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मृगशिरा (Mrigashira) - The Deer's Head
9/5/2025 · Vedic Astrology
मृगशिरा
mṛgaśirā
Meaning: Mrigashira; the deer's head, symbolizing curiosity, exploration, and the search for truth in Vedic astrology
Mrigashira, the deer's head, signifies curiosity, exploration, and the relentless search for truth. In Vedic astrology, it represents the wandering mind, the pursuit of knowledge, and the emotional depth of love and longing.
रोहिणी (Rohini) - The Red One
9/4/2025 · Vedic Astrology
रोहिणी
rohiṇī
Meaning: Rohini; the red one, a lunar mansion symbolizing growth, fertility, and abundance in Vedic astrology
Rohini, the fourth lunar mansion, symbolizes fertility, growth, and abundance. In Vedic astrology, Rohini is associated with nourishment, love, and material prosperity, often linked to the divine cow Kamadhenu, the wish-fulfilling cow.
बृहस्पति (Bṛhaspati) - Jupiter
8/26/2025 · Vedic Astrology
बृहस्पति
bṛhaspati
Meaning: Jupiter; the planet of wisdom, expansion, teachers, spirituality, and dharma in Vedic astrology
Bṛhaspati (Jupiter) is the planet of divine wisdom, higher learning, spiritual guidance, and righteous conduct in Vedic astrology. As the Guru of the gods, Bṛhaspati blesses us with moral clarity, faith, prosperity, and the ability to grow in both material and spiritual dimensions.
मङ्गल (Maṅgala) - Mars
8/26/2025 · Vedic Astrology
मङ्गल
maṅgala
Meaning: Mars; the planet of energy, strength, courage, and action in Vedic astrology, associated with ambition, drive, protection, and warfare
Maṅgala (Mars) is the planet of strength, action, courage, and discipline in Vedic astrology. It governs vitality, battle, protection, and initiative. Maṅgala represents raw energy, personal drive, and the spiritual warrior within. Through Mars, we learn to channel assertiveness with purpose and face life's challenges with bravery and focus.
शुक्र (Śukra) - Venus
8/26/2025 · Vedic Astrology
शुक्र
śukra
Meaning: Venus; the planet of love, beauty, pleasure, luxury, and creative expression in Vedic astrology
Śukra (Venus) is the planet of love, sensuality, luxury, and beauty in Vedic astrology. It governs attraction, art, romance, and material enjoyment. Venus is linked with teachers of demons — a guru of worldly wisdom and artful living, promoting harmony, aesthetics, and personal pleasure in life.
करक (Karakāḥ) - Significators in Vedic Astrology
8/23/2025 · Vedic Astrology
करकाः
karakāḥ
Meaning: Significators or indicators
In Vedic astrology, Karakas are planetary significators that reveal deep insights about life's various domains, from relationships to career.
अष्टाङ्गनमस्कारासन (Aṣṭāṅga Namaskārāsana) - Eight-Limbed Salutation Pose in Sanskrit
8/22/2025 · Yoga
अष्टाङ्गनमस्कारासन
aṣṭāṅga namaskārāsana
Meaning: Eight-limbed salutation pose
A humble and grounding pose that prepares the body for deeper backbends while cultivating surrender and devotion.
अश्वसंचालनासन (Ashwa Sanchalanasana) - Equestrian Pose in Sanskrit
8/20/2025 · Yoga
अश्वसंचालनासन
aśva sañcālanāsana
Meaning: Horse movement posture
A dynamic yoga pose that mimics the stance of a horse rider, aśva sañcālanāsana strengthens the legs and improves balance.
अयनांश (Ayanāṁśa) - Ayanamsha in Sanskrit
8/18/2025 · Vedic Astrology
अयनांश
ayanāṁśa
Meaning: arc of solstice, precession adjustment
Ayanamsha is the mathematical adjustment that bridges Western and Vedic astrology. Learn this essential Sanskrit term and its significance in Vedic astrology calculations.
अधोमुखश्वानासन (Adho Mukha Śvānāsana) - Downward Dog Pose in Sanskrit
8/14/2025 · Yoga
अधोमुखश्वानासन
adho mukha śvānāsana
Meaning: Downward dog posture
A foundational yoga pose resembling a stretching dog, adho mukha śvānāsana strengthens the whole body while providing deep relaxation.
ताड़ासन (Tāḍāsana) - Mountain Pose in Sanskrit
8/12/2025 · Yoga
ताड़ासन
tāḍāsana
Meaning: mountain pose, standing pose
A fundamental yoga asana in Sanskrit, tāḍāsana is the basic standing pose that teaches proper alignment and serves as the foundation for all other standing poses.
उत्तानासन (Uttānāsana) - Standing Forward Bend in Sanskrit
8/12/2025 · Yoga
उत्तानासन
uttānāsana
Meaning: standing forward bend, intense stretch pose
A fundamental yoga asana in Sanskrit, uttānāsana is the basic forward folding pose that stretches the back body and calms the mind while teaching proper forward bending.
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