Ashvini
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Ashvini(अश्विनी,IAST:aśvinī) is the firstnakshatra(lunar mansion) inHindu astronomyhaving a spread from 0°-0'-0 "to 13°-20', corresponding to the head ofAries,including the starsβandγArietis.The nameaśvinīis used byVarahamihira(6th century). The older name of the asterism, found in theAtharvaveda(AVS 19.7; in the dual[1]) and inPanini(4.3.36), wasaśvayúja,"harnessing horses".[2]This Nakshatra belong to the 'Mesha' Rashi. Notable personalities born in this Nakshatra areSania Mirza,Bhimsen JoshiandYukta Mookhey.
Astrology[edit]
Ashvini is ruled byKetu,the descending lunar node. Inelectional astrology,Asvini is classified as a small constellation, meaning that it is believed to be advantageous to begin works of a precise or delicate nature while the moon is in Ashvini.[3]Asvini is ruled by theAshvins,the heavenly twins who served as physicians to the gods. Personified, Asvini is considered to be the wife of the Asvini Kumaras.[4]Ashvini is represented either by the head of ahorse,or byhoneyand thebee hive.[5]
TraditionalHindu given namesare determined by which pada (quarter) of a nakshatra the Ascendant/Lagna was in at the time of birth. In the case of Ashvini, the given name would begin with the following syllables: Chu, Che, Cho, La.[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^"Atharva Veda: Book 19: Hymn 7: A Prayer to the Lunar Mansions and other Powers for protection and prosperity".
- ^"അശ്വതി നക്ഷത്രക്കാരുടെ പൊതുസ്വഭാവം".ManoramaOnline(in Malayalam).Retrieved2021-02-17.
- ^Hart De Fouw, Robert Svoboda. ‘’Light on Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India.’’ 2003: pg. 204.ISBN0-940985-69-1
- ^Ralph Griffith,The Rig Veda1895
- ^Dennis M. Harness.The Nakshatras: The Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology.Lotus Press, 1999.ISBN0-914955-83-7.pg. 2
- ^"Baby names".mypanchang.com.