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Purvabhadrapada

 

The First (purva) Blessed (bhadra) Portion (pada)

PurvaPraushthaPada - Purva ProsthaPada - Poorattathi - Pururuttathi - Poorattadhi (Tamil) -

Pratishthanau - Amarprabhu


Sacred Tree for Purvabhadrapada nakshatra

Guru-ruled Nakshatra trine =

"World Traveler" inclusive,

preacher-teacher, generous, wise, abundant

Nakshatra Body Part:

  • Left Thigh of Kalapurushaa

Auspicious activities: [BPHS]

  • Architectural activities,

  • hazardous undertakings,

  • cutting, farming business,

  • buying buffalo, camels or other livestock,

  • buying, making or installing water machines.

Symbol:

  • two-headed man (dual star)

  • The first/front end of a bed; the head of a bed

  • crossed swords

Celestial Location:

Sacred Tree for Purvabhadrapada nakshatra

see nakshatra gardens at: 

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  • western botanical name = Azardirachta indica

  • Sanskrita namah:  Nimba

  • Tibetan (bodkye): Tamara

  • Common names:  Neem, Arya Veppu , Limdo, Kadu-Limba , Kohomba

  • English: Indian Lilac

 

Azardirachta indica Sacred to Purvabhadrapada nakshatra

Neem Tree = Sacred to Purvabhadrapada nakshatra

Deity:

  • Aja Eka pad A = Ajaikapadi = Ajaikapada =Aja Ekapat = Ajopada (Rudra)

  • The one-footed (or sure-footed) goat
  • 'aja' = goat -- alternative etymology = "unborn" ('a' + 'ja')

Gana / group:

  • Human / Manushya

Tibetan Traditions

 
  • Drum-To = Trumtö - Goddess Ri Lhamö = Goddess of the mountains;

  • Nema = Goddess of the Place;

  • Palang Kang = Bull' s Foot

Meanings

 

  • the English adjectives " better" and " best"

  • = Indo-European bat

  • = Sanskrit bhadra = fortunate, blessed

  • The First (purva) Blessed (bhadra) Portion (pada)

  • "Who Possesses Lucky Feet"

  • "The Fire Dragon" 

  • "Graciously Auspicious"

  • "Beautiful Front Feet"

  • wikipedia: PurvaBhadrapada

Career for Punarvasu

Like all of the Guru-ruled Nakshatra trine = Punarvasu + Vishakha + Purvabhadrapada

  • Punarvasu natives express the qualities of their Lord Brihaspati.

As a broad pattern they are all natural educators, with a distinctive propensity toward world travel, a pronounced interest in religious belief systems and ritual traditions, and as a rule they adore children.

~~ David Frawley, Fruits of Worshipping Each Nakshatra

  • "Aja Ekapat desires, "May I gain radiance and the splendor of spiritual knowledge ."

  • One who makes the appropriate offering to Aja Ekapat, to Purva Bhadra,

    • gains radiance and the splendor of spiritual knowledge.

  • Purva Bhadra has a great spiritual potential like Brihaspati ruled Pushya.

  • It can give even more insight, perception and spiritual fire: that of the soul.

  • It awakens us to our higher spiritual potential and power in life."

from Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionary :

prauSThapada -- proSThapAda =

  • Nakshatra Proshtha-pada

  • The month Bhadra or August-September, also called pUrva-bhAdrapadA

  • The foot of a stool

pUrvabhAdrapada =

  • the 25th Nakshatra , the former of the two called Bhadrapada (containing two stars)

pUrva =

  • being before or in front fore; the fore part

  • eastern , to the east of

  • former , prior , preceding , previous to , earlier than; foregoing , aforesaid , mentioned before

  • first (in a series) , initial , lowest

  • preceding the number `" eight "' i.e. seven , the seventh

  • earlier by a month

  • preceded or accompanied by , attended with

  • Ancient , old , customary , traditional ; an ancient tradition

  • An ancestor, forefather (pl. the ancients , ancestors); an elder brother

  • Of the Nakshatra Purva-phalguni , Purvashadha and Purvabhadrapada collectively

bhadra =

  • salutary, benign

  • blessed, auspicious, fortunate, prosperous, happy, good,

  • gracious, friendly, kind, excellent, fair, beautiful, lovely, pleasant, dear,

  • skillful...

Purvabhadrapada, for females:

Shil-Ponde. (1939).

Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 91.

  • "... usually born into a rich family,

    • or she marries wealth.

  • She likes to be identified with cultural activities

  • and is extremely influential in the community in which she moves.

  • She likes reading, and is a good judge of character."

Females

  • Purvabhadrapada lagna

  • Demi (Dimitra) Moore (actor)

Females =

  • Hillary Clinton

  • Laura Welch Bush

  • Coretta Scott King (political wife, liberal political speaker, singer)

  • Lisa Marie Presley (entertainer)

  • Grace Kelley (actress, Monaco)

  • Marie Sklodowska Curie (radium chemist)

Purvabhadrapada, for males:

Shil-Ponde. (1939).

Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 88.

  • "... high-strung and nervous in temperament.

  • They are not very strong constitutionally.

  • They are rather grave and serious in demeanor

    • and are more interested in the discussion of serious topics than in trivial matters.

  • they belong to the Mental Group and are by no means orthodox,

    • preferring to arrive at their beliefs through a process of logical reasoning."

MALES

= Purvabhadrapada lagna

MALES

= Chandra in Purvabhadrapada

General Description of PurvaBhadrapadaa characteristics

from Das/ Behari

  • "You are of medium size, both in length and body size, broad cheeks with fleshy lips.

  • You are generally a peace loving person but occasional blasting has also been noticed.

  • You are a very simple type.

  • Since you are principled,

    • you have to suffer a lot mentally

    • because you take even a small confrontation or problem into your heart.

  • You like good food and are a voracious eater.

  • You are not very particular about dress.

  • You normally express an impartial opinion.

  • You do not believe in the blind principles of religion.

  • You are ever ready to render a helping hand to the needy.

  • Even so, hatred and resistance will be your reward in return.

  • You can easily enjoy the respect and confidence of others, even if you are financially weak.

  • You are god fearing and perform religious rites in accordance with the scriptures.

  • While you will be moderately rich,

    • you like to have respect and honor from the public rather than accumulating money.

  • You are impartial in expressing your views.

  • As you are born intelligent and have the knack of trade you can shine in any type.


  • If you are employed in a government organization

    • you can look forward to unexpected gains or promotions.

  • You are capable of leading a quite independent life both socially and financially.

  • Between 24 to 33 years of age will mark remarkable all around progress in life.

  • Even then occasional mental tension is not ruled out.

  • Between 40 and 54 years of age will be your golden period when you can establish fully.

  • You keep restrictions on the spending activities.

  • You can shine in the field of business, banking , government job,

    • or as a teacher, actor or writer, research worker and astrologer or astronomer.

  • If in government service, you are engaged in the revenue collection department

    • or in any capacity where cash transactions take place.

  • You cannot enjoy fully the love and affection from your mother

    • due to early separation from her as she will be working.

  • Naturally, being a working mother,

    • she is away most of the time and you are automatically separated.


    • One of the redeeming features is that

      • there will be a lot of things with which you can be proud of in your father.

    • Subject to other favorable planetary positions,

      • your father has been found to have fame and possess a very good moral character.

    • Such popularity may be mainly in the field of fine arts, oration or in the writing field.

    • In spite of these good qualities, you and your father quite often disagree and confrontation takes place.

    • You are prone to paralytic attack, acidity and diabetes.

    • You may have problems with the ribs, flanks and soles of the feet."

 

Description of the Padaa (quarters) of PurvaBhadrapadaa

 

Padaa 1


  • [Chandra] Paul Cezanne impressionist painter

-- from Das/ Behari


Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Purvabhadrapada

for the Male only

from: Shil-Ponde. (1939).

Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 114.

  • Distinguished by beautiful eyes.

  • Is very fond of children;

    • may trade in toys and sweets.

  • Has a pleasing personality and loves nature.

  • Loves and respects his father,

    • but does not get along with his mother.

  • Is devoted to wife

    • and home life with her is very happy.

  • Suffers from gastric troubles;

  • in the latter part of life will have throat and ear disorders.

Padaa 2 = Pushkara Navamsha


-- from Das/ Behari


Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Purvabhadrapada

for the Male only

from: Shil-Ponde. (1939).

Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 114.

  • Same as padaa-1

Padaa 3


  • Demi Moore (actor)

-- from Das/ Behari


Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Purvabhadrapada

for the Male only

from: Shil-Ponde. (1939).

Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 114.

  • Same as padaa-1

Padaa 4 = Pushkara Navamsha


  • Marie Sklodowska Curie = radium discoverer, research chemist

-- from Das/ Behari


Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Purvabhadrapada

for the Male only

from: Shil-Ponde. (1939).

Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 114.

  • Is unorthodox in religious views,

    • and usually evolves his own religion.

  • Is an inventor and likes to do research work

    • may be a chemist.

  • He becomes very well known after he reaches the age of 37.

  • Is good at mathematics;

    • talks very cautiously and ponderously.

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