Karakatwam/Attributes of Moon

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Why should the teachings of Vedanta be trusted?
Because they are not the philosophy of an individual nor are they the contentions of a particular religion
or a philosophical school of thought. Although they appeared in India, there is nothing Indian about
them. They are revealed truth. Revealed truth by definition is not authored by people nor does it
belong to any particular religion. It comes directly from the Self. During revelation the individual's
prejudices and personal views are suspended because he or she is 'ecstatic'...outside the small self.
Even then the words that are used to convey the sense of the truth must be verified by many others
over a long time before they can be accepted.
Revealed truth usually needs additional revelation because the people who hear it tend to interpret it
according to their own tastes. The notion that there is a my truth' is and a your truth does not wash in
the Vedanta world. The Self is one and the knowledge of it can only be one. Is it possible to simply read
these texts and come away enlightened? It may be possible but it is unlikely because truth, like
anything else, is only as good as ones understanding of it. Therefore the teaching tradition of Vedanta
has evolved. It requires a mature qualified mind seeking to know and a teacher established in nonduality who can skillfully wield the means of knowledge. It is hoped that if your study of Tattva Bodha
awakens a desire to realize the Self you will approach someone established in non-duality and request
teaching.

RISHI / GOTRA LINEAGE / ABHIVADANAM and its references

-- T.E.Girish and C.Radhakrishnan Nair

Drekkanas represents three divisions of the body. First Drekkana starts from head to mouth, the
second one from neck to navel and the third one from pelvis to feet. Defects/illness/diseases/ulcer can

be understood from malefic planets occupying a drekkana as per table below: -

Day

House

1 Drekkana

2 Drekkana

3 Drekkana

Head

Neck

Pelvis

Right eye

Right shoulder

Organ of generation

Right ear

Right arm

Right testicle

Right nostril

Right side of body

Right thigh

Right cheek

Right side of heart

Right knee

Right jaw

Right lung & breast

Right calf

Mouth

Navel

Legs & feet

Left jaw

Left Lung &breast

Left calf

Left cheek

Left side of heart

Left knee

10

Left nostril

Left side of body

Left thigh

11

Left ear

Left arm

Left testicle

12

Left eye

Left shoulder

Anus

Devata / Puja

Benefits / Results

Amavasi

Bhadra Kaali / Kaali

Fearless, Strength, Confidence and win over enemies

Pratipada /
Prathama

Fire God followed by

Havan

Unlimited grains and wealth

Dwitiya

Brahma and feeding the

celibate Brahmin

Tritiya

Kubera (Kuber)

Chaturthi

Ganesha

Expertise in all kind of learning (knowledge)

Mass wealth, gains and success in all commercial dealings

(useful for businessmen & job seekers)
Destroys all obstacles in life

Panchami

Nagas (Snake God)

Free from fear of poison , good spouse, sons, good

health/recover from diseases/illness (for those who suffer
from Sarpa Dosha, it is highly recommended)

Shashti

Subrahmanya/Kartikeya

Saptami

Suryanarayana

Ashtami

Shiva along with Nandi

(bull)

Navami

Durga

Wilfully passes through all phases of the life, victory in wars

and success in dealing with the people

Dasami

Yama

Free from all kinds of ailments, prevents hell and death

sufferings

Ekadasi

Vishwadeva

Dwadasi

Vishnu

Victory and one will be worshipped in his community the

way Sun God is worshipped

Trayodasi

Shiva

Fulfilment of all desires;

Longevity, genius and fame/popularity

Protection by the Lord and successful life
Abundant knowledge, free from bonding and wins over
death

Progeny, wealth and land

Kamadeva

Handsome look, desired spouse

Chaturdasi

Sadashiva

All luxuries, plenty of wealth and sons

Pournami /
Poornima

Durga & Moon

Rules the entire world

By Subhash C Kak
Jyotisham/Astrology is a Pratyaksha Sastra. Sun and Moon makes this Vedic Limb a Pratyaksha
Sastra where results are demonstrable from actual happenings which are evident and obvious.
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apratyakshaani sastraani vivaadasteshu kevalam
pratyaksham jyotisham sastram chandraarko yatra saakshino
Apratyaksha Sastra is only speculative, being provable only by theorizing and discussions. Jyotisham
is a Pratyaksha Shastra as Surya and Chandra are its witness.
Why Sun and Moon are called visual proof for above? It is a fact that a Tithi (a lunar day) is
calculated from the relative distance between Chandra and Surya, as viewed on the celestial equator.
Anyone can see Sun and Moon from earth and their relative distance (in degrees) can be measured
by Spherical Trigonometry.
Moon is given at par importance with Lagnam (Ascendant). Moons strength plays important role in
giving strength to all planets.

cndra vrya vrya bja grah||

Strength of Chandra is the strength of seed of all planets.
Chandra is Queen in the planetary cabinet (a female planet, denotes mother, fourth sign in the zodiac
representing mother).

Own
Sign/Rasi

Karkitaka/Cancer

Moola
Trikona Sign

Karkitaka/Cancer (from 4 to 20 )

Exaltation
Sign

Rishabha/Taurus. Deep exaltation at 3

Debilitation

Vrischika/Scorpio. Deep debilitation at 3

Directional
Strength

4th position from Lagnam or North

Strengths
(other)

During Uttarayana, Paksha Balam - Sukla Paksha Panchami to Krishna Paksha

Panchami, At night, Also strong even during debilitation if Moon has Paksha Balam

Direction

North West

Rising

By Head

Season

Varsham (Rainy Season)

Places

Forests

Play Ground

Rivers and Lakes

Nature

Lusty, soft, fickle, Sowmya/auspicious when She has Paksha Balam,

Papa/inauspicious when She has no Paksha Balam

Gem

Pearl

Metal

Silver

Colour

White

Clothes

Soft and new

Guna

Satva

Shape

Sthoola Sarira with small rounded body

Organ in
Body

Left eye, fluids in body

Hair

Fine

Eyes

Bright shining

Caste

Vaisya (Businessman, Agriculturist)

Height

Proportionate to the body

Age

Kumaran (Youth) (70 years life span Mantreswar)

Taste

Salty

Element

Water

Deity

Durga (during Paksha balam)

Kaali (not during Paksha balam)

Diseases

Sleeping disorders, lethargy, cough, cold, mucus diseases, fever with shivering, lack
of appetite, loss of taste, jaundice, blood related problems, fear from water, tired
mind, memory loss etc.

Trees and its

parts

Roots/Moola, Milky trees like Rubber, Aloe Vera etc.

Tridosha
(Vata, Pitta,
Kapha)

Kapha. It provides bulk to body, lubrications, moistness, fertility, stability, strength

and memory. It supports in binding process wherever necessary. Kapha mostly
found in chest, neck, head, stomach, body fat, nose and tongue.

Other
Karakatwams

Peace of Mind, Happiness, Memory, Body, Mother, Blood, Cultivation, Paddy,

Agriculture, Animals having horns, animals live in water, Kinnar etc.

Astronomical Info about Moon

The distance between Moon and Earth is 238,840 miles. Moon completes one rotation around the
earth, in 27 1/3rd days approximately. Circumference of Moon is 2163 miles. One Moon day is about
24 hours and 54 minutes (from moonrise to moonrise). One lunar month (from Shukla Pratipada to
Amavasya) is 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes and 2 seconds, whereas by the parameter of Nakshatra
Month (constellation month), Moon completes a month in 27 days, 7 hours, 43 minutes and 12
seconds.
The recital of the below Moon mantra will eliminate (reduce) and any troubles in ones life due to his
inimical placement. It is always good to recite the Mantra 108 times, especially on Mondays.


dadhishanka thushaaraabham ksheerordarnava sambhavam
namaani shashinam somam shambhormakuta bhushanam