Shravana - Hari

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 Zraavana - Thiruvonam - Thiruonam - Harinakshatra - Ashvattha - Shravishtha - Apramayo - Dro-Shin (Tibetan)

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Vishnu

The Twenty-second Nakshatra

10:00 - 23:20 Makara  (Capricorn)

The Moon of Listening

Location = Altair, Alshain, & Tarazed: 

alpha, beta & gamma of Aquila, The Eagle

-- The Circle of Stars

"Hearing/The Ear" - "Lame/One Who Limps"

Ashvattha = "The Pipal Tree" (ficus religiosa, the anciently sacred tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment - sacred in India 2000 yrs before Buddha -Circle)

zru

• to hear , listen or attend to anything

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srAma

• lameness, sickness, disease - esp of animals

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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

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• 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 & containing the three stars inc. Aquilae, supposed to represent three footsteps

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~~ Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionary

Shravana, for females:

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"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."

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

Shravana, for males: 

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"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."

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

General Description of Shravana  characteristics 

-- from Das/ Behari

General

... very good attractive physical feature. Normally height will be small & ... 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 clean & 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 & try to help others as far as possible. You like to have very neat & delicious food... a very good host. 

You are god fearing & 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 & 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 & 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 &d 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 & authority, you will shine well. You are always in search of an authoritative job. 

Since you have to shoulder much responsibilities & 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 & 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 Padaa (quarters) of Shravana 

-- from Das/ Behari

Padaa 1

Padaa 2

Padaa 3

You will be an expert in various higher branches of knowledge. You have many sons.

Padaa 4

You will have respect to priests or person doing worship, and you will have a domineering disposition. Your 20th year will be very risky.

Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Shravana

*for the Male only*

from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 105

Padaa 1

Fair complexion. Kind-hearted; orthodox in religion, usually attending church regularly, like social functions and are fond of family life. Will have more than two children. 

Have good health, like to dress well, and are fond of flowers. Get much enjoyment out of the company of the opposite sex; like to travel. Will have trouble in the generative organs and and possibly an operation.

Padaa 2

same as pada-1

Padaa 3

same as pada-1

Padaa 4

same as pada-1

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