In the series of Nakshatras, the Twenty-first nakshatra is Uttarashada. Detailed information on the Nakshatra, its characteristics, gender, gana, and all the details is below:
Uttarashada Nakshatra ranges from 26 degrees 40 minutes of Dhanus Rasi to 10 degrees of Makara Rasi. The presiding deity for Uttarashada nakshatra is Vishwa Devas. Uttarashada nakshatra symbol is the Elephant Tusk and Planks of a Bed. The planetary ruler is the Sun.
Uttarashada Nakshatra:
Uttarashada comes from the Sanskrit word meaning "The later Invincible” or “The Later unconquered one”. It signifies the basic attribute of invincibility, or “Aparajita” which means undefeated—the new beginnings or endeavors that become successful and permanent.
The symbol is the Elephant tusk. The ivory tusks denote power and majesty. Elephant is known as the strongest and biggest animal. Elephant uses their tusks to destroy and lift objects(men during war), tusk is sharp and denotes penetrating power. It is a powerful weapon for defense, it is used for piercing, and lifting and at an internal level implies greater insights.
The presiding deity is Vishwadevas. They are ten in number. The term Vishwa devas means Universal gods. They are sons of God Dharma, the god of righteousness. Therefore Vishwadevas are the universal gods or the gods who rule universal traits. The ten Vishwadevas are
1. Vasu – Goodness
2. Satya – Truth
3. Kratu – Will power
4. Daksha – Ritual skill
5. Kala – Time
6. Kama – Desire
7. Dhriti – Forbearance
8. Kuru – Ancestors
9. Pururaba – Abundance
10. Madarba – Joy
The planetary ruler is the Sun. The Sun represents authority, intelligence, father figure, power, status, royal, independent, and self-respect.
Characteristics:
Uttarashada nakshatra natives will be friendly in nature and charming people. They will put in hard work to complete all the work on time. Their dedication and honesty are seen in all your work. They will be soft-spoken. They will have jovial countenance. They will be very modest and family-oriented people. They will have high goals and will be very intelligent. They will have a spiritual bent of mind. They give more importance to learning and acquiring knowledge. They are very moral people. They like to take part in volunteering activities. They believe in traditional values and will ingrain them deeply. These people will begin new ventures and will see through their completion.
They will be self-centred and over confident people. They like to be respected for all the help given to others. They will be stubborn and at times aggressive when their advise is not taken. They do not tolerate any deed that is not respectable. They will be harsh and remote.
Physical characteristics:
Uttarashada nakshatra natives will have well-proportioned body with a tall figure. They will have long face, bright eyes, and long nose. They will have mostly fair to pinkish complexion.
Padas of Uttarashada Nakshatra:
1st pada or Dhanur navamsa: When the native is born in Uttarashada nakshatra, between 26 degrees 40 minutes to 30 degrees in Dhanus rasi, they are in the first pada of Uttarashada Nakshatra. The first pada is ruled by Jupiter(Guru). Those born in the first pada will be ambitious, determined, and with strong will. They like to help others and will take part in volunteering activities. They will gain a name in their social circle. They like to associate themselves with higher strata life people. They will have good leadership qualities
2nd pada or Makara navamsa - When the native is born in Uttarashada nakshatra, between 0 degrees to 3 degrees and 20 minutes in Makara Rasi, they are in the second pada of Uttarashada nakshatra. The second pada is ruled by Saturn(Shani). Those born in the second pada of Utta rashada nakshatra will work towards achieving their goals. Once they are set on anything they will work hard to achieve it. They are very strong at heart people, they can face any situation with a straight face. They will have more interest in achieving material success in life.
3rd pada or Kumbha Navamsa - When the native is born in Uttarashada nakshatra, between 3 degrees 20 minutes to 6 degrees 40 minutes of Makara Rasi they are in the third pada of Uttarashada nakshatra. The third pada is ruled by Saturn(Shani). Those born in the third pada will be very knowledgeable. They will be more family-oriented. They will be the first to help or address any family issues even in the extended family. They will be very hard-working people. They are more of team workers.
4th pada or Meena Navamsa - When the native is born in Uttarashada nakshatra between 6 degrees 40 minutes to 10 degrees in Meena Rasi, they are in the fourth pada of Uttarashada nakshatra. The fourth pada is ruled by Jupiter(Guru). Those born in the fourth pada will be good preachers and healers. They will be people’s person and will be surrounded by people. They will be spiritually inclined people. They will participate in volunteering activities.
Auspicious activities:
In general, Uttarashada nakshatram is one of the best nakshatram to start any auspicious activities. Below are the events that can be performed in Uttarashada nakshatra.
- Laying foundation
- Starting new things
- Starting all the spiritual/religious activities
- Starting business
- Signing contracts
- Starting new job
- Marriage
- Gruhapravesam
- Upanayanam
- Nishekam
- Starting legal matters
Professions suitable:
The Professions suitable for Uttarashada nakshatra natives are
· Scientists
· Defense officials
· Government employees
· Priests
· Astrologers
· Attorneys
· Judges
· Counselors/therapists
· Athletes
· Wrestlers/Boxers
· Therapists/psychiatrists
· Construction employees
· Healers
· Hunters
Health:
Primary body parts represented by Uttarashada nakshatra are thighs and waist. Ailments related to Uttarashada nakshatra are:
· Bones
· Thighs and hips
· Stomach ailments
· Skin allergies
· Ailments below the abdomen
· Osteoarthritis
· Bone calcification
· Eye and ear ailments
· Pulmonary disease
· Uterus ailments (for women)
· Hernia
Other information:
Gana Manushya
Colour Copper
Planet Lord Sun
Guna Satwik
Nadi Kapha
Gender Female
Nature Fixed
Element Air
Direction South
Varna Kshatriya
Animal Male Mongoose
Bird Stork
Tree Jackfruit
Syllables Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji
Mythology #1
Once an Asura pleases Lord Brahma with his penance and devotion. Brahma bestows him with the boon and says “ Your life exists in thousand kavachas (armours) that I have bestowed upon you and because of which none can kill you. But, if any one of your enemies were to remove the kavachas from your body, then you would lose all your powers. I also grant you another boon that one who takes away even one kavacha from you will have to fight you for a hundred years.” That Asura was known as “Sahasra Kavacha” (Thousand armored). The Asura started creating problems for all the devas. The frustrated Devas approached Lord Vishnu for help. Lord Vishnu agreed and descended on earth in the form of two men named Nara and Narayana.
These two men challenged Sahasrakavacha to a battle, for which Asura willingly agreed. On the day of the battle, Nara engaged Sahasrakavacha in the battle for a hundred years while Narayana sat down to do penance. After a hundred years, Nara managed to force one kavacha off from the Asuras' body. Then he sat for Penance. Narayana took up the battle from where Nara had left. Thus alternating with each other, Nara and Narayana continued fighting with Sahasrakavacha till he was left with only one kavacha upon his body. Now, the Asura realized that he was left with the last kavacha, and if that too was ripped off his body, he would die. So, he went and hid himself behind the Sun god. With Sahasrakavacha having left the field, Nara and Narayana returned to heaven.
After a long time, a son was born to Kunti with the blessings of the Sun god. The child was named Karna and he was born wearing a single kavacha upon himself. This proved to all around him that Karna was none other than Sahasrakavacha who had taken rebirth as Karna. In the battle of Mahabharata, Karna supported Duryodhana. Lord Indra disguised himself as a poor Brahmin and approached Karna for alms. Karna was a kind-hearted man, so he willingly took out his kavacha to hand over to the poor Brahmin. With the last kavacha off, Karna went to the battlefield and was killed by an arrow directed at him by Arjuna, who rode his chariot with Lord Krishna as the chariot driver. Krishna and Arjuna were Narayana and Nara respectively, in earlier life and were responsible for killing Karna. Thus, as promised by Brahma, Sahasrakavacha lived so long as he wore the kavachas.
