Nakshatra Vana

Plants Sacred to Azwini Nakshatra

see nakshatra gardens at: www.vedicvanas.com/nakshatravana.html

• western botanical name = Strychnos nux vomica

• Sanskrita namah: ramyaphala, garadruma, tindu, viSatindu

• Common names = Poison Nut, Strychnine Tree

KUCHALAVRUT(KARSKAR) TREE

Gems for Ketu

Chrysoberyl Ketu-Ratna

Nakshatra Celestial Location

Nakshatra group ruled by Ketu

= static-observer navamsha trine =

Meanings

Azwini Nakshatra planetary lord

Guna of the Azwini Nakshatra

Azwini = Bija (seed) syllables

Azwini Nakshatra Body Part :

BPHS = Auspicious activities Azwini :

Symbol of the Nakshatra

Gana / group:

Tibetan Tradition:

David Frawley, Fruits of Worshipping Each Nakshatra

"The Ashwins desired, "May we be possessed of good hearingand not be deaf. "

One who makes the appropriate offering to the Ashwins and to Azvini becomes possessed of good hearing and will not become deaf.

• Azvini Nakshatra grants the power of hearing on both outer and inner levels.

That is why this Nakshatra relates to secret knowledge and tomiraculous powers."

Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionary=

AzvakinI

• The Nakshatra Azvini

Azvattha

• Under which horses stand = the holy fig tree, Ficus Religiosa

• a vessel made of its wood

• the upper (or male)

• the plant Thespesia Populneoides

• of a Nakshatra (also called Shrona)

• a name of the sun; name of a people

• day of full moon in the month Ashvina (in which month the fruit of the Ficus Religiosa generally becomes ripe)

• the small Pippala tree

• relating to the Nakshatra Ashvattha; the moment in which the moon enters that Nakshatra

Azvin

• possessed of horses , consisting of horses; richness in horses

• mounted on horseback; A cavalier ; horse-tamer

• the two charioteers; name of two divinities who appear in the sky before the dawn in a golden carriage drawn by horses or birds

• they bring treasures to men and avert misfortune and sickness ; they are considered as the physicians of heaven

• name of the Nakshatra presided over by the Ashvins

• he number two

• the head of Aries or the first of the 28 Nakshatra

• from azvini, shortened for the sake of metre

Azvina

• belonging or devoted to the Ashvins

• name of a month in the rainy season (during which the moon is near to the constellation Azvini)

• name of a kind of brick

• name of the Nakshatra Azvini

dasradevataa

• having the Ashvins as deity

• the Nakshatra Azvini

Dasra

• accomplishing wonderful deeds , giving marvelous aid

from Hindu Mythology, Vedic and Puranic, by W.J. Wilkins, [1900], at sacred-texts.com

"4. THE ASVINS.

From the hymns addressed to these deities it is not at all easy to know who or what they are. Yāska, the commentator of the Vedas, deriving the name from a root meaning "to fill," says they are called Asvins because they pervade everything, the one with light, the other with moisture. Another commentator says they are called Asvins because they ride upon horses. Some say that by them heaven and earth are indicated; others that they are day and night; others, again, that they are the sun and moon. Professor Roth says, "They hold a perfectly distinct position in the entire body of the Vedic deities of light. They are the earliest bringers of light in the morning sky, who hasten on in the clouds before the Dawn and prepare the way for her." In some hymns they are said to be sons of the sun ... Surya); in others are called children of the sky; in others, again, as the offspring of the ocean. They seem to represent the transition from night to morning - night when it is passing into day.

The Asvins are said to have had Suryā, the daughter of Savitri, as their common wife. She chose them, as her life was lonely. Her father had intended her to marry Soma; but, as the gods were anxious to obtain so beautiful a bride, it was agreed that they should run a race, Surya being the prize of the winner. The Asvins were successful, and she ascended their chariot. In another passage Soma is said to have been her husband; the Asvins being friends of the bridegroom.

The Asvins are regarded as the physicians of the gods, and are declared to be able to restore to health the blind, the sick, the lame, and the emaciated amongst mortals. They are the special guardians of the slow and backward; the devoted friends of elderly women who are unmarried. They are said to preside over love and marriage, and are implored to bring together hearts that love.

A number of legends are found illustrating the power of the Asvins in healing the sick and assisting those in trouble, from which we learn that they could restore youth and vigour to the aged and decrepit; they rescued a man from drowning, and carried him in safety to his home. The leg of Vispala, that was cut off in battle, they replaced by an iron one. At the request of a wolf, they restored sight to a man who had been blinded by his father as a punishment for slaughtering a hundred and one sheep, which he gave to the wolf to eat. They restored sight and power to walk to one who was blind and lame. As a result of these and other similar legends, the Asvins are invoked for "offspring, wealth, victory, destruction of enemies, the preservation of the worshippers themselves, of their houses and cattle."

The following legend of the cure they effected on Chyavana, from the "Satapatha Brāhmana," will illustrate the peculiar features of the work of the Asvins: Chyavana, having assumed a shrivelled form, was abandoned by his family. Saryata, a Rishi, with his tribe settled in the neighbourhood; when his sons seeing the body of Chyavana, not knowing it was a human being, pelted it with stones. Chyavana naturally resented this, and sowed dissension amongst the family of Saryata. Anxious to learn the cause of this, Saryatainquired of the shepherds near if they could account for it; they told him that his sons had insulted Chyavana. Saryatathereupon took his daughter Sukanyā in his chariot, and, apologizing for what had been done, gave his daughter to the decrepit man as a peace-offering.

Now the Asvins were in the habit of wandering about the world performing cures, and, seeing Sukanyā, they were delighted with her beauty and wished to seduce her. They said, "What is that shrivelled body by which you are lying? Leave him and follow us." She replied that whilst he lived she would not leave the man to whom her father had given her. When they came to her a second time, acting on her husband's suggestion she said, "You speak contemptuously of my husband, whilst you are incomplete and imperfect yourselves." And on condition that they would make her husband young again, she consented to tell them in what respect they were imperfect and incomplete. Upon this they told her to take her husband to a certain pond. After bathing there, he came forth with his youth renewed. Sukanya told the Asvins that they were imperfect because they had not been invited to join the other gods in a great sacrifice that was to be celebrated at Kurukshetra. The Asvins proceeded to the place of sacrifice, and, asking to be allowed to join in it, were told that they could not do so, because they had wandered familiarly among men, performing cures. In reply to this, the Asvins declared that the gods were making a headless sacrifice. The gods inquiring how this could be, the Asvins replied, "Invite us to join you, and we will tell you." To this the gods consented.

In another account of this legend, it is said that, as the Asvins were physicians, they were consequently unclean; hence no Brahman must be a physician, or he is thereby unfitted for the work of a priest; but as the work of the Asvins was necessary, they were purified, and then allowed to join the gods. They then restored the head of the sacrifice.

Professor Goldstücker says, "The myth of the Asvins is one of that class of myths in which two distinct elements, the cosmical and the human or historical, have gradually become blended into one. . . . The historical or human element in it, I believe, is represented by those legends which refer to the wonderful cures effected by the Asvins, and to their performances of a kindred sort; the cosmical element is that relating to their luminous nature. The link which connects both seems to be the mysteriousness of the nature and effects of light and of the healing art at a remote antiquity. It would appear that these Asvins, like the Ribhus, were originally renowned mortals, who, in the course of time, were translated into the companionship of the gods."

Azwini, for females,

from ~~ Shil-Ponde. (1939).

Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.p 91

• "... she will possess a modest, clean, wholesome, and admirable character.

• She will have an inherent respect and admiration for older people,

  • particularly her parents,

  • but she will be independent of them,

  • because of her ability to earn her own living and to make her own career .

• She will have a very good figure and even, white teeth.

• A capable and self-sufficient person."

Azwini, for males

from ~~ Shil-Ponde. (1939).

Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.p 84 :

• "... a happy carefree disposition, very intelligent ,

  • in fact a rather above average person in this respect.

• He will be quite successful and his financial status will be such that

  • he will seldom have to worry about money matters.

• In spite of his ability to achieve success,

  • he will be modest concerning himself and his achievements."

Description of the Pada = four quarters = four steps = of Azvini

From Das/ Behari:

• Gracious personality,

  • enjoys good power and exchange ideas with learned people.

• Occupies a high position in a company or government service.

• Affected with excess bile complaints.

• If this extension also is the Lagna (ascendant)

  and Jupiter also is positioned here one lives up to 83 years.

• Even though you are a good executive,

  • you are not generally liked by your associates and employees.

• Fat, has short nails.

• Eyes are large, may have buck teeth.

• Fond of jewels, bracelets, rings, and other ornaments of attire.

• Artistic.

From Das/ BehariBehari:

• Not a good position.

• tall and clever.

• You are fond of eating spicy food and drink.

• You will have trouble through the opposite sex;

• Unless remedial measures are observed, you cannot get out of poverty.

• You are selfish and ambitious .

• Fat, has short nails.

• Eyes are large

• May be a scientist, philosopher, writer,

• Will be a leader in any walk of life.

• Walks very fast; has a habit of pacing back and forth;

• likes sea voyages

• and may deal with or work in foreign countries.

From Das/ Behari:

• You will be much learned

  • and expert in various sciences and religious scriptures .

• You are exceedingly active.

• You are a good friend to those whom you can impress .

Same as pada-2.

From Das/ Behari :

• This position is the most outstanding position for Moon, provided Sun is not in conjunction.

• You attain a high education and knowledge in various branches of sciences with your own efforts.

• Mostly persons born in 12th degree to 13th degree of Asvini are

  • Officers or doctors or persons holding very high position in government.

• Doctors born in this part of Azvini Nakshatra become successful in the medical field.

The same is the result when the Ascendant falls in 4th part of Azvini

• even if the Moon is positioned elsewhere.

Your distinguishing mark is that there will be a scar or mark on the head or face.