand by Sri Sita.Sri
Rama asked Sri Anjaneya to place the Viswanathan Lingam on the Northern side of
Ramalingam. He also ordained that the people should worship Ramalingam only after
worshipping the Lingam brought and installed by Sri Anjaneya. The other Lingam is placed
for worship near the Sri Anjaneya deity at the entrance.

 8 Mythological Stories about Pushya Nakshatra
1. The Birth of Lord Brihaspati from Navagraha Purana
Here is a story from the Navagraha Purana about the birth of Brihaspati Advised by Sage
Narada, Sage Angiras and his wife shraddha prayed intensely to Lord Agni by performing
all the fire rituals (agnikarya – the favorite homa of Lord Agni) Agni deva appeared before
the sage and asked him to ask for a boon. Angiras was delighted and asked for a son who
would be blessed with extraordinary wisdom, matchless intellect and intelligence. Lord
Agni granted him this boon.
Soon Shraddha was pregnant and they waited eagerly for the birth of their son who is
blessed by Lord Agni himself. Shraddha soon delivered a baby boy. And at the naming
ceremony Angiras pronounced him as “Brihaspati”.
Sage Naradha was at the naming ceremony and announced on behalf of Brahma, Vishnu
and Shiva that Brihaspati will turn out to be the most knowledgeable and perfect being and
he will have a special place among the Navagraha (9 Planets).
Angrias and Shraddha’s joy knew no bounda. Narada advised angiras to make sure that the
little boy was given the perfect education. Angiras agreed and commenced his son’s
education. Even as a little child Brihaspati excelled in wisdom and knowledge. He was
brilliant with the scriptures and philosophical sciences. Thus he became the greatest of
scholars under the guidance of his father and grace of Lord Agni.
2. The Story of Tara
Tara was the wife of Brihaspati, the guru of Devas, who used to mentor them and
perform all kinds of yagnas for them. Brihaspati was engaged in rituals and was
indifferent towards Tara’s needs and that made her elope with Chandra (The Moon).
Brihaspati was deeply hurt with what was happening and he went to the Devas and asked
them to interfere and help him get his wife back. When the Devas agreed to help their
Guru, Chandra had no other option but to send Tara back. When Tara came hesitantly
back to Brihaspati she was pregnant. After a long silence she reveals that the child in her
womb belongs to Chandra.
Brihaspati was extremely angry but he still accepted the child. And the child is none other
than Budh (mercury).

 9 Mythological Stories about Ashlesha Nakshatra
Three notable Nagas are:
Shesha (or Ananta), who in the Hindu myth of creation supports Narayana (Vishnu) as he
lies on the cosmic ocean and on whom the created world rests.
Vasuki, who was used as a churning rope to churn the cosmic ocean of milk.
Takshaka, the tribal chief of the snakes. In modern Hinduism the birth of the serpents is
celebrated on Naga-Panchami in the month of Shravana (July–August).
According to legend, Nagas are children of Kadru, the granddaughter of the Lord Brahma,
and her husband, Kasyapa. Nagas lived on earth at first, but their numbers became so great
and they became a threat to humans, then Brahma sent them to live under the sea. They
reside in magnificent jeweled palaces and rule as kings at the bottom of rivers and lakes
and in the underground realm called Patala.
Like humans, Nagas show wisdom and concern for others. Nagas are immortal and
sometimes they can be dangerous. Some are demons; others seem friendly and are
worshiped as gods. Nagas also serve as protectors and guardians of treasure—both material
riches and spiritual wealth.
This resonates with the character traits of Ashlesha - They are filled with occult knowledge
and mystic wisdom but when afflicted they can be cunning and poisonous. It is important
for Ashlesha natives to vibrate on the higher frequency of this nakshatra.

 10 Mythological Stories about Magha Nakshatra
It is extremely important for Magha nakshatra natives to honor their ancestors.
1. Significance of Pitri Paksha
Pitri Paksha literally means the “fortnight of the ancestors”. It is a 16–lunar day period in
Hindu calendar when Hindus pay homage to their ancestor (Pitrs), especially through food
offerings. The period is also known as Pitru Pakshya, Pitri Pokkho, Sola Shraddha ("sixteen
shraddhas"), Kanagat, Jitiya, Mahalaya Paksha and Apara paksha.
In southern and western India, it falls in the 2nd paksha (fortnight) Hindu lunar month of
Bhadrapada (September) and follows the fortnight immediately after the Ganesh festival.
It begins on the Pratipada (first day of the forthnight) ending with the no moon day known
as Sarvapitri amavasya, Pitru Amavasya, Peddala Amavasya, Mahalaya amavasya or
simply Mahalaya. Most years, the autumnal equinox falls within this period, i.e. the Sun
transitions from the northern to the southern hemisphere during this period.
2. Story of Karma - Importance of Shraddha
When the legendary Karna died in the epic Mahabharata war, his soul transcended to
heaven, where he was offered gold and jewels as food. However, Karna needed real food
to eat and asked Indra, the lord of heaven, the reason for serving gold as food. Indra told
Karna that he had donated gold all his life, but had never donated food to his ancestors in
Shraddha. Karna said that since he was unaware of his ancestors, he never donated anything
in their memory. To make amends, Karna was permitted to return to earth for a 15–day
period, so that he could perform Shraddha and donate food and water in their memory. This
period is now known as Pitru Paksha. In some legends, Yama replaces Indra.

 11 Mythological Stories about Purva Phalguni
Nakshatra
Bhaga (The ruling deity of Purva Phalguni) is one of the Adityas, a son of Aditi and sage
Kashyapa. He is the god of wealth, money, and due inheritance.
The Story of Bhaga’s Blindness
Daksha was performing a huge yagna. He invited all the devas, including Bhaga. Bhaga
was one of the presiding priests at the yagna. But he hadn’t invited Shiva and Sati, his
daughter and Shiva’s wife. He had an enmity with Shiva and Sati had married him, so
Daksha hated her. But Sati still came and was insulted by Daksha.
In the end, she committed suicide and Shiva got really mad. He sent Virabhadra and
Bhadrakali to destroy the yagna and kill Daksha. Virabhadra blinded Bhaga for being a
priest of the yagna. After this incident, Bhaga started giving out wealth blindly, not
considering purity, devotion, or honor.
In another story, when the celestials conduct a sacrifice without apportioning Havis to
Shiva, Shiva attacks and disrupts the sacrifice, and in the ensuing battle, Bhaga is once
again blinded. After the anger of Shiva is pacified, his eyesight is restored.

 12 Mythological Stories about Uttara Phalguni
Nakshatra
Aryaman signifies "close friend" or "companion".
In the Rig Veda Aryaman is described as the protector of mares, and the Milky Way
(aryam,á- pánth.- ) is said to be his path. Aryaman is commonly invoked together with
Varuna-Mitra, Bhaga, Brihaspati, and other Adityas.
The Hindu marriage oaths are administered with an invocation to Aryaman being the
witness to the event.
The Vedas refer to him as a “guard of the Sacred Laws”. The cosmic laws of the
consciousness.
The phalgunis have a special connection to wedding ceremonies. When the daughter of
Sun was married to Soma - It was the phalgunis who headed the wedding procession.
Similary they are involved in the festivities of the Grand wedding between Siva and Sati.
Nandi is the Sacred Animal of Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra.
People born in this nakshatra are social workers always ready to serve a higher purpose.
Aryama is the deity associated with this nakshatra, and he is known for his leadership
qualities and his ability to help people.
Nandi is the guardian and vahana (mount or vehicle) of Lord Shiva and he is always in
front of the Shiva Temples. Devotees pray to Nandi first to get his permission to visit
Lord Shiva in temples.
The Story of Nandi
The word “Nandi” is derived from the ancient Indian Language of Sanskrit. The Sanskrit
word ‘Nandi’ in English translates as Happy, Joyous or Happy Person. Another theory is
the word Nandi is derived from Tamil word “nandu” meaning bull. Ancient Tamilians
considered the bull a sign of masculinity and valour.
There was a sage named Shilada who underwent severe penance to have a boon — a
child with immortality. Lord Indra pleased of the austerities of Shilada appeared in front
of him to offer a boon. After hearing the request of Shilada and his desire to have an
immortal child, Lord Indra suggested he pray to Lord Shiva: nobody else could provide
such a boon. Sage Shilada continued his penance for 1,000 years. He was totally
immovable for many years, so the termites settled on his body and slowly started to build
up their nest. Finally, his whole body was covered up by them. The insects started to eat
his flesh and imbibed his blood. At last, only bones remained.

Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and provided the boon for the child. Moreover, Lord
Shiva provided Sage Shilada his old form with a single touch. Sage Shilada performed
Yagna and a child appeared from the sacrificial fire. His body was clad in armour made
out of diamonds. The celestial dancers and singers performed on this auspicious occasion
and the deities showered Flowers on the child. The boy was named ’Nandi’ — who
brings joy. Shilada brought the child home. Immediately the boy lost his divine
appearance to an ordinary child. The child completely forgot all about his birth. Sage
Shilada was worried about the sudden change. He devoted his time for Nandi’s
upbringing his education etc. By the age of seven, the boy was well versed in Veda and
all sacred texts.
One day the deities Mitra and Varuna visited Sage Shilada. At the first sight of the boy,
they commented: Though the boy had all auspicious signs, he would have a very short
life. He would not live after the age of eight. Sage Shilada was mortified at this remark.
Nandi could not bear his father’s sorrow; he began to pray to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva
appeared before him and blessed him. Lord Shiva adorned the boy with a necklace and
made him immortal. Lord Shiva blessed the child and declared that he would be
worshiped along with Him and become his vahana (vehicle). Immediately the boy got all
the divine powers and transformed into half bull-half human.

 13 Mythological Stories about Hasta Nakshatra
The Story of Mahishasura
According to Hindu mythology, Mahishasura was a combination of both an Asura and a
Mahisha (Water buffalo) with a trident. He intended to annihilate all the Devas since they
were the arch-enemies of Asuras. The legend of Mahishasura is important in Hindu
mythology since the goddess Durga was incarnated in order to slay him.
Buffalo signifies Tamoguna(laziness, lethargy, ignorance, inertia) – We have to destroy
these qualities within ourselves(mind) to triumph in life! The story of Durga (Shakti,
power) and Mahisha signifiers the destruction of tamoguna within us! And this is a
notable battle in the life of Hasta natives! In the story – Mahishasura became so powerful
that he started controlling the Gods. The Gods came together and created the powerful
Goddess Durga to destroy the demon. So this also indicates that we should keep our ego
and arrogance in check, and can seek the blessings of Goddess Durga to defeat our inner
demons(ego, arrogance, lethargy).

 14 Mythological Stories about Chitra Nakshatra
The Story of Lord Ayappa
Lord Ayappa also known as Hari Hara Sudhan meaning Son of Hari (Vishnu) and
Hara(Shiva).
The demoness Mahishi was burning up with anger at the trick the Gods had pulled on her
brother, the asura king Mahishasura. As Mahishasura was blessed with invulnerability to
all men, the Gods had sent Goddess Durga, to fight and kill him. Thus, Mahishi began
performing a fearsome set of austerities, and pleased the creator God Brahma. She asked
for the boon of invulnerability, but Brahma said it was not possible so Mahishi planned
and asked invulnerability to all men except by the son of Shiva and Vishnu (Both are
male & no possibility to give birth to any one). He granted her the boon of ruling the
universe and being invulnerable except by the son of Shiva and Vishnu. Since such a
person did not exist, she thought she was safe and began conquering and plundering the
world.
The Gods implored Shiva and Vishnu to save them from this catastrophe. Vishnu found a
possible solution to the problem. When Vishnu had taken on the Kurma Avatar, he also
had to manifest himself as Mohini, the enchantress, to save the nectar of immortality
(ambrosia or amrit) from the demons who were not willing to share it with the Gods. If he
became Mohini again, then the female Mohini and the male Shiva could have the divine
child who would combine the powers of Durga as per Brahmand Purana and beat
Mahishi. And thus Lord Ayappa was born!
Lord Ayyapa’s human incarnation was “Manikandan”. Baby manikandan was found
alone in the pampa forest and the king Raja Rajashekara adopted him. But in the
meantime, the queen was pregnant, and now she did not want Manikanda to be the heir to
the royal throne. So she faked a mysterious disease that could be cured only by the milk
of a tigress. Manikandan agreed to go to the forest and return with the milk of a tigress
for his step mother.
The queen was happy thinking manikandan will be killed in the forest. Days later,
Manikandan entered the palace riding a fierce tigress and followed by a pack of its cubs.
The king and queen realized now knew that Manikandan was no ordinary being. They
were convinced of His divine origins, and prayed to Him to be with them for their own
salvation and for the safety of the kingdom. However, Manikandan was now determined
to leave the place.
The Lord manikandan told the King that he could construct a temple at Sabarimala, north
of the holy river Pampa and install His deity there. Ayyappa also explained how the
Sabarimala pilgrimage shall be undertaken, emphasizing the importance of ‘vrutham’ and
what the devotees can attain by His ‘darshan’.

The chitra nakshatra natives have qualities of both Shiva and Vishnu, yet just like Lord
Ayyappa they might have to experience some parenting issues. Just like how Lord
Ayyappa tamed the most di&cult tigress, the chitra natives have it in them to tackle their
inner demons and become victorious in life.
Tvashtr - The Celestial Architect
In the historical Vedic religion, Tvashtr is the artisan god or fashioner. The Purusha Sukta
refers to the Purusha as Tvastr, who is the visible form of creativity emerged from the
navel of the invisible Vishwakarma. In the Yajurveda, Purusha Sukta and the tenth
mandala of the Rigveda, his character and attributes are merged with the concept of
Hiranyagharbha/Prajapathy or Brahma. The term, also transliterated as Tva 01r,
nominative Tva01., is the heavenly builder, the maker of divine implements, especially
Indra's Vajra and the guardian of Soma. Tvashtr is mentioned 65 times in the rigveda and
is the former of the bodies of men and animals,' and invoked when desiring offspring,
called garbha-pati or the lord of the womb.
As per 2gveda Tvashtr known as Rathak.ra belongs to clan of the Bh/gus. Similarly, as
mentioned in the epic Mah.bh.rata, Tvashtr or the Rathak.ra is 3ukr.c.rya's son, 3ukr.c.rya
(the mentor of the asuras) is Bh/gu's grandson and V.ru,ibh/gu's son. He fathered Vritra,
as well as the twins Trisiras and Saranyu, with Hiranyakashipu"s daughter. He is the
father of Saranya, who twice bears twins to Vivasvat - Yama and Yami, also identified as
the first humans. He is also the father of Vi 4var5pa or Tri4iras who was killed by Indra,
in revenge Tvashtr created Vrtra a fearsome dragon.
Tvashtr is a solar deity in the Mah.bh.rata and the Hariva*4a. He is mentioned as the son
of K.4yapa and Aditi and is said to have made the three worlds with pieces of the Sun
god, Surya.

 15 Mythological Stories about Swati Nakshatra
The ruling deity of Swati is Vayu, the God of the Wind.
Vayu (Sanskrit, Sanskrit pronunciation: ["aff ju]) is a primary Hindu deity, the lord of the
winds, the father of Bhima and the spiritual father of Hanuman. He is also known as V.ta,
Pavana (“the Purifier”), and sometimes Pr.,a (“the breath”). – Wikipedia
Lord Hanuman and Vayu
Lord Hanuman is an epitome of strength, service and devotion! And these are the
qualities that Saturn is trying to teach us through his placement in our birth charts and his
transits.
Praying to Lord Hanuman gives us the power to imbibe his qualities and that is why
Hanuman Chalisa is the biggest relief to handle the Saturn energy in our lives! Our Indian
mythology is full of deep secrets. What is the connection between Lord Hanuman and
Pranayama ?
Lord Hanuman is the son of Vayu the wind God Prana is nothing but our own life force
energy / Breath. Lord Hanuman is invincible and so is our prana – even science has
proved that energy can only be transformed it cannot be destroyed.
There is a story where Lord Hanuman thinks the sun is a big fruit and goes towards it to
grab and eat it. Vayu(The wind God) saves Hanuman from getting burnt from the Sun
– this shows that when our energy or prana is not directed towards a higher goal in life
– it has the power to burn us.
When Lord Hanuman met Lord Rama – The Lord becomes his single pointed attention
and purpose in life. He becomes the most devoted servant to Lord Rama. In many
pictures we see Lord Hanuman tearing his chest open to show the image of Lord Rama
and Goddess Sita, this shows the unwavering devotion and power of Lord Hanuman.
Similarly when we direct our energy and prana to a higher goal – we become devoted and
we gain immense strength in life to overcome any obstacles and move through life with a
smile.
When you feel like things are not happening the way you want it to, or when life seems
tough instead of blaming the planets, resort yourself to Pranayama and Meditation – It
helps you unlock your inner potential and find the strength deep within you!
Vayu Putras - The Sons of Vayu
Story of Lord Hanuman and Bheema (The Sons of Vayu)

During the exile of pandavas in the forest, Draupadi felt a deep desire to possess a flower
known as Saugandhika. She requested bheema to get her that flower. Bheema obliged
and walked towards the dense forest from where the fragrance was coming. On his way,
he saw a huge monkey resting on his path, blocking his way. He asked the monkey to get
up and clear the way for him. The monkey was in no mood to oblige. Bheema became
arrogant and tried to tell the monkey who he was, and why the monkey should just clear
the path for him. He went on to boast about his powers as the son of Vayu and brother of
Lord Hanuman. Bheema’s words did not have any impact on the monkey, instead the
monkey challenged bheema to lift it’s tail and continue towards his destination. Bheema
felt humiliated, but he did not have a choice, so he tried to life the tail – but to his surprise
he was not able to! Bheema grew impatient, and frustrated – with all his strength he tried
it for one last time, and failed again! He accepted his defeat and pleaded the monkey to
tell him who he was, because he understood that he was not just an ordinary monkey.
Lord Hanuman said – “Bheema, I am that Hanuman, your brother. The path ahead is
dangerous, i know you have come for the flower, i will show you the pond from where
you can collect the flower. I just came to caution you.”
Bheema was filled with tears – and hugged Lord Hanuman – he also requested Lord
Hanuman to show his huge form. Lord Hanuman obliged and grew to the size of the
entire landscape.
Then Lord Hanuman blessed Bheema and embraced him before he took leave and said
the following –
“When you roar like a lion on the battle field, my voice shall join yours and strike terror
in the hearts of your enemies. I will be there on the flag of the chariot of Arjuna .May you
be victorious!” This story resonates very well with Swati Nakshatra. Sva – means ego,
“I”ness. Swati can be translated as the independent one.
Swati’s symbol is a flower bud swaying against the wind. The other symbol for Swati is
“Coral” – coral is self-made and requires very less help from its surrounding to grow.
And this adheres with the individuality of this Nakshatra.
While this individuality can be very positive, sometimes it can lead to “ego” – Bheema
was very strong and powerful, but his ego was one of his biggest weakness, thus in this
story Lord Hanuman in a very loving way teaches his brother by stripping him of his ego
and making him humble.

 16 Mythological Stories about Vishakha
Nakshatra
The only nakshatra with two deities Indra and Agni who also rule a nakshatra each. Indra
rules Jyeshta and Agni rules Kritikka. In the mythological stories, Indra is shown to be
engaged in drinking, gambling, etc, basically everything that we should avoid. He
represents the desires, impulsive nature & insecurity of the human mind. He did not want
to let go of his power and position. So in order to protect his chair as the king, he keeps
disturbing the penance of rishis and yagyas, pujas of Earthly kings.
Burning of Khandava Vana
Once when roaming in the Khandava Vana, Arjuna and Krishna met the god of fire,
Agni. Agni was in great hunger and needed to burn down the entire Khandava Vana to
quench his hunger. But Takshaka, the serpent-king lived in the same forest and was a
friend of Indra's. So the latter brought down heavy rains to thwart Agni's plans to burn the
woods. Agni requested Krishna and Arjuna to help him realise his goal. Arjuna begged
Agni for Gandiva and Divine Chariot. The three of them then invoked Varuna, the God
of the oceans, who blessed Arjuna with the Gandiva – the agni-moon bow created by
Brahma. In this way, Arjuna came into possession of his famous bow. Agni also gave
Arjuna an incandescent chariot with four horses yoked, and bearing a flag that would
one-day be occupied by Hanuman. Arjuna also obtained his famous conch.
With Krishna using the Sudarshana Chakra Arjuna and Krishna waged a successful battle
against Indra and helped Agni burn down the entire Khandava Vana including all
innocent Vidhyadharas human tribes and all animals. Indra was the father of Arjuna and
his pride in Arjuna's success overcame his anger, and he bestowed greater powers on
him.

 17 Mythological Stories about Anuradha
Nakshatra
The Story of Meera and Krishna
Anuradha Nakshatra is all about “Devotion” or “Bhakti”. Usually we relate the
unconditional love of Radha for Sri Krishna to this Nakshatra.
There was another saint in india – Meera who was also a mystic poet! The blindfolded
love she had for Krishna is the perfect example of how love transforms itself to devotion
which leads to self-realization!
“Love can become devotion. Love is the first step; only then can devotion flower.
If your love grows deeper, the other becomes more and more significant – so significant
that you begin to call the other your god.
That is why Meera goes on calling Krishna, God. No one can see Krishna, and Meera
cannot prove that Krishna is there, but she is not interested in proving it at all. And
remember, whether you make a real person your love object or whether it is just your
imagination, it makes no difference, because the whole transformation comes through
devotion, not through the beloved – remember this. Krishna may not be there at all; it is
irrelevant. For the lover, it is irrelevant.
For Radha, Krishna was there in reality. For Meera, Krishna was not there in reality. That
is why Meera is a greater devotee than Radha. For meera, Krishna is everything and all.
She cannot prove it; it is irrational. But she took a jump and she became transformed.
Devotion freed her.
This feeling that Krishna is there, this total feeling of love, this total surrender, this losing
oneself into one who may be or may not be, this losing itself is the transformation.
Suddenly one is purified – totally purified – because when the ego is not there you cannot
be impure in any way. Because ego is the seed of all impurity.
The feeling of ego is the root of all madness. For the feeling world, for the world of the
devotee, ego is the disease. Ego dissolves, and it dissolves in only one way; there is no
other way. There is only one way: the other becomes so important, so Significant, that by
and by you fade out and disappear. One day you are no more; just a consciousness of the
other remains. ” – Osho

 18 Mythological Stories about Jyeshtha
Nakshatra
The story of Lord Krishna lifting Mt.Govardhan
Lord Krishna saw huge preparations for the annual offering to Indra (for rain) and
questions his father Nanda about it. He debated with the villagers about what their
‘dharma’ truly was. They were farmers, they should do their duty and concentrate on
farming and protection of their cattle. He continued to say that all human beings should
merely do their ‘dharma’, to the best of their ability and not pray or conduct sacrifices for
natural phenomenon. The villagers were convinced by Krishna, and did not proceed with
the special puja (prayer). Indra was then angered, and flooded the village. Krishna then
lifted Mt Govardhan and held it up as protection to his people and cattle from the rain.
Indra finally accepted defeat and recognized Krishna as supreme.
Jyeshtha means “eldest” or the “first one” – This lunar mansion’s deity is Lord Indra –
The first among Gods. The higher purpose of Jyestha natives is to protect their family and
surroundings. They should be careful not to create their own misfortune just like what
Indra did. The planetary ruler of Jyeshtha is Mercury – which is the link between the
material and spiritual world. At jyeshtha the change starts happening for the soul to move
towards spirituality. It is also interesting to note that the end of Jyestha Nakshatra in
Scorpio is a Gandanta Point (A point of transformation).
Rudram Chamakam
In Chamakam, one of the most valued scriptures about Lord Shiva in Vedas, it is being
said that all the boons we ask Lord Shiva are offered through Indra. agni4ca’ ma
indra’4ca me soma’4ca ma indra’4ca me savit. ca’ ma indra’4ca me sara’svat + ca ma
indra’4ca me p50. ca’ ma indra’4ca me b/haspati’4ca ma indra’4came mitra4ca’
maindra’4ca me varu’,a4ca ma indra’4ca me tva01h.’ ca ma indra’4ca me dh.t. ca’ ma
indra’4ca me vi0,u’4ca ma indra’4ca me a4vinau’ ca ma indra’4ca me maruta’4ca ma
indra’4ca me vi4ve’ ca me dev. indra’4ca me p/thiv + ca’ ma indra’4ca me antari’k0a* ca
ma indra’4ca me dyau4ca’ ma indra’4ca me di4a’4ca ma indra’4ca me m5rdh. ca’ ma
indra’4ca me praj.pa’ti4ca ma indra’4ca me |
The Killing of Vritasura
Once there was a very powerful demon by name Vritasura. In order to defeat him, Indra
had pretended to be his friend. After learning of Vritasura's weakness, Indra then killed
Vritasura. After killing the demon Vritasura, Indra, felt very uneasy. He knew that he had
committed a sinful act and that he could never forgive himself.

Indra, the king of the Devas, relinquished his throne and his kingdom and went away. He
hid himself so that the other Devas would not be able to find him and make him come
back.

 19 Mythological Stories about Mula Nakshatra
1. Nirrti is the deity of the Ketu ruled nakshatra -Mula . She is strongly associated
with Kali in form of Dhumavati. Nirrti is mentioned in a few hymns of the
Rigveda, mostly to seek protection from her or imploring for her during a possible
departure.
In the Atharva Veda (V.7.9), she is described as having golden locks. In the
Taittiriya Brahmana (I.6.1.4), Nirrti is described as dark, dressed in dark clothes
and her sacrificial shares are dark husks. In the sacred Shatapatha Brahmana
(X.1.2.9), she is associated with the southwest quarter as her region. But
elsewhere in the same text (V. 2.3.3.) she is mentioned as living in the kingdom of
the dead.
2. Goddess Lakshmi’s Sister
We all know about Lakshmi, the goddess of love, beauty, prosperity, wisdom,
health, good luck and happy married life. She is an ideal for every woman in
India. Yet, very few of us know, that Lakshmi has an elder sister as well. Today in
India people are scared to even look at her idol, but in ancient times worship of
the elder sister of Lakshmi was mandatory for every housewife.
The story says, that when the demigods and demons where churning the ocean of
milk together, which is a metaphoric churning of the ocean of our consciousness,
the first thing that came out of the ocean was a deadly poison, halahala. Similarly,
when we purify our consciousness through meditation, first thing that comes on
the surface is all the poison, all the negativity inside of us, which needs to be
purified. From that poison was born an elder sister of Lakshmi, Jyeshta.
Jyeshta had dark complexion, large pendulous breasts descending as far as her
navel, with a flabby belly, thick thighs, raised nose and hanging lower lip.
Dressed in dark clothes, she was ugly to look at, and nobody wanted to take her as
a wife.
Only after the birth of Jyeshta, Lakshmi was born from the same ocean. Lakshmi
was a complete opposite of Jyeshta. Her complexion was bright, her form
beautiful and fragrant, her face full of joy. Vishnu immediately accepted Lakshmi
as his wife, but Lakshmi, being compassionate to her elder sister wanted her to get
married, too. She insisted Vishnu to find a husband for Jyeshta. Sage Dussaha
agreed for that.
Yet, very soon the sage regret his decision. Jyeshta was lazy and constantly sad.
She didn’t had any interest in anything that is auspicious. Wherever she would go,
she would bring there misfortune, grief, poverty, hunger and sorrow.

Dussaha could not stand that anymore and he had finally abandoned Jyeshta under
peepal tree. Jyeshta was extremely angry and started to cry and lament. In her
grief and jealousy towards Lakshmi she decided to curse every house with
poverty, grief and sorrow, thus transforming into Alakshmi, “the unlucky one”,
opposite of Lakshmi.
Lakshmi took pity on her elder sister and placed her as one of the nakshatras in
the sky, Jyeshta nakshatra – the one that is opposite to Rohini, Lakshmi.
Furthermore, Lakshmi took an oath: “Where poverty, grief, ugliness, sorrow of
others is not honoured, where it is made fun of and ridiculed, I will not live in that
house.”
Jyeshta is the imperfect woman within us. It’s not strange that her worship is
denied in India nowadays. Most of us have fallen so much into the trap of the
illusion of a “perfect woman” served to us by mainstream media, that everything
that is ugly, imperfect, fat and sad, namely everything that reminds us about our
human imperfection and impermanence of the outer beauty, is something that we
are afraid of and do not want to look at. The madness of keeping the body young
as long as possible went in our times so far, like it never was before. It’s almost
scary to see, what women are capable of just to keep themselves looking young
for a while longer.
3. In the Mahabharata Nirriti is the wife of Adharma
In the Mahabharata Nirriti is the wife of Adharma (unrighteousness) and the
mother of three sons: Bhaya (“fear”); Maha-Bhaya (“great fear”) and Mrityu
(“death incarnate”). Another version of this text says that she is the daughter of
Adharma and Himsa (“violence or injury”). She is also however, one of the
creations of Brahma, as recounted in the Bhagavatam:
Here is the story of Nirrti . Brahma’s creative energy was showing on his body
and mind. Narada popped out from the lap, Daksa trotted out of his thumb,
Vasistha spiraled out of his breath, Bhrgu crawled out of his skin, Kratu muscled
his way out of his hand, Pulaha sprouted out of his navel, Pulastya wriggled out of
his ear, Angira gushed out of his mouth, Atri brimmed over the eyelid, Marici
dawned out of his mind, Dharma burst out of his right breast, Adharma scratched
his way out of his back, the god of love (Kama) blossomed out of his heart, Anger
bounced off his brow, Greed gyrated on his upper lip, the goddess of Speech
(Vak) vaulted out his of mouth with the aid of a pole of nimble wit, the oceans
rained down from his phallus, Nirrti plunked out of his anus, and the sage
Kardama stepped out of his shadow. Dharma was Lord Narayana Himself. Thus,
Brahma’s creations came out of his body and mind.

According to the Agni Purana the spirit of the “doer of bad deeds” leaves the
body through the anus. The implication is that if the Jiva leaves the body through
the lower orifices (rather than, for example, the head) then the future of the Jiva is
bound to the lower worlds.
In a section of the Taittiriya Samhita which lists the various animals to be
sacrificed to the gods, the pigeon, owl and the hare are listed as being sacrifices to
Nirrti. Both pigeons and owls were considered to be inauspicious birds and there
are is charm in the Atharva Veda which refers to the pigeon as the “messenger of
Nirrti”. There are folk stories in North India in which Bhutas – believed to be the
spirits of those who have suffered untimely deaths – take on the form of owls
(Skt: ulaka). In the Dharmasastras, the cry of an owl is considered an inauspicious
sign – a student of the Vedas who hears the owl is enjoined not to continue his
studies until he has slept.
The association of owls and Nirrti is quite interesting, as later, the owl becomes
the vehicle of Lakshmi. This might be an instance of the goddess “conquering” an
animal associated with misfortune or delusion and taking it as her vehicle – as
with the story of Lord Ganesha and the rat/mouse.

20 Mythological Stories about Purva Ashada
Nakshatra
Sacred Animal - Monkey
Vanaras or Monkeys were created by brahma to help Lord Rama’s search for his wife
Sita. Lord Hanuman is a perfect example of devotion, loyalty and selflessness! And these
characteristics can be developed by Purva Ashadha natives as well!
Lord Hanuman also has a connection with both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. While lord
Hanuman was the greatest devotee of Lord Rama(incarnation of lord Vishnu), his mother
was a devotee of Lord Shiva. It was also believed that Lord Hanuman is an incarnation of
Lord Shiva.
Story of Valmiki and Hanuman
One day Valmiki came to know that the great Hanuman too had penned the adventures
of Rama, engraving the story with his nails on rocks. His curiosity was aroused and he
traveled to the Himalayas where Hanuman was residing in order to see this version.
The monkey warrior was no doubt an eyewitness to many of the incidents, but was he a
poet? He questioned Hanuman about the rumor that he had composed his own Ramayana.
Hanuman carried him and placed him on a ledge from which he could read the narration.
Valmiki kept reading and reading, scanning the cliffs from top to bottom, climbing and
descending now and again in order to see well. Sometimes he laughed loudly and at times
his eyes brimmed with tears. Valmiki was overwhelmed by the sheer power and depth of
devotion of the amazing narrative. It was truly a lofty work, inspired by great love.
After finishing the story Valmiki gazed for a long time into the distance. Joy and sorrow
flitted over his face. He was joyous at having had the chance to read such an exquisite
work of art and sad because it obviously overshadowed his own work. Hanuman politely
asked him the reason for his sorrow. “O best of sages! Is something wrong? Does the
poetry have many faults?” Valmiki turned to him and said, “It is indeed a marvelous bit
of work. Every image, every word is alive and pregnant with devotion.
There is not and never can be an equal to it. My version, which I created with such pains
over a period of twelve years, is no match for the magnificence of your work and will
therefore be despised.” For a moment Hanuman was dumbstruck. Then he said, “Is that
all that is bothering you?” He promptly tore the slabs on which he had scribbled the poem
on the mountain and piled them on one shoulder. He placed the aged saint on another
shoulder and flew to the ocean. When they reached the middle Hanuman called loudly,
“May these be an offering to my Lord.” With these words, he threw his own version into
the sea, where they raised huge waves before disappearing into the depths of the sea.

Valmiki watched speechless, overcome with shame and guilt. “It would have been
better,” he thought, “if he had thrown me into the sea and saved that wonderful story.”
But Hanuman seemed unperturbed and cheerful. He returned the sage to his own
hermitage in a trice. “Please don’t worry about this,” he said. “It was just something I did
to while away the time!” The Ramayana is a story of tyaga, or renunciation, and this
aspect of Hanuman’s personality is considered to be far more important than his
rhetorical skills. Selfless and compassionate, his loyalty was always to his master and not
to any particular telling of the tale, and he willingly drowned his own masterpiece in
order to spare a poet’s wounded pride. This was the first and greatest Ramayana, called
the Hanumad Ramayana, which like the original Veda, was lost and preserved only in
fragments. Hanuman bowed to Valmiki, who blessed him and said prophetically, “O Son
of Vayu, in another age I will take birth again and devote myself to your service. I will
sing your praises and teach others to do so. I will retell the story you have told, using the
language of the common man so that everyone may understand it.” Hanuman smiled and
said, “Victory to Lord Rama!”

 21 Mythological Stories about Uttara Ashada
Nakshatra
The Promise of the Sun God
An interesting story is told that once an asura, who had pleased Brahma with his
devotion, was granted a boon by the Creator of this universe, “Your life exists in the
thousand kavachas (armours) that I have bestowed upon you and because of which none
can kill you. But, if any one of your enemies were to remove the kavachas from your
body, then you would lose all your powers. I also grant you another boon-one who takes
away even one kavacha from you will have to fight you for a hundred years.”
With such powerful boons granted to an asura, it was enough reason for this to go to his
head. He began to exercise his powers for both good and evil purposes, as a result of
which all came to dread him and gave him the name Sahasrakavacha (a hundred
armours). The devas were so disgusted with his behaviour that they decided to approach
Lord Vishnu to seek his intervention. On hearing their pleas, Lord Vishnu agreed to help
them and descended on earth in the form of two men, named Nara and Narayana.
Now these two men challenged Sahasrakavacha to a battle, which the asura willingly
accepted, conscious as he was of his prowess and the hundred kavachas that he wore.
The day of the battle arrived. Nara engaged Sahasrakavacha in the confrontation for a
hundred years while Narayana sat down to do penance. After a hundred years, Nara
managed to force one kavacha off from the asura’s body by piercing through it and then
embarked on penance. Meanwhile, Narayana took up the battle from where Nara had left.
Thus alternating with each other, Nara and Narayana continued fighting with the asura,
till he was left with only one kavacha upon his body.
Now Sahasrakavacha realized that he was left with the last kavacha and if that too was
ripped off his body, he would die. So, he went and hid himself behind the Sun-god. With
Sahasrakavacha having left the field, Nara and Narayana returned to heaven.
After a long time, a son was born to Kunti with the blessings of the Sun-god. The child
was named Karna and he was born wearing a single kavacha upon himself. This
evidently proved to the shocked people around him that Karna was none other than
Sahasrakavacha who had taken rebirth as Karna.
As we all know, in the battle of Mahabharata, Karna supported Duryo-dhana. Lord Indra
disguised himself as a poor Brahmin and approached Karna for alms. Karna was a kind-
hearted man, so he willingly took out his kavacha to hand over to the poor Brahmin. With
the last kavacha off, Karna went to the battlefield and was killed by an arrow directed at
him by Arjuna, who rode his chariot with Lord Krishna driving it. Arjuna and Krishna

were Narayana and Nara respectively, in earlier life and were responsible for killing
Karna.
Thus, as promised by Brahma, Sahasrakavacha lived so long as he wore the kavachas.

22 Mythological Stories about Shravana Nakshatra
Vamana’s Three Foot Steps
The Bhagavata Purana describes that Vishnu descended as the Vamana avatar to restore
the authority of Indra over the heavens, as it had been taken by Mahabali, a benevolent
Asura King. Bali was the great grandson of Hiranyakshipu, the grand son of Prahlada and
son of Virochana.
Vamana, in the guise of a short Brahmin carrying a wooden umbrella, went to the king to
request three paces of land. Mahabali consented, against the warning of his guru,
Sukracharya. Vamana then revealed his identity and enlarged to gigantic proportions to
stride over the three worlds. He stepped from heaven to earth with the first step, from
earth to the netherworld with the second. King Mahabali, unable to fulfill his promise,
offered his head for the third.
Vamana then placed his foot and gave the king immortality for his humility. Mahabali is
seen as a symbol of prosperity and love. In worshiping Mahabali and his ancestor
Prahláda, he conceded sovereignty of Pátála, the netherworld. Some texts also report that
Vamana did not step into the netherworld, and instead gave its rule to Bali. In giant form,
Vamana is known as Trivikrama.
Hidden Significance
Mahabali symbolizes Samridhi means prosperity, the three feet symbolizes the three
planes of existence (Jagrat, Swapna and Sushupti) and final step is on his head which
elevates from all three states and he attains moksha.

23 Mythological Stories about Dhanishtha
Nakshatra
Dhruva is one of the Ashta Vasus that rule Dhanishta.
The Story of Dhruva
Dhruva was born a son of the King Utt.nap.da (the son of Svayambhuva Manu) and his
wife Suniti. The king also had another son Uttama, born to his second queen Suruchi,
who was the preferred object of his affection. Once, when Dhruva was a child of five
years of age, he was sitting on his father’s lap at the King’s throne. Suruchi, who was
jealous of the older son from the first wife (since he – Dhruva – would be heir to throne,
and not Suruchi’s son), forcefully removed Dhruva from his father’s lap. When Dhruva
protested and asked if he could not be allowed to sit on his father’s lap, Suruchi berated
him saying, ‘only God can allow you that privilege. Go ask him.’
Suniti – being of gentle nature and now the lesser favorite wife – tried to console the
distraught child, but Dhruv was determined to hear of his fate from the Lord himself!
Seeing his firm resolve, his mother bade him farewell as he set out on a lonely journey to
the forest. Dhruva was determined to seek for himself his rightful place, and noticing this
resolve, the divine sage Narada appeared before him and tried to desist him from
assuming a severe austerity upon himself at such an early age. But, Dhruv’s fierce
determination knew no bounds, and the astonished sage guided him towards his goal by
teaching him the rituals and mantras to meditate on when seeking lord Vishnu. The one
mantra which Narada taught and which was effectively used by Dhruv was Om Namo
Bhagavate Vasudevaya. Having been advised, Dhruv started his meditation, and went
without food and water for six months, his mind fixed on the Lord. The austerity of his
tapasya shook the heavens and the Lord appeared before him, but the child would not
open his eyes because he was still merged in his inner vision of Vishnu’s form described
to him by Narada. Lord Vishnu had to adopt a strategy of causing that inner vision to
disappear. Immediately Dhruva opened his eyes, and, seeing outside what he had been
seeing all along in his mental vision, prostrated himself before the Lord. But he could not
utter a single word. The Lord touched his right cheek by his divine conch and that
sparked off his speech. Out poured forth a beautiful poem of praise of the Lord in 12
powerful verses, which together are called Dhruva-stuti.
Vishnu Purana gives a slightly different account here. When Vishnu was pleased with
Dhruva’s tapasya and asked him to ask for a varad .n (grant of wishes), Dhruv said that
he (being an uneducated child) did not know how to sing the praise of Lord Vishnu, and
therefore asked the varad.n of a knowledge of stuti (hymn in the praise of Vishnu). Other
persons would have asked for worldly or heavenly pleasures, or for moksha at most, but
Dhruva had no personal desire. Renunciation of all desires is regarded to be essential for

eternal peace in Hinduism: this is the meaning of Dhruva-pada. That was the reason why
the Saptarshis decided to give Dhruva the most revered seat of a Star.
The Dhruva-stuti as mentioned in the Vishnu Purana is an extended version of the Vedic
Purusha sukta and is quite different from the Dhruva-stuti of Bhagavata Purana.
Having spent a long time in the Lord’s remembrance he even forgot the objective of his
tapasya, and only asked for a life in memory of the Lord. Pleased by his tapasya and by
his stuti, Vishnu granted his wish and further declared that the lad would attain
Dhruvapada – the state where he would become a celestial body which would not even be
touched by the Maha Pralaya, or the final destruction.
Dhruva returned to his kingdom, to be warmly received by his family, and attained the
crown at the age of six. He ruled for many decades in a fair and justice manner. This
story reiterates the determination that is associated with Dhanishta.

 24 Mythological Stories about Shatabhisha
Nakshatra
The Story of Varuna’s Cow
Sage Kashyapa once prepared to perform a great sacrifice. All arrangements were
complete but he could not procure a suitable cow for the Yajna. So he stole a cow,
Kamadhenu, from the cattle-shed of Varuna. Aditi and Surasaa, his two wives,
concealed the cow in the Ashrama as the sage started performing the Yajna.
When Varuna came to know of the theft of his heavenly cow, he went to sage
Kashyapa and demanded it. Kashyapa was not inclined to return it. Varuna was
annoyed and cursed his own father: “May you be born as a human being on Earth and
tend the cows, you who have stolen my lovely cow. Both your wives would be born
there too. The calves of my cow are in distress without their mother. As a
consequence, Aditi would suffer confinement as well as loss of her children.”
After that, Varuna went to Lord Brahma and said to him: “Lord! What should I do?
My cow has been stolen by sage Kashyapa who refuses to return her despite my
entreaties. So I have pronounced a curse upon him.”
Lord Brahma summoned sage Kashyapa and addressed him thus: “Noble sage, why
don’t you return the cow to Varuna? You are wise and learned. There is nothing that
is not known to you. How could you stoop to this lowly act? You have succumbed to
greed which is a certain path to hell. Greed, the greatest enemy of man, robs a man of
his piety. Greed has led you, O’ sage, to this fallen state.” Saying thus, lord Brahma
too cursed sage Kashyapa: “Be born, through a fraction of your being, as an earthling
along with your two wives, and serve there as a cowherd.”
Sage Kashyapa incarnated on Earth as Vasudeva. His wives Aditi and Surasaa were
born as Devaki and Rohini respectively, the mothers of Krishna and Balarama.

 25 Mythological Stories about Purva Bhadrapada
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada - Sacred Animal Lion - The Story of Lord Narasimha and
Prahlad.
Hiranyaksha & Hiranyakashipu were brothers – and Lord Vishnu in his Varaha Avatar
would kill Hiranyaksha. To take revenge his brother Hiranyakashipu performed severe
penance and attained a boon from Brahma – The creator. That he would not die either on
earth or in space; nor in fire nor in water; neither during day nor at night; neither inside
nor outside (of a home); nor by a human, animal or God; neither by inanimate nor by
animate being.
With virtually no fear of death he unleashes terror. Hiranyakashipu declares himself as
god and asks people not to utter god’s name except his. However his son Prahlada (who
is a devoted worshiper of Lord Vishnu!) refuses. Repeated pressurization on him yields
no results for Hiranyakashipu. Prahlada declares the omnipresence of Lord Vishnu.
One day Hiranyakashipu points to a pillar and asks if Vishnu is present in it. Prahlada
said “Yes!” His father becomes furious and draws his sword and cuts the pillar;
Narasimha (The avatar of Vishnu) appears out of the broken pillar.
Narasimha (being a man-lion god form) kills Hiranyakashipu. He comes out to kill at the
twilight (neither day nor night); on the doorsteps of his palace (neither inside nor
outside); uses his nails to kill (neither animate nor inanimate); puts him on his lap before
killing (neither earth nor in space). Thus making the power of the boon ineffective.
The specific purpose of this avatar was for protection of his devotee Prahlada from his
demon father Hiranyakashipu, to prove a point and to make true the words of his devotee
that God is in existence everywhere. Prahlada’s episode proves that God will always
come to the rescue of his devotees who Prays him with sincere devotion

 26 Mythological Stories about Uttara
Bhadrapada Nakshatra
The Story of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Shani and Sage Narada
Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Shani (Saturn) met each other at an event. While they were
talking to each other.
Lord Shani said - “I am greater than you, as i am uphold dharma in the world. I stand for
righteousness”.
Goddess Lakshmi was furious she replied - “I am greater than you as i bring fortune,
wealth and prosperity to the world”.
Lord Shani argued - “You do not stay with one person for a long time, you do not have
the power of discrimination as sometimes you can also stay with an evil minded person.”
Goddess Lakshmi replied - “Whatever it is people invite me and offer prayers to get my
blessings, but everyone is afraid of you and they pray for you to leave them.”
Lord Shani said - “When you go into the wrong hands, it becomes my responsibility to
correct them. You create maya in people’s live while my duty is to expel the maya and
make them face the truth/reality.”
Goddess Lakshmi said - “Let’s ask Lord Brahma”.
Lord Shani agreed and they went to Lord Brahma and asked him to decide who is greater
among them. Lord Brahma thought about the consequence of picking an answer and
diplomatically pointed them towards Lord Vishnu. When they went to Lord Vishnu with
the same question he pointed them towards the wise Sage Narada. Finally they asked
Sage Narada to decide.
After dodging them with a lot of playful naughtiness, the Sage answered thus.
“Both of you are great! Equally great! Goddess Lakshmi you are great when you walk
towards someone, and you are not so great when you walk away from someone. Lord
Shani you are great when you walk away from someone and not so great when you walk
towards someone. So in my honest opinion both of you are great. You both are there to
help man reach his final goal of salvation. Either with the contentment of having enough
of the material gains a person turns towards self-exploration or after realizing the
emptiness in the material wealth a person starts to question the true purpose of life and in
some cases out of utter helplessness people turn towards God and Spirituality.”
Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Shani were happy with the answer and walked away happily!
And that brought a sigh of relief to Sage Narada.

This story has a lot of significance to Uttara Bhadrapad nakshatra. Goddess Lakshmi is
associated with this nakshatra and Lord Shani rules this nakshatra. So with time these
Natives turn towards the final goal of enlightenment and emancipation.

 27 Mythological Stories about Revati Nakshatra
The Story of Pushan’s Teeth
According to a narrative found in the Taittiriya Samhita, Rudra was excluded from the Daksha
yajna, an important sacrifice in honor of various deities. He, in anger, pierced the sacrifice with an
arrow and Pushan broke his teeth as he attempted to eat a part of the oblation. The later versions
of this narrative are found in the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and the Puranas. In these versions,
Rudra (or Shiva) was angry because his father-in-law, Daksha, the sacrificer, did not invite him.
Shiva, in anger, kicked Pushan and knocked out his teeth as he was eating the oblation. In the
Puranic versions, Virabhadra, created by Shiva from a lock of his matted hair, knocked down
Pushan's teeth.

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