2/n Ashwini Nakshatra, 1st Pada विश्वं विष्णुर्वषट्कारो भूतभव्यभवत्प्रभुः। भूतकृद्भूतभृद्भावो भूतात्मा भूतभावनः॥ Viśvaṁ viṣṇur vaṣaṭkāro bhūtabhavyabhavat prabhuḥ Bhūtakṛd bhūtabhṛd bhāvo bhūtātmā bhūtabhāvanaḥ Word-by-Word Meaning: - Viśvaṁ: The Universe/All-pervading - Viṣṇur: Vishnu (One who pervades everything) - Vaṣaṭkāro: The personification of the Vedic sacrifice/The offerer of oblations - Bhūta: Past - Bhavya: Future - Bhavat: Present - Prabhuḥ: Lord/Master - Bhūtakṛd: Creator of all beings - Bhūtabhṛd: Sustainer of all beings - Bhāvo: The existence itself - Bhūtātmā: Soul of all beings - Bhūtabhāvanaḥ: Nourisher/Developer of all beings - Nakshatra: Ashwini (0° - 13°20' Aries) - Pada: 1st (0° - 3°20' Aries) - Deity: Ashwini Kumaras (Divine Twin Physicians) - Symbol: Horse's head - Ruling Planet: Ketu - Element: Fire (for 1st pada) Navamsa Information: - Navamsa Pada: Corresponds to Aries navamsa - Navamsa Lord: Mars Guna: Rajas-Rajas-Rajas Energy: This verse resonates with the beginning of the cosmic cycle, corresponding to the first pada of the first nakshatra (Ashwini). The triple Rajas quality (primary-secondary-tertiary) gives this verse a strongly initiating, creative, and dynamic energy. The meanings of the names in this verse emphasize Vishnu as the all-encompassing creator, sustainer, and pervader - attributes that align with the energetic qualities of Ashwini's first pada. The placement in Aries navamsa (ruled by Mars) amplifies the fiery, initiating qualities, while the connection to Ketu (the planet ruling Ashwini) adds a spiritual, otherworldly dimension to this creative energy. This verse is particularly powerful for initiating spiritual practices or new undertakings.

3/n: Verse 2: Ashwini Nakshatra, 2nd Pada पूतात्मा परमात्मा च मुक्तानां परमा गतिः। अव्ययः पुरुषः साक्षी क्षेत्रज्ञोऽक्षर एव च॥ Pūtātmā paramātmā ca muktānāṁ paramā gatiḥ Avyayaḥ puruṣaḥ sākṣī kṣetrajño'kṣara eva ca Word-by-Word Meaning: - Pūtātmā: The Pure Soul - Paramātmā: The Supreme Soul - Ca: And - Muktānāṁ: Of the liberated ones - Paramā: Supreme/Highest - Gatiḥ: Goal/Destination - Avyayaḥ: Imperishable/Inexhaustible - Puruṣaḥ: The Cosmic Person - Sākṣī: The Witness - Kṣetrajñaḥ: Knower of the field (body) - Akṣara: The Indestructible - Eva: Indeed - Ca: And Nakshatra Information: - Nakshatra: Ashwini (0° - 13°20' Aries) - Pada: 2nd (3°20' - 6°40' Aries) - Deity: Ashwini Kumaras (Divine Twin Physicians) - Symbol: Horse's head - Ruling Planet: Ketu - Element: Earth (for 2nd pada) Navamsa Information: - Navamsa Pada: Corresponds to Taurus navamsa - Navamsa Lord: Venus Guna: Rajas-Rajas-Tamas Energy: This verse resonates with the stabilizing aspect of the divine, corresponding to the second pada of Ashwini. The Rajas-Rajas-Tamas quality combination provides dynamic energy that is beginning to stabilize. The Earth element of the second pada and the Taurus navamsa (ruled by Venus) adds grounding, steadiness, and durability to the spiritual qualities described. The names in this verse emphasize Vishnu's transcendent yet witnessing aspects - pure, supreme, unchanging, and witnessing - qualities that align with the stabilizing yet still dynamic energy of Ashwini's second pada.

4/n: Verse 3: Ashwini Nakshatra, 3rd Pada योगो योगविदां नेता प्रधानपुरुषेश्वरः। नारसिंहवपुः श्रीमान् केशवः पुरुषोत्तमः॥ Yogo yogavidāṁ netā pradhānapuruṣeśvaraḥ Nārasiṁhavapuḥ śrīmān keśavaḥ puruṣottamaḥ Word-by-Word Meaning: - Yogaḥ: Yoga itself (Union/Connection) - Yogavidāṁ: Of those who know yoga - Netā: Leader - Pradhāna: Primordial nature - Puruṣa: Cosmic Person - Īśvaraḥ: Lord - Nārasiṁhavapuḥ: Having the form of Narasimha (man-lion) - Śrīmān: The resplendent/glorious one - Keśavaḥ: Destroyer of Keshi (demon)/One with beautiful hair - Puruṣottamaḥ: The Supreme Person Nakshatra Information: - Nakshatra: Ashwini (0° - 13°20' Aries) - Pada: 3rd (6°40' - 10° Aries) - Deity: Ashwini Kumaras (Divine Twin Physicians) - Symbol: Horse's head - Ruling Planet: Ketu - Element: Air (for 3rd pada) Navamsa Information: - Navamsa Pada: Corresponds to Gemini navamsa - Navamsa Lord: Mercury Guna: Rajas-Rajas-Saatva Energy: This verse embodies the harmonizing, connecting aspect of divinity, corresponding to the third pada of Ashwini. The Rajas-Rajas-Sattva quality combination provides dynamic energy that is moving toward harmony and balance. The Air element of the third pada and the Gemini navamsa (ruled by Mercury) adds qualities of connection, communication, and integration. The names in this verse emphasize Vishnu as the unifier (Yoga), leader, and supreme being who maintains balance between nature (Pradhana) and consciousness (Purusha) - qualities that align perfectly with the harmonizing energy of Ashwini's third pada.

5/n: Verse 4: Ashwini Nakshatra, 4th Pada Full Verse (Sanskrit): सर्वः शर्वः शिवः स्थाणुर्भूतादिर्निधिरव्ययः। सम्भवो भावनो भर्ता प्रभवः प्रभुरीश्वरः॥ Transliteration: Sarvaḥ śarvaḥ śivaḥ sthāṇur bhūtādir nidhir avyayaḥ Sambhavo bhāvano bhartā prabhavaḥ prabhur īśvaraḥ Word-by-Word Meaning: - Sarvaḥ: The All/Everything - Śarvaḥ: The Destroyer/Archer - Śivaḥ: The Auspicious - Sthāṇuḥ: The Immovable/Pillar - Bhūtādiḥ: The Origin of Elements - Nidhiḥ: The Treasure - Avyayaḥ: The Imperishable - Sambhavaḥ: The Source of Birth - Bhāvanaḥ: The Creator - Bhartā: The Sustainer - Prabhavaḥ: The Source of All Things - Prabhuḥ: The Lord/Master - Īśvaraḥ: The Supreme Controller Nakshatra Information: - Nakshatra: Ashwini (0° - 13°20' Aries) - Pada: 4th (10° - 13°20' Aries) - Deity: Ashwini Kumaras (Divine Twin Physicians) - Symbol: Horse's head - Ruling Planet: Ketu - Element: Water (for 4th pada) Navamsa Information: - Navamsa Pada: Corresponds to Cancer navamsa - Navamsa Lord: Moon Guna: Rajas-Rajas-Rajas-Rajas Energy: This verse embodies the completing, nurturing aspect of divinity, corresponding to the fourth pada of Ashwini. The Rajas-Rajas-Tamas quality combination provides dynamic energy that is coming to completion and stability. The Water element of the fourth pada and the Cancer navamsa (ruled by Moon) adds qualities of nourishment, receptivity, and emotional depth. The names in this verse encompass the full cycle of creation, sustenance, and dissolution (Sambhava, Bhavana, Bharta, and Sharva) - qualities that align with the completing energy of Ashwini's fourth pada which brings the first nakshatra to its conclusion.

6/n: notes In the Namahs for each pada, the three functions are mentioned. Example: in ashwini 1st pada.. 3: Vaṣaṭkāraḥ वषट्कारः is sacrifice /transformation. Samharam 5. Bhūtakṛt भूतकृत् is Srishti 6. Bhūtabhṛt भूतभृत् is Stithi This is my understanding. This is the part I am trying to translate and it’s going slowly as I want to understand the meanings and how it repeats. But there must be another pattern to the Namahs from 1-36 and I haven’t figured that out yet. Sticking a pin on this for now. 📌