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JYESHTHA |
| Joyful (good natured, irreproachable, religious, learned, poetical, sober, sharp eyed, skilled, self-made, independent, loves freedom, famous, wealthy, good leader. |
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Serial number:
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Eighteen |
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Meaning:
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The most senior one |
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Sankrit root:
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jya = to become old, responsible;
jyeshtha = most senior, best, chief |
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Seed name:
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jya |
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Synonyms:
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Jyesthagni, Aindra, Aindri |
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Symbol:
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Circular talisman, earring |
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Lord:
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Budha |
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Devata (deity):
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Indra |
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Species:
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Mriga (male deer) |
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Nature:
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Tikshna (sharp) |
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Gender:
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Female |
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Nadi (dosha):
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Vata |
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Mahabhuta (element):
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Vayu |
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Guna (quality):
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Sattva |
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Gana (class):
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Rakshasa |
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Circle:
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Indra |
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Colour:
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Cream |
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Yoga:
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Variyan |
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Gotra (lineage):
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Pulastya (mind-born son of Brahma) |
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Body parts:
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Pelvic region |
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Tree:
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Cervus elaphas |
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Bird:
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Kaka (crow) |
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Sacrificial donation:
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A pair of sandals |
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Primordial sound
of the four nakshatra-padas:
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no-yaa-yii-yuu |
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Corresponding grahas:
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Gu Sa Sa Gu |
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Astronomical name:
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a s t Scorpionis |
| Number of stars: | 3 |
| Yogatara (leading star): | Antares: (a Scorpionis) |
| Longitude: | 230° East |
| Latitude: | 4° South |
| Position in the zodiac: | 16°40' - 30° Vrishchika |