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Nakshatra

Shravana = Hari

"The Listener"- Hearing

Zraavana - Crivana - Chrivana

Shravishtha - Harideva - Ananta (endless, boundless, eternal, infinite)

Thiruvonam (Tamil) - Thiruonam - HariNakshatra

- Ashvattha - Apramayo

Chandra in Shravana

Sacred Tree for Sravana

Shri Vishnu Sahasra-nama

Shri Vishnu Sahasranama = manuscript, c. 1690

Crivana - Shravana - Sravishtha Nakshatra

Valerie Roebuck, The Circle of the Stars , p. 100

"22-Sravanaand 23-Sravistha(Dhanishta) are a pair,

even though they are not called purva-uttara , like the other Nakshatra pairs. "

Nakshatra Nakshatra Celestial Location

  • the Twenty-second Nakshatra

  • 10:00 - until - 23:20 Makara (Capricorn)

  • pada 85, 86, 87, 88 of total 108

  • Location = Altair, Alshain, and Tarazed: alpha, beta and gamma of Aquila, The Eagle -- The Circle of Stars

Nakshatra Meanings

  • The Moon of Listening and Learning

  • "Hearing - The Ear" -

  • "Lame/One Who Limps" -

  • "Listening Equipment"

  • wikipedia Shravana

Sacred Tree for Sravana Nakshatra

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

  • western botanical name: Calotropis gigantea

    • Sanskrita namah:

    Tibetan (bodkye):

    Common names: Madar (India) widuri (indonesia)

    English name: Crown Flower

Calotropis Gigantia sacred to Sravana nakshatra

Calotropis Gigantea = Crown Flower = sacred to Sravishtha Nakshatra

Shravana the Ear is a splendid Nakshatra for any of the listening professions.

  • Psychiatry and psychology; pastoral counseling; social work.

  • Advising and confidentiality professions, esp. physician and attorney

  • Diplomacy = examples:

    • USA Pres-44 Barack Obama

    • governor and diplomat Bill Richardson,

    • USA sec-state Condoleezza Rice

  • Spiritual counseling in its many guises.

Chandra's "sensitive" navamsha trine =

Rohini + Hasta + Shravana

Nakshatra Tibetan Tradition

  • Dro-Shin = Drokhin- Trokje= God of the Wind or Sun;

  • Jizhin, Ngag Nyenpa= Pleasant-voiced

Nakshatra Planetary Ruler

Soma

Nakshatra Deity Ruler

Vishnu

Nakshatra Symbol:

  • Arrow

  • 3 footprints side-by-side (One Who Limps)

Nakshatra Body Part:

Genitalsof Kalapurushaa

Nakshatra Auspicious events:

[BPHS]

  • Installations (as in installing a new appliance),

  • establishing a home,

  • sacred ceremonies,

  • performing remedies,

  • improving health,

  • and other auspicious actions.

Nakshatra Gana / Group:

Heavenly / Deva

Nakshatra Vocabulary

Cologne Digital Sanskrit Lexicon:

Shri Vishnu lord of Sravana nakshatra

zru

  • to hear , listen or attend to anything

srAma

  • lameness, sickness, disease - esp of animals

zravaNa:

  • The ear

  • The act of hearing (cf. zruti);

    • acquiring knowledge by hearing , learning , study;

    • relating to or perceived by the ear , Audible

  • knowledge derived from hearing;listener

  • fame , reputation; wealth

  • limping , lame;

  • Three footsteps= tri-vikrama

  • hypotenuse of a triangle or the diagonal of a tetragon

  • The 20th (or 23rd) Nakshatra (presided over by Vishnu

    • and containing the three stars inc. Aquilae,

    • supposed to represent three footsteps

Ashvattha = "The Pipal Tree" = ficus religiosa,

the anciently sacred tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment

sacred in India 2000 yrs before Buddha

The Circle of the Stars

David Frawley: Fruits of Worshipping Each Nakshatra

"Vishnu desired, "May I hear people say good words about me.

May I not gain any bad regard."

One who makes the appropriate offering to Vishnu, to Shravana,

  • hears good words about himself

  • and does not come to any bad regard.

Those born under Shravana are concerned about what people say about them

about their public reputation.

They will strive to keep themselves in good repute.

They are sensitive about the opinions of others."

Shravana, for females:

  • Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.p 99.

"Denotes a charitable and benevolent person of strength of character and calmness of demeanor.

  • She gives courage to others.

  • The nervous and needy come to her for help, and get it.

  • These women make good designers and interior decorators."

Public Figures = Female

  • USA Secy of State, Condoleezza Rice

Shravana, for males,

  • Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.p 86.

"An excellent character, the keynote of which is kind heartedness and generosity,

  • particularly to those less fortunate than himself.

  • This man will always be able to accumulate the good things of life

    • without injuring anyone else to do so.

  • He will be disposed to share his belongings with the poor and needy.

  • The extent of his activities in this direction,

    • will of course depend on his station in life.

  • Many social workers and philanthropists have Shravana rising.

  • He will also be very religious and will participate in church activities

    • if his environment permits."

    • Public Figures = MALES

    • USA Pres-44 Barack Obama

    • gov NM, international diplomat, Bill Richardson

    General Description of Shravana characteristics -- from Das/ Behari

    • ... very good attractive physical features.

    • Normally height will be small and ... a peculiar mark on the face, may be in the form of a mole or some other mark which appears to be a kind of disfigurement.

    • In some cases, a black mole beneath the shoulder has been noticed.

    • You are very sweet in speech and also you maintain neatness in every work you undertake.

    • There is a set principle for you in life.

    • You expect your surroundings to be very cleanand you dislike persons who do not have the tendency of maintaining neatness.

    • Once you notice a person in untidy conditions you will not hesitate to open your mouth.

    • You take pity on the condition of others and try to help others as far as possible.

    • You like to have very neat and delicious food... a very good host.

    • You are god fearing and have full respect for elders.

    • You are a believer in victory for truth.

    • You cannot expect much benefit or return from those persons whom you have helped whereas it has been noticed that you are subject to deceit from others.

    • Even if you catch a thief, you will try to find out the truth of the circumstances which led that person to become a thief and if you are convinced you will let that person go.

    • Your inherent quality of peaceful appearance and the knack of dealings will penetrate to the minds of the public, hence you are the fittest politician for modern times.

    • Your smile is enough to attract and be remembered by others.

    • Whatever may be the ups and downs in life, you will neither reach to the top or bottom.

    • In other words, A mediocre life will be enjoyed by you.

    • Even illiterate persons born in this Nakshatra will show complete maturity and will be eager to gather knowledge whenever they get opportunity.

    • You are a very good adviser.

    • Others will look to you for solving individual as well as collective problems.

    • You are a versatile genius.

    • You have the ability and capacity to undertake different jobs at a time.

    • If you are installed in a seat of some power and authority, you will shine well.

    • You are always in search of an authoritative job.

    • Since you have to shoulder much responsibilities and spend for fulfilling responsibilities you will always be in need of money.

    • You will not like to take revenge even on your bitterest enemies.

    • On the other hand you will think to let God give due punishment to them.

    • Up to 30 years of age you will undergo several changes. Between 30 to 45 years of age will mark stability in all walks of life.

    • In case you go beyond 65 years due to beneficial planetary positions you can expect remarkable progress both economical and social.

    • You are suitable for taking up mechanical or technical work or engineering. You may also be connected with petroleum or oil products.

    • Married life will be filled with extra-ordinary happiness.

    • You will have a spouse with all good qualities. That does not necessarily cause you to remain faithful however.

    • You may suffer from ear problems, skin disease, eczema, rheumatism, tuberculosis and indigestion.

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

    Pada 1

    • Condoleezza Rice (former USA Sec State)

    -- from Das/ Behari

    *for the Male only* from: Shil-Ponde.(1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.p 105 =

    • Fair complexion.

    • Kind-hearted;

    • orthodox in religion, usually attending church regularly,

    • likes social functions and fond of family life.

    • Will have more than two children.

    • Has good health,

    • likes to dress well,

    • and fond of flowers .

    • Get much enjoyment out of the company of the opposite sex;

    • likes to travel.

    • Will have trouble in the generative organs and and possibly an operation.

    Pada 2= Pushkara Navamsha

    -- from Das/ Behari

    *for the Male only* from:Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 105

    • =same as pada-1

    Pada 3

    • Carolyn Bessette Kennedy (JFK Jr wife)

    • [Chandra] Tony Blair

    -- from Das/ Behari

    • You will be an expert in various higher branches of knowledge.

    • You have many sons.

    *for the Male only* from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 105

    • = same as pada-1

    Pada 4

    -- from Das/ Behari

    • You will have respect to priests or persons doing worship,

    • and you will have a domineering disposition.

    • Your 20th year will be very risky.

    *for the Male only* from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 105

    • = same as pada-1

    BPL opinion on ShravanaNakshatra

    "People are talking; Shravana is listening"

    • Shravana is deeply concerned with public respectability and reputation.

    • any graha which occupy the Shravana degree range = 10:00 - 23:20 Makara = one's "listening equipment"

    • the more graha the nativity might feature within Shravana (including graha in the varga charts) the more energy the native will devote to maintaining a spotless public reputation

    • Shravana is an excellent location for professions in Public Relations - attorney, publicist, PR departments of corporations and governments, "spin doctors" of every stripe

    H.H. Tenzin Gyatso Kindness, Clarity, and Insight 25th Anniversary Edition . Jeffrey Hopkins (Trans. Ed.), Elizabeth Napper (Ed.), Snow Lion Pub.

    Intimacy with the Object of Study

    Hearing

    • "When engaging in hearing, it is important to mix the mind, to familiarize the mind, with what is being heard.

      • The study of religion is not like learning about history.

    • It must be mixed with your mental continuum; your mind should be suffused with it.

    • A sutra says that the practices are like a mirror;

      • your actions of body, speech, and mind are like a face to be seen in the mirror;

      • and through the practices you should recognize faults and gradually get rid of them.

    • As it is said in the oral transmission, "If there is enough space between yourself and the practices for someone else to walk through, then you are not implementing them properly."

    "And now my friends,

    all that is true, all that is noble,

    all that is just and pure,

    all that is loveable and gracious,

    whatever is excellent and admirable -

    fill all your thoughts with these things."

    ~~ Philippians 4:8

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