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The word Ashlesha in Sanskrit means embracing, clinging, close intimate contact. This is fitting to the Naga Devtas, the deified serpents.
The clinging, encompassing, coiling qualities of snake are highlighted in Shukla Yajurveda 29.51. Surprisingly, this verse denotes ...
The word Ashlesha in Sanskrit means embracing, clinging, close intimate contact. This is fitting to the Naga Devtas, the deified serpents.
The clinging, encompassing, coiling qualities of snake are highlighted in Shukla Yajurveda 29.51. Surprisingly, this verse denotes ...
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... the benefic effect of serpentine coiling - that of protection. 'Ahi' is a possible root word of 'Ashlesha', meaning a snake too.
The freeing of rainwater from the clouds is described extensively in Vedas through Indra-Vritra 'tug-of-war'.
... the benefic effect of serpentine coiling - that of protection. 'Ahi' is a possible root word of 'Ashlesha', meaning a snake too.
The freeing of rainwater from the clouds is described extensively in Vedas through Indra-Vritra 'tug-of-war'.
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In #Rigveda 10.139.6, Vritra, generally referring to clouds, is called a serpent due to the clouds' motion in the atmosphere. (Note the pattern of clouds in a tropical cyclone - *COILED* pattern)
The coiling of clouds is due to the Coriolis forces caused by Earth's rotation.
In #Rigveda 10.139.6, Vritra, generally referring to clouds, is called a serpent due to the clouds' motion in the atmosphere. (Note the pattern of clouds in a tropical cyclone - *COILED* pattern)
The coiling of clouds is due to the Coriolis forces caused by Earth's rotation.
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The verse 2.7.15 of the Maitrayani Samhita of Krishna #Yajurveda convey prayers to the Nagas:
"Prayers to snakes (Sarpa), which move along the earth, the sky and the heavens; and, which have made their abode in the waters. And, to the snakes which are the tree spirits; as ...
The verse 2.7.15 of the Maitrayani Samhita of Krishna #Yajurveda convey prayers to the Nagas:
"Prayers to snakes (Sarpa), which move along the earth, the sky and the heavens; and, which have made their abode in the waters. And, to the snakes which are the tree spirits; as ...
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... also, to the snakes which are as bright as the rays of the sun"
The radiance and brilliant splendour of Naga Devtas have been described in #Atharvaveda 19.7.2 as well, referring to Ashlesha Nakshatra.
... also, to the snakes which are as bright as the rays of the sun"
The radiance and brilliant splendour of Naga Devtas have been described in #Atharvaveda 19.7.2 as well, referring to Ashlesha Nakshatra.
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Atharva Veda 8.7.23 hint at Nagas' ability to heal via the knowledge of medicines. The importance of Nagas in the context of health & healing is further outlined in two lesser-known Upanishads.
According to the Paingala Upanishad, Naga is one of the upa-prฤแนas, ...
Atharva Veda 8.7.23 hint at Nagas' ability to heal via the knowledge of medicines. The importance of Nagas in the context of health & healing is further outlined in two lesser-known Upanishads.
According to the Paingala Upanishad, Naga is one of the upa-prฤแนas, ...
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.. corresponding to the Rajo Guna of Prithvi Tattva.
Shandilya Upanishad details the Nagas function as "residing in skin; with main function being vomiting." The neck/throat part is stressed during vomiting.
.. corresponding to the Rajo Guna of Prithvi Tattva.
Shandilya Upanishad details the Nagas function as "residing in skin; with main function being vomiting." The neck/throat part is stressed during vomiting.
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Its relation to Ashlesha can be seen in its fascinating arrangement relative to Ardra nakshatra in the sky.
Ardra nakshatra is ruled by Rudra (#Mahadeva). The Ashlesha nakshatra is in the 2nd house from Ardra. 2nd house represents the throat area.
Its relation to Ashlesha can be seen in its fascinating arrangement relative to Ardra nakshatra in the sky.
Ardra nakshatra is ruled by Rudra (#Mahadeva). The Ashlesha nakshatra is in the 2nd house from Ardra. 2nd house represents the throat area.
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In summary, the Nagas impart the qualities of healing, knowledge, protecting via clinging & close contact, intimacy, brilliance/radiance.
e.g. Sun here can make one a good heart surgeon/adviser. Saturn here will make one protect ancient knowledge or be counsellor to seniors.
In summary, the Nagas impart the qualities of healing, knowledge, protecting via clinging & close contact, intimacy, brilliance/radiance.
e.g. Sun here can make one a good heart surgeon/adviser. Saturn here will make one protect ancient knowledge or be counsellor to seniors.
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Mars here is debilitated, which can make one harm their close ones. If debilitation is cancelled by other positions, it can become a spy or detective.
Mars here is debilitated, which can make one harm their close ones. If debilitation is cancelled by other positions, it can become a spy or detective.
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The thread-series on Nakshatra devtas continues ๐ #Nakshatras #Hinduism #Vedas #Puranas #Upanishads
The thread-series on Nakshatra devtas continues ๐ #Nakshatras #Hinduism #Vedas #Puranas #Upanishads
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