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The 7 Chakras: A Complete Guide to Energy Centers and How to Unlock Them

"Chakra" means "wheel" in Sanskrit. In yogic tradition, seven spinning energy centers run along the spine from its base to the crown of the head. Each one is linked with an emotional theme, a color, an element and a sound (bija mantra). When a chakra is "balanced" you feel steady in that area of life; when "blocked" or "overactive" the matching themes feel difficult. Each chakra is worked with sound, breath, posture, color and focused attention.

The seven chakras along the spine, numbered from the root (1) to the crown (7), with their seed sounds.

Lotus symbols: each chakra is drawn as a lotus with a set number of petals: Root 4, Sacral 6, Solar Plexus 10, Heart 12, Throat 16, Third Eye 2 and Crown 1000. The small lotus icons beside each heading show this.

#	Chakra	Location	Color	Bija	Element	Theme
1	Muladhara (Root)	Base of spine	Red	लं	Earth	Safety, stability
2	Svadhisthana (Sacral)	Below navel	Orange	वं	Water	Creativity, emotion, pleasure
3	Manipura (Solar Plexus)	Upper abdomen	Yellow	रं	Fire	Willpower, confidence
4	Anahata (Heart)	Center of chest	Green	यं	Air	Love, compassion
5	Vishuddha (Throat)	Throat	Blue	हं	Space/Ether	Truth, expression
6	Ajna (Third Eye)	Between eyebrows	Indigo	ॐ	Light	Intuition, insight
7	Sahasrara (Crown)	Top of head	Violet / white	ॐ / मौन	Pure consciousness	Connection, awareness

1. Muladhara, Root Chakra (Red)

Blocked signs: anxiety, money fear, feeling ungrounded, tiredness, restlessness.
Unlock: walk barefoot on earth or grass; Mountain pose, Malasana (yogic squat), Warrior I; chant लं 21 times, feeling the vibration at the spine's base; eat warm, grounding foods (root vegetables); keep a regular daily routine.
Affirmation: "I am safe, supported and grounded."

2. Svadhisthana, Sacral Chakra (Orange)

Blocked signs: creative block, emotional numbness or swings, guilt around pleasure, stiff hips.
Unlock: hip openers (Butterfly, Pigeon, Goddess pose); gentle hip circles and dance; chant वं; spend time near water; creative play with no goal (drawing, music, cooking).
Affirmation: "I allow myself to feel and to create freely."

3. Manipura, Solar Plexus Chakra (Yellow)

Blocked signs: low confidence, procrastination, people-pleasing, or the opposite: control and anger.
Unlock: core work (Boat pose, Plank), seated twists; chant रं; sun exposure in the morning; set one small goal daily and finish it; practice saying "no" kindly.
Affirmation: "I act with confidence and purpose."

4. Anahata, Heart Chakra (Green)

Blocked signs: loneliness, resentment, difficulty trusting or forgiving, tight chest and shoulders.
Unlock: backbends (Cobra, Camel, Bridge); chant यं; Metta (loving-kindness) meditation: silently wish "may you be happy, may you be peaceful" to yourself, a loved one, a stranger, then all beings; time in nature; acts of kindness; forgiveness journaling.
Affirmation: "I give and receive love openly."

5. Vishuddha, Throat Chakra (Blue)

Blocked signs: fear of speaking, holding back truth, or talking without listening; throat and neck tension.
Unlock: neck rolls, Fish pose, Bridge; chant हं, humming, singing; journaling honest thoughts; speak one true sentence daily; listen fully before replying.
Affirmation: "I speak my truth with clarity and kindness."

6. Ajna, Third Eye Chakra (Indigo)

Blocked signs: overthinking, confusion, poor focus, ignoring gut feelings.
Unlock: Child's pose with forehead on the floor; Trataka (candle gazing); Nadi Shodhana breathing; chant ॐ; sit in silence with attention gently resting between the eyebrows; reduce screens at night; keep a dream journal.
Affirmation: "I trust my inner wisdom."

7. Sahasrara, Crown Chakra (Violet / White)

Blocked signs: feeling disconnected, cynicism, lack of meaning.
Unlock: silent seated meditation (start 10 minutes, build to 30); gratitude practice; time in solitude and under the open sky; selfless service; study of inspiring texts.
Affirmation: "I am connected to everything."

A 20-Minute Full Chakra Meditation

Sit comfortably, spine tall, and take 5 slow breaths (2 minutes).
Starting at the base, spend about 2 minutes on each chakra: picture its color glowing as a warm spinning light, chant its bija 7 times, then rest in silence.
Move upward to the crown, then imagine all seven lights joined as one column of rainbow light.
Sit quietly 2 minutes, then open your eyes slowly.

Note: this is a wellness and spiritual practice, not medical treatment. If you have persistent physical or emotional distress, consult a doctor or therapist as well.

Balanced, blocked or overactive?

Each chakra can be understood as too weak (blocked) or too strong (overactive). The aim is balance, not maximum energy.

Chakra	Too weak	Too strong
Root	Fearful, ungrounded, scattered	Rigid, greedy, hoarding, resistant to change
Sacral	Numb, uncreative, joyless	Impulsive, emotionally flooded, indulgent
Solar Plexus	Passive, doubtful, easily led	Controlling, angry, domineering
Heart	Closed, lonely, distrustful	Clingy, jealous, no boundaries
Throat	Silent, shy, hides truth	Talks over others, gossips
Third Eye	Foggy, ignores gut feelings	Overanalysing, lost in fantasy
Crown	Cynical, disconnected	Spacey, escapist, ungrounded

How to chant a bija (seed) mantra

Sit tall and take 3 slow breaths.
Inhale deeply; on the exhale chant the syllable slowly, for example लं.
Feel the vibration at the chakra's location (hand resting there if it helps).
Repeat 7 to 21 times, then sit in silence for a minute.

Quick 5-minute daily routine

1 min: three slow belly breaths.
3 min: chant or imagine the color of the chakra you want to work on that day (rotate through all seven in a week).
1 min: say its affirmation aloud and relax.

Guhya Vidya: the hidden map of the subtle body

The word Upanishad means "sitting near the teacher": these teachings were traditionally passed quietly from guru to disciple. The sections below gather the inner map yogis use to work with the chakras.

Nadis: the 72,000 channels of prana

Yogic texts describe 72,000 nadis (subtle channels) through which prana flows. Three are the most important. Ida and Pingala spiral around Sushumna, crossing it at each chakra and meeting at the Ajna chakra.

Nadi	Side	Quality	Role
Ida	Left, ends in the left nostril	Lunar, cooling, receptive, mental	Calms and nourishes mind and emotions
Pingala	Right, ends in the right nostril	Solar, heating, active, vital	Energizes body and action
Sushumna	Center of the spine	Fire of awakening	Path of kundalini; said to open when Ida and Pingala are balanced (Nadi Shodhana)

Kundalini Shakti: the coiled power

Kundalini is the dormant spiritual energy described as a sleeping serpent coiled three and a half times at the Muladhara chakra. When awakened through disciplined practice, she rises through Sushumna, piercing the chakras and the three knots (granthis), until Shakti unites with Shiva at the Sahasrara. This union is the state yogis call samadhi.

The three granthis (knots)

Granthi	Region	What it binds
Brahma granthi	Muladhara to Svadhisthana	Attachment to survival, comfort and sensual life
Vishnu granthi	Anahata region	Emotional attachment, possessiveness, ego of "mine"
Rudra granthi	Ajna region	Attachment to power, subtle experiences and the sense of "I"

The three bandhas (energy locks)

Mula Bandha (root lock): gently draw up the pelvic floor, as if stopping the flow of urine. Hold briefly after a full inhale or exhale. Awakens Muladhara and gathers apana upward.
Uddiyana Bandha (abdominal lock): after a complete exhale, draw the belly in and up beneath the ribs. Done on an empty stomach, standing or sitting. Stimulates Manipura.
Jalandhara Bandha (throat lock): after inhaling, lower the chin toward the chest and lift the sternum. Seals prana in the chest and throat.
Maha Bandha: all three together during breath retention, an advanced practice taught in person.

Caution: bandhas and breath retention are not for pregnancy, high blood pressure, heart conditions, ulcers or hernia. Learn Uddiyana and Maha Bandha from a qualified teacher.

Pancha Vayu: the five winds of prana

Vayu	Region	Direction	Governs
Prana	Chest and heart	Inward and upward	Inhalation, perception, vitality
Apana	Lower abdomen	Downward	Elimination, grounding, stability
Samana	Navel	Inward to center	Digestion, assimilation, balance
Udana	Throat and head	Upward	Speech, expression, growth, uplift
Vyana	Whole body	Outward	Circulation, movement, coordination

Pancha Kosha: the five sheaths of the self

Kosha	Meaning	Practice that nourishes it
Annamaya	Physical body (food sheath)	Asana, clean food, rest
Pranamaya	Energy body (breath sheath)	Pranayama, bandhas
Manomaya	Mind and emotions	Mantra, devotion, trataka
Vijnanamaya	Wisdom and discernment	Self-inquiry, study, meditation
Anandamaya	Bliss sheath	Deep meditation, surrender, samadhi

Petal letters of the chakras

Each petal of a chakra lotus carries a Sanskrit syllable, and chanting them is a classical practice. Together the petals of the five lower chakras and Ajna carry the letters of the Sanskrit alphabet; the Sahasrara carries all fifty letters across its thousand petals.

Chakra	Petals	Syllables
Muladhara	4	वं शं षं सं
Svadhisthana	6	बं भं मं यं रं लं
Manipura	10	डं ढं णं तं थं दं धं नं पं फं
Anahata	12	कं खं गं घं ङं चं छं जं झं ञं टं ठं
Vishuddha	16	The sixteen Sanskrit vowels, अ to अः
Ajna	2	हं क्षं
Sahasrara	1000	All fifty letters, repeated twenty times

Classical correspondences

Chakra	Presiding deity	Shakti	Animal (vahana)	Classical yantra
Muladhara	Ganesha (guardian), Brahma	Dakini	Elephant	Yellow square (earth)
Svadhisthana	Vishnu	Rakini	Makara (sea creature)	White crescent in a circle (water)
Manipura	Rudra	Lakini	Ram	Red downward triangle (fire)
Anahata	Ishana (Rudra)	Kakini	Black antelope	Smoky six-pointed star (air)
Vishuddha	Sadashiva	Shakini	White elephant	White circle (space)
Ajna	Shiva as Ardhanarishvara	Hakini	ॐ itself	ॐ within a lotus
Sahasrara	Paramashiva	Shakti	None	Thousand-petalled lotus

Preparing for kundalini awakening: the traditional safeguards

Yama and niyama first: non-violence, truthfulness, self-discipline, cleanliness and contentment form the foundation.
Purify the body: a light sattvic diet, regular sleep and gentle asana practice.
Balance the nadis: months of Nadi Shodhana before any strong practice.
Go slowly: traditions insist that energy practices be taught step by step by a qualified teacher, never forced.
Stay grounded: after practice, eat something warm, walk, and rest. If you feel overheated, dizzy or overwhelmed, stop and return to simple breathing.

Intuition & Awakening: How to Unlock and Focus Your Inner Knowing

Intuition is the quiet sense of knowing something without step-by-step reasoning. Psychology often describes it as your brain's fast pattern recognition drawing on experience. Spiritual traditions call it the voice of the Third Eye (Ajna). "Awakening" is the gradual growth of this awareness: you become more present, more honest with yourself, and less ruled by habit and fear.

Signs your intuition is speaking

A calm, clear, neutral "yes" or "no" feeling in the body (often gut or chest)
Sudden insight in a quiet moment (shower, walking, just before sleep)
Repeating thoughts or dreams that carry a message

The Third Eye (Ajna) point: rest your gentle attention here during intuition practice.

Intuition vs. fear

Intuition	Fear / anxiety
Calm, quiet, steady	Loud, urgent, spinning
Short and clear	Long stories of "what if"
Feels neutral or spacious	Feels tight and heavy
Repeats gently	Escalates when ignored

Unlocking techniques

Daily silence (10 minutes): sit with no phone, no input. Intuition is quiet and needs space.
Body yes/no test: think of something you know is true and notice how your body feels; then something false. Learn your personal signals, then use them on small decisions.
Intuition journal: write each hunch with the date, then record what actually happened. This builds an honest track record of when your inner voice is accurate.
Dream journal: keep a notebook by your bed and write dreams immediately on waking.
Third Eye meditation: close your eyes, rest attention softly between the eyebrows, breathe slowly and watch the inner darkness and colors without forcing anything.
Nature time: a walk without headphones sharpens awareness quickly.
Decide small, then bigger: practice on low-stakes choices (route, meal) before big ones.

Focus techniques

Trataka setup: flame at eye level, about an arm's length away, in a draft-free room.

Trataka (candle gazing): sit an arm's length from a candle flame at eye level, gaze without blinking as long as comfortable, close your eyes and hold the glowing afterimage. 3 to 5 minutes daily. Stop if your eyes strain.
Breath counting: count each exhale 1 to 10, restart when your mind wanders. Wandering is normal; noticing is the training.
Single-task blocks: 25 minutes on one task, 5-minute break, phone away.
Mantra: repeat "ॐ" or "सोऽहम्" silently to anchor attention.
Digital sunset: no screens for the last hour before sleep.

7-day starter plan

Day 1-2: 10 minutes silence + journal. Day 3-4: add breath counting. Day 5-6: add Third Eye meditation. Day 7: review your journal and note which hunches proved right.

Tip: intuition is a skill, not a guarantee. For major life, health or money decisions, combine it with facts and trusted advice.

Four stages of awakening

Noticing: you start to see your habits, triggers and thoughts.
Quieting: daily stillness lowers the noise so subtle signals are heard.
Trusting: you act on small inner nudges and learn from the results.
Living it: choices come from calm awareness rather than fear or habit.

Common obstacles

Constant noise and screens that leave no quiet gaps
Mistaking anxiety or wishful thinking for intuition
Seeking permission from everyone else before every decision
Expecting dramatic signs instead of small, calm nudges
Lack of sleep, food or movement, which cloud inner signals

Heartbeat awareness exercise

Sit still and relax. Do not feel your pulse with your fingers or check a watch.
Set a timer for 30 seconds and silently count the heartbeats you can feel inside your chest.
Afterwards, check your real pulse for 30 seconds and compare.
Repeat once a week and note whether your estimates get closer. This trains interoception, your sense of your own body.

When to trust your gut

Situation	How much to trust intuition
A field you know well, with regular feedback	Often reliable, still double-check
A brand-new area	Slow down and gather facts
You are anxious, angry, tired or hungry	Pause: body signals are distorted
A big, hard-to-reverse decision (money, health, safety)	Treat it as one input among several
Judging a stranger quickly	Be careful; bias can feel like intuition

A 4-step decision routine

Pause for three slow breaths.
Body scan: notice chest, throat and stomach as you picture each option, and note tight versus open feelings.
Facts: list what you actually know and what you are assuming.
Sleep on it when the choice is important, then record both the decision and the outcome in your journal.

Antahkarana: the four instruments of the mind

Part	Function
Manas	The sensory mind that receives impressions and doubts
Buddhi	The discerning intellect, the seat of intuition and decision
Chitta	The storehouse of memory and impressions (samskaras)
Ahamkara	The sense of "I" that claims experiences

Intuition in yoga is the voice of Buddhi when Manas and Chitta grow quiet. Patanjali calls the flash of intuitive knowing pratibha, and the truth-bearing wisdom of deep absorption ritambhara prajna.

Drishti: sacred gazing points

Gaze	Where	Effect
Bhrumadhya (Shambhavi)	Between the eyebrows	Awakens Ajna and inner vision
Nasikagra	Tip of the nose	Steadies the mind, calms the breath
Antar drishti	Inward with eyes closed	Watching inner light and thought
Trataka	Candle flame or dot	Deepens concentration

Shambhavi practice: sit tall, lift the eyes gently toward the eyebrow center without tilting the head, and hold 10 to 20 seconds. Rest and repeat 3 times. Stop at any strain or headache.

Antar Mouna: the four stages of inner silence

Sense awareness: listen to outer sounds without reacting, then to sensations in the body.
Spontaneous thoughts: let thoughts arise and watch them like clouds, without engaging.
Creating and disposing: deliberately think of a thought, then let it go; do the same with feelings.
Thoughtless awareness: rest in the gap between thoughts, silent and awake.

Pratyahara: withdrawing the senses

The Bhagavad Gita compares the yogi to a tortoise drawing in its limbs: pull attention away from sound, sight, smell, taste and touch and rest it inside. Practice: sit in dim light, notice each sense in turn, then let them fade as awareness moves to the heart or Ajna.

Brahma Muhurta: the hour of clarity

Traditionally the hour and a half before sunrise (about 4 to 6 a.m.) is called Brahma Muhurta, when the mind is calm and sattva is highest. Rise, wash, and meditate or chant in this window for the clearest inner guidance.

Gayatri Mantra: for illumination of the intellect

ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः । तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि । धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥
ఓం భూర్భువః స్వః । తత్సవితుర్వరేణ్యం భర్గో దేవస్య ధీమహి । ధియో యో నః ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥
Meaning: we meditate on the radiant light of the divine Sun; may it inspire our understanding. Chant 3, 9 or 108 times (one mala), slowly, in the early morning.

A sattvic life for a clear intuition

Fresh, light, freshly cooked food; moderate meals; no heavy late-night eating
Seven to eight hours of sleep and early waking
Weekly mauna (a day or half-day of silence)
Company that uplifts (satsang) and time with sacred texts

Meditation with Breathing Techniques: Methods, Uses and Safety

Breath is the bridge between body and mind: slow breathing calms the nervous system, while energetic breathing wakes it up. Pair a technique with a few minutes of stillness and you have a practice you can use anywhere.

Basic setup

Sit with a straight, relaxed spine (chair, cushion or cross-legged).
Relax your jaw, shoulders and belly. Eyes closed or softly lowered.
Start with 5 to 10 minutes; practice on an empty stomach, ideally at sunrise or before bed.

Interactive breathing pacer
Pick a pattern, then breathe with the circle: it grows as you inhale and shrinks as you exhale.

Ready

Breathing techniques

Technique	How	Best for
Belly breathing	Hand on belly. Inhale through the nose so the belly rises, exhale slowly so it falls. 5 minutes.	Beginners, stress relief, base for all others
Box breathing	Inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4. Repeat 5 to 10 rounds.	Focus, steadiness under pressure
4-7-8 breathing	Inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8 through the mouth. 4 rounds.	Falling asleep, calming anxiety
Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril)	Right thumb closes right nostril: inhale left. Ring finger closes left: exhale right. Inhale right, switch, exhale left. That is one round; do 5 to 10 rounds.	Balance, mental clarity, before meditation
Bhramari (bee breath)	Close ears gently with fingers, inhale, exhale with a steady humming sound. 5 to 7 rounds.	Soothing anger and restlessness, headache-prone tension
Ujjayi (ocean breath)	Slightly constrict the throat to make a soft ocean sound; breathe slowly through the nose.	Deep focus, yoga flow, steady meditation
Coherent breathing	Inhale 5 to 6 seconds, exhale 5 to 6 seconds, smooth and effortless. 10 minutes.	Heart-rate balance, daily calm
Sheetali / Sheetkari (cooling)	Inhale through a curled tongue (or through teeth), exhale through the nose. 10 rounds.	Cooling the body, calming heat and irritation
Kapalabhati (skull shining)	Sharp, quick exhales from the belly with passive inhales; 30 to 50 pumps, then rest.	Energizing, morning alertness
Bhastrika (bellows)	Forceful equal inhale and exhale, about 20 rounds, then rest.	Strong energy boost (advanced)

Box breathing: equal sides, equal counts.

4-7-8 breathing: the exhale is the longest part.

Safety: skip or consult a doctor before Kapalabhati, Bhastrika and breath holds if you are pregnant, or have high blood pressure, heart or lung conditions, epilepsy or recent surgery. Never force the breath; stop if you feel dizzy. Practice sitting, never while driving or in water.

Meditation styles to try

Mindfulness: watch breath and thoughts without judging.
Mantra: repeat a sound such as OM silently.
Loving-kindness (Metta): send good wishes to yourself and others.
Body scan: move attention slowly from toes to head.
Trataka: candle-gazing for concentration.
Yoga Nidra: guided deep relaxation lying down, ideal for sleep and recovery.
Chakra meditation: visualize each chakra's color and chant its bija.

4-week beginner plan

Week 1: 5 min belly breathing daily. Week 2: 10 min, add Nadi Shodhana. Week 3: 15 min, add breath counting or mantra. Week 4: 20 min with your favorite technique, then 3 minutes of silence.

Choose a breath by goal

Your goal	Try	Duration
Calm down quickly	Coherent breathing or 4-7-8	5 to 10 min
Fall asleep	4-7-8 or Bhramari	5 min, in bed
Sharpen focus	Box breathing or Ujjayi	5 to 10 min
Balance mood	Nadi Shodhana	5 to 10 min
Wake up	Kapalabhati (if safe for you)	1 to 3 min
Cool down when hot or angry	Sheetali	2 to 5 min

Common mistakes

Forcing the breath: it should feel smooth and easy, never strained.
Trying to stop thoughts: the practice is noticing and gently returning, not emptying the mind.
Sessions that are too short or irregular: a few minutes done daily beats one long session a month.
Practicing lying down when sleepy: sit up unless it is a sleep practice.

Sample daily schedule

Time	Practice
Morning (10 min)	Belly breathing, Nadi Shodhana, then silent sitting
Midday (2 min)	Box breathing before a task or meeting
Evening (10 min)	Chakra or body-scan meditation
Bedtime (5 min)	4-7-8 breathing or Yoga Nidra

Cyclic sighing

Cyclic sighing: one big inhale, a short top-up sip, then a long slow exhale.

Inhale gently through the nose until the lungs are about three-quarters full.
Take a second short sip of air through the nose to top up.
Exhale slowly through the mouth, longer than the inhale, as if breathing out through a straw.
Repeat for 5 minutes (try it with the pacer above). Stop if dizzy.

The structure of pranayama

Classical pranayama has three parts: Puraka (inhale), Kumbhaka (retention, either after inhaling, antara, or after exhaling, bahya) and Rechaka (exhale). Traditional ratios are measured in counts. Begin with 1:0:2 (for example inhale 4, exhale 8). After months, move gently to 1:1:2, and later to 1:2:2. The famous 1:4:2 ratio belongs to advanced practice under a teacher.

The eight limbs of yoga (Ashtanga)

Limb	Meaning	Practice
Yama	Ethical restraints	Non-violence, truth, non-stealing, moderation, non-greed
Niyama	Personal observances	Cleanliness, contentment, discipline, self-study, surrender
Asana	Steady posture	Comfortable seat; yoga postures
Pranayama	Breath mastery	The techniques above
Pratyahara	Withdrawing senses	Turning attention inward
Dharana	Concentration	Holding attention on one point
Dhyana	Meditation	Unbroken flow of awareness
Samadhi	Absorption	Merging of observer and observed

Ajapa Japa and सोऽहम् (Hamsa) meditation

The breath itself is said to chant a mantra without effort: सो with the inhale and हम् with the exhale. Yogic tradition counts about 21,600 breaths a day, each one a silent repetition of the Hamsa mantra. Sit quietly, follow the breath, and mentally say सो as you breathe in and हम् as you breathe out for 10 to 20 minutes. Let the mantra grow quieter until only awareness remains.

Nada Yoga: listening to the inner sound

Nada Yoga is the path of sound. Chant ॐ in three parts, अ (waking), उ (dreaming) and म् (deep sleep), then rest in the silence beyond them. For the inner sound, sit in Shanmukhi Mudra: thumbs close the ears, index fingers rest lightly on the closed eyelids, middle fingers on the sides of the nose, ring fingers above the upper lip and little fingers below the lower lip. Breathe slowly and listen for subtle sounds such as humming, bells or a flute. Begin with 3 to 5 minutes and release gently; never press the eyeballs.

Yoga Nidra: the sleep of the yogi

Lie flat on your back in Shavasana and settle with a few breaths.
Make a short resolve (sankalpa) in the present tense, such as "I am calm and clear".
Rotate awareness through the body: right thumb to fingers, hand, arm, then the left side, legs, back, front, head, and the whole body.
Watch the breath rising and falling, counting backward from 27 to 1.
Feel opposites such as heavy and light, hot and cold.
Visualize a calm scene or image.
Repeat the resolve three times and return slowly with deeper breaths, moving fingers and toes.

Sacred mantras and how to use them

Mantra	Meaning	Use
ॐ	The primal sound	Opening and closing every practice
सोऽहम्	"I am That"	Breath meditation
ॐ नमः शिवाय	I bow to Shiva, the inner Self	Japa on a mala of 108
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे (Maha Mrityunjaya)	We worship the three-eyed one who nourishes and frees from fear of death	Protection and healing intentions, 108 repetitions
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः	Peace in body, speech and mind	Ending a session

Shatkarma: the six cleansing actions

Kriya	Purpose
Neti	Cleans the nasal passages (jala neti uses warm saline water)
Dhauti	Cleanses the digestive tract
Nauli	Abdominal churning for digestion
Basti	Cleanses the lower digestive tract
Trataka	Steady gazing that purifies the eyes and mind
Kapalabhati	Rapid exhalation that clears the head and lungs

Traditionally these are learned in person from a teacher. Begin with Jala Neti and Kapalabhati only if you are well and have received guidance.

A traditional daily sadhana

Time	Practice
Brahma Muhurta (4 to 6 a.m.)	Wake, wash, Jala Neti, light asana
Early morning	Pranayama, then meditation on Ajna or So-Ham
After meditation	Mantra japa (one mala of 108)
Evening	Quiet sitting or Nada Yoga
Night	Yoga Nidra or Shavasana before sleep

If the mind or body feels overwhelmed during practice: open your eyes, feel your feet on the floor, take slow natural breaths, and stop for the day. Meditation can bring up strong emotions; go gently and build slowly.

Mudras: Sacred Hand Gestures and Their Uses

A mudra ("seal" or "gesture") is a hand position used in yoga, meditation and Indian dance. Tradition links the five fingers to the five elements: thumb = Fire, index = Air, middle = Space, ring = Earth, little = Water. Touching or pressing fingers is said to balance these elements. Mudras are best understood as tools for focus and relaxation: they give the mind a physical anchor.

How to practice

Sit comfortably with a straight spine, hands resting on the knees or thighs.
Press fingers gently, never hard. Keep the other fingers relaxed and extended.
Hold 5 to 15 minutes, up to 45 minutes total per day, while breathing slowly.

Popular mudras

Mudra	How to form it	Uses
Gyan Mudra (knowledge)	Index fingertip touches thumb tip; other fingers straight, palms down.	Concentration, memory, calm mind, study
Chin Mudra (consciousness)	Same as Gyan but palms face up.	Receptive meditation, openness, stillness
🧘 Dhyana Mudra (meditation)	Right hand resting in left in the lap, palms up, thumbs touching.	Deep meditation, serenity
🙏 Anjali Mudra (prayer)	Palms pressed together at the heart.	Gratitude, humility, centering, Heart chakra
Prana Mudra (life energy)	Ring and little fingertips touch the thumb tip; others straight.	Vitality, reducing tiredness, boosting energy
Apana Mudra (cleansing)	Middle and ring fingertips touch the thumb tip.	Grounding, release and detox symbolism, digestion support in tradition
Surya Mudra (sun)	Ring fingertip folds to the thumb base and thumb presses over it.	Warmth and metabolism in tradition, energizing
Varun Mudra (water)	Little fingertip touches thumb tip.	Water balance, soft skin, emotional flow (Sacral chakra)
Prithvi Mudra (earth)	Ring fingertip touches thumb tip.	Grounding, strength, stability (Root chakra)
Vayu Mudra (air)	Index finger folds to the thumb base, thumb presses over it.	Easing restlessness and gas, calming overactive thoughts
Shuni Mudra (patience)	Middle fingertip touches thumb tip.	Patience, discipline, focus
Buddhi Mudra (clarity)	Little fingertip touches thumb tip, others extended (often used for communication).	Inner clarity, intuition, expression (Throat chakra)
Shunya Mudra (emptiness)	Middle finger folds to the thumb base, thumb presses over it.	Quieting noise, deepening stillness
🪷 Padma Mudra (lotus)	Palms together at the heart, fingers open like a blooming lotus, little fingers and thumbs touching.	Opening the heart, compassion, purity

About the pictures: the hand diagrams are simple schematics. Glowing gold dots show which fingertips touch the thumb tip (or the thumb base for the folded mudras).

Note: benefits described are traditional and experiential; mudras support relaxation and focus but are not a replacement for medical care.

Fingers and elements chart

Traditional element of each finger: thumb Fire, index Air, middle Space, ring Earth, little Water.

More elemental and energy mudras

Mudra	How to form it	Uses
Rudra Mudra	Index and ring fingertips touch the thumb tip; middle and little fingers extended.	Vitality, courage, confidence (Rudra is a name of Shiva)
Kubera Mudra	Index and middle fingertips touch the thumb tip; ring and little fingers curl into the palm.	Goal-setting and abundance practice, holding a wish (sankalpa) in mind, 10 to 15 minutes
Vyan Mudra	Same as Kubera, but ring and little fingers stay upright.	Balance of fire, air and space elements; steady, calm energy
Akash Mudra	Middle fingertip touches the thumb tip (same finger form as Shuni, with a space-element focus).	Openness, spaciousness, quiet focus
Trishula Mudra	Thumb joins the little finger; other fingers straight, like a trident.	Devotion and focus linked with the trident of Shiva
Vitarka Mudra	Thumb and index fingertips touch; other fingers extended; palm faces outward at shoulder height.	Teaching, discussion and clear thinking; common in Buddhist art
✊ Adi Mudra	Thumb tucked at the base of the little finger and the fingers folded over it into a soft fist.	Primal, grounding gesture used at the start of breathing practice

Two-handed and symbolic mudras

Mudra	How to form it	Uses
🔥 Linga Mudra	Interlace the fingers, extend one thumb upright and wrap the other thumb and index finger around it.	Traditionally heating and energizing. Practice short sessions and stop if you feel overheated.
🗣 Matangi Mudra	Interweave the fingers of both hands, keeping the middle fingers upright and pressed together; thumbs not used.	Throat chakra and creative expression in tantric tradition
🧠 Hakini Mudra	Touch the fingertips of both hands to their counterparts, forming a steeple in front of you.	Traditionally linked with mental focus, memory and the Third Eye
🔻 Yoni Mudra	Join thumbs and index fingertips of both hands to form a downward-pointing triangle, other fingers interlaced.	Turning attention inward before meditation
🤲 Bhairava Mudra	Right hand rests over the left palm in the lap, both palms up (reverse hands for Bhairavi).	Fearlessness and union of inner energies
🐚 Shankh (Conch) Mudra	Wrap the fingers of the right hand around the left thumb and bring the right thumb to touch the left middle finger.	Voice and throat awareness; used while chanting OM
🦅 Garuda Mudra	Cross your wrists in front of the chest, palms facing you, and hook the thumbs together like an eagle.	Strength and energizing focus
☝️ Uttarabodhi Mudra	Join hands with fingers interlaced, index fingers pointing up together and thumbs crossed.	Inspiration and upward energy; good at the start of the day
🍃 Ksepana Mudra	Interlace the fingers with the index fingers extended and touching, pointing downward, thumbs crossed.	Letting go: pair with long exhales to release tension
👋 Varada Mudra	Left hand with the open palm facing outward or down, fingers pointing down, arm relaxed.	Giving, compassion and generosity
🌍 Bhumisparsha Mudra	Right hand rests on the right knee with fingers touching the ground, the Buddha's earth-touching gesture.	Steadfastness and grounding

Note: descriptions of a mudra differ slightly between teachers. Hand diagrams show fingertip contacts; emoji icons stand in for the two-handed gestures. Heating mudras (Surya, Linga, Agni) are best kept to short sessions.

Choose a mudra by goal

Goal	Try these mudras
Focus and study	Gyan, Shuni, Hakini, Vitarka
Calming anxiety	Vayu, Apan Vayu, Dhyana, Adi
Energy and warmth	Prana, Surya, Linga, Garuda
Grounding	Prithvi, Bhumisparsha, Apana
Letting go	Apana, Ksepana
Goals and abundance	Kubera, Vyan
Voice and chanting	Buddhi, Matangi, Shankh
Deeper meditation	Chin, Dhyana, Yoni, Uttarabodhi

The ten mudras of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika

The classical Hatha Yoga text lists ten great mudras and bandhas, practiced with posture, breath retention and focus to direct prana upward. Most are advanced and taught in person.

Mudra	Description
Maha Mudra	Seated forward bend, left heel at the perineum, right leg extended, holding the big toe with breath retention and bandhas
Maha Bandha	The three bandhas applied together
Maha Vedha	Pierces the knots by combining the three bandhas with a gentle lift of the body
Khechari Mudra	Tongue folded back toward the soft palate; the simple form (Nabho Mudra) presses the tongue to the roof of the mouth
Uddiyana Bandha	Abdominal lock
Mula Bandha	Root lock
Jalandhara Bandha	Throat lock
Viparita Karani	Legs raised up the wall or shoulder stand; a reversing, restoring pose
Vajroli Mudra	Advanced control of the lower energy, taught only by a teacher
Shakti Chalani	Stirring kundalini through breath and bandhas, advanced

Gazing and breath mudras

Shambhavi Mudra: gaze fixed at the eyebrow center with a steady mind; awakens Ajna.
Nasikagra Mudra: gaze at the nose tip; calms the mind and breath.
Kaki Mudra (crow beak): purse the lips like a beak, inhale through the mouth, exhale through the nose; a cooling breath.
Ashwini Mudra (horse gesture): rhythmically contract and release the anal muscles; prepares for Mula Bandha.
Shanmukhi Mudra: closing the six gates of the senses with the fingers to hear the inner sound.

10-minute mudra and breath session

Sit tall and choose one mudra that matches your goal.
Take 5 slow belly breaths with the mudra held lightly.
Do 5 minutes of coherent breathing or cyclic sighing.
Rest 2 minutes in silence, then release the mudra slowly and shake out your hands.

Mudras support relaxation and focus; they do not replace medical care.

Telekinesis and the Siddhis: The Yogic Path of Mind over Matter

Indian yoga describes extraordinary abilities called siddhis that arise as by-products of deep concentration. The Vibhuti Pada, the third chapter of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, teaches that focus, meditation and absorption on one object, together called samyama, bring mastery over that object. Several of the classical siddhis concern mastery over weight, distance and matter, which is why yoga is the traditional home of what is today called telekinesis.

The eight classical siddhis (Ashta Siddhi)

Siddhi	Meaning
Anima	Becoming infinitely small
Mahima	Expanding without limit
Laghima	Becoming weightless
Garima	Becoming immensely heavy
Prapti	Reaching anything, near or far
Prakamya	Irresistible will; fulfilling intention
Ishitva	Mastery over the elements and objects
Vashitva	Power to influence others and nature

The teacher's warning

Patanjali and later teachers warn that siddhis can be obstacles on the path to kaivalya (freedom). The true yogi values the calm, clarity and concentration that practice develops more than any display of power. Foundations come first: the yamas and niyamas, steady breath, and a quiet mind.

The yogic foundation

Brahmacharya: conserving vital energy through moderation in food, speech, sleep and desire.
Tapas: disciplined regular practice at the same time daily.
Prana control: daily Nadi Shodhana and Ujjayi to steady the energy body.
Pratyahara: withdrawing the senses from distraction.

Samyama: the three-step method

Dharana (concentration): hold attention on one object, such as a candle flame or a small piece of paper, without wandering.
Dhyana (meditation): let that attention flow unbroken toward the object, like oil poured from one vessel to another.
Samadhi (absorption): the sense of "I am watching" fades, and only the object and awareness remain.

Practice 1: sensing prana in the hands

Rub your palms together briskly for 20 seconds.
Hold them about 5 cm apart and breathe slowly.
Feel warmth, tingling or a soft pressure between the palms.
Slowly move the hands apart and together, feeling the "ball" of prana. This trains sensitivity and focus.

Practice 2: Laghima (lightness) meditation

Lie or sit comfortably. With each inhale picture the body filling with light air, becoming light as cotton or a feather, and with each exhale feel it float. Practice 5 to 10 minutes. Then practice Garima: feel the body heavy and rooted like a mountain.

Practice 3: concentration on a light object

Folded paper balanced on a pin under a glass jar: a quiet target for steady concentration.

Sit in a still room facing the jar. Take 10 slow Nadi Shodhana breaths.
Gaze softly at the paper with relaxed eyes (dharana).
Hold a calm inner resolve (sankalpa) without strain or tension (dhyana).
After 10 to 15 minutes, release the intention, close your eyes, and rest.
End with 5 slow breaths and a glass of water.

Practice log

Date	Minutes	Focus quality (1-10)	Notes

Guidelines for steady progress

Practice 15 to 20 minutes a day; more is not better.
Keep regular sleep, light food and quiet evenings.
Stop if you feel headaches, dizziness or eye strain.
Let progress be measured in calm and concentration, the true fruits of the practice.

Gods and Mantras: Calling the Divine through Sound

The word mantra comes from मन् (mind) and त्र (to protect or liberate): that which frees the mind. Hindu tradition holds that each deity has a sound-body (मन्त्रदेह), and chanting the right sound with devotion brings the presence of that deity. All gods are understood as faces of the one Brahman, so you may begin with whichever form your heart is drawn to.

Types of mantras

Type	Meaning	Example
Bija (seed)	A single concentrated syllable holding the deity's power	गं, श्रीं, ऐं
Nama mantra	The name with Om and Namah, a gentle everyday form	ॐ नमः शिवाय
Gayatri	A meditation formula: "we know, we meditate, may it inspire"	Vishnu Gayatri
Stotra	A hymn of praise	Aditya Hridayam
Kavacha	Protective armor hymn	Hanuman Kavacha
Sahasranama	The thousand names of a deity	Vishnu Sahasranama

How to chant a mantra: step by step

Prepare: bathe, sit on a clean woolen or kusha mat facing east or north, in a quiet place.
Offer: light a lamp or incense and place a flower before an image or yantra.
Breathe: three slow rounds of Nadi Shodhana to settle the mind.
Resolve: make a short sankalpa and bow to your teacher and to Ganesha.
Visualize: picture the deity in your heart or at the Third Eye (dhyana).
Chant: 108 repetitions on a mala, rolling beads with the thumb and ring or middle finger, never the index finger. Do not cross the head bead (Meru); turn the mala around.
Close: offer the result to the deity, chant "ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः", and sit in silence for a minute.

Three levels of japa

Vaikhari: spoken aloud, the easiest start.
Upamshu: whispered, with only the lips moving; traditionally said to be a hundred times more powerful.
Manasika: purely mental, the deepest; traditionally said to be a thousand times more powerful.

Choosing a mala

Deity	Mala material
Shiva, Hanuman, Kartikeya, Kali	Rudraksha
Vishnu, Krishna, Rama, Venkateshwara	Tulsi
Lakshmi	Lotus seed (kamal gatta) or crystal
Saraswati	Crystal (sphatik)
Ganesha, Durga, Surya	Red sandalwood

Best times to chant

Brahma Muhurta (the hour and a half before sunrise), noon, and sandhya (sunset) are the three classic junctions of the day, when the mind is naturally still.

Weekday and tithi guide

Day or tithi	Deity
Sunday	Surya
Monday	Shiva, Parvati
Tuesday	Hanuman, Kartikeya, Durga
Wednesday	Ganesha, Vishnu
Thursday	Vishnu, Krishna, Rama, Venkateshwara
Friday	Lakshmi, Durga, Saraswati
Saturday	Hanuman, Narasimha, Venkateshwara
Chaturthi	Ganesha
Ekadashi	Vishnu
Pradosha (13th tithi)	Shiva
Shashti	Kartikeya
Ashtami and Navratri	Durga
Amavasya	Kali
Purnima	Vishnu, Lakshmi

The gods and their calling mantras

🐘 Ganesha

Lord of beginnings, remover of obstacles

Calling mantra
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
ఓం గం గణపతయే నమః

Seed sound (bija)
गं
గం

Gayatri
ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्महे वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि ।
तन्नो दन्तिः प्रचोदयात् ॥
ఓం ఏకదన్తాయ విద్మహే వక్రతుణ్డాయ ధీమహి ।
తన్నో దన్తిః ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥

Invocation verse
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा ॥
వక్రతుణ్డ మహాకాయ సూర్యకోటి సమప్రభ ।
నిర్విఘ్నం కురు మే దేవ సర్వకార్యేషు సర్వదా ॥

Best days: Wednesday and Chaturthi

Offerings: Durva grass, modak, red hibiscus

Mala: Red sandalwood or rudraksha

🔱 Shiva

The auspicious one, lord of yoga and transformation

Calling mantra
ॐ नमः शिवाय
ఓం నమః శివాయ

Seed sound (bija)
ह्रौं
హ్రౌం

Gayatri
ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि ।
तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात् ॥
ఓం తత్పురుషాయ విద్మహే మహాదేవాయ ధీమహి ।
తన్నో రుద్రః ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥

Maha Mrityunjaya
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् ।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात् ॥
ఓం త్ర్యమ్బకం యజామహే సుగన్ధిం పుష్టివర్ధనమ్ ।
ఉర్వారుకమివ బన్ధనాన్మృత్యోర్ముక్షీయ మాఽమృతాత్ ॥

Rudra mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते रुद्राय
ఓం నమో భగవతే రుద్రాయ

Best days: Monday, Pradosha and Maha Shivaratri

Offerings: Bilva leaves, water, milk, white flowers

Mala: Rudraksha

🐚 Vishnu

The preserver, sustainer of the universe

Calling mantra
ॐ नमो नारायणाय
ఓం నమో నారాయణాయ

Seed sound (bija)
ॐ
ఓం

Gayatri
ॐ नारायणाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि ।
तन्नो विष्णुः प्रचोदयात् ॥
ఓం నారాయణాయ విద్మహే వాసుదేవాయ ధీమహి ।
తన్నో విష్ణుః ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥

Dvadashakshari
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
ఓం నమో భగవతే వాసుదేవాయ

Peace verse
शान्ताकारं भुजगशयनं पद्मनाभं सुरेशम्
శాన్తాకారం భుజగశయనం పద్మనాభం సురేశమ్

Best days: Thursday and Ekadashi

Offerings: Tulsi leaves, yellow flowers

Mala: Tulsi

🦚 Krishna

The divine teacher and lover, charioteer of the Gita

Calling mantra
ॐ क्लीं कृष्णाय नमः
ఓం క్లీం కృష్ణాయ నమః

Seed sound (bija)
क्लीं
క్లీం

Gayatri
ॐ देवकीनन्दनाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि ।
तन्नः कृष्णः प्रचोदयात् ॥
ఓం దేవకీనన్దనాయ విద్మహే వాసుదేవాయ ధీమహి ।
తన్నః కృష్ణః ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥

Maha Mantra
हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे ।
हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे ॥
హరే కృష్ణ హరే కృష్ణ కృష్ణ కృష్ణ హరే హరే ।
హరే రామ హరే రామ రామ రామ హరే హరే ॥

Best days: Thursday, Ashtami and Janmashtami

Offerings: Butter, tulsi, peacock feather

Mala: Tulsi

🏹 Rama

The ideal of dharma, truth and righteousness

Calling mantra
ॐ श्री रामाय नमः
ఓం శ్రీ రామాయ నమః

Seed sound (bija)
रां
రాం

Gayatri
ॐ दाशरथये विद्महे सीतावल्लभाय धीमहि ।
तन्नो रामः प्रचोदयात् ॥
ఓం దాశరథయే విద్మహే సీతావల్లభాయ ధీమహి ।
తన్నో రామః ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥

Taraka mantra
श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम
శ్రీ రామ జయ రామ జయ జయ రామ

Rama Nama verse
श्रीराम राम रामेति रमे रामे मनोरमे ।
सहस्रनाम तत्तुल्यं रामनाम वरानने ॥
శ్రీరామ రామ రామేతి రమే రామే మనోరమే ।
సహస్రనామ తత్తుల్యం రామనామ వరాననే ॥

Best days: Thursday and Rama Navami

Offerings: Tulsi, fruit, sandal paste

Mala: Tulsi

🚩 Hanuman

Embodiment of devotion, strength and fearless service

Calling mantra
ॐ श्री हनुमते नमः
ఓం శ్రీ హనుమతే నమః

Seed sound (bija)
हुं
హుం

Gayatri
ॐ आञ्जनेयाय विद्महे वायुपुत्राय धीमहि ।
तन्नो हनुमत् प्रचोदयात् ॥
ఓం ఆఞ్జనేయాయ విద్మహే వాయుపుత్రాయ ధీమహి ।
తన్నో హనుమత్ ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥

Strength verse
मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम् ।
वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शिरसा नमामि ॥
మనోజవం మారుతతుల్యవేగం జితేన్ద్రియం బుద్ధిమతాం వరిష్ఠమ్ ।
వాతాత్మజం వానరయూథముఖ్యం శ్రీరామదూతం శిరసా నమామి ॥

Hymn: Hanuman Chalisa, the forty-verse hymn of Tulsidas

Best days: Tuesday and Saturday

Offerings: Sindoor, jasmine oil, red flowers

Mala: Rudraksha or tulsi

🦁 Narasimha

The fierce protector who saves devotees from fear

Calling mantra
ॐ श्री नृसिंहाय नमः
ఓం శ్రీ నృసింహాయ నమః

Seed sound (bija)
क्ष्रौं
క్ష్రౌం

Gayatri
ॐ वज्रनखाय विद्महे तीक्ष्णदंष्ट्राय धीमहि ।
तन्नो नरसिंहः प्रचोदयात् ॥
ఓం వజ్రనఖాయ విద్మహే తీక్ష్ణదంష్ట్రాయ ధీమహి ।
తన్నో నరసింహః ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥

Protection mantra
उग्रं वीरं महाविष्णुं ज्वलन्तं सर्वतोमुखम् ।
नृसिंहं भीषणं भद्रं मृत्युमृत्युं नमाम्यहम् ॥
ఉగ్రం వీరం మహావిష్ణుం జ్వలన్తం సర్వతోముఖమ్ ।
నృసింహం భీషణం భద్రం మృత్యుమృత్యుం నమామ్యహమ్ ॥

Best days: Saturday and Narasimha Jayanti

Offerings: Jaggery water, red flowers

Mala: Tulsi

🛕 Venkateshwara

Lord of the seven hills, a form of Vishnu

Calling mantra
ॐ नमो वेङ्कटेशाय
ఓం నమో వేఙ్కటేశాయ

Seed sound (bija)
ॐ
ఓం

Full mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वेङ्कटेशाय
ఓం నమో భగవతే వేఙ్కటేశాయ

Chant
गोविन्दा गोविन्दा
గోవిన్దా గోవిన్దా

Dawn hymn opening
कौसल्या सुप्रजा राम पूर्वा सन्ध्या प्रवर्तते
కౌసల్యా సుప్రజా రామ పూర్వా సన్ధ్యా ప్రవర్తతే

Best days: Saturday

Offerings: Tulsi, camphor, laddu

Mala: Tulsi

🪷 Lakshmi

Goddess of prosperity, grace and abundance

Calling mantra
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
ఓం శ్రీం మహాలక్ష్మ్యై నమః

Seed sound (bija)
श्रीं
శ్రీం

Gayatri
ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै च विद्महे विष्णुपत्न्यै च धीमहि ।
तन्नो लक्ष्मीः प्रचोदयात् ॥
ఓం మహాలక్ష్మ్యై చ విద్మహే విష్ణుపత్న్యై చ ధీమహి ।
తన్నో లక్ష్మీః ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥

Lakshmi Beej mantra
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद ।
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः ॥
ఓం శ్రీం హ్రీం శ్రీం కమలే కమలాలయే ప్రసీద ప్రసీద ।
ఓం శ్రీం హ్రీం శ్రీం మహాలక్ష్మ్యై నమః ॥

Ashta Lakshmi
आदिलक्ष्मी, धनलक्ष्मी, धान्यलक्ष्मी, गजलक्ष्मी, सन्तानलक्ष्मी, वीरलक्ष्मी, विजयलक्ष्मी, विद्यालक्ष्मी
ఆదిలక్ష్మీ, ధనలక్ష్మీ, ధాన్యలక్ష్మీ, గజలక్ష్మీ, సన్తానలక్ష్మీ, వీరలక్ష్మీ, విజయలక్ష్మీ, విద్యాలక్ష్మీ

Best days: Friday and Diwali

Offerings: Lotus, rice, ghee lamp

Mala: Lotus seed or crystal

🎵 Saraswati

Goddess of knowledge, speech, music and the arts

Calling mantra
ॐ ऐं सरस्वत्यै नमः
ఓం ఐం సరస్వత్యై నమః

Seed sound (bija)
ऐं
ఐం

Gayatri
ॐ वाग्देव्यै च विद्महे कामराजाय धीमहि ।
तन्नो देवी प्रचोदयात् ॥
ఓం వాగ్దేవ్యై చ విద్మహే కామరాజాయ ధీమహి ।
తన్నో దేవీ ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥

Vandana
सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि ।
विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा ॥
సరస్వతి నమస్తుభ్యం వరదే కామరూపిణి ।
విద్యారమ్భం కరిష్యామి సిద్ధిర్భవతు మే సదా ॥

Best days: Thursday, Friday and Vasant Panchami

Offerings: White flowers, books, white sweets

Mala: Crystal (sphatik)

⚔️ Durga

The invincible divine mother, destroyer of evil

Calling mantra
ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः
ఓం దుం దుర్గాయై నమః

Seed sound (bija)
दुं
దుం

Gayatri
ॐ कात्यायन्यै विद्महे कन्याकुमार्यै धीमहि ।
तन्नो दुर्गिः प्रचोदयात् ॥
ఓం కాత్యాయన్యై విద్మహే కన్యాకుమార్యై ధీమహి ।
తన్నో దుర్గిః ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥

Navarna mantra
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे
ఓం ఐం హ్రీం క్లీం చాముణ్డాయై విచ్చే

Devi Mahatmya verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता ।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥
యా దేవీ సర్వభూతేషు శక్తిరూపేణ సంస్థితా ।
నమస్తస్యై నమస్తస్యై నమస్తస్యై నమో నమః ॥

Refuge verse
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके ।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
సర్వమఙ్గలమాఙ్గల్యే శివే సర్వార్థసాధికే ।
శరణ్యే త్ర్యమ్బకే గౌరి నారాయణి నమోఽస్తు తే ॥

Best days: Tuesday, Friday and Navratri

Offerings: Red hibiscus, red cloth

Mala: Red sandalwood

🌑 Kali

Time itself, who devours fear, ego and ignorance

Calling mantra
ॐ क्रीं कालिकायै नमः
ఓం క్రీం కాలికాయై నమః

Seed sound (bija)
क्रीं
క్రీం

Gayatri
ॐ कालिकायै विद्महे श्मशानवासिन्यै धीमहि ।
तन्नो घोरा प्रचोदयात् ॥
ఓం కాలికాయై విద్మహే శ్మశానవాసిన్యై ధీమహి ।
తన్నో ఘోరా ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥

Tradition: Kali mantras are traditionally received from a guru through initiation (diksha)

Best days: Tuesday, Saturday and Amavasya

Offerings: Red hibiscus

Mala: Rudraksha

☀️ Surya

The sun, source of light, health and vitality

Calling mantra
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
ఓం సూర్యాయ నమః

Seed sound (bija)
ह्रां
హ్రాం

Gayatri
ॐ भास्कराय विद्महे महद्युतिकराय धीमहि ।
तन्नो आदित्यः प्रचोदयात् ॥
ఓం భాస్కరాయ విద్మహే మహద్యుతికరాయ ధీమహి ।
తన్నో ఆదిత్యః ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥

12 Surya Namaskar mantras
ॐ मित्राय नमः । ॐ रवये नमः । ॐ सूर्याय नमः । ॐ भानवे नमः ।
ॐ खगाय नमः । ॐ पूष्णे नमः । ॐ हिरण्यगर्भाय नमः । ॐ मरीचये नमः ।
ॐ आदित्याय नमः । ॐ सवित्रे नमः । ॐ अर्काय नमः । ॐ भास्कराय नमः ॥
ఓం మిత్రాయ నమః । ఓం రవయే నమః । ఓం సూర్యాయ నమః । ఓం భానవే నమః ।
ఓం ఖగాయ నమః । ఓం పూష్ణే నమః । ఓం హిరణ్యగర్భాయ నమః । ఓం మరీచయే నమః ।
ఓం ఆదిత్యాయ నమః । ఓం సవిత్రే నమః । ఓం అర్కాయ నమః । ఓం భాస్కరాయ నమః ॥

Hymn: Aditya Hridayam, chanted at sunrise

Best days: Sunday and sunrise

Offerings: Water arghya, red flowers

Mala: Red sandalwood

🔥 Kartikeya (Murugan)

Commander of the gods, lord of wisdom and courage

Calling mantra
ॐ सरवणभवाय नमः
ఓం సరవణభవాయ నమః

Seed sound (bija)
सौं
సౌం

Gayatri
ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महासेनाय धीमहि ।
तन्नः षण्मुखः प्रचोदयात् ॥
ఓం తత్పురుషాయ విద్మహే మహాసేనాయ ధీమహి ।
తన్నః షణ్ముఖః ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥

Subrahmanya
ॐ सुब्रह्मण्याय नमः
ఓం సుబ్రహ్మణ్యాయ నమః

Best days: Tuesday and Shashti

Offerings: Red flowers, milk, bananas

Mala: Rudraksha

🌿 Dhanvantari

Divine physician, father of Ayurveda

Calling mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते धन्वन्तरये नमः
ఓం నమో భగవతే ధన్వన్తరయే నమః

Seed sound (bija)
ॐ
ఓం

Full mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय धन्वन्तरये अमृतकलशहस्ताय सर्वामयविनाशनाय त्रैलोक्यनाथाय श्रीमहाविष्णवे स्वाहा
ఓం నమో భగవతే వాసుదేవాయ ధన్వన్తరయే అమృతకలశహస్తాయ సర్వామయవినాశనాయ త్రైలోక్యనాథాయ శ్రీమహావిష్ణవే స్వాహా

Best days: Dhanteras

Offerings: Tulsi, herbs

Mala: Tulsi

Guhya Sadhana: hidden and guarded practices

Guhya means "hidden" or "secret". These are the inner methods that teachers traditionally pass on in person.

The six limbs of a mantra

A complete mantra is said to have six limbs, recited before japa in the invocation called viniyoga:

Limb	Meaning	Example (Gayatri)
Rishi	The seer who received the mantra	Vishvamitra
Chandas	The metre in which it is composed	Gayatri
Devata	The deity it invokes	Savitri (the Sun)
Bija	The seed sound	The seed syllables of its opening
Shakti	Its power	Held in the mantra itself
Kilaka	The pin that fixes its power	Given by the teacher

Nyasa: placing the mantra in the body

In nyasa, the practitioner touches parts of the body while reciting syllables, installing the deity there. Kara nyasa uses the fingers and palms; anga nyasa touches the heart, head, crown tuft, shoulders and eyes. It makes the body a temple before japa begins.

Purascharana: the great preparation

Purascharana is the traditional discipline of making a mantra "awake". The mantra is chanted one lakh (100,000) times for each syllable, so a five-syllable mantra such as ॐ नमः शिवाय is chanted 500,000 times. It is completed with five supporting acts: japa (chanting), homa (fire offering), tarpana (water offering), marjana (sprinkling) and feeding of brahmins or the needy.

Mandala sadhana: the forty-day vow

A mandala is a cycle of 40 (sometimes 48) days. Choose one mantra, a fixed number of malas, a fixed time and seat, and keep the practice unbroken for the entire cycle. If a day is missed, the tradition says to begin again.

Likhita japa

Writing the mantra by hand in a notebook, 108 times a day, is considered equal to chanting. It steadies a restless mind and is especially used for Rama and Krishna names.

Diksha: the guru-given mantra

A mantra received directly from a guru in an initiation ceremony is called a diksha mantra. Tradition says such a mantra carries the teacher's power and awareness, and is kept private. Bija and tantric mantras (Kali, the Mahavidyas) are traditionally taken only after diksha, while nama mantras and Gayatris are open to all.

Sri Vidya: the most guarded tradition

Sri Vidya is the secret Shakta tradition centered on Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari and the Sri Yantra. Its inner mantras and the ritual worship of the yantra (Sri Chakra puja) are given only through lineage and initiation. Its public text is the Lalita Sahasranama, the thousand names of the Goddess.

The bija mantra dictionary

Bija	Deity or power	Quality
ॐ	Brahman, the primal sound	Beginning and end of all mantras
ह्रीं	Bhuvaneshwari, Maya	Cosmic energy, the heart
श्रीं	Lakshmi	Prosperity and grace
क्लीं	Krishna, Kama	Attraction and magnetism
ऐं	Saraswati	Speech and knowledge
दुं	Durga	Protection
गं	Ganesha	Removing obstacles
क्रीं	Kali	Transformation
हुं	Shiva and Hanuman	Fierce strength
ह्रौं	Shiva	Liberation
ह्रां	Surya	Light and vitality

The Dasha Mahavidya: ten wisdom goddesses

The ten great cosmic aspects of the Goddess are worshipped in tantric tradition, each teaching a different truth. Their mantras are given by a guru.

Mahavidya	Teaching
Kali	Time and liberation from fear
Tara	Compassionate guidance across the ocean of life
Tripura Sundari	Supreme beauty and bliss
Bhuvaneshwari	The space in which all worlds exist
Bhairavi	Fierce spiritual discipline
Chinnamasta	Self-sacrifice and the cutting of ego
Dhumavati	Detachment and the wisdom of emptiness
Bagalamukhi	Stilling the mind and speech
Matangi	Inner knowledge and creative expression
Kamala	Abundance and grace

Navagraha mantras

The nine planetary powers are propitiated with these seed-rich mantras, chanted 108 times on the day of the planet.

Planet	Mantra	Day
Surya (Sun)	ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः	Sunday
Chandra (Moon)	ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्राय नमः	Monday
Mangala (Mars)	ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः	Tuesday
Budha (Mercury)	ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः	Wednesday
Guru (Jupiter)	ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे नमः	Thursday
Shukra (Venus)	ॐ द्रां द्रीं द्रौं सः शुक्राय नमः	Friday
Shani (Saturn)	ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः	Saturday
Rahu	ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः	Saturday
Ketu	ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः	Tuesday

Sacred litanies (Sahasranama)

Sahasranama	Deity	Traditional use
Vishnu Sahasranama	Vishnu	Peace of mind and steadiness; chanted at dawn
Lalita Sahasranama	Lalita Tripura Sundari	Devotion and Sri Vidya practice
Shiva Sahasranama	Shiva	Inner purification
Ganesha Sahasranama	Ganesha	Removing obstacles

Yantras: the sacred geometry of the gods

A yantra is the visual body of a mantra. Where the mantra is the deity's sound, the yantra is the deity's form in geometry. The diagrams below are schematic; the forms used in temples vary by lineage.

Reading a yantra

Bindu (center point): the source where all becomes one.
Upward triangle: Shiva, fire, and the rising of consciousness.
Downward triangle: Shakti, water, and the descent of divine energy.
Lotus petals: the unfolding of consciousness.
Circles: the cycle of time and creation.
Bhupura (square with four gates): the earth plane and protection in the four directions.

Sri Yantra

Deity: Tripura Sundari and Lakshmi

Nine interlocking triangles (four upward for Shiva, five downward for Shakti) make 43 smaller triangles around the central bindu, enclosed by an 8-petal and a 16-petal lotus and the square gate. The most revered yantra for abundance, devotion and wholeness.

Chant:
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
ఓం శ్రీం మహాలక్ష్మ్యై నమః

Ganesha Yantra

Deity: Ganesha

An upward triangle within an 8-petal lotus: ascent, success and the removal of obstacles.

Chant:
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
ఓం గం గణపతయే నమః

Shiva (Shatkona) Yantra

Deity: Shiva and Shakti, Kartikeya

Two interlocked triangles, the union of Shiva (fire, rising) and Shakti (water, descending) within eight petals.

Chant:
ॐ नमः शिवाय
ఓం నమః శివాయ

Durga Yantra

Deity: Durga

Nested downward triangles, the descending Shakti, inside two lotus rings: protection and courage.

Chant:
ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः
ఓం దుం దుర్గాయై నమః

Saraswati Yantra

Deity: Saraswati

Upward triangles within a 16-petal lotus, the number of the throat chakra: speech, learning and the arts.

Chant:
ॐ ऐं सरस्वत्यै नमः
ఓం ఐం సరస్వత్యై నమః

Surya Yantra

Deity: Surya

Twelve petals for the twelve Adityas (months) with a ring of rays and a six-petal heart: vitality and clarity.

Chant:
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
ఓం సూర్యాయ నమః

Hanuman Yantra

Deity: Hanuman

An upward triangle of strength around a downward triangle of devotion, set in six petals.

Chant:
ॐ श्री हनुमते नमः
ఓం శ్రీ హనుమతే నమః

Kali Yantra

Deity: Kali

Three nested downward triangles within ten petals, the power that dissolves fear and ego.

Chant:
ॐ क्रीं कालिकायै नमः
ఓం క్రీం కాలికాయై నమః

How to use a yantra

Place it on a clean raised surface facing east or north-east; copper, silver or a printed sheet may be used.
Consecrate it: sprinkle a little water, light a lamp, offer a flower and chant the deity's mantra 108 times with your intention.
Worship daily: a lamp, incense and a flower; a touch of kumkum or turmeric at the bindu.
Chant: sit before the yantra and do your japa while looking at it.

Yantra dhyana: meditation on the yantra

Sit about an arm's length from the yantra at eye level.
Gaze softly at the bindu for 3 to 5 minutes without strain.
Close your eyes and watch the afterimage glow in the space between the eyebrows.
Trace the yantra inward in your mind, from the outer gates to the bindu (the path of merging), then rest at the center in silence.

Choose one deity and one mantra, practice them regularly with devotion, and let the sound do its work.

Slokas and Stotras: The Sacred Verses of the Gods

A shloka is a Sanskrit verse, usually of two lines. In the classic Anushtubh metre, each line has sixteen syllables, making thirty-two in all. Where a mantra is a short seed of sound, a shloka or stotra (hymn of praise) describes the deity, its form and its grace, and is chanted for devotion, protection and clarity. Every verse below is given in Devanagari and in Telugu script, with its meaning in English, Hindi and Telugu.

How to learn and chant a shloka

Read the meaning first: knowing what you are saying brings feeling into the chant.
Go line by line: read the verse slowly in Devanagari or Telugu script, then repeat after a teacher or a recording.
Hold the long vowels: a long vowel (such as आ, ई, ऊ) lasts about twice as long as a short one.
Honor the pauses: pause briefly at a single bar (|) and longer at a double bar (||).
Build a count: chant once, then 3, 11, 21 and 108 times as the verse becomes natural.
Chant at a steady time: early morning or at sunset, seated, with a lamp or an image of the deity before you.

Daily shlokas: a verse for each moment of the day

On waking

कराग्रे वसते लक्ष्मीः करमध्ये सरस्वती ।
करमूले तु गोविन्दः प्रभाते करदर्शनम् ॥

కరాగ్రే వసతే లక్ష్మీః కరమధ్యే సరస్వతీ ।
కరమూలే తు గోవిన్దః ప్రభాతే కరదర్శనమ్ ॥

English: Lakshmi dwells at the fingertips, Saraswati in the middle of the palm, Govinda at its base: look at your palms on waking.

हिन्दी: हाथों के अग्रभाग में लक्ष्मी, मध्य में सरस्वती और मूल में गोविन्द निवास करते हैं; प्रातःकाल अपने हाथों का दर्शन करें।

తెలుగు: చేతి చివర లక్ష్మి, మధ్యలో సరస్వతి, మూలమున గోవిందుడు నివసింతురు; ప్రభాతమున చేతులను దర్శింపవలెను.

Before stepping on the ground

समुद्रवसने देवि पर्वतस्तनमण्डले ।
विष्णुपत्नि नमस्तुभ्यं पादस्पर्शं क्षमस्व मे ॥

సముద్రవసనే దేవి పర్వతస్తనమణ్డలే ।
విష్ణుపత్ని నమస్తుభ్యం పాదస్పర్శం క్షమస్వ మే ॥

English: O Goddess Earth, clothed in oceans, wife of Vishnu, I bow to you; forgive me for touching you with my feet.

हिन्दी: समुद्र रूपी वस्त्र वाली, पर्वत रूपी स्तनों वाली, विष्णुपत्नी हे पृथ्वी देवी! आपको नमस्कार है; मेरे पाँव के स्पर्श के लिए क्षमा कीजिए।

తెలుగు: సముద్రమే వస్త్రముగా, పర్వతములే స్తనములుగా గల విష్ణుపత్నీ భూదేవీ! నీకు నమస్కారము; నా పాదస్పర్శను క్షమింపుము.

While bathing

गङ्गे च यमुने चैव गोदावरि सरस्वति ।
नर्मदे सिन्धु कावेरि जलेऽस्मिन्सन्निधिं कुरु ॥

గఙ్గే చ యమునే చైవ గోదావరి సరస్వతి ।
నర్మదే సిన్ధు కావేరి జలేఽస్మిన్సన్నిధిం కురు ॥

English: O Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri, be present in this water.

हिन्दी: हे गंगा, यमुना, गोदावरी, सरस्वती, नर्मदा, सिन्धु और कावेरी! इस जल में उपस्थित हो जाइए।

తెలుగు: ఓ గంగా, యమునా, గోదావరీ, సరస్వతీ, నర్మదా, సింధూ, కావేరీ! ఈ జలమున సన్నిహితులు కండు.

Before meals

ब्रह्मार्पणं ब्रह्म हविर्ब्रह्माग्नौ ब्रह्मणा हुतम् ।
ब्रह्मैव तेन गन्तव्यं ब्रह्मकर्मसमाधिना ॥

బ్రహ్మార్పణం బ్రహ్మ హవిర్బ్రహ్మాగ్నౌ బ్రహ్మణా హుతమ్ ।
బ్రహ్మైవ తేన గన్తవ్యం బ్రహ్మకర్మసమాధినా ॥

English: The offering is Brahman, the oblation is Brahman, offered by Brahman into the fire of Brahman; one who sees Brahman in every act reaches Brahman. (Gita 4.24)

हिन्दी: अर्पण भी ब्रह्म है, हवि भी ब्रह्म है, ब्रह्मरूप अग्नि में ब्रह्म द्वारा ही हवन किया गया है; ब्रह्मकर्म में स्थित पुरुष द्वारा प्राप्त करने योग्य भी ब्रह्म ही है।

తెలుగు: అర్పణము బ్రహ్మము, హవిస్సు బ్రహ్మము, బ్రహ్మాగ్నియందు బ్రహ్మచేతనే హోమము చేయబడినది; బ్రహ్మకర్మసమాధియందున్నవాడు పొందదగినది బ్రహ్మమే.

Blessing of food

अन्नपूर्णे सदापूर्णे शङ्करप्राणवल्लभे ।
ज्ञानवैराग्यसिद्ध्यर्थं भिक्षां देहि च पार्वति ॥

అన్నపూర్ణే సదాపూర్ణే శఙ్కరప్రాణవల్లభే ।
జ్ఞానవైరాగ్యసిద్ధ్యర్థం భిక్షాం దేహి చ పార్వతి ॥

English: O Annapurna, ever full, beloved of Shankara, grant me the alms of knowledge and detachment.

हिन्दी: हे सदा पूर्ण, शंकर की प्राणप्रिया अन्नपूर्णे पार्वती! ज्ञान और वैराग्य की सिद्धि के लिए मुझे भिक्षा दीजिए।

తెలుగు: ఓ సదాపూర్ణా, శంకరప్రాణవల్లభా అన్నపూర్ణా పార్వతీ! జ్ఞానవైరాగ్య సిద్ధికై నాకు భిక్ష ప్రసాదింపుము.

Lighting the evening lamp

शुभं करोति कल्याणमारोग्यं धनसम्पदा ।
शत्रुबुद्धिविनाशाय दीपज्योतिर्नमोऽस्तु ते ॥

శుభం కరోతి కల్యాణమారోగ్యం ధనసమ్పదా ।
శత్రుబుద్ధివినాశాయ దీపజ్యోతిర్నమోఽస్తు తే ॥

English: O light of the lamp, bringer of good, health and wealth and destroyer of hostile thought, I bow to you.

हिन्दी: शुभ, कल्याण, आरोग्य और धन-सम्पदा देने वाली तथा शत्रुबुद्धि का नाश करने वाली हे दीपज्योति! आपको नमस्कार है।

తెలుగు: శుభము, కల్యాణము, ఆరోగ్యము, ధనసంపదలను ఇచ్చు, శత్రుబుద్ధిని నశింపజేయు దీపజ్యోతీ! నీకు నమస్కారము.

Honoring the teacher

गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुर्गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः ।
गुरुः साक्षात् परं ब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥

గురుర్బ్రహ్మా గురుర్విష్ణుర్గురుర్దేవో మహేశ్వరః ।
గురుః సాక్షాత్ పరం బ్రహ్మ తస్మై శ్రీగురవే నమః ॥

English: The guru is Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara; the guru is the Supreme Brahman itself: salutations to that guru.

हिन्दी: गुरु ही ब्रह्मा हैं, गुरु ही विष्णु हैं, गुरु ही महेश्वर हैं; गुरु साक्षात् परब्रह्म हैं, उन श्रीगुरु को नमस्कार है।

తెలుగు: గురువే బ్రహ్మ, గురువే విష్ణువు, గురువే మహేశ్వరుడు; గురువే సాక్షాత్ పరబ్రహ్మము; ఆ శ్రీగురువునకు నమస్కారము.

For all beings

सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः ।
सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद् दुःखभाग्भवेत् ॥

సర్వే భవన్తు సుఖినః సర్వే సన్తు నిరామయాః ।
సర్వే భద్రాణి పశ్యన్తు మా కశ్చిద్ దుఃఖభాగ్భవేత్ ॥

English: May all be happy, may all be free from illness, may all see what is auspicious, may no one suffer.

हिन्दी: सब सुखी हों, सब निरोगी हों, सब कल्याण देखें, कोई भी दुःख का भागी न बने।

తెలుగు: అందరూ సుఖముగా ఉండుదురుగాక, అందరూ ఆరోగ్యముగా ఉండుదురుగాక, అందరూ శుభములను చూతురుగాక, ఎవరూ దుఃఖభాగులు కాకుందురుగాక.

From darkness to light

ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।
तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।
मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ॥

ఓం అసతో మా సద్గమయ ।
తమసో మా జ్యోతిర్గమయ ।
మృత్యోర్మా అమృతం గమయ ॥

English: Lead me from untruth to truth, from darkness to light, from death to immortality. (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad)

हिन्दी: मुझे असत्य से सत्य की ओर ले चलो, अन्धकार से प्रकाश की ओर ले चलो, मृत्यु से अमृत की ओर ले चलो।

తెలుగు: నన్ను అసత్యము నుండి సత్యమునకు నడిపింపుము, చీకటి నుండి వెలుగునకు నడిపింపుము, మృత్యువు నుండి అమృతత్వమునకు నడిపింపుము.

The fullness verse

ॐ पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदं पूर्णात्पूर्णमुदच्यते ।
पूर्णस्य पूर्णमादाय पूर्णमेवावशिष्यते ॥

ఓం పూర్ణమదః పూర్ణమిదం పూర్ణాత్పూర్ణముదచ్యతే ।
పూర్ణస్య పూర్ణమాదాయ పూర్ణమేవావశిష్యతే ॥

English: That is full, this is full; from fullness comes fullness; taking fullness from fullness, fullness remains. (Isha Upanishad)

हिन्दी: वह पूर्ण है, यह पूर्ण है; पूर्ण से पूर्ण उत्पन्न होता है; पूर्ण में से पूर्ण को निकालने पर भी पूर्ण ही शेष रहता है।

తెలుగు: అది పూర్ణము, ఇది పూర్ణము; పూర్ణము నుండి పూర్ణము ఉద్భవించును; పూర్ణము నుండి పూర్ణమును తీసికొనినను పూర్ణమే మిగులును.

Peace for teacher and student

ॐ सह नाववतु ।
सह नौ भुनक्तु ।
सह वीर्यं करवावहै ।
तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु मा विद्विषावहै ॥
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥

ఓం సహ నావవతు ।
సహ నౌ భునక్తు ।
సహ వీర్యం కరవావహై ।
తేజస్వి నావధీతమస్తు మా విద్విషావహై ॥
ఓం శాన్తిః శాన్తిః శాన్తిః ॥

English: May He protect us both, nourish us both, may we work together with vigor, may our learning be bright, and may we never quarrel. Om peace, peace, peace.

हिन्दी: वे हम दोनों की रक्षा करें, हम दोनों का पालन करें, हम साथ मिलकर पराक्रम करें, हमारा अध्ययन तेजस्वी हो और हम आपस में द्वेष न करें। ॐ शान्ति, शान्ति, शान्ति।

తెలుగు: ఆయన మా ఇద్దరినీ రక్షించుగాక, మా ఇద్దరినీ పోషించుగాక, మేము కలిసి పరాక్రమముతో పనిచేయుదుముగాక, మా అధ్యయనము తేజోవంతమగుగాక, మేము ద్వేషించుకొనకుందుముగాక. ఓం శాంతిః శాంతిః శాంతిః.

Verses for each deity

🐘 Ganesha

Remover of obstacles

वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा ॥

వక్రతుణ్డ మహాకాయ సూర్యకోటి సమప్రభ ।
నిర్విఘ్నం కురు మే దేవ సర్వకార్యేషు సర్వదా ॥

English: O curved-trunked, mighty-bodied one, radiant as a million suns, free all my undertakings of obstacles, always.

हिन्दी: हे वक्रतुण्ड, महाकाय, करोड़ों सूर्यों के समान तेजस्वी देव! मेरे सब कार्यों को सदा विघ्नरहित कीजिए।

తెలుగు: ఓ వక్రతుండా, మహాకాయా, కోటి సూర్యుల తేజస్సు గల దేవా! నా సమస్త కార్యములను ఎల్లప్పుడును విఘ్నరహితముగా చేయుము.

शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम् ।
प्रसन्नवदनं ध्यायेत् सर्वविघ्नोपशान्तये ॥

శుక్లామ్బరధరం విష్ణుం శశివర్ణం చతుర్భుజమ్ ।
ప్రసన్నవదనం ధ్యాయేత్ సర్వవిఘ్నోపశాన్తయే ॥

English: Meditate on the white-robed, moon-hued, four-armed one with a gracious face, to quiet all obstacles.

हिन्दी: सफेद वस्त्र धारण करने वाले, चन्द्रमा के समान वर्ण वाले, चार भुजाओं वाले, प्रसन्न मुख वाले विष्णुस्वरूप गणेश का सब विघ्नों की शान्ति के लिए ध्यान करें।

తెలుగు: తెల్లని వస్త్రములు ధరించిన, చంద్రునివలె తెల్లని వర్ణము గల, చతుర్భుజుడు, ప్రసన్నవదనుడైన విష్ణురూపుడగు గణపతిని సర్వవిఘ్నములు శమించుటకై ధ్యానింపవలెను.

गजाननं भूतगणादिसेवितं कपित्थजम्बूफलचारुभक्षणम् ।
उमासुतं शोकविनाशकारकं नमामि विघ्नेश्वरपादपङ्कजम् ॥

గజాననం భూతగణాదిసేవితం కపిత్థజమ్బూఫలచారుభక్షణమ్ ।
ఉమాసుతం శోకవినాశకారకం నమామి విఘ్నేశ్వరపాదపఙ్కజమ్ ॥

English: I bow at the lotus feet of the elephant-faced lord, served by hosts of beings, fond of wood-apple and rose-apple fruit, son of Uma and destroyer of sorrow.

हिन्दी: भूतगणों से सेवित, कैथ और जामुन के फल प्रेम से खाने वाले, उमापुत्र, शोकनाशक गजानन विघ्नेश्वर के चरणकमलों को मैं नमस्कार करता हूँ।

తెలుగు: భూతగణములచే సేవింపబడు, వెలగపండు నేరేడుపండ్లను ఇష్టముగా భుజించు, ఉమాసుతుడు, శోకనాశకుడైన గజాననుడగు విఘ్నేశ్వరుని పాదపద్మములకు నమస్కరింతును.

🔱 Shiva

The auspicious one

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् ।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात् ॥

ఓం త్ర్యమ్బకం యజామహే సుగన్ధిం పుష్టివర్ధనమ్ ।
ఉర్వారుకమివ బన్ధనాన్మృత్యోర్ముక్షీయ మాఽమృతాత్ ॥

English: We worship the three-eyed one, fragrant and nourishing; like a ripe cucumber from its vine, may we be freed from death into immortality.

हिन्दी: हम सुगन्धित और पुष्टि बढ़ाने वाले त्रिनेत्र शिव की पूजा करते हैं; जैसे पका हुआ खीरा बेल से छूट जाता है, वैसे ही हमें मृत्यु के बन्धन से छुड़ाकर अमरत्व प्रदान करें।

తెలుగు: సుగంధయుక్తుడు, పుష్టిని వర్ధిల్లజేయు త్రినేత్రుడైన శివుని మేము పూజింతుము; పండిన దోసకాయ తీగ నుండి విడివడునట్లు, మృత్యుబంధము నుండి మమ్ము విడిపించి అమృతత్వమును ప్రసాదింపుము.

कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारं संसारसारं भुजगेन्द्रहारम् ।
सदा वसन्तं हृदयारविन्दे भवं भवानीसहितं नमामि ॥

కర్పూరగౌరం కరుణావతారం సంసారసారం భుజగేన్ద్రహారమ్ ।
సదా వసన్తం హృదయారవిన్దే భవం భవానీసహితం నమామి ॥

English: I bow to Shiva, white as camphor, an embodiment of compassion, essence of existence, garlanded with the king of serpents, who ever dwells in the heart-lotus together with Bhavani.

हिन्दी: कपूर के समान गौर, करुणा के अवतार, संसार के सार, सर्पराज को हार रूप में धारण करने वाले, हृदयकमल में सदा निवास करने वाले भवानीसहित भगवान शिव को मैं नमस्कार करता हूँ।

తెలుగు: కర్పూరమువలె తెల్లని, కరుణావతారుడు, సంసారసారుడు, సర్పరాజును హారముగా ధరించినవాడు, హృదయకమలమున ఎల్లప్పుడు నివసించు భవానీసహితుడైన శివునికి నమస్కరింతును.

नागेन्द्रहाराय त्रिलोचनाय भस्माङ्गरागाय महेश्वराय ।
नित्याय शुद्धाय दिगम्बराय तस्मै न काराय नमः शिवाय ॥

నాగేన్ద్రహారాయ త్రిలోచనాయ భస్మాఙ్గరాగాయ మహేశ్వరాయ ।
నిత్యాయ శుద్ధాయ దిగమ్బరాయ తస్మై న కారాయ నమః శివాయ ॥

English: Salutations to Shiva, the syllable NA: garlanded with the king of serpents, three-eyed, smeared with ash, the great lord, eternal, pure, sky-clad.

हिन्दी: सर्पराज का हार धारण करने वाले, त्रिनेत्र, भस्म लगाने वाले, महेश्वर, नित्य, शुद्ध, दिगम्बर — 'न' अक्षर रूप उस शिव को नमस्कार है।

తెలుగు: సర్పరాజును హారముగా ధరించిన, త్రినేత్రుడు, భస్మాంగరాగుడు, మహేశ్వరుడు, నిత్యుడు, శుద్ధుడు, దిగంబరుడు — 'న' కార రూపుడైన ఆ శివునికి నమస్కారము.

🐚 Vishnu

The preserver

शान्ताकारं भुजगशयनं पद्मनाभं सुरेशं
विश्वाधारं गगनसदृशं मेघवर्णं शुभाङ्गम् ।
लक्ष्मीकान्तं कमलनयनं योगिभिर्ध्यानगम्यं
वन्दे विष्णुं भवभयहरं सर्वलोकैकनाथम् ॥

శాన్తాకారం భుజగశయనం పద్మనాభం సురేశం
విశ్వాధారం గగనసదృశం మేఘవర్ణం శుభాఙ్గమ్ ।
లక్ష్మీకాన్తం కమలనయనం యోగిభిర్ధ్యానగమ్యం
వన్దే విష్ణుం భవభయహరం సర్వలోకైకనాథమ్ ॥

English: I bow to Vishnu: peaceful in form, reclining on the serpent, lotus-naveled, lord of gods, support of the universe, vast as the sky, cloud-hued, beloved of Lakshmi, lotus-eyed, reached by yogis in meditation, remover of fear of rebirth, the one lord of all worlds.

हिन्दी: शान्त स्वरूप, शेषनाग पर शयन करने वाले, पद्मनाभ, देवेश, विश्व के आधार, आकाश के समान व्यापक, मेघवर्ण, सुन्दर अंगों वाले, लक्ष्मीपति, कमलनयन, योगियों के ध्यान से प्राप्य, संसार के भय को हरने वाले, सब लोकों के एकमात्र स्वामी विष्णु को मैं प्रणाम करता हूँ।

తెలుగు: శాంతస్వరూపుడు, శేషశయనుడు, పద్మనాభుడు, దేవేశుడు, విశ్వాధారుడు, ఆకాశమువలె వ్యాపించినవాడు, మేఘవర్ణుడు, శుభాంగుడు, లక్ష్మీపతి, కమలనయనుడు, యోగులచే ధ్యానింపదగినవాడు, భవభయహరుడు, సర్వలోకైకనాథుడైన విష్ణువుకు వందనము.

विश्वं विष्णुर्वषट्कारो भूतभव्यभवत्प्रभुः ।
भूतकृद्भूतभृद्भावो भूतात्मा भूतभावनः ॥

విశ్వం విష్ణుర్వషట్కారో భూతభవ్యభవత్ప్రభుః ।
భూతకృద్భూతభృద్భావో భూతాత్మా భూతభావనః ॥

English: The opening names of the Vishnu Sahasranama: the universe, the all-pervading, lord of past, present and future, maker and sustainer of beings, their inner Self.

हिन्दी: विष्णु सहस्रनाम के आरम्भिक नाम: विश्वरूप, व्यापक, भूत-भविष्य-वर्तमान के स्वामी, प्राणियों के कर्ता और पालक, सब प्राणियों की आत्मा।

తెలుగు: విష్ణు సహస్రనామములోని ఆరంభ నామములు: విశ్వము, సర్వవ్యాపి, భూతభవిష్యద్వర్తమానములకు ప్రభువు, భూతముల సృష్టికర్త, పోషకుడు, సర్వభూతాత్మ.

🦚 Krishna

Teacher of the Bhagavad Gita

यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत ।
अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम् ॥

యదా యదా హి ధర్మస్య గ్లానిర్భవతి భారత ।
అభ్యుత్థానమధర్మస్య తదాత్మానం సృజామ్యహమ్ ॥

English: Whenever righteousness declines and unrighteousness rises, O Arjuna, I manifest myself. (Gita 4.7)

हिन्दी: हे भारत! जब-जब धर्म की हानि और अधर्म की वृद्धि होती है, तब-तब मैं अपने को प्रकट करता हूँ।

తెలుగు: ఓ భారతా! ఎప్పుడెప్పుడు ధర్మమునకు హాని, అధర్మమునకు వృద్ధి కలుగునో, అప్పుడప్పుడు నేను నన్ను సృష్టించుకొందును.

कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन ।
मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि ॥

కర్మణ్యేవాధికారస్తే మా ఫలేషు కదాచన ।
మా కర్మఫలహేతుర్భూర్మా తే సఙ్గోఽస్త్వకర్మణి ॥

English: You have a right to action alone, never to its fruits; do not act for results, nor cling to inaction. (Gita 2.47)

हिन्दी: तेरा कर्म करने में ही अधिकार है, उसके फलों में कभी नहीं। तू कर्मफल का हेतु मत बन और तेरी अकर्म में भी आसक्ति न हो।

తెలుగు: నీకు కర్మ చేయుటయందే అధికారము కలదు, దాని ఫలములయందు ఎప్పుడును లేదు. కర్మఫలమునకు హేతువు కావద్దు; అకర్మయందు నీకు ఆసక్తి కూడా వద్దు.

सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज ।
अहं त्वा सर्वपापेभ्यो मोक्षयिष्यामि मा शुचः ॥

సర్వధర్మాన్పరిత్యజ్య మామేకం శరణం వ్రజ ।
అహం త్వా సర్వపాపేభ్యో మోక్షయిష్యామి మా శుచః ॥

English: Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will free you from all sins, do not grieve. (Gita 18.66)

हिन्दी: सब धर्मों को छोड़कर तू केवल मेरी शरण में आ जा; मैं तुझे सब पापों से मुक्त कर दूँगा, तू शोक मत कर।

తెలుగు: అన్ని ధర్మములను విడిచి, నన్ను ఒక్కనే శరణు పొందుము; నేను నిన్ను సర్వపాపముల నుండి విముక్తుని చేయుదును; నీవు శోకింపకుము.

अधरं मधुरं वदनं मधुरं नयनं मधुरं हसितं मधुरम् ।
हृदयं मधुरं गमनं मधुरं मधुराधिपतेरखिलं मधुरम् ॥

అధరం మధురం వదనం మధురం నయనం మధురం హసితం మధురమ్ ।
హృదయం మధురం గమనం మధురం మధురాధిపతేరఖిలం మధురమ్ ॥

English: Sweet are His lips, face, eyes and smile, sweet His heart and gait: everything about the lord of sweetness is sweet. (Madhurashtakam)

हिन्दी: उनके अधर मधुर हैं, मुख मधुर है, नेत्र मधुर हैं, मुस्कान मधुर है, हृदय मधुर है, चाल मधुर है; मधुरता के स्वामी का सब कुछ मधुर है।

తెలుగు: ఆయన అధరము మధురము, వదనము మధురము, నేత్రములు మధురము, చిరునవ్వు మధురము, హృదయము మధురము, నడక మధురము; మధురాధిపతికి సర్వము మధురమే.

🏹 Rama

The ideal of dharma

श्रीराम राम रामेति रमे रामे मनोरमे ।
सहस्रनाम तत्तुल्यं रामनाम वरानने ॥

శ్రీరామ రామ రామేతి రమే రామే మనోరమే ।
సహస్రనామ తత్తుల్యం రామనామ వరాననే ॥

English: Repeating 'Rama' three times equals chanting the thousand names of Vishnu, says Shiva to Parvati.

हिन्दी: शिव कहते हैं: हे पार्वती! 'राम' नाम तीन बार कहना विष्णु के हजार नामों के पाठ के समान है।

తెలుగు: శివుడు పలుకును: ఓ పార్వతీ! 'రామ' నామమును మూడుసార్లు స్మరించుట విష్ణు సహస్రనామ పారాయణమునకు సమానము.

आपदामपहर्तारं दातारं सर्वसम्पदाम् ।
लोकाभिरामं श्रीरामं भूयो भूयो नमाम्यहम् ॥

ఆపదామపహర్తారం దాతారం సర్వసమ్పదామ్ ।
లోకాభిరామం శ్రీరామం భూయో భూయో నమామ్యహమ్ ॥

English: Again and again I bow to Sri Rama, remover of calamities, giver of all prosperity, delight of the world.

हिन्दी: विपत्तियों को हरने वाले, सब सम्पदाओं के दाता, संसार को आनन्द देने वाले श्रीराम को मैं बार-बार नमस्कार करता हूँ।

తెలుగు: ఆపదలను హరించు, సర్వసంపదలను ప్రసాదించు, లోకములకు ఆనందమిచ్చు శ్రీరామునికి మరల మరల నమస్కరింతును.

रामाय रामभद्राय रामचन्द्राय वेधसे ।
रघुनाथाय नाथाय सीतायाः पतये नमः ॥

రామాయ రామభద్రాయ రామచన్ద్రాయ వేధసే ।
రఘునాథాయ నాథాయ సీతాయాః పతయే నమః ॥

English: Salutations to Rama, Ramabhadra, Ramachandra, the creator, lord of the Raghus, husband of Sita.

हिन्दी: राम, रामभद्र, रामचन्द्र, विधाता, रघुनाथ, नाथ और सीतापति को नमस्कार है।

తెలుగు: రామునికి, రామభద్రునికి, రామచంద్రునికి, వేధసునికి, రఘునాథునికి, నాథునికి, సీతాపతికి నమస్కారము.

🚩 Hanuman

Devotion and strength

मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम् ।
वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शिरसा नमामि ॥

మనోజవం మారుతతుల్యవేగం జితేన్ద్రియం బుద్ధిమతాం వరిష్ఠమ్ ।
వాతాత్మజం వానరయూథముఖ్యం శ్రీరామదూతం శిరసా నమామి ॥

English: I bow my head to the messenger of Rama: swift as mind and wind, master of the senses, foremost of the wise, son of the Wind, chief of the monkey host.

हिन्दी: मन के समान वेगवान और वायु के समान तेज, जितेन्द्रिय, बुद्धिमानों में श्रेष्ठ, पवनपुत्र, वानरसेना के प्रमुख, श्रीराम के दूत को मैं सिर झुकाकर प्रणाम करता हूँ।

తెలుగు: మనోవేగము గల, వాయువేగము గల, ఇంద్రియములను జయించిన, బుద్ధిమంతులలో శ్రేష్ఠుడైన, వాయుపుత్రుడు, వానరయూథముఖ్యుడు, శ్రీరామదూతకు శిరసా నమస్కరింతును.

श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि ।
बरनउँ रघुबर बिमल जसु जो दायकु फल चारि ॥

శ్రీగురు చరన సరోజ రజ నిజ మను ముకురు సుధారి ।
బరనఉఁ రఘుబర బిమల జసు జో దాయకు ఫల చారి ॥

English: With the dust of my guru's lotus feet I polish the mirror of my mind, then sing Raghubar's pure glory, which grants the four fruits of life. (Hanuman Chalisa)

हिन्दी: गुरु के चरणकमलों की धूल से अपने मन रूपी दर्पण को निर्मल करके मैं श्रीरघुवीर के उस पवित्र यश का वर्णन करता हूँ जो चारों फल देने वाला है।

తెలుగు: గురుదేవుని పాదపద్మరజముతో నా మనస్సనే అద్దమును శుద్ధి చేసుకొని, చతుర్విధ ఫలములనిచ్చు రఘువీరుని నిర్మల కీర్తిని వర్ణింతును.

बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार ।
बल बुधि बिद्या देहु मोहिं हरहु कलेस बिकार ॥

బుద్ధిహీన తను జానికే సుమిరౌం పవన-కుమార ।
బల బుధి బిద్యా దేహు మోహిం హరహు కలేస బికార ॥

English: Knowing myself lacking in wisdom, I remember the son of the Wind: grant me strength, wisdom and knowledge, and remove my afflictions. (Hanuman Chalisa)

हिन्दी: अपने को बुद्धिहीन जानकर मैं पवनकुमार का स्मरण करता हूँ; मुझे बल, बुद्धि और विद्या दीजिए तथा मेरे क्लेश और विकार हर लीजिए।

తెలుగు: నన్ను బుద్ధిహీనునిగా తెలిసి వాయుపుత్రుని స్మరించుచున్నాను; నాకు బలము, బుద్ధి, విద్యను ప్రసాదించి, నా క్లేశములను వికారములను హరింపుము.

🦁 Narasimha

Fierce protector

उग्रं वीरं महाविष्णुं ज्वलन्तं सर्वतोमुखम् ।
नृसिंहं भीषणं भद्रं मृत्युमृत्युं नमाम्यहम् ॥

ఉగ్రం వీరం మహావిష్ణుం జ్వలన్తం సర్వతోముఖమ్ ।
నృసింహం భీషణం భద్రం మృత్యుమృత్యుం నమామ్యహమ్ ॥

English: I bow to Narasimha, fierce and heroic, great Vishnu, blazing, facing every direction, terrible yet auspicious, the death of death.

हिन्दी: उग्र, वीर, महाविष्णु, ज्वलित, सब ओर मुख वाले, भयंकर किन्तु कल्याणकारी, मृत्यु के भी मृत्यु नृसिंह को मैं नमस्कार करता हूँ।

తెలుగు: ఉగ్రుడు, వీరుడు, మహావిష్ణువు, జ్వలించువాడు, సర్వతోముఖుడు, భీషణుడు, భద్రుడు, మృత్యువునకే మృత్యువైన నృసింహునికి నమస్కరింతును.

माता नृसिंहश्च पिता नृसिंहो भ्राता नृसिंहश्च सखा नृसिंहः ।
विद्या नृसिंहो द्रविणं नृसिंहः स्वामी नृसिंहः सकलं नृसिंहः ॥

మాతా నృసింహశ్చ పితా నృసింహో భ్రాతా నృసింహశ్చ సఖా నృసింహః ।
విద్యా నృసింహో ద్రవిణం నృసింహః స్వామీ నృసింహః సకలం నృసింహః ॥

English: Narasimha is my mother, father, brother and friend; he is my knowledge, my wealth, my master, my everything.

हिन्दी: नृसिंह ही मेरी माता हैं, नृसिंह ही पिता, भाई और मित्र; नृसिंह ही विद्या, धन, स्वामी और सब कुछ हैं।

తెలుగు: నృసింహుడే నా తల్లి, నృసింహుడే తండ్రి, సోదరుడు, సఖుడు; నృసింహుడే విద్య, ధనము, స్వామి, సర్వస్వము.

🛕 Venkateshwara

Lord of the seven hills

कौसल्या सुप्रजा राम पूर्वा सन्ध्या प्रवर्तते ।
उत्तिष्ठ नरशार्दूल कर्तव्यं दैवमाह्निकम् ॥

కౌసల్యా సుప్రజా రామ పూర్వా సన్ధ్యా ప్రవర్తతే ।
ఉత్తిష్ఠ నరశార్దూల కర్తవ్యం దైవమాహ్నికమ్ ॥

English: Rama, son of Kausalya, the dawn twilight is breaking; arise, tiger among men, the divine daily duties await. (Opening of the Suprabhatam)

हिन्दी: हे कौसल्या के सुपुत्र राम! पूर्व सन्ध्या का समय हो रहा है; हे पुरुषश्रेष्ठ! उठिए, देवताओं के नित्य कर्तव्य करने हैं।

తెలుగు: ఓ కౌసల్యాసుప్రజా రామా! తూర్పు సంధ్య ప్రవర్తిల్లుచున్నది; ఓ నరశార్దూలా! లెమ్ము, దైవసంబంధమైన నిత్యకర్తవ్యములు చేయవలసియున్నవి.

श्रीश्रीनिवासा गोविन्दा श्रीवेङ्कटेशा गोविन्दा ।
भक्तवत्सला गोविन्दा भागवतप्रिय गोविन्दा ॥

శ్రీశ్రీనివాసా గోవిన్దా శ్రీవేఙ్కటేశా గోవిన్దా ।
భక్తవత్సలా గోవిన్దా భాగవతప్రియ గోవిన్దా ॥

English: A chant of the names Govinda: lord Srinivasa, Venkatesha, loving to devotees, dear to the Bhagavatas.

हिन्दी: श्रीनिवास गोविन्द, श्रीवेंकटेश गोविन्द, भक्तवत्सल गोविन्द, भागवतप्रिय गोविन्द।

తెలుగు: శ్రీనివాసా గోవిందా, శ్రీవేంకటేశా గోవిందా, భక్తవత్సలా గోవిందా, భాగవతప్రియా గోవిందా.

🪷 Lakshmi

Prosperity and grace

नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते ।
शङ्खचक्रगदाहस्ते महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥

నమస్తేఽస్తు మహామాయే శ్రీపీఠే సురపూజితే ।
శఙ్ఖచక్రగదాహస్తే మహాలక్ష్మి నమోఽస్తు తే ॥

English: Salutations to you, great power of illusion, seated on the sacred throne, worshipped by the gods, holding conch, discus and mace; O Mahalakshmi, I bow to you.

हिन्दी: हे महामाये, श्रीपीठ पर विराजमान, देवताओं से पूजित, शंख-चक्र-गदा धारण करने वाली महालक्ष्मी! आपको नमस्कार है।

తెలుగు: ఓ మహామాయా, శ్రీపీఠమున కొలువైన, దేవతలచే పూజింపబడు, శంఖచక్రగదాధారిణియైన మహాలక్ష్మీ! నీకు నమస్కారము.

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु लक्ष्मीरूपेण संस्थिता ।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥

యా దేవీ సర్వభూతేషు లక్ష్మీరూపేణ సంస్థితా ।
నమస్తస్యై నమస్తస్యై నమస్తస్యై నమో నమః ॥

English: To the Goddess who dwells in all beings as prosperity, salutations again and again.

हिन्दी: जो देवी सब प्राणियों में लक्ष्मी रूप से स्थित हैं, उन्हें नमस्कार, उन्हें नमस्कार, उन्हें बारम्बार नमस्कार।

తెలుగు: సర్వభూతములయందు లక్ష్మీరూపమున నిలిచిన ఆ దేవికి నమస్కారము, నమస్కారము, మరల మరల నమస్కారము.

अङ्गं हरेः पुलकभूषणमाश्रयन्ती भृङ्गाङ्गनेव मुकुलाभरणं तमालम् ।
अङ्गीकृताखिलविभूतिरपाङ्गलीला माङ्गल्यदास्तु मम मङ्गलदेवतायाः ॥

అఙ్గం హరేః పులకభూషణమాశ్రయన్తీ భృఙ్గాఙ్గనేవ ముకులాభరణం తమాలమ్ ।
అఙ్గీకృతాఖిలవిభూతిరపాఙ్గలీలా మాఙ్గల్యదాస్తు మమ మఙ్గలదేవతాయాః ॥

English: As a bee settles on a tamala tree in bud, may the glance of Lakshmi, who rests on Hari's thrilled body, bring me auspiciousness. (Kanakadhara Stotram)

हिन्दी: जैसे भ्रमरी कली से सजे तमाल वृक्ष का आश्रय लेती है, वैसे ही हरि के पुलकित शरीर का आश्रय लेने वाली लक्ष्मी की कृपादृष्टि मेरे लिए मंगलदायी हो।

తెలుగు: తుమ్మెదల పంక్తి మొగ్గలతో అలంకరింపబడిన తమాలవృక్షమును ఆశ్రయించునట్లు, హరి పులకించిన దేహమును ఆశ్రయించిన లక్ష్మీదేవి కటాక్షము నాకు మంగళకరమగుగాక.

🎵 Saraswati

Knowledge, speech and the arts

या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता
या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना ।
या ब्रह्माच्युतशङ्करप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा वन्दिता
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा ॥

యా కున్దేన్దుతుషారహారధవలా యా శుభ్రవస్త్రావృతా
యా వీణావరదణ్డమణ్డితకరా యా శ్వేతపద్మాసనా ।
యా బ్రహ్మాచ్యుతశఙ్కరప్రభృతిభిర్దేవైః సదా వన్దితా
సా మాం పాతు సరస్వతీ భగవతీ నిఃశేషజాడ్యాపహా ॥

English: May Goddess Saraswati, white as jasmine, moon and frost, robed in white, her hands graced by the veena and boon-giving staff, seated on a white lotus, ever worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and all gods, protect me and remove all dullness.

हिन्दी: जो कुन्द पुष्प, चन्द्रमा और हिम के हार के समान श्वेत हैं, श्वेत वस्त्र धारण करती हैं, वीणा और वरदान देने वाले हाथ से सुशोभित हैं, श्वेत कमल पर विराजमान हैं और ब्रह्मा, विष्णु, शंकर आदि देवताओं से सदा वन्दित हैं, वे भगवती सरस्वती मेरी रक्षा करें और मेरी सम्पूर्ण जड़ता को दूर करें।

తెలుగు: కుందపుష్పము, చంద్రుడు, మంచుహారమువలె తెల్లనిదై, తెల్లని వస్త్రములు ధరించి, వీణ వరదానహస్తములతో విరాజిల్లి, తెల్లని పద్మముపై ఆసీనురాలై, బ్రహ్మ విష్ణు శంకరాది దేవతలచే సదా వందింపబడు భగవతి సరస్వతి నన్ను రక్షించి నా జడత్వమంతటినీ తొలగించుగాక.

सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि ।
विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा ॥

సరస్వతి నమస్తుభ్యం వరదే కామరూపిణి ।
విద్యారమ్భం కరిష్యామి సిద్ధిర్భవతు మే సదా ॥

English: Salutations to Saraswati, giver of boons, who takes any form at will: I begin my study, may it always bear success.

हिन्दी: हे वरदायिनी, इच्छानुसार रूप धारण करने वाली सरस्वती! आपको नमस्कार है; मैं विद्यारम्भ करता हूँ, मुझे सदा सिद्धि प्राप्त हो।

తెలుగు: ఓ వరదాయినీ, కామరూపిణీ సరస్వతీ! నీకు నమస్కారము; నేను విద్యారంభము చేయుచున్నాను, నాకు ఎల్లప్పుడును సిద్ధి కలుగుగాక.

⚔️ Durga

The invincible divine mother

सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके ।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥

సర్వమఙ్గలమాఙ్గల్యే శివే సర్వార్థసాధికే ।
శరణ్యే త్ర్యమ్బకే గౌరి నారాయణి నమోఽస్తు తే ॥

English: O source of all that is auspicious, fulfiller of every aim, giver of refuge, three-eyed Gauri, Narayani: I bow to you.

हिन्दी: हे सब मंगलों की मंगलरूपा, कल्याणी, सब अर्थों की साधिका, शरणदात्री, त्रिनेत्रा गौरी नारायणी! आपको नमस्कार है।

తెలుగు: ఓ సర్వమంగళమాంగళ్యా, శివా, సర్వార్థసాధికా, శరణ్యా, త్ర్యంబకా, గౌరీ, నారాయణీ! నీకు నమస్కారము.

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता ।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥

యా దేవీ సర్వభూతేషు శక్తిరూపేణ సంస్థితా ।
నమస్తస్యై నమస్తస్యై నమస్తస్యై నమో నమః ॥

English: To the Goddess who dwells in all beings as power, salutations again and again.

हिन्दी: जो देवी सब प्राणियों में शक्ति रूप से स्थित हैं, उन्हें नमस्कार, उन्हें नमस्कार, उन्हें बारम्बार नमस्कार।

తెలుగు: సర్వభూతములయందు శక్తిరూపమున నిలిచిన ఆ దేవికి నమస్కారము, నమస్కారము, మరల మరల నమస్కారము.

सृष्टिस्थितिविनाशानां शक्तिभूते सनातनि ।
गुणाश्रये गुणमये नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥

సృష్టిస్థితివినాశానాం శక్తిభూతే సనాతని ।
గుణాశ్రయే గుణమయే నారాయణి నమోఽస్తు తే ॥

English: O eternal power of creation, preservation and dissolution, abode and embodiment of the gunas, Narayani, I bow to you.

हिन्दी: हे सृष्टि, स्थिति और संहार की शक्तिस्वरूपा, सनातनी, गुणों की आश्रय और गुणमयी नारायणी! आपको नमस्कार है।

తెలుగు: ఓ సృష్టిస్థితిలయశక్తిరూపిణీ, సనాతనీ, గుణాశ్రయా, గుణమయీ నారాయణీ! నీకు నమస్కారము.

🌑 Kali

Time and the dissolver of fear

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मातृरूपेण संस्थिता ।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥

యా దేవీ సర్వభూతేషు మాతృరూపేణ సంస్థితా ।
నమస్తస్యై నమస్తస్యై నమస్తస్యై నమో నమః ॥

English: To the Goddess who dwells in all beings as the mother, salutations again and again.

हिन्दी: जो देवी सब प्राणियों में माता रूप से स्थित हैं, उन्हें नमस्कार, उन्हें नमस्कार, उन्हें बारम्बार नमस्कार।

తెలుగు: సర్వభూతములయందు మాతృరూపమున నిలిచిన ఆ దేవికి నమస్కారము, నమస్కారము, మరల మరల నమస్కారము.

सर्वस्वरूपे सर्वेशे सर्वशक्तिसमन्विते ।
भयेभ्यस्त्राहि नो देवि दुर्गे देवि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥

సర్వస్వరూపే సర్వేశే సర్వశక్తిసమన్వితే ।
భయేభ్యస్త్రాహి నో దేవి దుర్గే దేవి నమోఽస్తు తే ॥

English: O Goddess of all forms, ruler of all, endowed with all powers, save us from fear; salutations to you.

हिन्दी: हे सर्वस्वरूपा, सबकी स्वामिनी, सब शक्तियों से सम्पन्न देवी दुर्गे! भयों से हमारी रक्षा कीजिए; आपको नमस्कार है।

తెలుగు: ఓ సర్వస్వరూపా, సర్వేశీ, సర్వశక్తిసమన్వితా! దేవీ దుర్గే! భయముల నుండి మమ్ము రక్షింపుము; నీకు నమస్కారము.

☀️ Surya

The sun, source of light

जपाकुसुमसङ्काशं काश्यपेयं महाद्युतिम् ।
तमोऽरिं सर्वपापघ्नं प्रणतोऽस्मि दिवाकरम् ॥

జపాకుసుమసఙ్కాశం కాశ్యపేయం మహాద్యుతిమ్ ।
తమోఽరిం సర్వపాపఘ్నం ప్రణతోఽస్మి దివాకరమ్ ॥

English: I bow to the maker of day, red as the hibiscus, son of Kashyapa, supremely radiant, enemy of darkness, destroyer of all sins.

हिन्दी: जपाकुसुम के समान लाल, कश्यपपुत्र, महातेजस्वी, अन्धकार के शत्रु, सब पापों के नाशक दिवाकर को मैं प्रणाम करता हूँ।

తెలుగు: దాసాని పువ్వువలె ఎర్రని, కశ్యపపుత్రుడు, మహాతేజస్వి, అంధకారశత్రువు, సర్వపాపహరుడైన దివాకరునికి వందనము.

ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः ।
तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि ।
धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥

ఓం భూర్భువః స్వః ।
తత్సవితుర్వరేణ్యం భర్గో దేవస్య ధీమహి ।
ధియో యో నః ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥

English: We meditate on the radiant light of the divine Sun; may it inspire our minds. (Gayatri Mantra)

हिन्दी: हम सविता देव के उस वरणीय तेज का ध्यान करते हैं; वह हमारी बुद्धियों को प्रेरित करे।

తెలుగు: సవితృదేవుని ఆ వరేణ్యమైన తేజస్సును మేము ధ్యానింతుము; అది మా బుద్ధులను ప్రేరేపించుగాక.

आदित्यस्य नमस्कारं ये कुर्वन्ति दिने दिने ।
जन्मान्तरसहस्रेषु दारिद्र्यं नोपजायते ॥

ఆదిత్యస్య నమస్కారం యే కుర్వన్తి దినే దినే ।
జన్మాన్తరసహస్రేషు దారిద్ర్యం నోపజాయతే ॥

English: Those who salute the Sun every day are not touched by poverty, even over thousands of births.

हिन्दी: जो प्रतिदिन सूर्य को नमस्कार करते हैं, उन्हें हजारों जन्मों में भी दरिद्रता नहीं होती।

తెలుగు: ప్రతిదినము సూర్యునికి నమస్కరించువారికి వేలకొలది జన్మలలో కూడా దారిద్ర్యము కలుగదు.

🔥 Kartikeya (Murugan)

Commander of the gods

षडाननं कुङ्कुमरक्तवर्णं महामतिं दिव्यमयूरवाहनम् ।
रुद्रस्य सूनुं सुरसैन्यनाथं गुहं सदाहं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥

షడాననం కుఙ్కుమరక్తవర్ణం మహామతిం దివ్యమయూరవాహనమ్ ।
రుద్రస్య సూనుం సురసైన్యనాథం గుహం సదాహం శరణం ప్రపద్యే ॥

English: I always take refuge in Guha, the six-faced one, vermilion-red, great-minded, riding the divine peacock, son of Rudra, commander of the gods' army.

हिन्दी: छह मुखों वाले, कुंकुम के समान लाल वर्ण वाले, महाबुद्धिमान, दिव्य मयूर पर विराजमान, रुद्रपुत्र, देवसेना के नायक गुह की मैं सदा शरण लेता हूँ।

తెలుగు: షణ్ముఖుడు, కుంకుమవలె ఎర్రని వర్ణుడు, మహామతి, దివ్యమయూరవాహనుడు, రుద్రపుత్రుడు, దేవసేనానాయకుడైన గుహుని నేను ఎల్లప్పుడును శరణు పొందుదును.

🌿 Dhanvantari

Divine physician

अच्युतानन्त गोविन्द नामोच्चारणभेषजात् ।
नश्यन्ति सकला रोगाः सत्यं सत्यं वदाम्यहम् ॥

అచ్యుతానన్త గోవిన్ద నామోచ్చారణభేషజాత్ ।
నశ్యన్తి సకలా రోగాః సత్యం సత్యం వదామ్యహమ్ ॥

English: A traditional verse: by the medicine of chanting the names Achyuta, Ananta and Govinda, all diseases perish.

हिन्दी: अच्युत, अनन्त, गोविन्द नामों के उच्चारण रूपी औषधि से सब रोग नष्ट हो जाते हैं; यह मैं सत्य-सत्य कहता हूँ।

తెలుగు: అచ్యుత, అనంత, గోవింద నామోచ్చారణమనే ఔషధము వలన సమస్త రోగములు నశించును; ఇది నేను సత్యము సత్యము అని చెప్పుచున్నాను.

Kali's verses here are the general Devi hymns; her specific tantric mantras are traditionally received from a guru.

Navagraha shlokas: the nine planetary powers

These nine verses, traditionally attributed to Sage Vyasa, are chanted for each planet on its day.

Surya (Sun)

English: Red as the hibiscus, radiant son of Kashyapa, enemy of darkness

Chandra (Moon)

दधिशङ्खतुषाराभं क्षीरोदार्णवसम्भवम् ।
नमामि शशिनं सोमं शम्भोर्मुकुटभूषणम् ॥

దధిశఙ్ఖతుషారాభం క్షీరోదార్ణవసమ్భవమ్ ।
నమామి శశినం సోమం శమ్భోర్ముకుటభూషణమ్ ॥

English: White as curd and frost, born of the milk ocean, ornament on Shiva's crown

हिन्दी: दही, शंख और हिम के समान श्वेत, क्षीरसागर से उत्पन्न, शिव के मुकुट के आभूषण चन्द्रदेव सोम को मैं नमस्कार करता हूँ।

తెలుగు: పెరుగు, శంఖము, మంచువలె తెల్లని, క్షీరసాగరమున జన్మించిన, శివుని కిరీటాభరణమైన సోమునికి నమస్కరింతును.

Mangala (Mars)

धरणीगर्भसम्भूतं विद्युत्कान्तिसमप्रभम् ।
कुमारं शक्तिहस्तं तं मङ्गलं प्रणमाम्यहम् ॥

ధరణీగర్భసమ్భూతం విద్యుత్కాన్తిసమప్రభమ్ ।
కుమారం శక్తిహస్తం తం మఙ్గలం ప్రణమామ్యహమ్ ॥

English: Born of Earth's womb, radiant as lightning, the youth with the spear

हिन्दी: पृथ्वी के गर्भ से उत्पन्न, बिजली की कान्ति के समान प्रभा वाले, हाथ में शक्ति धारण करने वाले कुमार मंगल को मैं प्रणाम करता हूँ।

తెలుగు: భూదేవి గర్భమున జన్మించిన, మెరుపుతీగ కాంతి గల, శక్తి ఆయుధము చేత ధరించిన కుమారుడగు మంగళునికి ప్రణామము.

Budha (Mercury)

प्रियङ्गुकलिकाश्यामं रूपेणाप्रतिमं बुधम् ।
सौम्यं सौम्यगुणोपेतं तं बुधं प्रणमाम्यहम् ॥

ప్రియఙ్గుకలికాశ్యామం రూపేణాప్రతిమం బుధమ్ ।
సౌమ్యం సౌమ్యగుణోపేతం తం బుధం ప్రణమామ్యహమ్ ॥

English: Dark as the priyangu bud, incomparable, gentle in nature

हिन्दी: प्रियंगु की कली के समान श्याम, रूप में अनुपम, सौम्य और सौम्य गुणों से युक्त बुध को मैं प्रणाम करता हूँ।

తెలుగు: ప్రియంగు మొగ్గవలె నల్లని, రూపమున సాటిలేని, సౌమ్యుడు, సౌమ్యగుణసంపన్నుడైన బుధునికి ప్రణామము.

Guru (Jupiter)

देवानां च ऋषीणां च गुरुं काञ्चनसन्निभम् ।
बुद्धिभूतं त्रिलोकेशं तं नमामि बृहस्पतिम् ॥

దేవానాం చ ఋషీణాం చ గురుం కాఞ్చనసన్నిభమ్ ।
బుద్ధిభూతం త్రిలోకేశం తం నమామి బృహస్పతిమ్ ॥

English: Teacher of gods and sages, golden, embodiment of intellect

हिन्दी: देवताओं और ऋषियों के गुरु, स्वर्ण के समान कान्ति वाले, बुद्धि के मूर्तरूप, त्रिलोक के स्वामी बृहस्पति को मैं नमस्कार करता हूँ।

తెలుగు: దేవతలకు ఋషులకు గురువు, బంగారు కాంతి గల, బుద్ధిస్వరూపుడు, త్రిలోకాధిపతియైన బృహస్పతికి నమస్కారము.

Shukra (Venus)

हिमकुन्दमृणालाभं दैत्यानां परमं गुरुम् ।
सर्वशास्त्रप्रवक्तारं भार्गवं प्रणमाम्यहम् ॥

హిమకున్దమృణాలాభం దైత్యానాం పరమం గురుమ్ ।
సర్వశాస్త్రప్రవక్తారం భార్గవం ప్రణమామ్యహమ్ ॥

English: White as snow and jasmine, teacher of the asuras, expounder of all sciences

हिन्दी: हिम, कुन्द और कमलनाल के समान श्वेत, दैत्यों के परम गुरु, सब शास्त्रों के वक्ता भार्गव शुक्र को मैं प्रणाम करता हूँ।

తెలుగు: మంచు, మల్లె, తామరతూడు వలె తెల్లని, దైత్యుల పరమగురువు, సర్వశాస్త్రప్రవక్త అయిన భార్గవునికి ప్రణామము.

Shani (Saturn)

नीलाञ्जनसमाभासं रविपुत्रं यमाग्रजम् ।
छायामार्तण्डसम्भूतं तं नमामि शनैश्चरम् ॥

నీలాఞ్జనసమాభాసం రవిపుత్రం యమాగ్రజమ్ ।
ఛాయామార్తణ్డసమ్భూతం తం నమామి శనైశ్చరమ్ ॥

English: Dark as blue collyrium, son of the Sun, elder brother of Yama

हिन्दी: नीले अंजन के समान आभा वाले, सूर्यपुत्र, यम के बड़े भाई, छाया और मार्तण्ड से उत्पन्न शनैश्चर को मैं नमस्कार करता हूँ।

తెలుగు: నీలాంజనమువలె కాంతిగల, సూర్యపుత్రుడు, యముని అగ్రజుడు, ఛాయామార్తాండులకు జన్మించిన శనైశ్చరునికి నమస్కారము.

Rahu

अर्धकायं महावीर्यं चन्द्रादित्यविमर्दनम् ।
सिंहिकागर्भसम्भूतं तं राहुं प्रणमाम्यहम् ॥

అర్ధకాయం మహావీర్యం చన్ద్రాదిత్యవిమర్దనమ్ ।
సింహికాగర్భసమ్భూతం తం రాహుం ప్రణమామ్యహమ్ ॥

English: Half-bodied, of great valor, who eclipses the Moon and Sun

हिन्दी: आधे शरीर वाले, महापराक्रमी, चन्द्रमा और सूर्य को ग्रसने वाले, सिंहिका के गर्भ से उत्पन्न राहु को मैं प्रणाम करता हूँ।

తెలుగు: అర్ధశరీరుడు, మహావీర్యుడు, చంద్రసూర్యులను మ్రింగువాడు, సింహికా గర్భమున జన్మించిన రాహువునకు ప్రణామము.

Ketu

पलाशपुष्पसङ्काशं तारकाग्रहमस्तकम् ।
रौद्रं रौद्रात्मकं घोरं तं केतुं प्रणमाम्यहम् ॥

పలాశపుష్పసఙ్కాశం తారకాగ్రహమస్తకమ్ ।
రౌద్రం రౌద్రాత్మకం ఘోరం తం కేతుం ప్రణమామ్యహమ్ ॥

English: Red as the palasha flower, fierce and terrible

हिन्दी: पलाश के पुष्प के समान लाल, तारकाओं और ग्रहों के शिरोमणि, उग्र, रौद्र स्वभाव वाले, भयंकर केतु को मैं प्रणाम करता हूँ।

తెలుగు: మోదుగ పువ్వువలె ఎర్రని, తారాగ్రహములకు శిరోమణి, రౌద్రుడు, రౌద్రాత్మకుడు, ఘోరుడైన కేతువునకు ప్రణామము.

Which verse for which purpose?

Purpose	Traditional verses
Beginning anything	गणेश: वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय, शुक्लाम्बरधरम्
Peace of mind	शान्ताकारं भुजगशयनम्, सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः, शान्ति मन्त्र
Protection and courage	हनुमान चालीसा, उग्रं वीरं महाविष्णुम्, सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये
Health and healing	ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे, अच्युतानन्त गोविन्द
Knowledge and study	या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला, गायत्री मन्त्र, ॐ सह नाववतु
Prosperity	नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये, अङ्गं हरेः पुलकभूषणम्
Devotion	अधरं मधुरम्, रामाय रामभद्राय, श्रीश्रीनिवासा गोविन्दा
Duty and wisdom	Bhagavad Gita 2.47, 4.7, 18.66
Gratitude and daily life	The daily shlokas above
Planetary balance	The Navagraha shlokas above

Choose one or two verses that move you and chant them daily; depth comes from repetition with devotion.

The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of the Divine

The Bhagavad Gita ("Song of the Lord") is a dialogue of about 700 verses set on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, found in the sixth book of the Mahabharata. Arjuna, overwhelmed by doubt, turns to his charioteer Krishna, and the conversation that follows becomes one of the most loved guides to living wisely, acting selflessly and knowing the Self. It is one of the three foundations (the प्रस्थानत्रयी) of Vedanta, along with the Upanishads and the Brahma Sutras.

The three sixes: the hidden structure

Traditional commentators divide the eighteen chapters into three groups of six, each linked to a word of the Upanishadic great saying तत् त्वम् असि ("That thou art").

Chapters	Theme	Word
1 to 6	Karma Yoga: the path of action; who you are (the Self)	त्वम् (thou)
7 to 12	Bhakti Yoga: the path of devotion; who God is	तत् (That)
13 to 18	Jnana Yoga: the path of knowledge; their oneness	असि (art)

The three paths in the Gita

Path	Essence	Key verse
Karma Yoga	Selfless action without attachment to results	2.47
Bhakti Yoga	Loving devotion and surrender	9.26 and 18.66
Jnana Yoga	Knowledge of the Self	2.20
Dhyana Yoga	Meditation and a steady mind	6.5 and 6.19

How to read the Gita

Read one chapter at a time and note its main idea.
Chant the verse slowly, then read its meaning and the explanation.
Choose one verse a week to live by, such as 2.47 or 6.17.
Return often: the Gita speaks differently at each stage of life.

Choose a chapter

Chapter 1

अर्जुनविषादयोगः

అర్జునవిషాదయోగః

The Yoga of Arjuna's Despair · 47 verses

On the battlefield of Kurukshetra, Arjuna sees teachers, cousins and friends arrayed against him. Overcome with grief and doubt, he lays down his bow. This chapter sets the stage and shows the crisis that makes a student ready for the teaching.

Sections of this chapter

Verses 1-11: The armies assemble

Dhritarashtra asks Sanjaya what is happening; Duryodhana reports to Drona and names the mighty warriors on both sides.

Bhagavad Gita 1.1

धृतराष्ट्र उवाच
धर्मक्षेत्रे कुरुक्षेत्रे समवेता युयुत्सवः।
मामकाः पाण्डवाश्चैव किमकुर्वत सञ्जय ॥

ధృతరాష్ట్ర ఉవాచ
ధర్మక్షేత్రే కురుక్షేత్రే సమవేతా యుయుత్సవః।
మామకాః పాణ్డవాశ్చైవ కిమకుర్వత సఞ్జయ ॥

English: Dhritarashtra said: On the sacred field of Kurukshetra, gathered together and eager to fight, what did my sons and the sons of Pandu do, O Sanjaya?

हिन्दी: धृतराष्ट्र बोले: हे संजय! धर्मभूमि कुरुक्षेत्र में युद्ध की इच्छा से एकत्र हुए मेरे और पाण्डु के पुत्रों ने क्या किया?

తెలుగు: ధృతరాష్ట్రుడు పలికెను: ఓ సంజయా! ధర్మక్షేత్రమైన కురుక్షేత్రంలో యుద్ధానికి సిద్ధపడి సమావేశమైన నా పుత్రులు, పాండుపుత్రులు ఏమి చేశారు?

Explanation: This question opens the whole Gita. Kurukshetra is called the field of dharma, and yogis read it also as our own body and mind, where the battle between higher and lower tendencies is fought every day.

Verses 12-19: The conches sound

Bhishma blows his conch, Krishna and the Pandavas answer, and the sound shakes the hearts of the Kauravas.

Bhagavad Gita 1.14

ततः श्वेतैर्हयैर्युक्ते महति स्यन्दने स्थितौ।
माधवः पाण्डवश्चैव दिव्यौ शङ्खौ प्रदध्मतुः ॥

తతః శ్వేతైర్హయైర్యుక్తే మహతి స్యన్దనే స్థితౌ।
మాధవః పాణ్డవశ్చైవ దివ్యౌ శఙ్ఖౌ ప్రదధ్మతుః ॥

English: Then, seated in a magnificent chariot yoked with white horses, Madhava (Krishna) and the son of Pandu (Arjuna) blew their divine conches.

हिन्दी: तब श्वेत घोड़ों से जुते हुए भव्य रथ पर बैठे माधव और पाण्डुपुत्र अर्जुन ने दिव्य शंख बजाए।

తెలుగు: అప్పుడు తెల్లని గుఱ్ఱములు పూన్చిన గొప్ప రథమున కూర్చున్న మాధవుడు (కృష్ణుడు), పాండవుడు (అర్జునుడు) దివ్య శంఖములను ఊదిరి.

Explanation: The sacred conches announce a war fought for dharma; Krishna and Arjuna begin as one team.

Verses 20-27: Arjuna surveys the field

Arjuna asks Krishna to place the chariot between the two armies so he can see those who will fight.

Verses 28-46: Arjuna's grief

Seeing his kinsmen and teachers, Arjuna's body trembles and he argues against fighting, fearing the ruin of family and dharma.

Bhagavad Gita 1.29

सीदन्ति मम गात्राणि मुखं च परिशुष्यति।
वेपथुश्च शरीरे मे रोमहर्षश्च जायते ॥

సీదన్తి మమ గాత్రాణి ముఖం చ పరిశుష్యతి।
వేపథుశ్చ శరీరే మే రోమహర్షశ్చ జాయతే ॥

English: My limbs fail, my mouth is parched, my body trembles and my hair stands on end.

हिन्दी: मेरे अंग शिथिल हो रहे हैं, मुख सूख रहा है, शरीर काँप रहा है और रोम खड़े हो रहे हैं।

తెలుగు: నా అవయవములు సడలుచున్నవి, నోరు ఎండిపోవుచున్నది, శరీరము వణుకుచున్నది, రోమములు నిక్కబొడుచుకొనుచున్నవి.

Explanation: Arjuna, the great warrior, collapses at the sight of those he must fight. The Gita begins with honest despair, the moment a person is finally ready to ask the deepest questions.

Bhagavad Gita 1.45

अहो बत महत्पापं कर्तुं व्यवसिता वयम्।
यद्राज्यसुखलोभेन हन्तुं स्वजनमुद्यताः ॥

అహో బత మహత్పాపం కర్తుం వ్యవసితా వయమ్।
యద్రాజ్యసుఖలోభేన హన్తుం స్వజనముద్యతాః ॥

English: Alas! We are ready to commit a great sin, driven by greed for the pleasures of a kingdom, to kill our own kinsmen.

हिन्दी: हाय! हम राज्य-सुख के लोभ से अपने ही स्वजनों को मारने को तैयार हो गए हैं, यह कितने खेद की बात है।

తెలుగు: అయ్యో! రాజ్యసుఖముపై ఆశతో స్వజనులను చంపుటకు సిద్ధపడి మహాపాపము చేయుటకు పూనుకొంటిమి.

Explanation: Arjuna's moral struggle: even a just cause feels heavy when it involves loved ones.

Verse 47: The bow is cast aside

Arjuna drops his bow and sits down, overwhelmed by sorrow.

Bhagavad Gita 1.47

सञ्जय उवाच
एवमुक्त्वाऽर्जुनः संख्ये रथोपस्थ उपाविशत्।
विसृज्य सशरं चापं शोकसंविग्नमानसः ॥

సఞ్జయ ఉవాచ
ఏవముక్త్వాఽర్జునః సంఖ్యే రథోపస్థ ఉపావిశత్।
విసృజ్య సశరం చాపం శోకసంవిగ్నమానసః ॥

English: Having spoken thus on the battlefield, Arjuna cast aside his bow and arrows and sat down on the chariot, his mind overwhelmed with grief.

हिन्दी: ऐसा कहकर शोक से व्याकुल मन वाले अर्जुन धनुष-बाण त्यागकर रणभूमि में रथ पर बैठ गए।

తెలుగు: ఇలా పలికి, శోకముతో కలత చెందిన అర్జునుడు విల్లమ్ములను విడిచిపెట్టి యుద్ధభూమిలో రథముపై కూర్చుండెను.

Explanation: The student lays down his weapons and his pride. His surrender prepares the ground for Krishna's teaching in the chapters that follow.

Chapter 2

साङ्ख्ययोगः

సాఙ్ఖ్యయోగః

The Yoga of Knowledge · 72 verses

Krishna's teaching begins. The eternal Self is beyond birth and death, duty is to be done without attachment to results, and the person of steady wisdom is calm in pleasure and pain. This chapter holds the seed of the entire Gita.

Sections of this chapter

Verses 1-10: Arjuna surrenders

Arjuna admits his confusion and asks Krishna to be his teacher.

Bhagavad Gita 2.3

क्लैब्यं मा स्म गमः पार्थ नैतत्त्वय्युपपद्यते।
क्षुद्रं हृदयदौर्बल्यं त्यक्त्वोत्तिष्ठ परन्तप ॥

క్లైబ్యం మా స్మ గమః పార్థ నైతత్త్వయ్యుపపద్యతే।
క్షుద్రం హృదయదౌర్బల్యం త్యక్త్వోత్తిష్ఠ పరన్తప ॥

English: Do not yield to weakness, O Partha; it does not suit you. Give up this petty weakness of heart and arise, O scorcher of foes.

हिन्दी: हे पार्थ! कायरता को प्राप्त मत हो, यह तुझे शोभा नहीं देती। हे परंतप! हृदय की तुच्छ दुर्बलता त्यागकर उठ खड़ा हो।

తెలుగు: ఓ పార్థా! పిరికితనమునకు లొంగకుము, ఇది నీకు తగదు. ఓ పరంతపా! హృదయదౌర్బల్యమను ఈ క్షుద్రతను విడిచి లెమ్ము.

Explanation: Krishna's first call: rise above fear. Spiritual strength begins with refusing to be defeated by discouragement.

Bhagavad Gita 2.7

कार्पण्यदोषोपहतस्वभावः
पृच्छामि त्वां धर्मसंमूढचेताः।
यच्छ्रेयः स्यान्निश्िचतं ब्रूहि तन्मे
शिष्यस्तेऽहं शाधि मां त्वां प्रपन्नम् ॥

కార్పణ్యదోషోపహతస్వభావః
పృచ్ఛామి త్వాం ధర్మసంమూఢచేతాః।
యచ్ఛ్రేయః స్యాన్నిశ్ిచతం బ్రూహి తన్మే
శిష్యస్తేఽహం శాధి మాం త్వాం ప్రపన్నమ్ ॥

English: My nature is overpowered by faintheartedness and my mind is confused about duty. I ask you: tell me clearly what is best for me. I am your disciple; teach me, who have taken refuge in you.

हिन्दी: कायरता के दोष से मेरा स्वभाव दब गया है और धर्म के विषय में मेरा मन मोहित है। जो निश्चित रूप से कल्याणकारी हो, वह मुझे बताइए। मैं आपका शिष्य हूँ, शरण में आए मुझको शिक्षा दीजिए।

తెలుగు: పిరికితనమనే దోషముచే నా స్వభావము కుంగిపోయినది, ధర్మము గురించి నా మనస్సు మోహములో పడినది. నిశ్చయముగా ఏది శ్రేయస్కరమో నాకు చెప్పుము. నేను నీ శిష్యుడను, శరణుజొచ్చిన నాకు ఉపదేశింపుము.

Explanation: Real learning begins when we admit confusion and sincerely ask for guidance. Arjuna stops arguing as a friend and becomes a student.

Verses 11-30: The immortal soul

Krishna explains that the Self is unborn, eternal and untouched by the death of the body.

Bhagavad Gita 2.11

श्री भगवानुवाच
अशोच्यानन्वशोचस्त्वं प्रज्ञावादांश्च भाषसे।
गतासूनगतासूंश्च नानुशोचन्ति पण्डिताः ॥

శ్రీ భగవానువాచ
అశోచ్యానన్వశోచస్త్వం ప్రజ్ఞావాదాంశ్చ భాషసే।
గతాసూనగతాసూంశ్చ నానుశోచన్తి పణ్డితాః ॥

English: The Lord said: You grieve for those who should not be grieved for, yet you speak words of wisdom. The wise grieve neither for the living nor for the dead.

हिन्दी: श्रीभगवान् बोले: तू शोक न करने योग्य के लिए शोक करता है और पण्डितों जैसी बातें भी करता है; पण्डित लोग न मरे हुओं के लिए शोक करते हैं, न जीवितों के लिए।

తెలుగు: శ్రీభగవానుడు పలికెను: శోకింపదగనివారి కొరకు నీవు శోకించుచున్నావు, అయినను పండితుల వంటి మాటలు పలుకుచున్నావు; పండితులు గతించినవారి కొరకు గాని జీవించియున్నవారి కొరకు గాని శోకింపరు.

Explanation: Krishna begins his teaching by pointing out the gap between Arjuna's words and his sorrow; true wisdom is steadiness.

Bhagavad Gita 2.13

देहिनोऽस्मिन्यथा देहे कौमारं यौवनं जरा।
तथा देहान्तरप्राप्तिर्धीरस्तत्र न मुह्यति ॥

దేహినోఽస్మిన్యథా దేహే కౌమారం యౌవనం జరా।
తథా దేహాన్తరప్రాప్తిర్ధీరస్తత్ర న ముహ్యతి ॥

English: Just as the embodied soul passes in this body through childhood, youth and old age, so it passes into another body; the wise are not bewildered by this.

हिन्दी: जैसे इस शरीर में जीवात्मा बाल्य, यौवन और वृद्धावस्था को प्राप्त करता है, वैसे ही दूसरे शरीर को भी प्राप्त करता है; धीर पुरुष इसमें मोहित नहीं होता।

తెలుగు: ఈ శరీరములో దేహి బాల్యము, యౌవనము, వార్ధక్యము పొందినట్లే మరొక శరీరమును పొందును; ధీరుడు దీనిలో మోహమునొందడు.

Explanation: Change is the nature of the body. Death is one more transition for the changeless self within, so the wise do not grieve.

Bhagavad Gita 2.14

मात्रास्पर्शास्तु कौन्तेय शीतोष्णसुखदुःखदाः।
आगमापायिनोऽनित्यास्तांस्तितिक्षस्व भारत ॥

మాత్రాస్పర్శాస్తు కౌన్తేయ శీతోష్ణసుఖదుఃఖదాః।
ఆగమాపాయినోఽనిత్యాస్తాంస్తితిక్షస్వ భారత ॥

English: The contact of the senses with their objects gives cold and heat, pleasure and pain. They come and go and are impermanent; endure them, O Bharata.

हिन्दी: हे कुन्तीपुत्र! इन्द्रियों और विषयों के संयोग सर्दी-गर्मी, सुख-दुःख देने वाले हैं; वे आते-जाते और अनित्य हैं, इसलिए हे भारत! उन्हें सहन करो।

తెలుగు: ఓ కౌంతేయా! ఇంద్రియములకు విషయములతో కలయిక శీతోష్ణములను, సుఖదుఃఖములను ఇచ్చును; అవి వచ్చిపోవునవి, అనిత్యములు; కావున ఓ భారతా! వాటిని సహింపుము.

Explanation: Every feeling is temporary. Patient endurance, without being swept away, is the first step to inner steadiness.

Bhagavad Gita 2.20

न जायते म्रियते वा कदाचि
न्नायं भूत्वा भविता वा न भूयः।
अजो नित्यः शाश्वतोऽयं पुराणो
न हन्यते हन्यमाने शरीरे ॥

న జాయతే మ్రియతే వా కదాచి
న్నాయం భూత్వా భవితా వా న భూయః।
అజో నిత్యః శాశ్వతోఽయం పురాణో
న హన్యతే హన్యమానే శరీరే ॥

English: The soul is never born and never dies; it did not come into being and will not cease to be. Unborn, eternal, everlasting and ancient, it is not slain when the body is slain.

हिन्दी: आत्मा न कभी जन्मता है, न मरता है; यह अजन्मा, नित्य, शाश्वत और पुरातन है; शरीर के मारे जाने पर भी यह नहीं मारा जाता।

తెలుగు: ఆత్మ ఎప్పుడును పుట్టదు, చనిపోదు; ఇది అజము, నిత్యము, శాశ్వతము, పురాతనము; శరీరము చంపబడినను ఇది చంపబడదు.

Explanation: This is the central teaching about the Atman, the true Self: beyond birth, growth and death, and untouched by the fortunes of the body.

Bhagavad Gita 2.22

वासांसि जीर्णानि यथा विहाय
नवानि गृह्णाति नरोऽपराणि।
तथा शरीराणि विहाय जीर्णा
न्यन्यानि संयाति नवानि देही ॥

వాసాంసి జీర్ణాని యథా విహాయ
నవాని గృహ్ణాతి నరోఽపరాణి।
తథా శరీరాణి విహాయ జీర్ణా
న్యన్యాని సంయాతి నవాని దేహీ ॥

English: As a person puts on new garments, giving up the old and worn out, so the embodied soul gives up worn-out bodies and enters new ones.

हिन्दी: जैसे मनुष्य पुराने वस्त्रों को त्यागकर नए वस्त्र धारण करता है, वैसे ही जीवात्मा पुराने शरीरों को त्यागकर नए शरीरों को प्राप्त होता है।

తెలుగు: మానవుడు పాత బట్టలను విడిచి కొత్త బట్టలను ధరించునట్లే, దేహి పాత శరీరములను విడిచి కొత్త శరీరములను పొందును.

Explanation: A simple image to remove the fear of death: the body is a garment, and the wearer continues.

Bhagavad Gita 2.23

नैनं छिन्दन्ति शस्त्राणि नैनं दहति पावकः।
न चैनं क्लेदयन्त्यापो न शोषयति मारुतः ॥

నైనం ఛిన్దన్తి శస్త్రాణి నైనం దహతి పావకః।
న చైనం క్లేదయన్త్యాపో న శోషయతి మారుతః ॥

English: Weapons cannot cut the soul, fire cannot burn it, water cannot wet it, and wind cannot dry it.

हिन्दी: इस आत्मा को शस्त्र काट नहीं सकते, अग्नि जला नहीं सकती, जल भिगो नहीं सकता और वायु सुखा नहीं सकती।

తెలుగు: ఈ ఆత్మను శస్త్రములు ఛేదింపజాలవు, అగ్ని దహింపజాలదు, నీరు తడుపజాలదు, గాలి ఆరబెట్టజాలదు.

Explanation: The Self is beyond the five elements, so nothing in the world can touch its essence.

Verses 31-38: Duty and equanimity

Krishna reminds Arjuna of his duty as a warrior and asks him to treat pleasure and pain, gain and loss alike.

Bhagavad Gita 2.38

सुखदुःखे समे कृत्वा लाभालाभौ जयाजयौ।
ततो युद्धाय युज्यस्व नैवं पापमवाप्स्यसि ॥

సుఖదుఃఖే సమే కృత్వా లాభాలాభౌ జయాజయౌ।
తతో యుద్ధాయ యుజ్యస్వ నైవం పాపమవాప్స్యసి ॥

English: Treating pleasure and pain, gain and loss, victory and defeat alike, engage in your duty; thus you will not incur sin.

हिन्दी: सुख-दुःख, लाभ-हानि और जय-पराजय को समान समझकर युद्ध के लिए तैयार हो जा; इस प्रकार तुझे पाप नहीं लगेगा।

తెలుగు: సుఖదుఃఖములను, లాభనష్టములను, జయాపజయములను సమముగా భావించి కర్తవ్యమునకు సిద్ధపడుము; ఇట్లు చేయుటచే నీకు పాపము అంటదు.

Explanation: Equanimity turns even difficult duty into a clean, peaceful action.

Verses 39-53: The yoga of action

Karma Yoga is introduced: act wholeheartedly without craving the fruit.

Bhagavad Gita 2.47

कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।
मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि ॥

కర్మణ్యేవాధికారస్తే మా ఫలేషు కదాచన।
మా కర్మఫలహేతుర్భూర్మా తే సఙ్గోఽస్త్వకర్మణి ॥

English: You have a right to perform your duty, but never to its fruits. Do not let the fruit of action be your motive, and do not be attached to inaction.

Explanation: The heart of Karma Yoga: give your full effort, then release the outcome. This frees you from anxiety and ego while keeping you active.

Bhagavad Gita 2.48

योगस्थः कुरु कर्माणि सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा धनञ्जय।
सिद्ध्यसिद्ध्योः समो भूत्वा समत्वं योग उच्यते ॥

యోగస్థః కురు కర్మాణి సఙ్గం త్యక్త్వా ధనఞ్జయ।
సిద్ధ్యసిద్ధ్యోః సమో భూత్వా సమత్వం యోగ ఉచ్యతే ॥

English: Established in yoga, perform your actions, O Arjuna, abandoning attachment and remaining the same in success and failure. Evenness of mind is called yoga.

हिन्दी: हे धनंजय! आसक्ति त्यागकर, सिद्धि-असिद्धि में सम होकर योग में स्थित हुआ कर्म कर; यह समत्व ही योग कहलाता है।

తెలుగు: ఓ ధనంజయా! ఆసక్తిని విడిచి, సిద్ధి అసిద్ధులయందు సమభావము కలిగి, యోగమునందు నిలిచి కర్మలు చేయుము; ఈ సమత్వమే యోగమనబడును.

Explanation: Krishna defines yoga as equanimity: the same inner balance in victory and defeat, praise and blame.

Bhagavad Gita 2.50

बुद्धियुक्तो जहातीह उभे सुकृतदुष्कृते।
तस्माद्योगाय युज्यस्व योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् ॥

బుద్ధియుక్తో జహాతీహ ఉభే సుకృతదుష్కృతే।
తస్మాద్యోగాయ యుజ్యస్వ యోగః కర్మసు కౌశలమ్ ॥

English: One who has united the intellect with wisdom here casts off both good and bad deeds; therefore strive for yoga, for yoga is skill in action.

हिन्दी: बुद्धियोग से युक्त पुरुष इसी लोक में पुण्य और पाप दोनों से मुक्त हो जाता है; इसलिए योग में लग जा, कर्मों में कुशलता ही योग है।

తెలుగు: బుద్ధియోగయుక్తుడు ఈ లోకముననే పుణ్యపాపములు రెండింటిని విడుచును; కావున యోగమునకు పూనుకొనుము; కర్మలయందు కౌశలమే యోగము.

Explanation: Yoga here means working with such skill and inner balance that the work no longer binds the doer.

Verses 54-72: The person of steady wisdom

Arjuna asks how the wise person lives; Krishna describes a calm mind, mastery of the senses and lasting peace.

Bhagavad Gita 2.62

ध्यायतो विषयान्पुंसः सङ्गस्तेषूपजायते।
सङ्गात् संजायते कामः कामात्क्रोधोऽभिजायते ॥

ధ్యాయతో విషయాన్పుంసః సఙ్గస్తేషూపజాయతే।
సఙ్గాత్ సంజాయతే కామః కామాత్క్రోధోఽభిజాయతే ॥

English: Dwelling on sense objects, a person develops attachment to them; from attachment desire is born, and from desire anger arises.

हिन्दी: विषयों का चिंतन करने वाले पुरुष की उनमें आसक्ति हो जाती है; आसक्ति से कामना और कामना से क्रोध उत्पन्न होता है।

తెలుగు: విషయములను చింతించు పురుషునికి వాటియందు ఆసక్తి కలుగును; ఆసక్తి నుండి కోరిక, కోరిక నుండి క్రోధము పుట్టును.

Explanation: The Gita maps the psychology of a downfall. It begins with where we keep our attention, which is why guarding the mind's focus matters.

Bhagavad Gita 2.63

क्रोधाद्भवति संमोहः संमोहात्स्मृतिविभ्रमः।
स्मृतिभ्रंशाद् बुद्धिनाशो बुद्धिनाशात्प्रणश्यति ॥

క్రోధాద్భవతి సంమోహః సంమోహాత్స్మృతివిభ్రమః।
స్మృతిభ్రంశాద్ బుద్ధినాశో బుద్ధినాశాత్ప్రణశ్యతి ॥

English: From anger comes delusion; from delusion, loss of memory; from loss of memory, the ruin of discrimination; and when discrimination is lost, one perishes.

हिन्दी: क्रोध से मोह होता है, मोह से स्मृति का भ्रम, स्मृति के भ्रम से बुद्धि का नाश और बुद्धि के नाश से मनुष्य का पतन हो जाता है।

తెలుగు: క్రోధము వలన మోహము కలుగును; మోహము వలన స్మృతిభ్రంశము, స్మృతిభ్రంశము వలన బుద్ధినాశము, బుద్ధినాశము వలన మనుజుడు నశించును.

Explanation: Anger clouds judgment and forgetfulness of our values follows. Recognize the chain early and stop it at the first link, attachment.

Bhagavad Gita 2.70

आपूर्यमाणमचलप्रतिष्ठं
समुद्रमापः प्रविशन्ति यद्वत्।
तद्वत्कामा यं प्रविशन्ति सर्वे
स शान्तिमाप्नोति न कामकामी ॥

ఆపూర్యమాణమచలప్రతిష్ఠం
సముద్రమాపః ప్రవిశన్తి యద్వత్।
తద్వత్కామా యం ప్రవిశన్తి సర్వే
స శాన్తిమాప్నోతి న కామకామీ ॥

English: As rivers flow into the ocean, which is filled yet remains unmoved, so the one into whom all desires flow attains peace, not the one who craves them.

हिन्दी: जैसे सब ओर से भरे हुए, अचल समुद्र में नदियों का जल समा जाता है, वैसे ही जिसमें सब कामनाएँ समा जाती हैं वही शान्ति पाता है, कामनाओं को चाहने वाला नहीं।

తెలుగు: నదీజలములు అన్ని వైపుల నుండి నిండియున్న, చలింపని సముద్రమున కలియునట్లు, సమస్త కోరికలు ఎవనియందు లీనమగునో అతడే శాంతిని పొందును; కోరికలను కోరువాడు కాదు.

Explanation: Real peace is like the ocean: all experiences arrive and the mind stays steady.

Chapter 3

कर्मयोगः

కర్మయోగః

The Yoga of Action · 43 verses

Action cannot be avoided. Krishna shows how to act as service without selfish motive, as great leaders do by example, and warns that desire and anger are the real enemies.

Sections of this chapter

Verses 1-8: Why act at all?

Arjuna asks why he must act if knowledge is higher; Krishna says no one can remain without action even for a moment.

Bhagavad Gita 3.5

न हि कश्िचत्क्षणमपि जातु तिष्ठत्यकर्मकृत्।
कार्यते ह्यवशः कर्म सर्वः प्रकृतिजैर्गुणैः ॥

న హి కశ్ిచత్క్షణమపి జాతు తిష్ఠత్యకర్మకృత్।
కార్యతే హ్యవశః కర్మ సర్వః ప్రకృతిజైర్గుణైః ॥

English: No one can remain even for a moment without action; everyone is driven to act by the qualities born of nature.

हिन्दी: कोई भी मनुष्य किसी भी काल में क्षणभर भी कर्म किए बिना नहीं रहता; प्रकृति से उत्पन्न गुण सबको विवश करके कर्म कराते हैं।

తెలుగు: ఎవడును ఒక్క క్షణమైనను కర్మ చేయకుండా ఉండజాలడు; ప్రకృతి గుణములు అందరిని వశులను చేసి కర్మ చేయించును.

Explanation: Action is unavoidable, so the real question is how we act, not whether.

Bhagavad Gita 3.8

नियतं कुरु कर्म त्वं कर्म ज्यायो ह्यकर्मणः।
शरीरयात्रापि च ते न प्रसिद्ध्येदकर्मणः ॥

నియతం కురు కర్మ త్వం కర్మ జ్యాయో హ్యకర్మణః।
శరీరయాత్రాపి చ తే న ప్రసిద్ధ్యేదకర్మణః ॥

English: Perform your prescribed duty, for action is better than inaction; even the maintenance of your body would not be possible without action.

हिन्दी: तू नियत कर्म कर, क्योंकि कर्म न करने से कर्म करना श्रेष्ठ है; कर्म के बिना तेरा शरीर-निर्वाह भी सिद्ध नहीं होगा।

తెలుగు: నీవు నియమితమైన కర్మను చేయుము; అకర్మకంటె కర్మయే శ్రేష్ఠము; కర్మ లేకుండా నీ శరీరయాత్ర కూడా సాగదు.

Explanation: Even basic living needs effort; steady, purposeful work is part of a spiritual life.

Verses 9-16: Work as sacrifice

Action offered as yajna keeps the cycle of giving and receiving in harmony.

Verses 17-24: The leader sets the example

Krishna himself acts tirelessly, though he has nothing to gain, as an example for the world.

Bhagavad Gita 3.19

तस्मादसक्तः सततं कार्यं कर्म समाचर।
असक्तो ह्याचरन्कर्म परमाप्नोति पूरुषः ॥

తస్మాదసక్తః సతతం కార్యం కర్మ సమాచర।
అసక్తో హ్యాచరన్కర్మ పరమాప్నోతి పూరుషః ॥

English: Therefore, always perform your duty efficiently and without attachment; by working without attachment one attains the Supreme.

हिन्दी: इसलिए तू आसक्ति रहित होकर निरंतर कर्तव्य कर्म का भली-भाँति आचरण कर; क्योंकि आसक्ति रहित कर्म करने वाला परमात्मा को प्राप्त करता है।

తెలుగు: కావున నీవు ఆసక్తి లేకుండా ఎల్లప్పుడును చేయవలసిన కర్మను చక్కగా ఆచరింపుము; ఆసక్తి లేక కర్మ చేయువాడు పరమాత్మను పొందును.

Explanation: Do the work in front of you with skill and without clinging to its reward. This turns daily action into spiritual practice.

Bhagavad Gita 3.21

यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः।
स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते ॥

యద్యదాచరతి శ్రేష్ఠస్తత్తదేవేతరో జనః।
స యత్ప్రమాణం కురుతే లోకస్తదనువర్తతే ॥

English: Whatever a great person does, others follow; whatever standard they set, the world follows.

हिन्दी: श्रेष्ठ पुरुष जो-जो आचरण करता है, अन्य लोग भी वैसा ही करते हैं; वह जो प्रमाण स्थापित करता है, लोग उसी का अनुसरण करते हैं।

తెలుగు: శ్రేష్ఠుడు ఏ ఏ ఆచరణ చేయునో, ఇతర జనులు అదే చేయుదురు; అతడు దేనిని ప్రమాణముగా నిలుపునో, లోకము దానినే అనుసరించును.

Explanation: Leadership works by example. Our own conduct is the strongest teaching for family, friends and community.

Verses 25-35: Acting without attachment

The wise act as the ignorant do, but without attachment; follow your own nature and duty.

Bhagavad Gita 3.30

मयि सर्वाणि कर्माणि संन्यस्याध्यात्मचेतसा।
निराशीर्निर्ममो भूत्वा युध्यस्व विगतज्वरः ॥

మయి సర్వాణి కర్మాణి సంన్యస్యాధ్యాత్మచేతసా।
నిరాశీర్నిర్మమో భూత్వా యుధ్యస్వ విగతజ్వరః ॥

English: Surrender all actions to Me with a mind centered on the Self; free from desire, possessiveness and anxiety, fight.

हिन्दी: सब कर्मों को अध्यात्मचित्त से मुझमें अर्पण करके, आशा और ममता से रहित तथा सन्तापरहित होकर युद्ध कर।

తెలుగు: సమస్త కర్మలను అధ్యాత్మచిత్తముతో నాకు సమర్పించి, ఆశ మమకారములు విడిచి, సంతాపరహితుడవై యుద్ధము చేయుము.

Explanation: Offer your actions to the Divine, drop the sense of 'mine' and anxiety, and act.

Bhagavad Gita 3.35

श्रेयान्स्वधर्मो विगुणः परधर्मात्स्वनुष्ठितात्।
स्वधर्मे निधनं श्रेयः परधर्मो भयावहः ॥

శ్రేయాన్స్వధర్మో విగుణః పరధర్మాత్స్వనుష్ఠితాత్।
స్వధర్మే నిధనం శ్రేయః పరధర్మో భయావహః ॥

English: It is better to do one's own duty, even imperfectly, than another's duty well performed. Death in one's own duty is better, for another's duty brings danger.

हिन्दी: दूसरे के धर्म का भली-भाँति पालन करने से अपना धर्म गुणरहित होने पर भी श्रेष्ठ है; अपने धर्म में मरना कल्याणकारी है, दूसरे का धर्म भय देने वाला है।

తెలుగు: చక్కగా ఆచరించిన పరధర్మముకంటె గుణరహితమైనను స్వధర్మమే శ్రేష్ఠము; స్వధర్మమున మరణము శ్రేయస్కరము, పరధర్మము భయావహము.

Explanation: Svadharma, the path that fits your own nature, is the safest road. Imitating someone else's life brings confusion.

Verses 36-43: The enemy: desire and anger

Arjuna asks what drives people to wrong; Krishna names desire and anger and urges mastery of the senses and mind.

Bhagavad Gita 3.42

इन्द्रियाणि पराण्याहुरिन्द्रियेभ्यः परं मनः।
मनसस्तु परा बुद्धिर्यो बुद्धेः परतस्तु सः ॥

ఇన్ద్రియాణి పరాణ్యాహురిన్ద్రియేభ్యః పరం మనః।
మనసస్తు పరా బుద్ధిర్యో బుద్ధేః పరతస్తు సః ॥

English: The senses are said to be superior to the body; the mind is superior to the senses; the intellect is superior to the mind; and the Self is superior even to the intellect.

हिन्दी: इन्द्रियाँ शरीर से श्रेष्ठ कही जाती हैं, इन्द्रियों से मन श्रेष्ठ है, मन से बुद्धि श्रेष्ठ है और जो बुद्धि से भी परे है वह आत्मा है।

తెలుగు: శరీరముకంటె ఇంద్రియములు శ్రేష్ఠములందురు; ఇంద్రియములకంటె మనస్సు, మనస్సుకంటె బుద్ధి శ్రేష్ఠము; బుద్ధికంటె కూడా పరమైనది ఆత్మ.

Explanation: A ladder of inner mastery: body, senses, mind, intellect, and at the top the Self.

Chapter 4

ज्ञानकर्मसंन्यासयोगः

జ్ఞానకర్మసంన్యాసయోగః

Knowledge and the Renunciation of Action · 42 verses

Krishna reveals the ancient lineage of this yoga, explains divine incarnation, shows how action and wisdom unite, and calls knowledge the supreme purifier.

Sections of this chapter

Verses 1-10: The ancient tradition and divine descent

Krishna says he taught this yoga to the sun-god long ago and explains why he takes birth.

Bhagavad Gita 4.7

यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत।
अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदाऽऽत्मानं सृजाम्यहम् ॥

యదా యదా హి ధర్మస్య గ్లానిర్భవతి భారత।
అభ్యుత్థానమధర్మస్య తదాఽఽత్మానం సృజామ్యహమ్ ॥

English: Whenever there is a decline of righteousness and a rise of unrighteousness, O Bharata, at that time I manifest myself.

Explanation: The promise of divine incarnation: when dharma fades, the Divine appears to restore balance.

Bhagavad Gita 4.8

परित्राणाय साधूनां विनाशाय च दुष्कृताम्।
धर्मसंस्थापनार्थाय संभवामि युगे युगे ॥

పరిత్రాణాయ సాధూనాం వినాశాయ చ దుష్కృతామ్।
ధర్మసంస్థాపనార్థాయ సంభవామి యుగే యుగే ॥

English: To protect the good, to destroy the wicked and to re-establish dharma, I come into being age after age.

हिन्दी: साधुओं की रक्षा, दुष्टों के विनाश और धर्म की स्थापना के लिए मैं युग-युग में प्रकट होता हूँ।

తెలుగు: సాధువులను రక్షించుటకు, దుష్టులను నాశనము చేయుటకు, ధర్మమును స్థాపించుటకు నేను యుగయుగమున అవతరింతును.

Explanation: The purpose of each avatar: protection of the righteous, removal of evil and the renewal of dharma.

Bhagavad Gita 4.9

जन्म कर्म च मे दिव्यमेवं यो वेत्ति तत्त्वतः।
त्यक्त्वा देहं पुनर्जन्म नैति मामेति सोऽर्जुन ॥

జన్మ కర్మ చ మే దివ్యమేవం యో వేత్తి తత్త్వతః।
త్యక్త్వా దేహం పునర్జన్మ నైతి మామేతి సోఽర్జున ॥

English: One who truly knows My divine birth and actions does not take birth again after leaving the body, but comes to Me, O Arjuna.

हिन्दी: हे अर्जुन! जो मेरे जन्म और कर्म को दिव्य रूप से तत्त्व से जानता है, वह शरीर त्यागकर पुनर्जन्म नहीं पाता, मुझे ही प्राप्त होता है।

తెలుగు: ఓ అర్జునా! నా జన్మకర్మములు దివ్యములని ఎవడు తత్త్వముగా తెలియునో, అతడు దేహమును విడిచి మరల జన్మింపడు, నన్నే పొందును.

Explanation: Understanding the Divine as pure and free, and acting with that awareness, frees us from the cycle.

Verses 11-15: The Lord meets each as they come

In whatever way people approach him he responds; seekers of old acted without attachment.

Bhagavad Gita 4.11

ये यथा मां प्रपद्यन्ते तांस्तथैव भजाम्यहम्।
मम वर्त्मानुवर्तन्ते मनुष्याः पार्थ सर्वशः ॥

యే యథా మాం ప్రపద్యన్తే తాంస్తథైవ భజామ్యహమ్।
మమ వర్త్మానువర్తన్తే మనుష్యాః పార్థ సర్వశః ॥

English: In whatever way people approach Me, I reciprocate accordingly; all people follow My path in every way, O Partha.

हिन्दी: जो मुझे जिस प्रकार भजते हैं, मैं उन्हें उसी प्रकार भजता हूँ; हे पार्थ! सभी मनुष्य सब प्रकार से मेरे ही मार्ग का अनुसरण करते हैं।

తెలుగు: ఎవరు నన్ను ఏ విధముగా ఆశ్రయింతురో, నేను వారిని ఆ విధముగానే అనుగ్రహింతును; ఓ పార్థా! మనుష్యులందరు అన్ని విధముల నా మార్గమునే అనుసరింతురు.

Explanation: The Divine meets each seeker where they are. Different paths and forms of worship all reach the one Truth.

Verses 16-24: Action and inaction

The mystery of karma: see inaction in action and action in inaction; work without expectation.

Bhagavad Gita 4.18

कर्मण्यकर्म यः पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म यः।
स बुद्धिमान् मनुष्येषु स युक्तः कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

కర్మణ్యకర్మ యః పశ్యేదకర్మణి చ కర్మ యః।
స బుద్ధిమాన్ మనుష్యేషు స యుక్తః కృత్స్నకర్మకృత్ ॥

English: One who sees inaction in action and action in inaction is wise among people, a yogi who has accomplished all actions.

हिन्दी: जो कर्म में अकर्म और अकर्म में कर्म को देखता है, वही मनुष्यों में बुद्धिमान है और वही योगी तथा सम्पूर्ण कर्म करने वाला है।

తెలుగు: కర్మయందు అకర్మను, అకర్మయందు కర్మను చూచువాడే మనుష్యులలో బుద్ధిమంతుడు; అతడే యోగి, సమస్త కర్మలు చేసినవాడు.

Explanation: Inner stillness within outer activity, and activity without ego even in rest, is the mark of the awakened worker.

Verses 25-33: Many forms of sacrifice

Yogis perform different sacrifices; the sacrifice of knowledge is greater than material offerings.

Verses 34-42: Knowledge, the great purifier

Approach a teacher, serve and question; knowledge burns all karma, and doubt is cut with the sword of wisdom.

Bhagavad Gita 4.34

तद्विद्धि प्रणिपातेन परिप्रश्नेन सेवया।
उपदेक्ष्यन्ति ते ज्ञानं ज्ञानिनस्तत्त्वदर्शिनः ॥

తద్విద్ధి ప్రణిపాతేన పరిప్రశ్నేన సేవయా।
ఉపదేక్ష్యన్తి తే జ్ఞానం జ్ఞానినస్తత్త్వదర్శినః ॥

English: Learn this by humble reverence, sincere questioning and service; the wise who have seen the truth will teach you knowledge.

हिन्दी: उस ज्ञान को प्रणाम, जिज्ञासापूर्वक प्रश्न और सेवा के द्वारा जान; तत्त्वदर्शी ज्ञानी तुझे उस ज्ञान का उपदेश देंगे।

తెలుగు: ఆ జ్ఞానమును నమస్కారము చేతను, శ్రద్ధాపూర్వక ప్రశ్న చేతను, సేవ చేతను తెలుసుకొనుము; తత్త్వదర్శులైన జ్ఞానులు నీకు ఉపదేశింతురు.

Explanation: A classic recipe for learning: humility, honest questions and service to the teacher.

Bhagavad Gita 4.38

न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते।
तत्स्वयं योगसंसिद्धः कालेनात्मनि विन्दति ॥

న హి జ్ఞానేన సదృశం పవిత్రమిహ విద్యతే।
తత్స్వయం యోగసంసిద్ధః కాలేనాత్మని విన్దతి ॥

English: In this world there is nothing as purifying as knowledge. One who has become perfected in yoga finds it within the self in due time.

हिन्दी: इस संसार में ज्ञान के समान पवित्र करने वाला निश्चय ही कुछ नहीं है; योग में सिद्ध हुआ पुरुष उसे समय पर अपने आप आत्मा में पा लेता है।

తెలుగు: ఈ లోకములో జ్ఞానమునకు సమానమైన పవిత్రమైనది ఏదియు లేదు; యోగసిద్ధి పొందినవాడు కాలక్రమమున దానిని తనయందే పొందును.

Explanation: True knowledge of the Self burns away confusion and karma. It ripens through steady practice.

Bhagavad Gita 4.39

श्रद्धावाँल्लभते ज्ञानं तत्परः संयतेन्द्रियः।
ज्ञानं लब्ध्वा परां शान्तिमचिरेणाधिगच्छति ॥

శ్రద్ధావాఁల్లభతే జ్ఞానం తత్పరః సంయతేన్ద్రియః।
జ్ఞానం లబ్ధ్వా పరాం శాన్తిమచిరేణాధిగచ్ఛతి ॥

English: One who has faith, is devoted to it and has controlled the senses gains knowledge; having gained it, one soon attains supreme peace.

हिन्दी: श्रद्धावान्, तत्पर और जितेन्द्रिय पुरुष ज्ञान प्राप्त करता है और ज्ञान पाकर शीघ्र ही परम शान्ति को प्राप्त होता है।

తెలుగు: శ్రద్ధగలవాడు, తత్పరుడు, ఇంద్రియములను జయించినవాడు జ్ఞానమును పొందును; జ్ఞానమును పొంది శీఘ్రముగా పరమశాంతిని పొందును.

Explanation: Faith, dedication and self-control are the three keys to knowledge.

Chapter 5

कर्मसंन्यासयोगः

కర్మసంన్యాసయోగః

The Yoga of Renunciation · 29 verses

Arjuna asks whether to renounce action or to practice it. Krishna says both lead to freedom but selfless action is easier, and that the free person sees all beings equally and rests in inner peace.

Sections of this chapter

Verses 1-6: Renunciation or action?

Both lead to liberation, but Karma Yoga is the easier path.

Verses 7-12: The detached worker

Like a lotus leaf untouched by water, the yogi acts, offering all actions to the Divine.

Bhagavad Gita 5.10

ब्रह्मण्याधाय कर्माणि सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा करोति यः।
लिप्यते न स पापेन पद्मपत्रमिवाम्भसा ॥

బ్రహ్మణ్యాధాయ కర్మాణి సఙ్గం త్యక్త్వా కరోతి యః।
లిప్యతే న స పాపేన పద్మపత్రమివామ్భసా ॥

English: One who performs actions offering them to the Divine and giving up attachment is not touched by sin, as a lotus leaf is not touched by water.

हिन्दी: जो पुरुष कर्मों को परमात्मा में अर्पण करके और आसक्ति त्यागकर कर्म करता है, वह जल से कमल के पत्ते की भाँति पाप से लिप्त नहीं होता।

తెలుగు: ఎవడు కర్మలను పరమాత్మకు సమర్పించి, ఆసక్తిని విడిచి కర్మ చేయునో, అతడు తామరాకు నీటిచే అంటబడనట్లు పాపముచే అంటబడడు.

Explanation: Live in the world without being stained by it: act, offer the result, and remain untouched.

Verses 13-26: Equal vision and inner freedom

The wise see all beings equally and are not disturbed by pleasant or unpleasant experiences.

Bhagavad Gita 5.18

विद्याविनयसंपन्ने ब्राह्मणे गवि हस्तिनि।
शुनि चैव श्वपाके च पण्डिताः समदर्शिनः ॥

విద్యావినయసంపన్నే బ్రాహ్మణే గవి హస్తిని।
శుని చైవ శ్వపాకే చ పణ్డితాః సమదర్శినః ॥

English: The wise see with an equal eye a learned and humble Brahmin, a cow, an elephant, a dog and an outcaste.

हिन्दी: ज्ञानी पुरुष विद्या-विनययुक्त ब्राह्मण, गाय, हाथी, कुत्ते और चाण्डाल में समदर्शी होते हैं।

తెలుగు: జ్ఞానులు విద్యావినయసంపన్నుడైన బ్రాహ్మణునియందు, ఆవునందు, ఏనుగునందు, కుక్కయందు, చండాలునియందు సమదృష్టి కలిగియుందురు.

Explanation: The wise recognize the same divine presence in everyone and everything, beyond status or species.

Bhagavad Gita 5.19

इहैव तैर्जितः सर्गो येषां साम्ये स्थितं मनः।
निर्दोषं हि समं ब्रह्म तस्माद्ब्रह्मणि ते स्थिताः ॥

ఇహైవ తైర్జితః సర్గో యేషాం సామ్యే స్థితం మనః।
నిర్దోషం హి సమం బ్రహ్మ తస్మాద్బ్రహ్మణి తే స్థితాః ॥

English: Even here, those whose minds rest in equality have conquered the cycle of birth; Brahman is flawless and equal, so they are established in Brahman.

हिन्दी: जिनका मन समता में स्थित है, उन्होंने यहीं संसार को जीत लिया है; ब्रह्म निर्दोष और सम है, इसलिए वे ब्रह्म में स्थित हैं।

తెలుగు: ఎవరి మనస్సు సమత్వమున నిలిచియున్నదో వారు ఇక్కడనే సంసారమును జయించిరి; బ్రహ్మము నిర్దోషము, సమము; కావున వారు బ్రహ్మమునందు నిలిచియున్నారు.

Explanation: Equanimity is itself liberation, available in this very life.

Verses 27-29: Meditation and peace

Controlling breath and senses and being free from desire and fear lead to peace, by knowing Krishna as the friend of all beings.

Bhagavad Gita 5.29

भोक्तारं यज्ञतपसां सर्वलोकमहेश्वरम्।
सुहृदं सर्वभूतानां ज्ञात्वा मां शान्तिमृच्छति ॥

భోక్తారం యజ్ఞతపసాం సర్వలోకమహేశ్వరమ్।
సుహృదం సర్వభూతానాం జ్ఞాత్వా మాం శాన్తిమృచ్ఛతి ॥

English: Knowing Me as the enjoyer of sacrifices and austerities, the great Lord of all worlds and the friend of all beings, one attains peace.

हिन्दी: मुझे यज्ञ और तपों का भोक्ता, सब लोकों का महान ईश्वर और सब प्राणियों का मित्र जानकर मनुष्य शान्ति को प्राप्त होता है।

తెలుగు: నన్ను యజ్ఞతపస్సులను అనుభవించువానిగా, సర్వలోకమహేశ్వరునిగా, సర్వభూతసుహృదునిగా తెలిసి మనుజుడు శాంతిని పొందును.

Explanation: Peace comes from knowing the Divine as a friend present in all.

Chapter 6

ध्यानयोगः

ధ్యానయోగః

The Yoga of Meditation · 47 verses

Krishna teaches the practice of meditation: how to prepare the seat, balance daily life, steady the restless mind through practice and detachment, and he promises that no sincere effort is ever wasted.

Sections of this chapter

Verses 1-9: True renunciation

The real yogi acts without attachment; raise yourself by your own self.

Bhagavad Gita 6.5

उद्धरेदात्मनाऽऽत्मानं नात्मानमवसादयेत्।
आत्मैव ह्यात्मनो बन्धुरात्मैव रिपुरात्मनः ॥

ఉద్ధరేదాత్మనాఽఽత్మానం నాత్మానమవసాదయేత్।
ఆత్మైవ హ్యాత్మనో బన్ధురాత్మైవ రిపురాత్మనః ॥

English: Lift yourself by your own self; do not degrade yourself. The self alone is the friend of the self, and the self alone is the enemy of the self.

हिन्दी: अपने द्वारा अपना उद्धार करे, अपना पतन न करे; क्योंकि आत्मा ही आत्मा का मित्र है और आत्मा ही आत्मा का शत्रु है।

తెలుగు: తన చేత తనను తానే ఉద్ధరించుకొనవలెను, తనను తాను పతనము చేసుకొనరాదు; ఎందుకనగా ఆత్మయే ఆత్మకు బంధువు, ఆత్మయే ఆత్మకు శత్రువు.

Explanation: Our own mind can be our best friend or our worst enemy. Raising yourself is a personal responsibility.

Bhagavad Gita 6.6

बन्धुरात्माऽऽत्मनस्तस्य येनात्मैवात्मना जितः।
अनात्मनस्तु शत्रुत्वे वर्तेतात्मैव शत्रुवत् ॥

బన్ధురాత్మాఽఽత్మనస్తస్య యేనాత్మైవాత్మనా జితః।
అనాత్మనస్తు శత్రుత్వే వర్తేతాత్మైవ శత్రువత్ ॥

English: For one who has conquered the mind by the self, the self is a friend; but for one who has not, the self acts like an enemy.

हिन्दी: जिसने अपने द्वारा अपने मन को जीत लिया है, उसका आत्मा उसका मित्र है; और जिसने नहीं जीता, उसके लिए वही शत्रु के समान व्यवहार करता है।

తెలుగు: ఎవడు తన చేత తన మనస్సును జయించెనో, అతనికి ఆత్మయే బంధువు; జయింపనివానికి ఆత్మయే శత్రువువలె ప్రవర్తించును.

Explanation: Mastery of the mind turns it from adversary to ally.

Verses 10-17: Preparing for meditation

A clean seat, steady posture, focused gaze, and moderate food, sleep and recreation.

Bhagavad Gita 6.17

युक्ताहारविहारस्य युक्तचेष्टस्य कर्मसु।
युक्तस्वप्नावबोधस्य योगो भवति दुःखहा ॥

యుక్తాహారవిహారస్య యుక్తచేష్టస్య కర్మసు।
యుక్తస్వప్నావబోధస్య యోగో భవతి దుఃఖహా ॥

English: For one who is moderate in eating and recreation, balanced in effort, and moderate in sleep and wakefulness, yoga becomes the destroyer of sorrow.

हिन्दी: जिसका आहार-विहार नियमित है, कर्मों में चेष्टा नियमित है और सोना-जागना नियमित है, उसके लिए योग दुःखों का नाश करने वाला होता है।

తెలుగు: ఆహారవిహారములు నియమితముగా గలవానికి, కర్మలయందు నియమిత ప్రయత్నము గలవానికి, నిద్రాజాగరణములు నియమితముగా గలవానికి యోగము దుఃఖనాశకమగును.

Explanation: Yoga is a way of balance in daily life, avoiding extremes in food, rest, work and play.

Verses 18-32: The still mind

Like a lamp sheltered from the wind, the mind of the yogi rests in the Self, seeing oneself in all beings and all beings in oneself.

Bhagavad Gita 6.19

यथा दीपो निवातस्थो नेङ्गते सोपमा स्मृता।
योगिनो यतचित्तस्य युञ्जतो योगमात्मनः ॥

యథా దీపో నివాతస్థో నేఙ్గతే సోపమా స్మృతా।
యోగినో యతచిత్తస్య యుఞ్జతో యోగమాత్మనః ॥

English: As a lamp in a windless place does not flicker, so is the yogi of controlled mind, practicing union with the Self.

हिन्दी: जैसे वायुरहित स्थान में रखा दीपक हिलता नहीं, वैसी ही उपमा आत्मा के योग का अभ्यास करने वाले संयत चित्त योगी की कही गई है।

తెలుగు: గాలిలేని చోట ఉంచిన దీపము కదలనట్లు, ఆత్మయోగమును అభ్యసించు నియతచిత్తుడైన యోగికి ఇదే ఉపమ చెప్పబడినది.

Explanation: A famous image of meditation: the mind steady and bright like a flame sheltered from the wind.

Bhagavad Gita 6.30

यो मां पश्यति सर्वत्र सर्वं च मयि पश्यति।
तस्याहं न प्रणश्यामि स च मे न प्रणश्यति ॥

యో మాం పశ్యతి సర్వత్ర సర్వం చ మయి పశ్యతి।
తస్యాహం న ప్రణశ్యామి స చ మే న ప్రణశ్యతి ॥

English: One who sees Me everywhere and sees everything in Me, for that person I am never lost, and that person is never lost to Me.

हिन्दी: जो मुझे सर्वत्र देखता है और सबको मुझमें देखता है, उसके लिए मैं नष्ट नहीं होता और वह मेरे लिए नष्ट नहीं होता।

తెలుగు: ఎవడు నన్ను సర్వత్ర చూచునో, సర్వమును నాయందు చూచునో, అతనికి నేను నశింపను, అతడు నాకు నశింపడు.

Explanation: Seeing the Divine in all means never feeling alone or abandoned.

Verses 33-36: Taming the restless mind

Arjuna says the mind is as hard to hold as the wind; Krishna answers: practice and detachment.

Bhagavad Gita 6.35

श्री भगवानुवाच
असंशयं महाबाहो मनो दुर्निग्रहं चलं।
अभ्यासेन तु कौन्तेय वैराग्येण च गृह्यते ॥

శ్రీ భగవానువాచ
అసంశయం మహాబాహో మనో దుర్నిగ్రహం చలం।
అభ్యాసేన తు కౌన్తేయ వైరాగ్యేణ చ గృహ్యతే ॥

English: Without doubt, O mighty-armed one, the mind is restless and hard to control; but by practice and detachment it can be restrained, O son of Kunti.

हिन्दी: श्रीभगवान् बोले: हे महाबाहो! निःसंदेह मन चंचल और कठिनता से वश में होने वाला है; परन्तु हे कुन्तीपुत्र! अभ्यास और वैराग्य से वह वश में किया जाता है।

తెలుగు: శ్రీభగవానుడు పలికెను: ఓ మహాబాహో! సందేహము లేదు, మనస్సు చంచలము, నిగ్రహించుటకు కష్టము; కాని ఓ కౌంతేయా! అభ్యాసము చేతను వైరాగ్యము చేతను అది నిగ్రహింపబడును.

Explanation: Krishna agrees the mind is wild, then gives the method: abhyasa (steady practice) and vairagya (non-attachment).

Verses 37-47: The fate of the unsuccessful yogi

No effort is wasted; the sincere seeker continues in the next life, and the devoted yogi is the highest of all.

Bhagavad Gita 6.40

श्री भगवानुवाच
पार्थ नैवेह नामुत्र विनाशस्तस्य विद्यते।
नहि कल्याणकृत्कश्िचद्दुर्गतिं तात गच्छति ॥

శ్రీ భగవానువాచ
పార్థ నైవేహ నాముత్ర వినాశస్తస్య విద్యతే।
నహి కల్యాణకృత్కశ్ిచద్దుర్గతిం తాత గచ్ఛతి ॥

English: The Lord said: O Partha, there is no destruction for such a person either here or hereafter; no one who does good ever comes to grief, my friend.

हिन्दी: श्रीभगवान् बोले: हे पार्थ! उसका न इस लोक में और न परलोक में विनाश होता है; हे तात! कल्याणकारी कर्म करने वाला कोई भी दुर्गति को प्राप्त नहीं होता।

తెలుగు: శ్రీభగవానుడు పలికెను: ఓ పార్థా! అతనికి ఇహమునగాని పరమునగాని వినాశము లేదు; ఓ నాయనా! కల్యాణకర్మలు చేయువాడు ఎవడును దుర్గతిని పొందడు.

Explanation: No sincere spiritual effort is ever wasted.

Chapter 7

ज्ञानविज्ञानयोगः

జ్ఞానవిజ్ఞానయోగః

The Yoga of Knowledge and Realization · 30 verses

Krishna describes his higher and lower nature, how everything is strung on him like pearls on a thread, how maya veils the truth, and the four kinds of devotees.

Sections of this chapter

Verses 1-7: Knowledge and realization

Few seek perfection; the Lord's two natures, and how all is strung on him like pearls.

Bhagavad Gita 7.3

मनुष्याणां सहस्रेषु कश्िचद्यतति सिद्धये।
यततामपि सिद्धानां कश्िचन्मां वेत्ति तत्त्वतः ॥

మనుష్యాణాం సహస్రేషు కశ్ిచద్యతతి సిద్ధయే।
యతతామపి సిద్ధానాం కశ్ిచన్మాం వేత్తి తత్త్వతః ॥

English: Among thousands of people, hardly one strives for perfection; and among those who strive and succeed, hardly one knows Me in truth.

हिन्दी: हजारों मनुष्यों में कोई एक सिद्धि के लिए प्रयत्न करता है और प्रयत्न करने वाले सिद्धों में भी कोई एक मुझे तत्त्व से जानता है।

తెలుగు: వేలకొలది మనుష్యులలో ఎవడో ఒకడు సిద్ధికై ప్రయత్నించును; ప్రయత్నించి సిద్ధులైనవారిలో కూడా ఎవడో ఒకడు నన్ను తత్త్వముగా తెలుసుకొనును.

Explanation: Spiritual realization is rare, which is why it needs sincere, persistent effort.

Bhagavad Gita 7.7

मत्तः परतरं नान्यत्किञ्चिदस्ति धनञ्जय।
मयि सर्वमिदं प्रोतं सूत्रे मणिगणा इव ॥

మత్తః పరతరం నాన్యత్కిఞ్చిదస్తి ధనఞ్జయ।
మయి సర్వమిదం ప్రోతం సూత్రే మణిగణా ఇవ ॥

English: There is nothing higher than Me, O Dhananjaya; all this is strung on Me like pearls on a thread.

हिन्दी: हे धनंजय! मुझसे श्रेष्ठ दूसरा कुछ भी नहीं है; यह सब जगत् मुझमें सूत्र में मणियों की तरह पिरोया हुआ है।

తెలుగు: ఓ ధనంజయా! నాకంటె పరమైనది ఏదియు లేదు; ఈ సర్వము దారమున మణులవలె నాయందు కూర్చబడియున్నది.

Explanation: The Divine is the single thread running through the whole world.

Verses 8-12: God in everything

Krishna is the taste in water, the light in the sun and moon, the sound in space and the strength of the strong.

Bhagavad Gita 7.11

बलं बलवतां चाहं कामरागविवर्जितम्।
धर्माविरुद्धो भूतेषु कामोऽस्मि भरतर्षभ ॥

బలం బలవతాం చాహం కామరాగవివర్జితమ్।
ధర్మావిరుద్ధో భూతేషు కామోఽస్మి భరతర్షభ ॥

English: I am the strength of the strong, free from desire and attachment; and in beings I am the desire that is not contrary to dharma, O best of the Bharatas.

हिन्दी: मैं बलवानों का कामना और आसक्ति से रहित बल हूँ, और हे भरतश्रेष्ठ! प्राणियों में धर्म से अविरुद्ध काम भी मैं ही हूँ।

తెలుగు: నేను బలవంతుల కామరాగరహితమైన బలమును; ఓ భరతర్షభా! భూతములయందు ధర్మమునకు విరుద్ధము కాని కామమును నేనే.

Explanation: Not all desire is an obstacle. A wish that is in harmony with dharma is itself a divine force, which is why a good intention is worth nurturing.

Verses 13-19: Maya and surrender

The three gunas bewilder the world; four kinds of devotees; the wise who know the Divine as all are rare.

Bhagavad Gita 7.14

दैवी ह्येषा गुणमयी मम माया दुरत्यया।
मामेव ये प्रपद्यन्ते मायामेतां तरन्ति ते ॥

దైవీ హ్యేషా గుణమయీ మమ మాయా దురత్యయా।
మామేవ యే ప్రపద్యన్తే మాయామేతాం తరన్తి తే ॥

English: This divine illusion of Mine, made of the three gunas, is difficult to overcome; but those who take refuge in Me alone cross beyond it.

हिन्दी: मेरी यह त्रिगुणमयी दैवी माया बड़ी दुस्तर है; जो केवल मेरी शरण में आते हैं, वे इस माया को पार कर जाते हैं।

తెలుగు: త్రిగుణమయమైన నా ఈ దైవీమాయ దాటుటకు చాలా కష్టము; నన్నే శరణుజొచ్చినవారు ఈ మాయను దాటుదురు.

Explanation: Maya, the play of nature's qualities, binds us; surrender and devotion are the way across.

Bhagavad Gita 7.16

चतुर्विधा भजन्ते मां जनाः सुकृतिनोऽर्जुन।
आर्तो जिज्ञासुरर्थार्थी ज्ञानी च भरतर्षभ ॥

చతుర్విధా భజన్తే మాం జనాః సుకృతినోఽర్జున।
ఆర్తో జిజ్ఞాసురర్థార్థీ జ్ఞానీ చ భరతర్షభ ॥

English: Four kinds of virtuous people worship Me, O Arjuna: the distressed, the seeker of knowledge, the seeker of wealth and the wise.

हिन्दी: हे अर्जुन! आर्त, जिज्ञासु, अर्थार्थी और ज्ञानी, ये चार प्रकार के पुण्यात्मा मनुष्य मुझे भजते हैं।

తెలుగు: ఓ అర్జునా! ఆర్తుడు, జిజ్ఞాసువు, అర్థార్థి, జ్ఞాని అను నలుగురు పుణ్యాత్ములు నన్ను భజింతురు.

Explanation: People come to the Divine for different reasons; every sincere approach is welcome.

Bhagavad Gita 7.19

बहूनां जन्मनामन्ते ज्ञानवान्मां प्रपद्यते।
वासुदेवः सर्वमिति स महात्मा सुदुर्लभः ॥

బహూనాం జన్మనామన్తే జ్ఞానవాన్మాం ప్రపద్యతే।
వాసుదేవః సర్వమితి స మహాత్మా సుదుర్లభః ॥

English: After many births, the wise person surrenders to Me, knowing that Vasudeva is all. Such a great soul is very rare.

हिन्दी: बहुत जन्मों के अन्त में ज्ञानी 'वासुदेव ही सब कुछ है' ऐसा जानकर मेरी शरण लेता है; ऐसा महात्मा अत्यन्त दुर्लभ है।

తెలుగు: అనేక జన్మల అంతమున జ్ఞాని 'వాసుదేవుడే సర్వము' అని తెలిసి నన్ను శరణు పొందును; అట్టి మహాత్ముడు అత్యంత దుర్లభుడు.

Explanation: Knowledge matures over lifetimes into the realization that the Divine is everything.

Verses 20-30: Other gods and the highest

Desires lead people to worship other deities, but their fruits are limited; the wise know the Supreme even at the hour of death.

Chapter 8

अक्षरब्रह्मयोगः

అక్షరబ్రహ్మయోగః

The Yoga of the Imperishable Brahman · 28 verses

Arjuna asks about Brahman, the Self and karma. Krishna explains remembering the Divine at death, the cosmic cycle of creation and the paths of light and darkness.

Sections of this chapter

Verses 1-7: Questions and the last thought

Seven questions are asked; one's last thought decides one's path, so remember the Divine always.

Bhagavad Gita 8.5

अन्तकाले च मामेव स्मरन्मुक्त्वा कलेवरम्।
यः प्रयाति स मद्भावं याति नास्त्यत्र संशयः ॥

అన్తకాలే చ మామేవ స్మరన్ముక్త్వా కలేవరమ్।
యః ప్రయాతి స మద్భావం యాతి నాస్త్యత్ర సంశయః ॥

English: At the time of death, whoever leaves the body remembering Me alone attains My state; of this there is no doubt.

हिन्दी: जो अन्तकाल में मुझे ही स्मरण करता हुआ शरीर त्यागकर जाता है, वह मेरे भाव को प्राप्त होता है; इसमें कोई संशय नहीं।

తెలుగు: అంత్యకాలమున నన్నే స్మరించుచు శరీరమును విడిచి వెళ్ళువాడు నా భావమును పొందును; ఇందులో సందేహము లేదు.

Explanation: The last thought shapes the next step, so a lifetime of remembering the Divine prepares the final moment.

Bhagavad Gita 8.6

यं यं वापि स्मरन्भावं त्यजत्यन्ते कलेवरम्।
तं तमेवैति कौन्तेय सदा तद्भावभावितः ॥

యం యం వాపి స్మరన్భావం త్యజత్యన్తే కలేవరమ్।
తం తమేవైతి కౌన్తేయ సదా తద్భావభావితః ॥

English: Whatever state of being one remembers when leaving the body at the end, that very state one attains, always absorbed in that thought.

हिन्दी: हे कौन्तेय! अन्तकाल में मनुष्य जिस-जिस भाव का स्मरण करता हुआ शरीर त्यागता है, उसी भाव को प्राप्त होता है, क्योंकि वह सदा उसी भाव में रमा रहता है।

తెలుగు: ఓ కౌంతేయా! అంత్యకాలమున మానవుడు ఏ ఏ భావమును స్మరించుచు శరీరమును విడుచునో, ఆ భావమునే పొందును; ఎందుకనగా అతడు సదా ఆ భావముననే నిమగ్నుడై యుండును.

Explanation: A life of habitual thought shapes the final thought.

Bhagavad Gita 8.7

तस्मात्सर्वेषु कालेषु मामनुस्मर युध्य च।
मय्यर्पितमनोबुद्धिर्मामेवैष्यस्यसंशयम् ॥

తస్మాత్సర్వేషు కాలేషు మామనుస్మర యుధ్య చ।
మయ్యర్పితమనోబుద్ధిర్మామేవైష్యస్యసంశయమ్ ॥

English: Therefore, remember Me at all times and fight; with mind and intellect fixed on Me, you will surely come to Me.

हिन्दी: इसलिए तू सब समय मेरा स्मरण कर और युद्ध भी कर; मुझमें मन-बुद्धि अर्पित करने वाला तू निःसंदेह मुझे ही प्राप्त होगा।

తెలుగు: కావున నీవు అన్ని కాలములలో నన్ను స్మరింపుము, యుద్ధము కూడా చేయుము; నాయందు మనోబుద్ధులను అర్పించిన నీవు నిస్సందేహముగా నన్నే పొందెదవు.

Explanation: Remember the Divine while doing your duty. Constant remembrance and active life go together.

Verses 8-16: Meditation and OM

Meditate with a steady mind and chant OM; those who reach the Supreme do not return to rebirth.

Bhagavad Gita 8.14

अनन्यचेताः सततं यो मां स्मरति नित्यशः।
तस्याहं सुलभः पार्थ नित्ययुक्तस्य योगिनः ॥

అనన్యచేతాః సతతం యో మాం స్మరతి నిత్యశః।
తస్యాహం సులభః పార్థ నిత్యయుక్తస్య యోగినః ॥

English: For the yogi who constantly remembers Me with an undivided mind, I am easy to reach, O Partha.

हिन्दी: हे पार्थ! जो अनन्य चित्त से निरन्तर नित्य मेरा स्मरण करता है, उस नित्ययुक्त योगी के लिए मैं सुलभ हूँ।

తెలుగు: ఓ పార్థా! అనన్యచిత్తుడై నిరంతరము నిత్యము నన్ను స్మరించు నిత్యయుక్తుడైన యోగికి నేను సులభుడను.

Explanation: Steady remembrance makes the Divine close at hand.

Verses 17-22: The cosmic day and night

The cycles of Brahma's day and night; beyond them is the unmanifest Supreme, reached by devotion.

Verses 23-28: The paths of light and darkness

The two paths at death; the yogi who knows them is not bewildered.

Chapter 9

राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगः

రాజవిద్యారాజగుహ్యయోగః

The Yoga of Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret · 34 verses

Krishna shares the most confidential teaching: God pervades the world yet is not bound by it, devotion is open to all, and a simple offering made with love is accepted.

Sections of this chapter

Verses 1-10: The royal secret

This knowledge is the king of sciences, directly perceivable and easy to practice; creation moves under his supervision.

Bhagavad Gita 9.4

मया ततमिदं सर्वं जगदव्यक्तमूर्तिना।
मत्स्थानि सर्वभूतानि न चाहं तेष्ववस्थितः ॥

మయా తతమిదం సర్వం జగదవ్యక్తమూర్తినా।
మత్స్థాని సర్వభూతాని న చాహం తేష్వవస్థితః ॥

English: This whole world is pervaded by Me in My unmanifest form; all beings rest in Me, but I do not rest in them.

हिन्दी: यह सम्पूर्ण जगत् मुझ अव्यक्त स्वरूप से व्याप्त है; सब प्राणी मुझमें स्थित हैं, परन्तु मैं उनमें स्थित नहीं हूँ।

తెలుగు: ఈ సమస్త జగత్తు అవ్యక్తరూపమైన నా చేత వ్యాపింపబడియున్నది; సర్వభూతములు నాయందున్నవి, కాని నేను వాటియందు నిలిచియుండను.

Explanation: The Divine is the support of all, yet untouched by the changes of creation.

Verses 11-19: Seen and unseen

Some overlook him in human form; the great-souled worship him as the source, the goal, the support and the witness.

Verses 20-25: Different worshippers

Ritualists reach heavenly pleasures and return; those who worship him alone find security.

Bhagavad Gita 9.22

अनन्याश्चिन्तयन्तो मां ये जनाः पर्युपासते।
तेषां नित्याभियुक्तानां योगक्षेमं वहाम्यहम् ॥

అనన్యాశ్చిన్తయన్తో మాం యే జనాః పర్యుపాసతే।
తేషాం నిత్యాభియుక్తానాం యోగక్షేమం వహామ్యహమ్ ॥

English: To those who worship Me with exclusive devotion, thinking of nothing else, I carry what they lack and preserve what they have.

हिन्दी: जो अनन्य भाव से मेरा चिन्तन करते हुए मेरी उपासना करते हैं, उन नित्य मुझमें लगे हुए भक्तों का योगक्षेम मैं स्वयं वहन करता हूँ।

తెలుగు: అనన్యభావముతో నన్ను చింతించుచు ఉపాసించువారికి, నిత్యము నాయందే నిలిచినవారికి యోగక్షేమమును నేనే వహింతును.

Explanation: Yoga-kshema: the Lord looks after the needs and the security of single-minded devotees.

Verses 26-34: Devotion for all

A leaf, a flower, a fruit or water offered with love; all, whatever their birth, can reach him.

Bhagavad Gita 9.26

पत्रं पुष्पं फलं तोयं यो मे भक्त्या प्रयच्छति।
तदहं भक्त्युपहृतमश्नामि प्रयतात्मनः ॥

పత్రం పుష్పం ఫలం తోయం యో మే భక్త్యా ప్రయచ్ఛతి।
తదహం భక్త్యుపహృతమశ్నామి ప్రయతాత్మనః ॥

English: Whoever offers Me with devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit or water, I accept that offering of the pure-hearted.

हिन्दी: जो भक्त प्रेम से मुझे पत्र, पुष्प, फल या जल अर्पित करता है, उस शुद्ध चित्त वाले का वह प्रेमपूर्वक अर्पित किया हुआ मैं स्वीकार करता हूँ।

తెలుగు: ఎవడు భక్తితో నాకు ఆకు, పువ్వు, పండు లేదా నీటిని సమర్పించునో, ఆ శుద్ధచిత్తుడు భక్తితో ఇచ్చినదానిని నేను స్వీకరింతును.

Explanation: God values love, not cost. The simplest offering made sincerely is complete.

Bhagavad Gita 9.27

यत्करोषि यदश्नासि यज्जुहोषि ददासि यत्।
यत्तपस्यसि कौन्तेय तत्कुरुष्व मदर्पणम् ॥

యత్కరోషి యదశ్నాసి యజ్జుహోషి దదాసి యత్।
యత్తపస్యసి కౌన్తేయ తత్కురుష్వ మదర్పణమ్ ॥

English: Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you offer, give or practice as austerity, O Kaunteya, do it as an offering to Me.

हिन्दी: हे कौन्तेय! तू जो कर्म करता है, जो खाता है, जो हवन करता है, जो दान देता है और जो तप करता है, वह सब मुझे अर्पण कर।

తెలుగు: ఓ కౌంతేయా! నీవు ఏది చేసినను, ఏది తినినను, ఏది హోమము చేసినను, ఏది దానము చేసినను, ఏ తపస్సు చేసినను, దానిని నాకు అర్పణముగా చేయుము.

Explanation: Turn every ordinary act into worship by offering it to the Divine.

Bhagavad Gita 9.29

समोऽहं सर्वभूतेषु न मे द्वेष्योऽस्ति न प्रियः।
ये भजन्ति तु मां भक्त्या मयि ते तेषु चाप्यहम् ॥

సమోఽహం సర్వభూతేషు న మే ద్వేష్యోఽస్తి న ప్రియః।
యే భజన్తి తు మాం భక్త్యా మయి తే తేషు చాప్యహమ్ ॥

English: I am equal to all beings; none is hateful or dear to Me; but those who worship Me with devotion are in Me and I am in them.

हिन्दी: मैं सब प्राणियों में सम हूँ; न कोई मेरा द्वेष्य है न प्रिय; परन्तु जो भक्ति से मुझे भजते हैं वे मुझमें हैं और मैं भी उनमें हूँ।

తెలుగు: నేను సర్వభూతములయందు సముడను; నాకు ద్వేష్యుడు గాని ప్రియుడు గాని లేడు; కాని భక్తితో నన్ను భజించువారు నాయందున్నారు, నేనును వారియందున్నాను.

Explanation: The Divine shines on all equally; devotion opens the heart to receive it.

Bhagavad Gita 9.34

मन्मना भव मद्भक्तो मद्याजी मां नमस्कुरु।
मामेवैष्यसि युक्त्वैवमात्मानं मत्परायणः ॥

మన్మనా భవ మద్భక్తో మద్యాజీ మాం నమస్కురు।
మామేవైష్యసి యుక్త్వైవమాత్మానం మత్పరాయణః ॥

English: Fix your mind on Me, be devoted to Me, worship Me and bow to Me; thus united with Me, you will come to Me.

हिन्दी: मुझमें मन लगा, मेरा भक्त बन, मेरा पूजन कर और मुझे नमस्कार कर; इस प्रकार मुझमें युक्त होकर तू मुझे ही प्राप्त होगा।

తెలుగు: నాయందే మనస్సు నిలుపుము, నా భక్తుడవు కమ్ము, నన్ను పూజింపుము, నాకు నమస్కరింపుము; ఇట్లు నాయందు ఏకమై నన్నే పొందెదవు.

Explanation: The royal secret in four steps: think of the Divine, love the Divine, serve the Divine and surrender.

Chapter 10

विभूतियोगः

విభూతియోగః

The Yoga of Divine Glories · 42 verses

Krishna reveals that he is the source of all and describes his divine manifestations among the elements, sages, Vedas and every excellent thing.

Sections of this chapter

Verses 1-7: The source of all

Neither gods nor sages know his origin; he is the source of all qualities and beings.

Verses 8-11: Devotion and grace

The wise worship him knowing he is the origin of all; he dwells in their hearts and dispels ignorance with the lamp of knowledge.

Bhagavad Gita 10.8

अहं सर्वस्य प्रभवो मत्तः सर्वं प्रवर्तते।
इति मत्वा भजन्ते मां बुधा भावसमन्विताः ॥

అహం సర్వస్య ప్రభవో మత్తః సర్వం ప్రవర్తతే।
ఇతి మత్వా భజన్తే మాం బుధా భావసమన్వితాః ॥

English: I am the source of all; everything arises from Me. Knowing this, the wise worship Me with loving devotion.

हिन्दी: मैं सबकी उत्पत्ति का कारण हूँ और मुझसे ही सब प्रवर्तित होता है; ऐसा जानकर बुद्धिमान भक्त प्रेमपूर्वक मुझे भजते हैं।

తెలుగు: నేను సర్వమునకు ఉత్పత్తికారణము, నా వలననే సర్వము ప్రవర్తించును; ఇది తెలిసి జ్ఞానులు ప్రేమతో నన్ను భజింతురు.

Explanation: Understanding that the Divine is the origin of everything turns knowledge into love.

Bhagavad Gita 10.9

मच्चित्ता मद्गतप्राणा बोधयन्तः परस्परम्।
कथयन्तश्च मां नित्यं तुष्यन्ति च रमन्ति च ॥

మచ్చిత్తా మద్గతప్రాణా బోధయన్తః పరస్పరమ్।
కథయన్తశ్చ మాం నిత్యం తుష్యన్తి చ రమన్తి చ ॥

English: With minds fixed on Me and lives devoted to Me, they enlighten one another and always speak of Me, finding contentment and delight.

हिन्दी: मुझमें चित्त लगाने वाले और मुझमें प्राण अर्पित करने वाले भक्त परस्पर मेरा बोध कराते हुए और नित्य मेरी कथा कहते हुए सन्तुष्ट होते हैं और रमण करते हैं।

తెలుగు: నాయందే చిత్తము నిలిపినవారు, నాయందే ప్రాణములు అర్పించినవారు, పరస్పరము నన్ను బోధించుకొనుచు, నిత్యము నా గురించి చెప్పుకొనుచు సంతుష్టులగుచు ఆనందింతురు.

Explanation: Satsang, sharing the Divine, is itself joy.

Bhagavad Gita 10.10

तेषां सततयुक्तानां भजतां प्रीतिपूर्वकम्।
ददामि बुद्धियोगं तं येन मामुपयान्ति ते ॥

తేషాం సతతయుక్తానాం భజతాం ప్రీతిపూర్వకమ్।
దదామి బుద్ధియోగం తం యేన మాముపయాన్తి తే ॥

English: To those who are constantly devoted and worship Me with love, I give the yoga of wisdom by which they come to Me.

हिन्दी: उन निरन्तर मुझमें लगे हुए और प्रेमपूर्वक भजने वालों को मैं वह बुद्धियोग देता हूँ जिससे वे मुझे प्राप्त होते हैं।

తెలుగు: నిరంతరము నాయందే యుక్తులై ప్రేమతో భజించువారికి వారు నన్ను పొందుటకు కారణమైన బుద్ధియోగమును నేను ప్రసాదింతును.

Explanation: Grace answers sincere devotion with understanding.

Verses 12-18: Arjuna's prayer

Arjuna acknowledges him as the Supreme and asks to hear more of his glories.

Verses 19-42: The divine manifestations

Krishna names his chief glories (the Self in all beings, the Sun among lights, OM among sounds) and ends: the whole universe is sustained by a fragment of himself.

Bhagavad Gita 10.20

अहमात्मा गुडाकेश सर्वभूताशयस्थितः।
अहमादिश्च मध्यं च भूतानामन्त एव च ॥

అహమాత్మా గుడాకేశ సర్వభూతాశయస్థితః।
అహమాదిశ్చ మధ్యం చ భూతానామన్త ఏవ చ ॥

English: I am the Self, O Gudakesha, seated in the hearts of all beings; I am the beginning, the middle and the end of all beings.

हिन्दी: हे गुडाकेश! मैं सब प्राणियों के हृदय में स्थित आत्मा हूँ और सब प्राणियों का आदि, मध्य और अन्त भी मैं ही हूँ।

తెలుగు: ఓ గుడాకేశా! నేను సర్వభూతముల హృదయములో నిలిచిన ఆత్మను; సర్వభూతముల ఆదియు మధ్యమును అంతమును నేనే.

Explanation: The Divine is not far away: it is the inner Self in every heart, and the beginning, middle and end of existence.

Chapter 11

विश्वरूपदर्शनयोगः

విశ్వరూపదర్శనయోగః

The Yoga of the Vision of the Cosmic Form · 55 verses

Arjuna asks to see the divine form. Krishna grants divine sight and reveals the infinite universal form, magnificent and terrifying, in which all beings arise and dissolve, and then returns to his gentle human form.

Sections of this chapter

Verses 1-8: Arjuna's request

Arjuna says his delusion is gone and asks to see the Lord's form; Krishna gives him divine sight.

Bhagavad Gita 11.8

न तु मां शक्यसे द्रष्टुमनेनैव स्वचक्षुषा।
दिव्यं ददामि ते चक्षुः पश्य मे योगमैश्वरम् ॥

న తు మాం శక్యసే ద్రష్టుమనేనైవ స్వచక్షుషా।
దివ్యం దదామి తే చక్షుః పశ్య మే యోగమైశ్వరమ్ ॥

English: But you cannot see Me with these eyes of yours; I give you divine sight, behold My divine power.

हिन्दी: परन्तु तू अपने इन चर्मचक्षुओं से मुझे नहीं देख सकता; मैं तुझे दिव्य नेत्र देता हूँ, तू मेरे ईश्वरीय योग को देख।

తెలుగు: కాని నీ ఈ కన్నులతో నీవు నన్ను చూడజాలవు; నీకు దివ్యచక్షువును ఇచ్చుచున్నాను, నా ఐశ్వర యోగమును చూడుము.

Explanation: The vision of the Divine needs a transformed perception, not ordinary sight.

Verses 9-14: The vision begins

Sanjaya describes the dazzling form with many mouths, eyes and ornaments, shining like a thousand suns.

Bhagavad Gita 11.12

दिवि सूर्यसहस्रस्य भवेद्युगपदुत्थिता।
यदि भाः सदृशी सा स्याद्भासस्तस्य महात्मनः ॥

దివి సూర్యసహస్రస్య భవేద్యుగపదుత్థితా।
యది భాః సదృశీ సా స్యాద్భాసస్తస్య మహాత్మనః ॥

English: If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst forth at once in the sky, it would be like the splendor of that mighty being.

हिन्दी: यदि आकाश में हजार सूर्यों का प्रकाश एक साथ उदित हो जाए, तो भी वह उस महात्मा के प्रकाश के समान कदाचित् ही हो।

తెలుగు: ఆకాశమున వేయి సూర్యుల కాంతి ఒక్కసారిగా ఉదయించినను, ఆ మహాత్ముని కాంతికి సమానమగుట అరుదు.

Explanation: Sanjaya's famous description of the cosmic form: a light beyond comparison, awe-inspiring.

Verses 15-31: The universal form

Arjuna sees all beings, gods and sages within it; warriors rush into its mouths like rivers into the ocean.

Verses 32-34: Krishna as Time

He declares himself Time, the destroyer of worlds, and tells Arjuna to be his instrument.

Bhagavad Gita 11.32

श्री भगवानुवाच
कालोऽस्मि लोकक्षयकृत्प्रवृद्धो
लोकान्समाहर्तुमिह प्रवृत्तः।
ऋतेऽपि त्वां न भविष्यन्ति सर्वे
येऽवस्थिताः प्रत्यनीकेषु योधाः ॥

శ్రీ భగవానువాచ
కాలోఽస్మి లోకక్షయకృత్ప్రవృద్ధో
లోకాన్సమాహర్తుమిహ ప్రవృత్తః।
ఋతేఽపి త్వాం న భవిష్యన్తి సర్వే
యేఽవస్థితాః ప్రత్యనీకేషు యోధాః ॥

English: The Lord said: I am Time, the mighty destroyer of the worlds, engaged here to destroy. Even without you, none of the warriors in the opposing armies shall live.

हिन्दी: श्रीभगवान् बोले: मैं लोकों का नाश करने वाला बढ़ा हुआ महाकाल हूँ और इस समय इन लोकों का संहार करने आया हूँ; तेरे बिना भी प्रतिपक्षी सेनाओं के योद्धा नहीं बचेंगे।

తెలుగు: శ్రీభగవానుడు పలికెను: నేను లోకములను నశింపజేయు వృద్ధిపొందిన మహాకాలమును; ఈ లోకములను సంహరించుటకు ఇప్పుడు వచ్చితిని; నీవు లేకున్నను ప్రతిపక్ష సైన్యములలోని యోధులు మిగులరు.

Explanation: Krishna shows himself as Time, the force that dissolves all forms; events are already in motion beyond our ego.

Bhagavad Gita 11.33

तस्मात्त्वमुत्तिष्ठ यशो लभस्व
जित्वा शत्रून् भुङ्क्ष्व राज्यं समृद्धम्।
मयैवैते निहताः पूर्वमेव
निमित्तमात्रं भव सव्यसाचिन् ॥

తస్మాత్త్వముత్తిష్ఠ యశో లభస్వ
జిత్వా శత్రూన్ భుఙ్క్ష్వ రాజ్యం సమృద్ధమ్।
మయైవైతే నిహతాః పూర్వమేవ
నిమిత్తమాత్రం భవ సవ్యసాచిన్ ॥

English: Therefore arise and attain glory; conquer your enemies and enjoy a prosperous kingdom. They have already been slain by Me; be merely an instrument, O Savyasachi.

हिन्दी: इसलिए तू उठ, यश प्राप्त कर, शत्रुओं को जीतकर समृद्ध राज्य भोग; ये सब मेरे द्वारा पहले ही मारे जा चुके हैं, हे सव्यसाची! तू केवल निमित्त बन।

తెలుగు: కావున నీవు లేచి కీర్తిని పొందుము, శత్రువులను జయించి సమృద్ధమైన రాజ్యమును అనుభవింపుము; వీరు నా చేత ముందే చంపబడినారు; ఓ సవ్యసాచీ! నీవు కేవలము నిమిత్తమాత్రుడవు కమ్ము.

Explanation: Be an instrument: do your duty without the pride of doership, trusting a larger plan.

Verses 35-46: Arjuna's awe and prayer

Trembling, Arjuna bows, asks forgiveness for past familiarity and begs to see the gentle four-armed form.

Bhagavad Gita 11.38

त्वमादिदेवः पुरुषः पुराण
स्त्वमस्य विश्वस्य परं निधानम्।
वेत्तासि वेद्यं च परं च धाम
त्वया ततं विश्वमनन्तरूप ॥

త్వమాదిదేవః పురుషః పురాణ
స్త్వమస్య విశ్వస్య పరం నిధానమ్।
వేత్తాసి వేద్యం చ పరం చ ధామ
త్వయా తతం విశ్వమనన్తరూప ॥

English: You are the primal God, the ancient Person, the supreme refuge of this universe; the knower and the knowable, the supreme abode; by You the universe is pervaded, O infinite form.

हिन्दी: आप आदिदेव, पुराण पुरुष और इस विश्व के परम आश्रय हैं; आप ज्ञाता, ज्ञेय और परमधाम हैं; हे अनन्तरूप! आपसे यह विश्व व्याप्त है।

తెలుగు: నీవు ఆదిదేవుడవు, పురాణపురుషుడవు, ఈ విశ్వమునకు పరమాశ్రయుడవు; తెలిసికొనువాడవు, తెలియదగినవాడవు, పరమధామమవు; ఓ అనంతరూపా! నీచే ఈ విశ్వము వ్యాపింపబడియున్నది.

Explanation: Arjuna's prayer names the Divine as the source, support and goal of all.

Verses 47-55: Return to the gentle form

Krishna resumes his human form; this vision can be known only through undivided devotion.

Bhagavad Gita 11.54

भक्त्या त्वनन्यया शक्यमहमेवंविधोऽर्जुन।
ज्ञातुं दृष्टुं च तत्त्वेन प्रवेष्टुं च परंतप ॥

భక్త్యా త్వనన్యయా శక్యమహమేవంవిధోఽర్జున।
జ్ఞాతుం దృష్టుం చ తత్త్వేన ప్రవేష్టుం చ పరంతప ॥

English: But by undivided devotion, O Arjuna, I can be known, seen in truth and entered into, O scorcher of foes.

हिन्दी: हे परंतप अर्जुन! अनन्य भक्ति से ही मैं इस प्रकार तत्त्व से जाना जा सकता हूँ, देखा जा सकता हूँ और प्राप्त किया जा सकता हूँ।

తెలుగు: ఓ పరంతపా అర్జునా! అనన్యభక్తి చేతనే నేను ఇట్లు తత్త్వముగా తెలియబడుటకు, చూడబడుటకు, ప్రవేశింపబడుటకు శక్యుడను.

Explanation: Only whole-hearted devotion brings direct experience of the Divine.

Bhagavad Gita 11.55

मत्कर्मकृन्मत्परमो मद्भक्तः सङ्गवर्जितः।
निर्वैरः सर्वभूतेषु यः स मामेति पाण्डव ॥

మత్కర్మకృన్మత్పరమో మద్భక్తః సఙ్గవర్జితః।
నిర్వైరః సర్వభూతేషు యః స మామేతి పాణ్డవ ॥

English: One who works for Me, has Me as the supreme goal, is devoted to Me, free from attachment and without hatred for any being, comes to Me, O Pandava.

हिन्दी: हे पाण्डव! जो मेरे लिए कर्म करने वाला, मुझे परम गति मानने वाला, मेरा भक्त, आसक्तिरहित और सब प्राणियों से वैर-रहित है, वह मुझे ही प्राप्त होता है।

తెలుగు: ఓ పాండవా! నా కొరకు కర్మలు చేయువాడు, నన్నే పరమగతిగా భావించువాడు, నా భక్తుడు, ఆసక్తి లేనివాడు, సర్వభూతములయందు వైరము లేనివాడు నన్నే పొందును.

Explanation: The summary of Krishna's teaching at the climax of the vision: act for the Divine, love the Divine, hate none.

Chapter 12

भक्तियोगः

భక్తియోగః

The Yoga of Devotion · 20 verses

Arjuna asks whether it is better to worship the personal form or the formless. Krishna says devotion to the personal is easier, then lays out a ladder of practices and describes the qualities of a beloved devotee.

Sections of this chapter

Verses 1-7: Personal or formless?

Both reach him, but the path of the formless is harder for embodied beings; those who fix their minds on him are quickly lifted.

Verses 8-12: The ladder of practice

Fix the mind on him; if not, practice; if not, serve; if not, give up the fruits of action. Each is a step.

Bhagavad Gita 12.8

मय्येव मन आधत्स्व मयि बुद्धिं निवेशय।
निवसिष्यसि मय्येव अत ऊर्ध्वं न संशयः ॥

మయ్యేవ మన ఆధత్స్వ మయి బుద్ధిం నివేశయ।
నివసిష్యసి మయ్యేవ అత ఊర్ధ్వం న సంశయః ॥

English: Fix your mind on Me alone and let your intellect dwell in Me; thereafter you will live in Me, of this there is no doubt.

हिन्दी: मुझमें ही मन को लगा और मुझमें ही बुद्धि को स्थिर कर; इसके बाद तू मुझमें ही निवास करेगा, इसमें संशय नहीं।

తెలుగు: నాయందే మనస్సును నిలుపుము, నాయందే బుద్ధిని స్థిరపరచుము; ఆ తరువాత నీవు నాయందే నివసింతువు, ఇందులో సందేహము లేదు.

Explanation: Begin with the mind and the intellect: when both rest in the Divine, one lives in the Divine.

Bhagavad Gita 12.12

श्रेयो हि ज्ञानमभ्यासाज्ज्ञानाद्ध्यानं विशिष्यते।
ध्यानात्कर्मफलत्यागस्त्यागाच्छान्तिरनन्तरम् ॥

శ్రేయో హి జ్ఞానమభ్యాసాజ్జ్ఞానాద్ధ్యానం విశిష్యతే।
ధ్యానాత్కర్మఫలత్యాగస్త్యాగాచ్ఛాన్తిరనన్తరమ్ ॥

English: Knowledge is better than practice, meditation is better than knowledge, renunciation of the fruits of action is better than meditation; peace follows renunciation immediately.

हिन्दी: अभ्यास से ज्ञान श्रेष्ठ है, ज्ञान से ध्यान श्रेष्ठ है, ध्यान से कर्मफल का त्याग श्रेष्ठ है; त्याग के बाद तुरन्त शान्ति मिलती है।

తెలుగు: అభ్యాసముకంటె జ్ఞానము శ్రేష్ఠము, జ్ఞానముకంటె ధ్యానము శ్రేష్ఠము, ధ్యానముకంటె కర్మఫలత్యాగము శ్రేష్ఠము; త్యాగము వెంటనే శాంతి కలుగును.

Explanation: A ladder of practice, each rung leading to greater freedom.

Verses 13-20: The qualities of the dear devotee

Free from hatred, compassionate, humble, steady, balanced in praise and blame, content and firm in faith.

Bhagavad Gita 12.13

अद्वेष्टा सर्वभूतानां मैत्रः करुण एव च।
निर्ममो निरहङ्कारः समदुःखसुखः क्षमी ॥

అద్వేష్టా సర్వభూతానాం మైత్రః కరుణ ఏవ చ।
నిర్మమో నిరహఙ్కారః సమదుఃఖసుఖః క్షమీ ॥

English: One who has no hatred for any being, who is friendly and compassionate, free from possessiveness and ego, balanced in pleasure and pain, and forgiving.

हिन्दी: जो किसी भी प्राणी से द्वेष नहीं करता, सबका मित्र और दयालु है, ममता और अहंकार से रहित, सुख-दुःख में सम और क्षमाशील है।

తెలుగు: ఏ ప్రాణియందును ద్వేషము లేనివాడు, అందరికి మిత్రుడు, కరుణామయుడు, మమకారాహంకారములు లేనివాడు, సుఖదుఃఖములయందు సముడు, క్షమాశీలుడు.

Explanation: The portrait of the beloved devotee begins with kindness, compassion and freedom from ego.

Bhagavad Gita 12.14

सन्तुष्टः सततं योगी यतात्मा दृढनिश्चयः।
मय्यर्पितमनोबुद्धिर्यो मद्भक्तः स मे प्रियः ॥

సన్తుష్టః సతతం యోగీ యతాత్మా దృఢనిశ్చయః।
మయ్యర్పితమనోబుద్ధిర్యో మద్భక్తః స మే ప్రియః ॥

English: The yogi who is always content, self-controlled and firm in resolve, with mind and intellect offered to Me, is dear to Me.

हिन्दी: जो योगी सदा सन्तुष्ट, संयतचित्त, दृढ़ निश्चय वाला है और जिसने मन-बुद्धि मुझे अर्पित कर दी है, वह मेरा भक्त मुझे प्रिय है।

తెలుగు: ఎల్లప్పుడును సంతుష్టుడు, ఆత్మనిగ్రహము గలవాడు, దృఢనిశ్చయుడు, మనోబుద్ధులను నాకు అర్పించినవాడైన యోగి నా భక్తుడై నాకు ప్రియుడు.

Explanation: Contentment and steady resolve mark the dear devotee.

Bhagavad Gita 12.15

यस्मान्नोद्विजते लोको लोकान्नोद्विजते च यः।
हर्षामर्षभयोद्वेगैर्मुक्तो यः स च मे प्रियः ॥

యస్మాన్నోద్విజతే లోకో లోకాన్నోద్విజతే చ యః।
హర్షామర్షభయోద్వేగైర్ముక్తో యః స చ మే ప్రియః ॥

English: One by whom the world is not disturbed and who is not disturbed by the world, free from joy, anger, fear and agitation, is dear to Me.

हिन्दी: जिससे लोक उद्विग्न नहीं होता और जो लोक से उद्विग्न नहीं होता, तथा जो हर्ष, क्रोध, भय और उद्वेग से मुक्त है, वह मुझे प्रिय है।

తెలుగు: ఎవని వలన లోకము కలతచెందదో, ఎవడు లోకము వలన కలతచెందడో, హర్షము క్రోధము భయము ఉద్వేగము లేనివాడో, అతడు నాకు ప్రియుడు.

Explanation: Peace both ways: not disturbing others and not being disturbed by them. Such steadiness is the sign of devotion.

Chapter 13

क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोगः

క్షేత్రక్షేత్రజ్ఞవిభాగయోగః

The Yoga of the Field and the Knower of the Field · 35 verses

Krishna distinguishes the body (the field), the knower of the field (the individual Self) and the Supreme Knower, and describes true knowledge and the way of seeing the Divine in all.

Sections of this chapter

Verses 1-6: The field and the knower

The body is the field; the Self is the knower; both must be understood.

Bhagavad Gita 13.2

श्री भगवानुवाच
इदं शरीरं कौन्तेय क्षेत्रमित्यभिधीयते।
एतद्यो वेत्ति तं प्राहुः क्षेत्रज्ञ इति तद्विदः ॥

శ్రీ భగవానువాచ
ఇదం శరీరం కౌన్తేయ క్షేత్రమిత్యభిధీయతే।
ఏతద్యో వేత్తి తం ప్రాహుః క్షేత్రజ్ఞ ఇతి తద్విదః ॥

English: This body, O son of Kunti, is called the field; one who knows it is called the knower of the field by the wise.

हिन्दी: हे कौन्तेय! यह शरीर 'क्षेत्र' कहलाता है और जो इसे जानता है उसे ज्ञानी लोग 'क्षेत्रज्ञ' कहते हैं।

తెలుగు: ఓ కౌంతేయా! ఈ శరీరము 'క్షేత్రము' అనబడును; దీనిని తెలిసినవానిని జ్ఞానులు 'క్షేత్రజ్ఞుడు' అందురు.

Explanation: The body-mind is the field and the Self is the knower who watches it. Chapter 13 teaches this distinction.

Verses 7-12: The marks of knowledge

Humility, non-violence, patience, honesty, service of the teacher, purity and self-control are called knowledge.

Bhagavad Gita 13.8

अमानित्वमदम्भित्वमहिंसा क्षान्तिरार्जवम्।
आचार्योपासनं शौचं स्थैर्यमात्मविनिग्रहः ॥

అమానిత్వమదమ్భిత్వమహింసా క్షాన్తిరార్జవమ్।
ఆచార్యోపాసనం శౌచం స్థైర్యమాత్మవినిగ్రహః ॥

English: Humility, absence of pride, non-violence, patience, honesty, service of the teacher, purity, steadiness and self-control.

हिन्दी: अमानित्व, दम्भहीनता, अहिंसा, क्षमा, सरलता, आचार्य की सेवा, शुद्धि, स्थिरता और आत्मसंयम।

తెలుగు: అమానిత్వము, దంభరాహిత్యము, అహింస, క్షమ, ఋజుత్వము, ఆచార్యసేవ, శౌచము, స్థిరత్వము, ఆత్మనిగ్రహము.

Explanation: The first marks of true knowledge are qualities of character, not clever ideas.

Verses 13-18: The knowable

Brahman shines through all senses yet is without senses; it is within and without all beings.

Bhagavad Gita 13.18

ज्योतिषामपि तज्ज्योतिस्तमसः परमुच्यते।
ज्ञानं ज्ञेयं ज्ञानगम्यं हृदि सर्वस्य विष्ठितम् ॥

జ్యోతిషామపి తజ్జ్యోతిస్తమసః పరముచ్యతే।
జ్ఞానం జ్ఞేయం జ్ఞానగమ్యం హృది సర్వస్య విష్ఠితమ్ ॥

English: That is the light of all lights, said to be beyond darkness; it is knowledge, the object of knowledge and the goal of knowledge, seated in the hearts of all.

हिन्दी: वह सब ज्योतियों की ज्योति और अन्धकार से परे कहा जाता है; वह ज्ञान, ज्ञेय और ज्ञान से प्राप्त होने वाला है तथा सबके हृदय में स्थित है।

తెలుగు: అది జ్యోతులకే జ్యోతి, అంధకారమునకు పరమైనదని చెప్పబడును; అది జ్ఞానము, జ్ఞేయము, జ్ఞానగమ్యము; అందరి హృదయములలో నెలకొని యున్నది.

Explanation: The inner light of awareness shines in every heart.

Verses 19-26: Prakriti and Purusha

Nature acts through the gunas while the Self experiences; meditation, knowledge and action are paths to the same goal.

Verses 27-35: Seeing the Supreme in all

One who sees the Lord in all beings, the imperishable in the perishable, truly sees.

Bhagavad Gita 13.28

समं सर्वेषु भूतेषु तिष्ठन्तं परमेश्वरम्।
विनश्यत्स्वविनश्यन्तं यः पश्यति स पश्यति ॥

సమం సర్వేషు భూతేషు తిష్ఠన్తం పరమేశ్వరమ్।
వినశ్యత్స్వవినశ్యన్తం యః పశ్యతి స పశ్యతి ॥

English: One who sees the Supreme Lord dwelling equally in all beings, the imperishable within the perishable, truly sees.

हिन्दी: जो सब प्राणियों में समान रूप से स्थित, नष्ट होते हुए में अविनाशी परमेश्वर को देखता है, वही वास्तव में देखता है।

తెలుగు: సర్వభూతములయందు సమముగా నిలిచిన, నశించుచున్న వాటియందు నశింపని పరమేశ్వరుని ఎవడు చూచునో, అతడే నిజముగా చూచువాడు.

Explanation: Real vision sees the one eternal reality within every changing form.

Chapter 14

गुणत्रयविभागयोगः

గుణత్రయవిభాగయోగః

The Yoga of the Three Gunas · 27 verses

Krishna explains sattva, rajas and tamas as the threads of nature that bind the soul, how to recognize them and how to rise beyond them through devotion.

Sections of this chapter

Verses 1-4: The source of the gunas

The great Brahman is the womb of nature; all beings are born from this union.

Verses 5-13: The three gunas

Sattva binds through happiness and knowledge, rajas through desire and activity, tamas through ignorance and sloth.

Bhagavad Gita 14.5

सत्त्वं रजस्तम इति गुणाः प्रकृतिसंभवाः।
निबध्नन्ति महाबाहो देहे देहिनमव्ययम् ॥

సత్త్వం రజస్తమ ఇతి గుణాః ప్రకృతిసంభవాః।
నిబధ్నన్తి మహాబాహో దేహే దేహినమవ్యయమ్ ॥

English: Sattva, rajas and tamas, the three gunas born of nature, bind the imperishable soul to the body, O mighty-armed one.

हिन्दी: हे महाबाहो! प्रकृति से उत्पन्न सत्त्व, रज और तम ये तीन गुण अविनाशी जीवात्मा को शरीर में बाँध देते हैं।

తెలుగు: ఓ మహాబాహో! ప్రకృతి నుండి పుట్టిన సత్త్వము, రజస్సు, తమస్సు అను మూడు గుణములు నశింపని జీవాత్మను శరీరమున బంధించును.

Explanation: Sattva (clarity), rajas (passion) and tamas (inertia) are the threads of nature that shape moods, actions and choices.

Bhagavad Gita 14.6

तत्र सत्त्वं निर्मलत्वात्प्रकाशकमनामयम्।
सुखसङ्गेन बध्नाति ज्ञानसङ्गेन चानघ ॥

తత్ర సత్త్వం నిర్మలత్వాత్ప్రకాశకమనామయమ్।
సుఖసఙ్గేన బధ్నాతి జ్ఞానసఙ్గేన చానఘ ॥

English: Of these, sattva, being pure, is luminous and free from disease; it binds through attachment to happiness and to knowledge, O sinless one.

हिन्दी: हे निष्पाप! उनमें सत्त्वगुण निर्मल होने से प्रकाशक और विकाररहित है; वह सुख के संग और ज्ञान के संग से बाँधता है।

తెలుగు: ఓ అనఘా! వాటిలో సత్త్వగుణము నిర్మలమైనందున ప్రకాశకము, నిరామయము; అది సుఖసంగముచేతను జ్ఞానసంగముచేతను బంధించును.

Explanation: Even the highest quality of nature can bind through attachment, so the aim is to go beyond all three.

Verses 14-18: Their fruits

Sattva leads upward, rajas keeps in the middle, tamas leads downward.

Verses 19-27: Beyond the gunas

The one who sees only the gunas as the doer and rises above them attains immortality; devotion is the means.

Bhagavad Gita 14.24

समदुःखसुखः स्वस्थः समलोष्टाश्मकाञ्चनः।
तुल्यप्रियाप्रियो धीरस्तुल्यनिन्दात्मसंस्तुतिः ॥

సమదుఃఖసుఖః స్వస్థః సమలోష్టాశ్మకాఞ్చనః।
తుల్యప్రియాప్రియో ధీరస్తుల్యనిన్దాత్మసంస్తుతిః ॥

English: One who is the same in pain and pleasure, self-abiding, who regards a clod, a stone and gold alike, who is the same toward the dear and the unpleasant, steady, and equal in blame and praise.

हिन्दी: जो सुख-दुःख में सम, स्वरूप में स्थित, मिट्टी, पत्थर और सोने को समान देखने वाला, प्रिय-अप्रिय में तुल्य, धीर तथा निन्दा-स्तुति में समान है।

తెలుగు: సుఖదుఃఖములయందు సముడు, స్వస్థుడు, మట్టి రాయి బంగారములను సమముగా చూచువాడు, ప్రియాప్రియములయందు తుల్యుడు, ధీరుడు, నింద స్తుతులయందు సముడు.

Explanation: A portrait of someone beyond the three gunas: calm, balanced and centered.

Bhagavad Gita 14.26

मां च योऽव्यभिचारेण भक्ितयोगेन सेवते।
स गुणान्समतीत्यैतान् ब्रह्मभूयाय कल्पते ॥

మాం చ యోఽవ్యభిచారేణ భక్ితయోగేన సేవతే।
స గుణాన్సమతీత్యైతాన్ బ్రహ్మభూయాయ కల్పతే ॥

English: One who serves Me with unwavering devotion rises above the three gunas and becomes fit for oneness with Brahman.

हिन्दी: जो अव्यभिचारी भक्तियोग से मेरी सेवा करता है, वह इन तीनों गुणों को पार करके ब्रह्म की प्राप्ति के योग्य हो जाता है।

తెలుగు: ఎవడు అవ్యభిచారమైన భక్తియోగముతో నన్ను సేవించునో, అతడు ఈ మూడు గుణములను దాటి బ్రహ్మప్రాప్తికి అర్హుడగును.

Explanation: Steady devotion carries us beyond all three qualities of nature.

Chapter 15

पुरुषोत्तमयोगः

పురుషోత్తమయోగః

The Yoga of the Supreme Person · 20 verses

Using the image of an upside-down banyan tree, Krishna describes samsara and how to cut it with detachment, how the soul travels from body to body, and who the Supreme Person (Purushottama) is.

Sections of this chapter

Verses 1-6: The tree of samsara

An inverted tree with roots above and branches below; cut it with the axe of detachment and seek the supreme goal.

Bhagavad Gita 15.1

श्री भगवानुवाच
ऊर्ध्वमूलमधःशाखमश्वत्थं प्राहुरव्ययम्।
छन्दांसि यस्य पर्णानि यस्तं वेद स वेदवित् ॥

శ్రీ భగవానువాచ
ఊర్ధ్వమూలమధఃశాఖమశ్వత్థం ప్రాహురవ్యయమ్।
ఛన్దాంసి యస్య పర్ణాని యస్తం వేద స వేదవిత్ ॥

English: The Lord said: They speak of an eternal banyan tree with roots above and branches below, whose leaves are the Vedic hymns; one who knows it is a knower of the Vedas.

हिन्दी: श्रीभगवान् बोले: ऊपर की ओर मूल वाले और नीचे की ओर शाखाओं वाले अश्वत्थ वृक्ष को अविनाशी कहते हैं; वेद जिसके पत्ते हैं, उसे जो जानता है वह वेदों का ज्ञाता है।

తెలుగు: శ్రీభగవానుడు పలికెను: పైకి వేళ్ళు, క్రిందికి కొమ్మలు గల రావిచెట్టును అవ్యయమందురు; వేదములు ఆకులుగా గల దానిని ఎవడు తెలియునో అతడు వేదవిదుడు.

Explanation: The upside-down tree is the world of change rooted in the Divine. The chapter invites us to see through it.

Bhagavad Gita 15.5

निर्मानमोहा जितसङ्गदोषा अध्यात्मनित्या विनिवृत्तकामाः।
द्वन्द्वैर्विमुक्ताः सुखदुःखसंज्ञै र्गच्छन्त्यमूढाः पदमव्ययं तत् ॥

నిర్మానమోహా జితసఙ్గదోషా అధ్యాత్మనిత్యా వినివృత్తకామాః।
ద్వన్ద్వైర్విముక్తాః సుఖదుఃఖసంజ్ఞై ర్గచ్ఛన్త్యమూఢాః పదమవ్యయం తత్ ॥

English: Free from pride and delusion, having conquered the evil of attachment, ever dwelling in the Self, free from desire, liberated from the pairs of opposites such as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach that imperishable state.

हिन्दी: जो मान-मोह से रहित, आसक्ति रूपी दोष को जीते हुए, सदा आत्मा में स्थित, कामनाओं से रहित और सुख-दुःख नामक द्वन्द्वों से मुक्त हैं, वे ज्ञानी उस अविनाशी पद को प्राप्त होते हैं।

తెలుగు: మానమోహములు లేనివారు, సంగదోషమును జయించినవారు, సదా ఆత్మయందు నిలిచినవారు, కోరికలు విడిచినవారు, సుఖదుఃఖములను ద్వంద్వములనుండి విముక్తులైనవారు, మోహరహితులు ఆ అవ్యయపదమును పొందుదురు.

Explanation: Freedom is reached by steady inner discipline rather than by leaving the world.

Bhagavad Gita 15.6

न तद्भासयते सूर्यो न शशाङ्को न पावकः।
यद्गत्वा न निवर्तन्ते तद्धाम परमं मम ॥

న తద్భాసయతే సూర్యో న శశాఙ్కో న పావకః।
యద్గత్వా న నివర్తన్తే తద్ధామ పరమం మమ ॥

English: Neither the sun nor the moon nor fire illumines that supreme abode of Mine; having reached it, none return.

हिन्दी: उस मेरे परम धाम को न सूर्य प्रकाशित करता है, न चन्द्रमा, न अग्नि; जहाँ पहुँचकर लोग लौटकर नहीं आते।

తెలుగు: నా ఆ పరమధామమును సూర్యుడు గాని చంద్రుడు గాని అగ్ని గాని ప్రకాశింపజేయవు; అక్కడికి చేరినవారు మరల తిరిగిరారు.

Explanation: The ultimate light is the Self-luminous reality, not any material light.

Verses 7-11: The soul's journey

The soul is a fragment of the Lord; it carries the mind and senses from body to body; the wise perceive it.

Bhagavad Gita 15.7

ममैवांशो जीवलोके जीवभूतः सनातनः।
मनःषष्ठानीन्द्रियाणि प्रकृतिस्थानि कर्षति ॥

మమైవాంశో జీవలోకే జీవభూతః సనాతనః।
మనఃషష్ఠానీన్ద్రియాణి ప్రకృతిస్థాని కర్షతి ॥

English: The eternal living beings in the world are fragments of My own self; they draw to themselves the mind and five senses rooted in nature.

हिन्दी: इस जीवलोक में सनातन जीव मेरा ही अंश है, जो प्रकृति में स्थित मन सहित पाँचों इन्द्रियों को अपनी ओर खींचता है।

తెలుగు: ఈ జీవలోకమున సనాతనమైన జీవుడు నా అంశమే; అతడు ప్రకృతియందున్న మనస్సుతో కూడిన ఐదు ఇంద్రియములను తన వైపునకు లాగుకొనును.

Explanation: Every soul is a spark of the Divine, which is why we are never truly separate from God.

Verses 12-15: God's presence everywhere

The light of the sun, moon and fire is his; he enters the earth to sustain beings and dwells in all hearts.

Bhagavad Gita 15.15

सर्वस्य चाहं हृदि सन्निविष्टो मत्तः स्मृतिर्ज्ञानमपोहनं च।
वेदैश्च सर्वैरहमेव वेद्यो वेदान्तकृद्वेदविदेव चाहम् ॥

సర్వస్య చాహం హృది సన్నివిష్టో మత్తః స్మృతిర్జ్ఞానమపోహనం చ।
వేదైశ్చ సర్వైరహమేవ వేద్యో వేదాన్తకృద్వేదవిదేవ చాహమ్ ॥

English: I am seated in the hearts of all; from Me come memory, knowledge and forgetfulness. I alone am to be known through all the Vedas; I am the author of the Vedanta and the knower of the Vedas.

हिन्दी: मैं सबके हृदय में स्थित हूँ; मुझसे ही स्मृति, ज्ञान और उनका लोप होता है। सब वेदों द्वारा मैं ही जानने योग्य हूँ, वेदान्त का कर्ता और वेदों का जानने वाला भी मैं ही हूँ।

తెలుగు: నేను అందరి హృదయములలో నిలిచియున్నాను; నా వలననే స్మృతి, జ్ఞానము, వాటి నశించుట కలుగును. సమస్త వేదములచే తెలియదగినవాడను నేనే, వేదాంతకర్తను, వేదవిదుడను కూడా నేనే.

Explanation: The Divine lives in the heart, quietly guiding memory and knowledge; all scriptures ultimately point to That.

Verses 16-20: The Supreme Person

Beyond the perishable and the imperishable is Purushottama; one who knows him worships him wholeheartedly.

Chapter 16

दैवासुरसम्पद्विभागयोगः

దైవాసురసమ్పద్విభాగయోగః

The Yoga of Divine and Demoniac Qualities · 24 verses

Krishna describes two types of human nature and the qualities of each, warns that lust, anger and greed lead to ruin, and urges the scriptures as one's guide.

Sections of this chapter

Verses 1-5: The divine qualities

Fearlessness, purity, charity, self-control, non-violence, truthfulness, compassion, gentleness and forgiveness lead to liberation.

Bhagavad Gita 16.1

श्री भगवानुवाच
अभयं सत्त्वसंशुद्धिः ज्ञानयोगव्यवस्थितिः।
दानं दमश्च यज्ञश्च स्वाध्यायस्तप आर्जवम् ॥

శ్రీ భగవానువాచ
అభయం సత్త్వసంశుద్ధిః జ్ఞానయోగవ్యవస్థితిః।
దానం దమశ్చ యజ్ఞశ్చ స్వాధ్యాయస్తప ఆర్జవమ్ ॥

English: Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in knowledge and yoga, charity, self-control, sacrifice, study of the scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness.

हिन्दी: श्रीभगवान् बोले: निर्भयता, अन्तःकरण की शुद्धि, ज्ञान और योग में दृढ़ स्थिति, दान, इन्द्रियदमन, यज्ञ, स्वाध्याय, तप और सरलता।

తెలుగు: శ్రీభగవానుడు పలికెను: నిర్భయత్వము, అంతఃకరణశుద్ధి, జ్ఞానయోగములయందు దృఢస్థితి, దానము, ఇంద్రియనిగ్రహము, యజ్ఞము, స్వాధ్యాయము, తపస్సు, ఋజుత్వము.

Explanation: The first of the divine qualities. The list continues in the next verses with non-violence, truth, compassion and gentleness.

Bhagavad Gita 16.2

अहिंसा सत्यमक्रोधस्त्यागः शान्तिरपैशुनम्।
दया भूतेष्वलोलुप्त्वं मार्दवं ह्रीरचापलम् ॥

అహింసా సత్యమక్రోధస్త్యాగః శాన్తిరపైశునమ్।
దయా భూతేష్వలోలుప్త్వం మార్దవం హ్రీరచాపలమ్ ॥

English: Non-violence, truthfulness, freedom from anger, renunciation, tranquility, aversion to fault-finding, compassion for beings, freedom from greed, gentleness, modesty and steadiness.

हिन्दी: अहिंसा, सत्य, अक्रोध, त्याग, शान्ति, चुगली न करना, प्राणियों पर दया, लोभ का अभाव, कोमलता, लज्जा और चपलता का अभाव।

తెలుగు: అహింస, సత్యము, అక్రోధము, త్యాగము, శాంతి, చాడీలు చెప్పకుండుట, భూతదయ, లోభరాహిత్యము, మృదుత్వము, లజ్జ, చాపల్యరాహిత్యము.

Explanation: The divine qualities continue: a character built on kindness and inner calm.

Bhagavad Gita 16.5

दैवी सम्पद्विमोक्षाय निबन्धायासुरी मता।
मा शुचः सम्पदं दैवीमभिजातोऽसि पाण्डव ॥

దైవీ సమ్పద్విమోక్షాయ నిబన్ధాయాసురీ మతా।
మా శుచః సమ్పదం దైవీమభిజాతోఽసి పాణ్డవ ॥

English: The divine qualities lead to liberation and the demoniac to bondage; do not grieve, O Pandava, you are born with divine qualities.

हिन्दी: दैवी सम्पदा मोक्ष के लिए और आसुरी सम्पदा बन्धन के लिए मानी गई है; हे पाण्डव! तू शोक मत कर, तू दैवी सम्पदा को लेकर उत्पन्न हुआ है।

తెలుగు: దైవీసంపద విమోక్షమునకు, ఆసురీసంపద బంధమునకు కారణమని తలచబడినది; ఓ పాండవా! శోకింపకుము; నీవు దైవీసంపదతో జన్మించినవాడవు.

Explanation: Krishna encourages Arjuna: his nature is already inclined toward the good.

Verses 6-20: The demoniac nature

Arrogance, pride, anger, hypocrisy and insatiable desire lead to bondage and downfall.

Verses 21-24: The three gates and the guide

Lust, anger and greed are gates of self-destruction; let the scriptures guide what to do and what to avoid.

Bhagavad Gita 16.21

त्रिविधं नरकस्येदं द्वारं नाशनमात्मनः।
कामः क्रोधस्तथा लोभस्तस्मादेतत्त्रयं त्यजेत् ॥

త్రివిధం నరకస్యేదం ద్వారం నాశనమాత్మనః।
కామః క్రోధస్తథా లోభస్తస్మాదేతత్త్రయం త్యజేత్ ॥

English: Lust, anger and greed: these are the three gates of hell, destructive to the soul; therefore one should abandon all three.

हिन्दी: काम, क्रोध और लोभ ये तीन प्रकार के नरक के द्वार आत्मा का नाश करने वाले हैं; इसलिए इन तीनों को त्याग देना चाहिए।

తెలుగు: కామము, క్రోధము, లోభము — ఈ మూడు నరకద్వారములు ఆత్మను నశింపజేయునవి; కావున ఈ మూడింటిని విడిచిపెట్టవలెను.

Explanation: Three inner forces cause suffering. Guarding these gates protects the heart and mind.

Chapter 17

श्रद्धात्रयविभागयोगः

శ్రద్ధాత్రయవిభాగయోగః

The Yoga of the Threefold Faith · 28 verses

Krishna shows that faith, food, worship, charity, austerity and sacrifice each come in three types according to the gunas, and ends with the sacred words Om Tat Sat.

Sections of this chapter

Verses 1-6: Three kinds of faith

Faith follows one's nature; people worship gods, spirits or ghosts accordingly.

Bhagavad Gita 17.3

सत्त्वानुरूपा सर्वस्य श्रद्धा भवति भारत।
श्रद्धामयोऽयं पुरुषो यो यच्छ्रद्धः स एव सः ॥

సత్త్వానురూపా సర్వస్య శ్రద్ధా భవతి భారత।
శ్రద్ధామయోఽయం పురుషో యో యచ్ఛ్రద్ధః స ఏవ సః ॥

English: The faith of each person accords with their nature, O Bharata. A person is made of faith: whatever their faith, that they are.

हिन्दी: हे भारत! सबकी श्रद्धा उसके अन्तःकरण के अनुरूप होती है; मनुष्य श्रद्धामय है, जो जैसी श्रद्धा वाला है वही वह स्वयं है।

తెలుగు: ఓ భారతా! అందరి శ్రద్ధ వారి అంతఃకరణమునకు అనుగుణముగా ఉండును; మనుజుడు శ్రద్ధామయుడు; ఎవడు ఏ శ్రద్ధ గలవాడో అతడు అదే.

Explanation: What we truly believe shapes who we become, so choose beliefs consciously.

Verses 7-10: Three kinds of food

Sattvic food gives life and clarity; rajasic food is bitter, sour, salty and hot; tamasic food is stale and impure.

Verses 11-22: Sacrifice, austerity and charity

Austerity of body, speech and mind; three kinds of giving.

Bhagavad Gita 17.14

देवद्विजगुरुप्राज्ञपूजनं शौचमार्जवम्।
ब्रह्मचर्यमहिंसा च शारीरं तप उच्यते ॥

దేవద్విజగురుప్రాజ్ఞపూజనం శౌచమార్జవమ్।
బ్రహ్మచర్యమహింసా చ శారీరం తప ఉచ్యతే ॥

English: Worship of the gods, the twice-born, teachers and the wise, purity, honesty, celibacy and non-violence are called the austerity of the body.

हिन्दी: देवता, ब्राह्मण, गुरु और ज्ञानीजनों का पूजन, शुद्धि, सरलता, ब्रह्मचर्य और अहिंसा, यह शरीर का तप कहलाता है।

తెలుగు: దేవతలు, బ్రాహ్మణులు, గురువులు, జ్ఞానులను పూజించుట, శౌచము, ఋజుత్వము, బ్రహ్మచర్యము, అహింస — ఇవి శారీరక తపస్సు అనబడును.

Explanation: Bodily discipline means respect, cleanliness and non-harm in how we live and act.

Bhagavad Gita 17.15

अनुद्वेगकरं वाक्यं सत्यं प्रियहितं च यत्।
स्वाध्यायाभ्यसनं चैव वाङ्मयं तप उच्यते ॥

అనుద్వేగకరం వాక్యం సత్యం ప్రియహితం చ యత్।
స్వాధ్యాయాభ్యసనం చైవ వాఙ్మయం తప ఉచ్యతే ॥

English: Speech that causes no agitation, that is truthful, pleasant and beneficial, and the regular study of scripture are called austerity of speech.

हिन्दी: जो वाक्य उद्वेग न करने वाला, सत्य, प्रिय और हितकारी हो तथा शास्त्रों का अभ्यास, यह वाणी का तप कहलाता है।

తెలుగు: కలత కలిగించని, సత్యమైన, ప్రియమైన, హితమైన వాక్యము, శాస్త్రాభ్యాసము — ఇవి వాక్కుయొక్క తపస్సు అనబడును.

Explanation: Before speaking: is it true, kind and useful? This is the Gita's guide to mindful speech.

Bhagavad Gita 17.16

मनःप्रसादः सौम्यत्वं मौनमात्मविनिग्रहः।
भावसंशुद्धिरित्येतत्तपो मानसमुच्यते ॥

మనఃప్రసాదః సౌమ్యత్వం మౌనమాత్మవినిగ్రహః।
భావసంశుద్ధిరిత్యేతత్తపో మానసముచ్యతే ॥

English: Serenity of mind, gentleness, silence, self-control and purity of thought are called austerity of the mind.

हिन्दी: मन की प्रसन्नता, सौम्यभाव, मौन, आत्मसंयम और भावों की शुद्धि, यह मन का तप कहलाता है।

తెలుగు: మనఃప్రసాదము, సౌమ్యత్వము, మౌనము, ఆత్మనిగ్రహము, భావశుద్ధి — ఇవి మానసిక తపస్సు అనబడును.

Explanation: The deepest discipline is inner: a calm, gentle and pure mind.

Bhagavad Gita 17.20

दातव्यमिति यद्दानं दीयतेऽनुपकारिणे।
देशे काले च पात्रे च तद्दानं सात्त्विकं स्मृतम् ॥

దాతవ్యమితి యద్దానం దీయతేఽనుపకారిణే।
దేశే కాలే చ పాత్రే చ తద్దానం సాత్త్వికం స్మృతమ్ ॥

English: A gift given as a duty, without expecting anything in return, at the right place and time and to a worthy person, is considered sattvic.

हिन्दी: 'देना ही कर्तव्य है' ऐसा मानकर, बदले की आशा के बिना, उचित देश, काल और पात्र में जो दान दिया जाता है, वह सात्त्विक कहा गया है।

తెలుగు: 'ఇవ్వవలెను' అని తలచి, ప్రత్యుపకారము ఆశింపక, తగిన దేశకాలపాత్రములయందు ఇచ్చు దానము సాత్త్వికమని చెప్పబడినది.

Explanation: The best giving is selfless, timely and given to someone who needs it.

Verses 23-28: Om Tat Sat

The threefold name of Brahman consecrates actions; acts done without faith are unreal (asat).

Chapter 18

मोक्षसंन्यासयोगः

మోక్షసంన్యాసయోగః

The Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation · 78 verses

The concluding chapter gathers all the teachings: true renunciation, the five factors of action, three kinds of knowledge and joy, duty by nature, the path to perfection and the supreme call to surrender.

Sections of this chapter

Verses 1-12: Renunciation and tyaga

Giving up the fruit of action is true renunciation; sacrifice, charity and austerity should not be abandoned.

Verses 13-18: Five factors of action

The body, the doer, the senses, the efforts and the divine will together bring about action.

Verses 19-40: Three kinds of knowledge, action and joy

Every aspect of life appears in sattvic, rajasic and tamasic forms.

Bhagavad Gita 18.20

सर्वभूतेषु येनैकं भावमव्ययमीक्षते।
अविभक्तं विभक्तेषु तज्ज्ञानं विद्धि सात्त्विकम् ॥

సర్వభూతేషు యేనైకం భావమవ్యయమీక్షతే।
అవిభక్తం విభక్తేషు తజ్జ్ఞానం విద్ధి సాత్త్వికమ్ ॥

English: That knowledge by which one sees one imperishable reality in all beings, undivided in the divided, know that to be sattvic.

हिन्दी: जिस ज्ञान से मनुष्य सब प्राणियों में विभागरहित एक अविनाशी भाव को विभक्त प्राणियों में देखता है, उसे सात्त्विक ज्ञान जान।

తెలుగు: దేనిచే మానవుడు సర్వభూతములలో విభక్తములయందు విభాగరహితమైన ఒక అవ్యయభావమును చూచునో, ఆ జ్ఞానమును సాత్త్వికమని తెలియుము.

Explanation: True knowledge sees one life in all forms.

Verses 41-48: Duty by nature

Work according to your own nature and worship the Lord through it.

Bhagavad Gita 18.46

यतः प्रवृत्तिर्भूतानां येन सर्वमिदं ततम्।
स्वकर्मणा तमभ्यर्च्य सिद्धिं विन्दति मानवः ॥

యతః ప్రవృత్తిర్భూతానాం యేన సర్వమిదం తతమ్।
స్వకర్మణా తమభ్యర్చ్య సిద్ధిం విన్దతి మానవః ॥

English: By worshipping through one's own work the One from whom all beings arise and by whom all this is pervaded, a person attains perfection.

हिन्दी: जिससे सब प्राणियों की प्रवृत्ति होती है और जिससे यह सब जगत् व्याप्त है, उस परमेश्वर की अपने कर्म द्वारा पूजा करके मनुष्य सिद्धि प्राप्त करता है।

తెలుగు: ఎవని వలన భూతములకు ప్రవృత్తి కలుగునో, ఎవనిచే ఈ సర్వము వ్యాపించియున్నదో, ఆ పరమేశ్వరుని తన కర్మచే అర్చించి మానవుడు సిద్ధిని పొందును.

Explanation: Any honest work becomes worship when offered to the Divine.

Bhagavad Gita 18.47

श्रेयान्स्वधर्मो विगुणः परधर्मात्स्वनुष्ठितात्।
स्वभावनियतं कर्म कुर्वन्नाप्नोति किल्बिषम् ॥

శ్రేయాన్స్వధర్మో విగుణః పరధర్మాత్స్వనుష్ఠితాత్।
స్వభావనియతం కర్మ కుర్వన్నాప్నోతి కిల్బిషమ్ ॥

English: It is better to do one's own duty, though imperfect, than another's duty well performed. By performing the duty ordained by one's own nature, one incurs no sin.

हिन्दी: अच्छी प्रकार आचरण किए हुए दूसरे के धर्म से गुणरहित भी अपना धर्म श्रेष्ठ है; स्वभाव से नियत कर्म करता हुआ मनुष्य पाप को प्राप्त नहीं होता।

తెలుగు: చక్కగా ఆచరించిన పరధర్మముకంటె గుణరహితమైనను స్వధర్మమే శ్రేష్ఠము; స్వభావముచే నియమింపబడిన కర్మను చేయువాడు పాపమును పొందడు.

Explanation: A closing reminder of svadharma: walk the path that suits your own nature.

Verses 49-60: The path to perfection

Freedom from attachment leads to the state of Brahman, devotion and peace.

Bhagavad Gita 18.58

मच्चित्तः सर्वदुर्गाणि मत्प्रसादात्तरिष्यसि।
अथ चेत्त्वमहङ्कारान्न श्रोष्यसि विनङ्क्ष्यसि ॥

మచ్చిత్తః సర్వదుర్గాణి మత్ప్రసాదాత్తరిష్యసి।
అథ చేత్త్వమహఙ్కారాన్న శ్రోష్యసి వినఙ్క్ష్యసి ॥

English: Fixing your mind on Me, by My grace you will overcome all difficulties; but if from ego you do not listen, you will perish.

हिन्दी: मुझमें चित्त लगाने से तू मेरी कृपा से सब कठिनाइयों को पार कर जाएगा; और यदि अहंकार के कारण नहीं सुनेगा तो नष्ट हो जाएगा।

తెలుగు: నాయందు చిత్తము నిలుపుటచే నా అనుగ్రహమువలన సర్వ దుర్గములను దాటెదవు; అహంకారముచే వినకుందువేని నశించెదవు.

Explanation: Grace and humility help us cross obstacles; ego blocks the way.

Verses 61-66: Surrender

The Lord dwells in all hearts; take refuge in him alone, the final teaching.

Bhagavad Gita 18.61

ईश्वरः सर्वभूतानां हृद्देशेऽर्जुन तिष्ठति।
भ्रामयन्सर्वभूतानि यन्त्रारूढानि मायया ॥

ఈశ్వరః సర్వభూతానాం హృద్దేశేఽర్జున తిష్ఠతి।
భ్రామయన్సర్వభూతాని యన్త్రారూఢాని మాయయా ॥

English: The Lord dwells in the hearts of all beings, O Arjuna, causing them to revolve by His power as if mounted on a machine.

हिन्दी: हे अर्जुन! ईश्वर सब प्राणियों के हृदय में स्थित है और अपनी माया से यन्त्र पर आरूढ़ हुए की भाँति सब प्राणियों को घुमाता है।

తెలుగు: ఓ అర్జునా! ఈశ్వరుడు సర్వభూతముల హృదయములో నిలిచి, యంత్రమునెక్కినట్లు సర్వభూతములను తన మాయచే తిప్పుచున్నాడు.

Explanation: The Divine presence in the heart is the inner mover of all; awareness of this brings humility.

Bhagavad Gita 18.63

इति ते ज्ञानमाख्यातं गुह्याद्गुह्यतरं मया।
विमृश्यैतदशेषेण यथेच्छसि तथा कुरु ॥

ఇతి తే జ్ఞానమాఖ్యాతం గుహ్యాద్గుహ్యతరం మయా।
విమృశ్యైతదశేషేణ యథేచ్ఛసి తథా కురు ॥

English: Thus I have told you knowledge more secret than all secrets; reflect on it fully and then do as you wish.

हिन्दी: इस प्रकार मैंने तुझे गुह्य से भी गुह्यतर ज्ञान कहा; इस पर पूरी तरह विचार करके तू जैसा चाहे वैसा कर।

తెలుగు: ఇట్లు నేను నీకు గుహ్యమునకంటె గుహ్యతరమైన జ్ఞానమును చెప్పితిని; దీనిని సంపూర్ణముగా విచారించి నీకు ఇష్టమైనట్లు చేయుము.

Explanation: Krishna respects Arjuna's freedom: wisdom is offered, not forced.

Bhagavad Gita 18.65

मन्मना भव मद्भक्तो मद्याजी मां नमस्कुरु।
मामेवैष्यसि सत्यं ते प्रतिजाने प्रियोऽसि मे ॥

మన్మనా భవ మద్భక్తో మద్యాజీ మాం నమస్కురు।
మామేవైష్యసి సత్యం తే ప్రతిజానే ప్రియోఽసి మే ॥

English: Fix your mind on Me, be devoted to Me, worship Me and bow to Me; you will come to Me. I promise you truly, for you are dear to Me.

हिन्दी: मुझमें मन लगा, मेरा भक्त बन, मेरा पूजन कर और मुझे नमस्कार कर; तू मुझे ही प्राप्त होगा, यह मैं तुझसे सत्य प्रतिज्ञा करता हूँ, क्योंकि तू मेरा प्रिय है।

తెలుగు: నాయందే మనస్సు నిలుపుము, నా భక్తుడవు కమ్ము, నన్ను పూజింపుము, నాకు నమస్కరింపుము; నన్నే పొందెదవు, ఇది నేను నీకు సత్యముగా ప్రతిజ్ఞ చేయుచున్నాను; నీవు నాకు ప్రియుడవు.

Explanation: The loving promise of the Gita: devotion brings us home.

Bhagavad Gita 18.66

सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज।
अहं त्वा सर्वपापेभ्यो मोक्षयिष्यामि मा शुचः ॥

సర్వధర్మాన్పరిత్యజ్య మామేకం శరణం వ్రజ।
అహం త్వా సర్వపాపేభ్యో మోక్షయిష్యామి మా శుచః ॥

English: Abandoning all dharmas, take refuge in Me alone. I will liberate you from all sins; do not grieve.

Explanation: The final teaching, often called the essence of the Gita: complete surrender to the Divine, with the promise of freedom from fear and sorrow.

Verses 67-78: Conclusion

Who may hear the Gita and its fruit; Arjuna's delusion is destroyed; Sanjaya's closing words.

Bhagavad Gita 18.73

अर्जुन उवाच
नष्टो मोहः स्मृतिर्लब्धा त्वत्प्रसादान्मयाच्युत।
स्थितोऽस्मि गतसन्देहः करिष्ये वचनं तव ॥

అర్జున ఉవాచ
నష్టో మోహః స్మృతిర్లబ్ధా త్వత్ప్రసాదాన్మయాచ్యుత।
స్థితోఽస్మి గతసన్దేహః కరిష్యే వచనం తవ ॥

English: Arjuna said: My delusion is destroyed and I have regained memory through Your grace, O Achyuta; I stand firm, free from doubt, and will act according to Your word.

हिन्दी: अर्जुन बोले: हे अच्युत! आपकी कृपा से मेरा मोह नष्ट हो गया और मुझे स्मृति प्राप्त हो गई; मैं संशयरहित होकर स्थित हूँ और आपकी आज्ञा का पालन करूँगा।

తెలుగు: అర్జునుడు పలికెను: ఓ అచ్యుతా! నీ అనుగ్రహమువలన నా మోహము నశించినది, స్మృతి లభించినది; సందేహరహితుడనై నిలిచియున్నాను, నీ మాట ప్రకారము చేసెదను.

Explanation: The Gita ends with a clear mind: doubt gone, ready to act.

Bhagavad Gita 18.78

यत्र योगेश्वरः कृष्णो यत्र पार्थो धनुर्धरः।
तत्र श्रीर्विजयो भूतिर्ध्रुवा नीतिर्मतिर्मम ॥

యత్ర యోగేశ్వరః కృష్ణో యత్ర పార్థో ధనుర్ధరః।
తత్ర శ్రీర్విజయో భూతిర్ధ్రువా నీతిర్మతిర్మమ ॥

English: Wherever there is Krishna, the lord of yoga, and wherever there is Arjuna, the archer, there are fortune, victory, prosperity and firm righteousness. This is my conviction.

हिन्दी: जहाँ योगेश्वर श्रीकृष्ण हैं और जहाँ धनुर्धर अर्जुन हैं, वहीं श्री, विजय, ऐश्वर्य और अचल नीति है, ऐसा मेरा मत है।

తెలుగు: ఎచట యోగేశ్వరుడైన శ్రీకృష్ణుడు ఉన్నాడో, ఎచట ధనుర్ధారియైన అర్జునుడు ఉన్నాడో, అచటనే శ్రీ, విజయము, ఐశ్వర్యము, స్థిరమైన నీతి ఉండును; ఇది నా అభిప్రాయము.

Explanation: Sanjaya's closing words: divine wisdom joined with human effort brings success.

The Gita in daily life

When you feel	Turn to
Anxious about results	2.47: act, then release the outcome
Overwhelmed or confused	2.7: sincerely ask for guidance
Afraid of loss or change	2.13 and 2.22: the Self passes through changes
Restless or distracted	6.35: practice and detachment
Angry	2.62 and 2.63: the chain from attachment to ruin
Unsure of your path	3.35: your own dharma
Needing peace	12.15: the person not disturbed by the world
Seeking the Divine	9.34 and 18.66: devotion and surrender

Read the Gita as a conversation: bring your own questions, as Arjuna did, and let the verses answer them over time.

Laws of the Universe: The Hidden Order of Existence

Across cultures, teachers have described a deep order that runs through all of existence, a set of principles by which the universe, life and the mind unfold. Modern spiritual teachers speak of twelve universal laws, the Hermetic tradition of seven principles, and the Vedic seers of ऋत (Rta), the cosmic order that holds the sun, the seasons and the moral life together. This page brings these streams side by side, with the practices and hidden teachings the Indian yogis added.

The twelve universal laws

Each law below gives its essence, its Vedic mirror, a daily practice and a hidden teaching from the yogic tradition.

1. Divine Oneness

Everything is connected.

Every thought, word and action ripples through the whole. Separation is a surface perception; beneath it, all life shares one source.

Vedic mirror: अद्वैत, non-duality, and the Rig Vedic line एकं सद् (the One Truth).

Practice: Before judging anyone today, silently say: the same life lives in them. Add five minutes of loving-kindness in the evening.

Hidden secret: The deepest teaching of Vedanta is that the one who helps and the one who is helped are the same Self, so selfless service is the quickest way to dissolve separation.

2. Vibration

Everything moves; nothing rests.

Matter, thought and emotion all vibrate at different rates. Your inner state tunes what you notice and what you draw close.

Vedic mirror: नाद ब्रह्म: the universe is sound, and ॐ is its root vibration.

Practice: Spend five minutes each morning humming or chanting ॐ, then notice the people, music and words that raise or lower your state, and choose accordingly.

Hidden secret: In yoga a seed sound works through vibration, not meaning: repeating it re-tunes the subtle channels (nadis) the way a tuning fork aligns a string.

3. Correspondence

As above, so below; as within, so without.

The patterns of the large reappear in the small. Your outer life mirrors your inner world, and the body mirrors the cosmos.

Vedic mirror: यथा पिण्डे तथा ब्रह्माण्डे: as in the body, so in the cosmos.

Practice: For a week, write down any situation that keeps repeating, and ask what inner pattern it reflects. Change the pattern, not only the situation.

Hidden secret: Yogis treat the spine as Mount Meru, the axis of the universe, and the left and right breaths as moon and sun. The body is a living map of the heavens.

4. Attraction

Like draws like.

Where attention and feeling stay, experience gathers. Focused, sustained intention shapes the direction of a life.

Vedic mirror: संकल्प, the sacred resolve, and the saying यद्भावं तद्भवति (as you feel, so you become).

Practice: Write one sankalpa in the present tense. Each morning, after a few slow breaths, hold it with feeling for two minutes, then act on it.

Hidden secret: A resolve is said to work best when the mind is calm, after pranayama and in the early morning, and when it serves dharma. A wish without effort stays a dream.

5. Inspired Action

Intention must walk.

Thoughts open doors, but only action walks through them. The universe responds to movement.

Vedic mirror: कर्मयोग: act fully, release the fruit (Gita 2.47).

Practice: Take one small step toward your intention within 24 hours of setting it.

Hidden secret: The Gita's twist is to act with complete effort while letting go of the outcome. Effort without anxiety is what makes action inspired.

6. Perpetual Transmutation of Energy

Energy never dies; it changes form.

Every state can be transformed. Anger, fear and restlessness are raw energy waiting to be redirected into courage, clarity and creativity.

Vedic mirror: ओजस् and तपस्: refined vital energy, and the fire of discipline.

Practice: When anger or anxiety rises, take ten slow breaths with a long exhale, then pour the energy into a walk, a task or a prayer.

Hidden secret: Tradition teaches that conserved vital energy (brahmacharya) is slowly refined into ojas, the radiance of body and mind.

7. Cause and Effect

Every action plants a seed.

Nothing happens by chance; every thought, word and deed sets a result in motion, sooner or later.

Vedic mirror: कर्म: action and its fruit (Gita 4.17).

Practice: Before a decision, ask what seed it plants. Each evening, review the day: which seeds do you want more of?

Hidden secret: Karma is shaped by intention (भाव) as much as by the act; two people performing the same deed can reap very different results.

8. Compensation

What you give returns.

Effort, kindness and harm all come back in measure. Generosity keeps the flow moving.

Vedic mirror: यज्ञ and दान: the cycle of offering and return (Gita 3.14).

Practice: Give one thing quietly each day: time, food, a kind word or a skill.

Hidden secret: The best gift, say the scriptures, is given without expecting anything in return and to someone who cannot repay it.

9. Relativity

Nothing is big or small except by comparison.

Experiences are neutral until our perspective gives them weight. A shift of viewpoint changes the whole picture.

Vedic mirror: माया and सापेक्षता: the world seems real through the lens of the mind (Gita 2.14).

Practice: When upset, ask: how will this look in a year? Then imagine one situation much worse and one much better.

Hidden secret: Yoga Vasistha teaches that the world has the weight we give it, like a vivid dream that fades on waking.

10. Polarity

Everything has its opposite.

Hot and cold, joy and sorrow, love and fear are two ends of one scale. You can move along it.

Vedic mirror: द्वन्द्व, the pairs of opposites, and the balance of समत्व.

Practice: When you notice a heavy pole such as anger, consciously move toward its opposite, such as compassion, with a deliberate thought and a slow breath.

Hidden secret: The path to freedom runs between the poles, like the central channel sushumna between the left and right nadis, not by choosing one side forever.

11. Rhythm

Everything flows in cycles.

Tides, seasons, breath, moods and eras rise and fall. Peace comes from moving with the swing instead of resisting it.

Vedic mirror: काल चक्र, the wheel of time, the seasons (ऋतु) and the junctions of the day (सन्ध्या).

Practice: Track your energy for a week, schedule demanding work in your high hours and rest in your low hours.

Hidden secret: Yogis use the junctions of the day (dawn, noon, dusk, midnight) and the shifting breath (swara) as doorways for practice.

12. Gender

Two principles live in everything.

The giving, active principle and the receiving, creative principle exist in every being and every thing. Balance gives wholeness.

Vedic mirror: शिव-शक्ति, पुरुष-प्रकृति and the Ardhanarishvara form.

Practice: Alternate doing with receiving: follow every work block with a short pause of rest and reflection.

Hidden secret: Ardhanarishvara, half Shiva and half Shakti, teaches that the final union is within; no outer person completes you.

The Law of Attraction in depth

The Law of Attraction teaches that focused thought, feeling and belief shape what we notice, choose and draw into our lives. Modern teachers describe it as like attracts like. Indian seers described the same principle as संकल्प (resolve), भावना (inner feeling) and श्रद्धा (faith). A famous Upanishadic line says a person is made of resolve: whatever one firmly resolves, one becomes.

The five-step cycle of attraction

Step	What it means	Vedic parallel
1. Clarity	Know exactly what you want and why; vague wishes bring vague results	विवेक (discernment)
2. Belief	Settle into steady trust that it is possible	श्रद्धा (faith)
3. Feeling	Live it inwardly now, with the emotion of already having it	भावना (inner feeling)
4. Action	Take the inspired steps that appear	कर्म (action)
5. Release	Be grateful and hand over the outcome	ईश्वरार्पण (offering to the Divine)

The chain beneath the law

The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad shows the whole mechanism in one line: desire becomes resolve, resolve becomes action, and action becomes destiny. Change the first link, and the chain changes. This is why the practice starts in the mind, but never ends there.

The Sankalpa Method: a ten-minute morning practice

Sit quietly after bathing, ideally in the early morning, facing east.
Calm the mind: five minutes of Nadi Shodhana or slow belly breathing.
State your sankalpa in one short sentence, in the present tense and in positive words, such as "I am healthy, strong and full of energy".
See it: for two minutes, picture the scene with sight, sound and touch, as if it is already true.
Feel it: let a feeling of gratitude fill the chest for one minute.
Release it: rest in silence for a minute and let the wish go, trusting the Divine to bring the best form of it.
Act: name the one small step you will take today and do it.

Three powers that must work together

The tantric tradition names three powers (शक्ति) behind any creation. Manifestation needs all three:

Power	Meaning	In practice
इच्छा शक्ति	The will and desire	A clear, heartfelt intention
ज्ञान शक्ति	Knowledge and understanding	A plan, skills and wise advice
क्रिया शक्ति	The power to act	Daily steps and persistence

Wishing alone is only the first power. When desire, knowledge and action move together, results arrive.

The dharma filter: the hidden safeguard

Tradition teaches that desires in harmony with धर्म flow with the whole of life, while desires that harm others create friction. Before you set an intention, ask:

Is it true to my deepest values?
Does it harm no one?
Will it help me and others grow?

If the answer is yes, hold it with confidence. The Gita itself calls such a wish divine (7.11, below).

Eight common blocks and how to dissolve them

Block	How it shows up	Remedy
Doubt	Inner voice says it will never happen	Recall one past success; return to the breath; repeat the sankalpa calmly
Wanting from lack	Feeling desperate or empty	Begin with gratitude for what you already have
Vagueness	Wishing for "something better"	Write the specific outcome and the feeling behind it
Conflicting desires	Wanting two opposite things	Choose one priority for this season of life
Impatience	Checking results every day	Trust the seed; do your daily step and let time work
Comparison	Measuring against others	Return to your own path (Gita 3.35)
Passivity	Waiting without acting	Take one inspired step within 24 hours
Grasping	Insisting on one exact form	Say: this or something even better, for the good of all

Hidden secrets of manifestation from the yogic tradition

Plant seeds in the stillness: intentions set after pranayama, in Brahma Muhurta, or in Yoga Nidra sink deepest. The last thought before sleep also carries into the night.
Speak in the present, positive voice: say what is wanted, not what is feared.
Offer, do not clutch: after your resolve, offer the result to the Divine. Surrender is part of the practice, not its opposite.
Conserve the force: silence (mauna) and moderation gather the energy that gives an intention power.
Serve: giving keeps the circle flowing, and it keeps the heart from grasping.
Ask the right deity: devotees invoke Ganesha for removing obstacles and Lakshmi for prosperity, chanting 108 times with a clear sankalpa.

Ganesha (removing obstacles)
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
ఓం గం గణపతయే నమః

Lakshmi (abundance)
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
ఓం శ్రీం మహాలక్ష్మ్యై నమః

Six affirmations in three languages

Say one aloud each morning, slowly, and feel its meaning.

English	हिन्दी	తెలుగు
I am worthy of good things.	मैं अच्छी चीज़ों के योग्य हूँ।	నేను మంచి విషయములకు అర్హత కలిగియున్నాను.
I attract abundance with a grateful heart.	मैं कृतज्ञ हृदय से समृद्धि को आकर्षित करता/करती हूँ।	కృతజ్ఞతా హృదయముతో నేను సమృద్ధిని ఆకర్షించుచున్నాను.
I take inspired action every day.	मैं हर दिन प्रेरित कर्म करता/करती हूँ।	నేను ప్రతిదినము ప్రేరణతో కర్మ చేయుచున్నాను.
My mind is calm and my intentions are clear.	मेरा मन शान्त है और मेरे संकल्प स्पष्ट हैं।	నా మనస్సు ప్రశాంతముగా ఉన్నది, నా సంకల్పములు స్పష్టముగా ఉన్నవి.
I release what I cannot control and trust the process.	जो मेरे वश में नहीं उसे छोड़ता/छोड़ती हूँ और प्रक्रिया पर विश्वास रखता/रखती हूँ।	నా అదుపులో లేనిదానిని విడిచి, ప్రక్రియపై నమ్మకముంచుచున్నాను.
I am grateful for what I have and open to what is coming.	जो मेरे पास है उसके लिए आभारी हूँ और जो आ रहा है उसके लिए खुला/खुली हूँ।	నా వద్ద ఉన్నదానికి కృతజ్ఞుడను/కృతజ్ఞురాలను, వచ్చుచున్నదానికి సిద్ధముగా ఉన్నాను.

Writing practices that deepen the law

Gratitude list: write three specific things you are thankful for each night.
Scripting: write a page in the present tense describing the day you would love, as if it has already happened.
Letter from the future: write to yourself a year ahead, describing how you reached your goal and how it feels.
Evening review: note which thoughts and actions moved you toward your intention and which pulled you away.

Verses on resolve, faith and the power of the mind

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 4.4.5

स यथाकामो भवति तत्क्रतुर्भवति ।
यत्क्रतुर्भवति तत्कर्म कुरुते ।
यत्कर्म कुरुते तदभिसम्पद्यते ॥

స యథాకామో భవతి తత్క్రతుర్భవతి ।
యత్క్రతుర్భవతి తత్కర్మ కురుతే ।
యత్కర్మ కురుతే తదభిసమ్పద్యతే ॥

English: As is your desire, so is your resolve; as is your resolve, so is your action; as is your action, so is your destiny.

हिन्दी: जैसी कामना होती है वैसा संकल्प होता है; जैसा संकल्प होता है वैसा कर्म होता है; जैसा कर्म होता है वैसा ही फल प्राप्त होता है।

తెలుగు: ఎలాంటి కోరిక ఉండునో అలాంటి సంకల్పము కలుగును; ఎలాంటి సంకల్పమో అలాంటి కర్మ చేయును; ఎలాంటి కర్మయో అలాంటి ఫలమును పొందును.

Explanation: The oldest statement of the Law of Attraction in the Upanishads: desire, resolve, action and destiny form one chain.

Chandogya Upanishad 3.14.1

क्रतुमयः पुरुषः ।

క్రతుమయః పురుషః ।

English: A person is made of resolve.

हिन्दी: पुरुष संकल्पमय है।

తెలుగు: పురుషుడు సంకల్పమయుడు.

Explanation: The text continues that whatever a person firmly resolves in this life, that they become.

Bhagavad Gita 17.3

English: The faith of each person accords with their nature, O Bharata. A person is made of faith: whatever their faith, that they are.

Explanation: What we truly believe shapes who we become, so choose beliefs consciously.

Bhagavad Gita 6.5

English: Lift yourself by your own self; do not degrade yourself. The self alone is the friend of the self, and the self alone is the enemy of the self.

Explanation: Our own mind can be our best friend or our worst enemy. Raising yourself is a personal responsibility.

Bhagavad Gita 9.22

English: To those who worship Me with exclusive devotion, thinking of nothing else, I carry what they lack and preserve what they have.

Explanation: Yoga-kshema: the Lord looks after the needs and the security of single-minded devotees.

Bhagavad Gita 7.11

English: I am the strength of the strong, free from desire and attachment; and in beings I am the desire that is not contrary to dharma, O best of the Bharatas.

Explanation: Not all desire is an obstacle. A wish that is in harmony with dharma is itself a divine force, which is why a good intention is worth nurturing.

The seven Hermetic principles

From the Kybalion (1908), the summary of the teachings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus.

Principle	Meaning
Mentalism	The All is Mind; the universe is mental.
Correspondence	As above, so below; as below, so above.
Vibration	Nothing rests; everything moves and vibrates.
Polarity	Everything is dual; opposites are the same thing in different degrees.
Rhythm	Everything flows out and in; the pendulum swings.
Cause and Effect	Every cause has its effect; chance is a name for unknown law.
Gender	Gender is in everything; masculine and feminine principles act on all planes.

Rta: the Vedic law of cosmic order

The Rig Veda speaks of ऋत (Rta), the order by which the sun rises, rivers flow and seasons turn, and by which truth (सत्य) and right living (धर्म) are upheld. Later traditions carry the same idea in three famous forms: धर्म (the right way), कर्म (action and its fruit) and यज्ञ (the cycle of giving and receiving that keeps the world running).

Karma: the four kinds

Kind	Meaning	How to work with it
संचित (Sanchita)	The stored account of all past actions	Dissolved gradually by knowledge and devotion
प्रारब्ध (Prarabdha)	The portion now ripening as this life's circumstances	Meet it with acceptance and equanimity
आगामी (Agami)	The seed being planted by present choices	Choose with awareness and good intention
क्रियमाण (Kriyamana)	The action you are doing right now	Act with full attention and offer the fruit

The three gunas: the threads of nature

Guna	Quality	Signs in life
सत्त्व	Clarity and balance	Calm, kindness, light food, wise choices
रजस्	Movement and desire	Ambition, restlessness, spicy and stimulating habits
तमस्	Inertia and veiling	Dullness, sloth, confusion, heavy and stale habits

The yogic aim is to grow sattva, use rajas wisely, reduce tamas, and finally rest in the witness beyond all three.

The five elements and the senses

Element	Sense quality	Organ
आकाश (Space)	Sound	Ear
वायु (Air)	Touch	Skin
अग्नि (Fire)	Form and colour	Eye
जल (Water)	Taste	Tongue
पृथ्वी (Earth)	Smell	Nose

Kala: time and the four yugas

Indian cosmology sees time as a vast wheel. Four yugas make one महायुग; a thousand of them make a कल्प, one day of Brahma (Gita 8.17).

Yuga	Length (traditional)	Character
सत्य (Krita)	1,728,000 years	Truth and virtue at their peak
त्रेता	1,296,000 years	Virtue declines by a quarter
द्वापर	864,000 years	Virtue and vice in equal measure
कलि	432,000 years	The age of conflict; remembrance of the Divine is the main path

One mahayuga is 4,320,000 years and a kalpa about 4.32 billion years. Brahma's full life is traditionally counted at roughly 311 trillion years.

Nada Brahma: the universe as sound

The Upanishads declare that the first manifestation of the Absolute was sound. ॐ is called pranava, the primal vibration out of which all names and forms arise. Its three sounds, अ, उ and म्, are linked to waking, dream and deep sleep, while the silence after it points to the fourth state beyond them.

The Trimurti: creation, preservation and dissolution

Power	Form	Role
Creation	Brahma	Brings forms into being
Preservation	Vishnu	Sustains and protects
Dissolution	Shiva	Dissolves and renews

These are not three gods in conflict but three movements of one reality, seen in a seed that sprouts, grows and fades into soil.

Guhya: the hidden secrets of the yogis

Guhya means "hidden". These are teachings traditionally passed from teacher to student.

Secret 1: the gap (sandhi)

The Vedic seers held that junctions are doors: the sandhya of dawn, noon and dusk, the gap between two breaths, and the quiet between two thoughts. At these moments the ordinary flow pauses and the mind is naturally still. Practice: sit for a few minutes at sunrise and sunset, and rest attention in the pause after each exhale.

Secret 2: the breath clock (swara)

Swara yoga says one nostril is usually more open than the other, and that the dominant side shifts through the day, roughly every hour or two. Each side is linked to a different energy.

Dominant nostril	Channel	Quality	Traditional use
Left	इडा (Ida)	Lunar, cooling, receptive	Study, reflection, rest, calm conversations
Right	पिङ्गला (Pingala)	Solar, warming, active	Physical work, eating, exercise, bold action
Both, briefly	सुषुम्ना (Sushumna)	Balanced, still	Meditation and prayer

Practice: notice which nostril is open before important tasks. To shift the dominance gently, lie briefly on the opposite side or practice Nadi Shodhana.

Secret 3: the hour of clarity (Brahma Muhurta)

Tradition divides the day into thirty मुहूर्त of about 48 minutes each. The ब्रह्ममुहूर्त begins about 96 minutes before sunrise and lasts roughly 48 minutes. Sattva is highest, the mind is fresh, and practice done then is said to bear the most fruit.

Secret 4: food is subtle mind

The Chandogya Upanishad says food, when refined, becomes the mind. Fresh, simple, sattvic meals eaten in calm, with gratitude, are considered part of spiritual practice itself, not apart from it.

Secret 5: silence conserves power

The practice of मौन (silence) is said to gather the energy that idle speech scatters. Begin with one hour a day or one half-day a week of intentional silence, and observe what speaks inside when you are not speaking.

Secret 6: the resolve in the stillness (sankalpa)

A resolve planted in a calm mind, such as after Yoga Nidra or pranayama, sinks deep. State it briefly, in the present tense and in positive words, then release it and act. Repeat it only until it feels like a fact rather than a wish.

Secret 7: giving completes the circle

The Gita describes a living cycle: food from rain, rain from sacrifice, sacrifice from action. To take without giving is said to break the cycle; to give without keeping accounts is said to keep abundance flowing.

Verses on the cosmic order

Rig Veda 1.164.46

एकं सद् विप्रा बहुधा वदन्ति ।

ఏకం సద్ విప్రా బహుధా వదన్తి ।

English: Truth is one; the wise call it by many names.

हिन्दी: सत्य एक है; ज्ञानी उसे अनेक नामों से पुकारते हैं।

తెలుగు: సత్యము ఒక్కటే; జ్ఞానులు దానిని అనేక నామములతో పిలుతురు.

Isha Upanishad 1

ईशा वास्यमिदं सर्वं यत्किञ्च जगत्यां जगत् ।
तेन त्यक्तेन भुञ्जीथा मा गृधः कस्यस्विद्धनम् ॥

ఈశా వాస్యమిదం సర్వం యత్కిఞ్చ జగత్యాం జగత్ ।
తేన త్యక్తేన భుఞ్జీథా మా గృధః కస్యస్విద్ధనమ్ ॥

English: All this, whatever moves in this world, is pervaded by the Lord. Enjoy through renunciation, and do not covet anyone's wealth.

हिन्दी: इस जगत् में जो कुछ भी चलायमान है, वह सब ईश्वर से व्याप्त है। त्यागपूर्वक भोग करो, किसी के धन का लोभ मत करो।

తెలుగు: ఈ లోకములో కదలుచున్న ఇదంతయు ఈశ్వరునిచే వ్యాపింపబడినది. త్యాగముతో అనుభవింపుము; ఎవరి ధనమును ఆశింపకుము.

Nasadiya Sukta, Rig Veda 10.129.1

नासदासीन्नो सदासीत्तदानीं नासीद्रजो नो व्योमा परो यत् ।

నాసదాసీన్నో సదాసీత్తదానీం నాసీద్రజో నో వ్యోమా పరో యత్ ।

English: Then there was neither non-existence nor existence; there was no realm of air, nor sky beyond it.

हिन्दी: उस समय न असत् था, न सत् था; न अन्तरिक्ष था और न उसके परे आकाश।

తెలుగు: అప్పుడు అసత్తు లేదు, సత్తు లేదు; అంతరిక్షము లేదు, దానికి ఆవల ఆకాశము లేదు.

Nasadiya Sukta, Rig Veda 10.129.7

इयं विसृष्टिर्यत आबभूव यदि वा दधे यदि वा न ।
यो अस्याध्यक्षः परमे व्योमन्त्सो अङ्ग वेद यदि वा न वेद ॥

ఇయం విసృష్టిర్యత ఆబభూవ యది వా దధే యది వా న ।
యో అస్యాధ్యక్షః పరమే వ్యోమన్త్సో అఙ్గ వేద యది వా న వేద ॥

English: Where this creation came from, whether it was made or not: only the one who watches over it from the highest heaven knows, or perhaps even he does not know.

हिन्दी: यह सृष्टि कहाँ से आई, किसी ने बनाई या नहीं, इसे परमधाम में स्थित इसका अध्यक्ष ही जानता है, या शायद वह भी नहीं जानता।

తెలుగు: ఈ సృష్టి ఎక్కడినుండి వచ్చినదో, ఎవరైనా చేసిరో లేదో, పరమాకాశమున దీనికి అధ్యక్షుడైనవాడే ఎరుగును, లేదా అతడు కూడా ఎరుగడేమో.

Bhagavad Gita 2.16

नासतो विद्यते भावो नाभावो विद्यते सतः।
उभयोरपि दृष्टोऽन्तस्त्वनयोस्तत्त्वदर्शिभिः ॥

నాసతో విద్యతే భావో నాభావో విద్యతే సతః।
ఉభయోరపి దృష్టోఽన్తస్త్వనయోస్తత్త్వదర్శిభిః ॥

English: The unreal has no existence and the real never ceases to be; the seers have seen the truth about both.

हिन्दी: असत् की सत्ता नहीं होती और सत् का अभाव नहीं होता; तत्त्वदर्शियों ने इन दोनों का यही निष्कर्ष देखा है।

తెలుగు: అసత్తునకు ఉనికి లేదు, సత్తునకు లేకుండుట లేదు; తత్త్వదర్శులు ఈ రెంటి విషయమున ఈ నిర్ణయమును చూచిరి.

Bhagavad Gita 3.14

अन्नाद्भवन्ति भूतानि पर्जन्यादन्नसम्भवः।
यज्ञाद्भवति पर्जन्यो यज्ञः कर्मसमुद्भवः ॥

అన్నాద్భవన్తి భూతాని పర్జన్యాదన్నసమ్భవః।
యజ్ఞాద్భవతి పర్జన్యో యజ్ఞః కర్మసముద్భవః ॥

English: From food beings arise; food comes from rain; rain comes from sacrifice; sacrifice is born of action.

हिन्दी: अन्न से प्राणी उत्पन्न होते हैं, अन्न वर्षा से, वर्षा यज्ञ से और यज्ञ कर्म से उत्पन्न होता है।

తెలుగు: అన్నము వలన భూతములు పుట్టును; అన్నము వర్షము వలన; వర్షము యజ్ఞము వలన; యజ్ఞము కర్మ వలన కలుగును.

Bhagavad Gita 3.27

प्रकृतेः क्रियमाणानि गुणैः कर्माणि सर्वशः।
अहङ्कारविमूढात्मा कर्ताऽहमिति मन्यते ॥

ప్రకృతేః క్రియమాణాని గుణైః కర్మాణి సర్వశః।
అహఙ్కారవిమూఢాత్మా కర్తాఽహమితి మన్యతే ॥

English: All actions are performed by the gunas of nature; one whose mind is deluded by ego thinks, 'I am the doer.'

हिन्दी: सब कर्म प्रकृति के गुणों द्वारा किए जाते हैं; अहंकार से मोहित मन वाला 'मैं कर्ता हूँ' ऐसा मानता है।

తెలుగు: సమస్త కర్మలు ప్రకృతి గుణములచే చేయబడును; అహంకారముచే మోహితుడైనవాడు 'నేను కర్తను' అని తలచును.

Bhagavad Gita 4.17

कर्मणो ह्यपि बोद्धव्यं बोद्धव्यं च विकर्मणः।
अकर्मणश्च बोद्धव्यं गहना कर्मणो गतिः ॥

కర్మణో హ్యపి బోద్ధవ్యం బోద్ధవ్యం చ వికర్మణః।
అకర్మణశ్చ బోద్ధవ్యం గహనా కర్మణో గతిః ॥

English: The path of action is deep and hard to know; one must understand action, wrong action and inaction.

हिन्दी: कर्म की गति गहन है; कर्म, विकर्म और अकर्म तीनों को जानना चाहिए।

తెలుగు: కర్మగతి గహనము; కర్మను, వికర్మను, అకర్మను తెలుసుకొనవలెను.

Bhagavad Gita 8.17

सहस्रयुगपर्यन्तमहर्यद्ब्रह्मणो विदुः।
रात्रिं युगसहस्रान्तां तेऽहोरात्रविदो जनाः ॥

సహస్రయుగపర్యన్తమహర్యద్బ్రహ్మణో విదుః।
రాత్రిం యుగసహస్రాన్తాం తేఽహోరాత్రవిదో జనాః ॥

English: Those who know that a day of Brahma lasts a thousand yugas, and his night a thousand yugas, truly know day and night.

हिन्दी: जो जानते हैं कि ब्रह्मा का एक दिन सहस्र युगों का है और रात्रि भी सहस्र युगों की, वे ही दिन-रात को जानने वाले हैं।

తెలుగు: బ్రహ్మకు ఒక పగలు వెయ్యి యుగములని, రాత్రి కూడా వెయ్యి యుగములని తెలిసినవారే అహోరాత్రములను ఎరిగినవారు.

Bhagavad Gita 9.10

मयाऽध्यक्षेण प्रकृतिः सूयते सचराचरम्।
हेतुनाऽनेन कौन्तेय जगद्विपरिवर्तते ॥

మయాఽధ్యక్షేణ ప్రకృతిః సూయతే సచరాచరమ్।
హేతునాఽనేన కౌన్తేయ జగద్విపరివర్తతే ॥

English: Under My supervision, nature brings forth the moving and the unmoving; for this reason the world keeps revolving.

हिन्दी: मेरी अध्यक्षता में प्रकृति चराचर जगत् को रचती है; इसी कारण संसार चक्र घूमता रहता है।

తెలుగు: నా అధ్యక్షతలో ప్రకృతి చరాచర జగత్తును సృష్టించును; ఈ కారణమున జగచ్చక్రము తిరుగుచున్నది.

Chandogya Upanishad 7.26.2

आहारशुद्धौ सत्त्वशुद्धिः सत्त्वशुद्धौ ध्रुवा स्मृतिः ।

ఆహారశుద్ధౌ సత్త్వశుద్ధిః సత్త్వశుద్ధౌ ధ్రువా స్మృతిః ।

English: When food is pure, the mind becomes pure; when the mind is pure, memory of the Self is steady.

हिन्दी: आहार शुद्ध होने पर अन्तःकरण शुद्ध होता है; अन्तःकरण शुद्ध होने पर स्मृति स्थिर होती है।

తెలుగు: ఆహారము శుద్ధమైనప్పుడు అంతఃకరణము శుద్ధమగును; అంతఃకరణము శుద్ధమైనప్పుడు స్మృతి స్థిరమగును.

Taittiriya Upanishad 1.11

सत्यं वद । धर्मं चर ।

సత్యం వద । ధర్మం చర ।

English: Speak the truth. Follow dharma.

हिन्दी: सत्य बोलो। धर्म का आचरण करो।

తెలుగు: సత్యము పలుకుము. ధర్మమును ఆచరింపుము.

Traditional saying

यथा पिण्डे तथा ब्रह्माण्डे ।

యథా పిణ్డే తథా బ్రహ్మాణ్డే ।

English: As in the body, so in the cosmos.

हिन्दी: जैसा पिण्ड (शरीर) में है, वैसा ही ब्रह्माण्ड में है।

తెలుగు: పిండాండమున ఉన్నట్లే బ్రహ్మాండమునందును ఉన్నది.

A ten-minute daily alignment

Breath (2 min): slow belly breathing to settle the mind (Rhythm).
Sound (2 min): chant ॐ three times, feeling the vibration (Vibration).
Oneness (2 min): send good wishes to yourself, a loved one and all beings (Oneness).
Resolve (2 min): hold your sankalpa in the present tense (Attraction).
Action (1 min): name the one step you will take today (Inspired Action).
Offering (1 min): offer the day's work and its results to the Divine (Compensation).

A law for each day

Day	Focus law	Small practice
Sunday	Divine Oneness	A kind act for someone unlike you
Monday	Vibration	Ten minutes of chanting or soft music
Tuesday	Inspired Action	Finish one postponed task
Wednesday	Correspondence	Journal on a repeating pattern
Thursday	Cause and Effect	Review the day's choices at night
Friday	Compensation	Give something quietly
Saturday	Rhythm and Polarity	Rest, walk, and balance work with stillness

Seven questions for a weekly review

Where did I feel separate from others, and what would oneness have looked like?
Which inputs raised or lowered my state?
What pattern keeps repeating in my life?
Did my actions match my intentions?
What seeds did I plant this week?
What did I give, and what did I only take?
Where did I resist a natural cycle, and what would flowing with it look like?

Treat these laws as a mirror, not a cage: work with them gently, and let your own experience be the final teacher.

Lucid Dreaming: Awakening Inside the Dream

A lucid dream is a dream in which you know that you are dreaming while it is still happening. In that moment you can observe the dream, make choices inside it, and sometimes shape what unfolds. Surveys suggest that about half of adults have had at least one lucid dream, and roughly one person in four reports them about once a month. Sleep-laboratory studies show that lucid dreams occur mostly in REM sleep, the stage when most vivid dreaming takes place. Researchers first verified them by asking dreamers to signal with agreed left-right eye movements while asleep.

Lucid dreaming is a skill that can be learned, and India's yogic tradition has been exploring conscious dreaming for thousands of years under the name स्वप्न योग (Svapna Yoga).

The four states of consciousness in Vedanta

The Mandukya Upanishad describes four states of consciousness. Lucid dreaming sits at the doorway between the first two and points toward the fourth.

State	Name	Quality
Waking	जाग्रत् (Jagrat)	Awareness of the outer world through the senses
Dreaming	स्वप्न (Svapna)	Awareness of an inner world made by the mind
Deep sleep	सुषुप्ति (Sushupti)	No objects, no dreams: a bliss of rest
The Fourth	तुरीय (Turiya)	Pure awareness that witnesses the other three states

In an ordinary dream we are fully absorbed and forget that we are dreaming. In a lucid dream a thread of waking awareness enters the dream. The yogi's ideal is to carry this witnessing awareness through all three states.

Why people practice it

Creativity: artists and thinkers explore ideas inside a flexible dream world.
Skill rehearsal: speeches, sports or music can be practiced in a safe setting.
Facing fears: when you recognize a nightmare as a dream, you can turn and face it calmly.
Self-knowledge: dreams show hopes, fears and patterns in the mind.
Spiritual practice: conscious dreaming trains the witness (साक्षी), the heart of meditation.

Step 1: build the foundation

Dream recall and the dream journal

You can only become lucid in dreams you notice, so recall comes first.

Keep a notebook and pen by the bed.
Before sleep, say: "I will remember my dreams."
On waking, lie still with eyes closed and let the dream return before moving.
Write at once, in the present tense: scenes, people, feelings, and anything strange.
Give each dream a short title and underline recurring themes.

Sleep habits that help

Habit	Why it helps
Regular sleep and wake times	Steadier REM sleep and better recall
Seven to nine hours of sleep	REM sleep is longest in the later part of the night
A light early dinner	Calmer sleep; fewer awakenings
Screens off an hour before bed	Easier to fall asleep and to remember dreams
Little or no alcohol	Alcohol suppresses REM sleep
A calm pre-sleep practice	A quiet mind carries its intention into sleep

Step 2: reality testing

Reality tests turn the question "Am I dreaming?" into a habit. When the habit is strong, you ask it in a dream too, and the dream answers.

Test	How to do it	What happens in a dream
Nose pinch	Pinch your nose shut and try to breathe in	You can still breathe
Hands	Look closely at your hands and count the fingers	Fingers look strange or the number changes
Text	Read a line of text, look away, then read it again	The words change or blur
Clock	Check the time twice, a few seconds apart	The numbers jump or make no sense
Light switch	Flip a light switch	The light does not respond properly
Gentle jump	Jump slightly and notice if you float	You hang in the air

How to practice: do one test at least ten times a day, tied to triggers such as every time you pass a door, drink water or hear a notification. Ask sincerely: "Am I dreaming right now?" and really look. Always test again after waking, because false awakenings are common.

Step 3: induction techniques

Research on lucid dream induction shows that combining reality testing, a short interruption of sleep and the mnemonic technique below is more effective than any one of them alone. No method works every night, so patience matters.

MILD: the mnemonic induction of lucid dreams

When you wake from a dream (or after an alarm), go over the dream in detail.
Repeat firmly: "Next time I'm dreaming, I will remember that I'm dreaming."
Imagine yourself back in the dream, noticing something odd and realizing, "This is a dream!"
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you drift back to sleep.

WBTB: wake back to bed

Sleep for about five to six hours, wake for 20 to 60 minutes, then go back to sleep with MILD. In research, wake times of about 30 to 120 minutes worked best with MILD. Use this a couple of times a week rather than every night to protect your sleep.

WILD: wake-initiated lucid dreaming

Lie still, relax each part of the body, and keep a watchful mind while the body falls asleep. You may see shapes and colors, feel heaviness or vibrations, or hear sounds. Stay calm and let the scene form. This is an advanced method best attempted after a nap or WBTB.

SSILD: the senses method

After waking in the night, cycle gently through sight (the darkness behind closed eyes), hearing and body sensation for four to six rounds, then rest and let sleep return.

DILD: the natural way

The most common lucid dream arises when, inside a dream, you notice a strange event and realize you are dreaming. Strong reality-testing habits make this happen more often.

Your dream signs

A dream sign is something that often appears in your dreams: a certain person, place, flying, being late, teeth falling out, or a malfunctioning phone. Mark them in your journal. When you spot one while awake, do a reality test; one day you will spot it in a dream.

Step 4: stabilizing the dream

Stay calm: excitement can wake you up. Take a slow breath inside the dream.
Rub your hands together and feel the sensation to anchor the dream.
Touch objects and notice their textures.
Spin your body if the scene starts to fade, and expect a fresh scene.
Tell the dream aloud: "Clarity now! This is a dream."

What to do inside a lucid dream

Fly or walk through walls to learn that the dream obeys the mind.
Ask a dream figure a question: "What do I need to know?"
Rehearse a skill, a speech or a creative project.
Meet a fear with courage and ask what it represents.
Sit and meditate, or chant ॐ inside the dream.
Simply watch with curiosity and gratitude.

Yogic dream practices (Svapna Yoga)

Calm the mind before bed: do five minutes of Bhramari or slow belly breathing.
Chant ॐ three times and rest in the silence that follows.
Set a sankalpa: repeat the dream sankalpa below, in your own language, as you lie down.
Fall asleep with awareness: follow the breath, or rest attention at the heart or between the eyebrows, until sleep takes over.
On waking, stay still, recall the dream, and give thanks.
Yoga Nidra: a daytime practice of aware, deep relaxation that trains the witness to stay awake as the body sleeps.

Dream sankalpa (Sanskrit)
स्वप्ने ‘स्वप्नोऽयम्’ इति ज्ञास्यामि ।
స్వప్నే ‘స్వప్నోఽయమ్’ ఇతి జ్ఞాస్యామి ।

English: In the dream I will know: this is a dream.

हिन्दी: स्वप्न में मैं जान जाऊँगा: यह स्वप्न है।

తెలుగు: కలలో నేను తెలిసికొందును: ఇది కల.

Common problems and fixes

Problem	Likely cause	What to try
I cannot remember dreams	Moving or thinking of the day too soon	Stay still on waking and write immediately
I get lucid but wake up at once	Excitement	Slow your breathing; rub your hands; stay calm
Lucidity fades quickly	The dream is not anchored	Touch things, spin, repeat "This is a dream"
I wake up too tired	Too much sleep interruption	Use WBTB only twice a week and sleep longer afterwards
False awakenings	The dream imitates waking	Always do a reality test after waking
Sleep paralysis feels scary	The body is still in REM rest	Stay calm, breathe slowly, and wiggle a finger or toe

Safety and wellbeing

Protect your sleep first. Do not interrupt sleep every night, and never at the cost of exhaustion.
Sleep paralysis, a temporary inability to move on waking, is common and harmless, but it can feel alarming. Remind yourself it will pass.
If dreams or sleep cause persistent distress, or if you have a history of sleep problems or mental health conditions, speak to a doctor or therapist before using induction techniques.
Stay grounded: keep daytime life active and balanced.

A four-week plan

Week	Focus	Daily practice
Week 1	Recall	Dream journal each morning; ten reality tests a day
Week 2	Awareness	Add dream signs list; set the sankalpa every night
Week 3	Induction	Add MILD nightly; try WBTB on two mornings
Week 4	Deepening	Add pre-sleep ॐ and Yoga Nidra; practice stabilizing techniques

Dream journal template

Date	Dream summary	Feelings	Dream signs	Lucid? (yes/no)

Verses on waking, dreaming and sleeping

Mandukya Upanishad 3

जागरितस्थानो बहिष्प्रज्ञः सप्ताङ्ग एकोनविंशतिमुखः ।
स्थूलभुग्वैश्वानरः प्रथमः पादः ॥

జాగరితస్థానో బహిష్ప్రజ్ఞః సప్తాఙ్గ ఏకోనవింశతిముఖః ।
స్థూలభుగ్వైశ్వానరః ప్రథమః పాదః ॥

English: The first quarter is Vaishvanara, whose sphere is the waking state, who is conscious of outer objects, with seven limbs and nineteen mouths, enjoying gross objects.

हिन्दी: प्रथम पाद वैश्वानर है, जिसका स्थान जाग्रत अवस्था है; जो बाह्य विषयों को जानने वाला, सात अंगों और उन्नीस मुखों वाला तथा स्थूल विषयों का भोक्ता है।

తెలుగు: మొదటి పాదము వైశ్వానరుడు; అతని స్థానము జాగ్రదవస్థ; బాహ్యప్రజ్ఞ కలవాడు, సప్తాంగములు పంతొమ్మిది ముఖములు గలవాడు, స్థూలవిషయములను అనుభవించువాడు.

Mandukya Upanishad 4

स्वप्नस्थानोऽन्तःप्रज्ञः सप्ताङ्ग एकोनविंशतिमुखः ।
प्रविविक्तभुक्तैजसो द्वितीयः पादः ॥

స్వప్నస్థానోఽన్తఃప్రజ్ఞః సప్తాఙ్గ ఏకోనవింశతిముఖః ।
ప్రవివిక్తభుక్తైజసో ద్వితీయః పాదః ॥

English: The second quarter is Taijasa, whose sphere is the dream state, who is conscious of inner objects, with seven limbs and nineteen mouths, enjoying subtle objects.

हिन्दी: द्वितीय पाद तैजस है, जिसका स्थान स्वप्न अवस्था है; जो अन्तःप्रज्ञ, सात अंगों और उन्नीस मुखों वाला तथा सूक्ष्म विषयों का भोक्ता है।

తెలుగు: రెండవ పాదము తైజసుడు; అతని స్థానము స్వప్నావస్థ; అంతఃప్రజ్ఞ కలవాడు, సప్తాంగములు పంతొమ్మిది ముఖములు గలవాడు, సూక్ష్మవిషయములను అనుభవించువాడు.

Mandukya Upanishad 5

यत्र सुप्तो न कञ्चन कामं कामयते न कञ्चन स्वप्नं पश्यति तत्सुषुप्तम् ।
सुषुप्तस्थान एकीभूतः प्रज्ञानघन एवानन्दमयो ह्यानन्दभुक्
चेतोमुखः प्राज्ञस्तृतीयः पादः ॥

యత్ర సుప్తో న కఞ్చన కామం కామయతే న కఞ్చన స్వప్నం పశ్యతి తత్సుషుప్తమ్ ।
సుషుప్తస్థాన ఏకీభూతః ప్రజ్ఞానఘన ఏవానన్దమయో హ్యానన్దభుక్
చేతోముఖః ప్రాజ్ఞస్తృతీయః పాదః ॥

English: Where one sleeps desiring nothing and seeing no dream, that is deep sleep. The third quarter is Prajna: united, a mass of consciousness, full of bliss and enjoying bliss.

हिन्दी: जहाँ सोया हुआ पुरुष न कोई कामना करता है, न कोई स्वप्न देखता है, वह सुषुप्ति है; तीसरा पाद प्राज्ञ है, जो एकीभूत, प्रज्ञानघन, आनन्दमय और आनन्द का भोक्ता है।

తెలుగు: నిద్రించువాడు ఏ కోరికయు కోరక, ఏ స్వప్నమును చూడక ఉండు స్థితి సుషుప్తి; మూడవ పాదము ప్రాజ్ఞుడు — ఏకీభూతుడు, ప్రజ్ఞానఘనుడు, ఆనందమయుడు, ఆనందమును అనుభవించువాడు.

Mandukya Upanishad 7

नान्तःप्रज्ञं न बहिष्प्रज्ञं नोभयतःप्रज्ञं न प्रज्ञानघनं न प्रज्ञं नाप्रज्ञम् ।
अदृष्टमव्यवहार्यमग्राह्यमलक्षणमचिन्त्यमव्यपदेश्यम्
एकात्मप्रत्ययसारं प्रपञ्चोपशमं शान्तं शिवमद्वैतं चतुर्थं मन्यन्ते स आत्मा स विज्ञेयः ॥

నాన్తఃప్రజ్ఞం న బహిష్ప్రజ్ఞం నోభయతఃప్రజ్ఞం న ప్రజ్ఞానఘనం న ప్రజ్ఞం నాప్రజ్ఞమ్ ।
అదృష్టమవ్యవహార్యమగ్రాహ్యమలక్షణమచిన్త్యమవ్యపదేశ్యమ్
ఏకాత్మప్రత్యయసారం ప్రపఞ్చోపశమం శాన్తం శివమద్వైతం చతుర్థం మన్యన్తే స ఆత్మా స విజ్ఞేయః ॥

English: The fourth is not inward-conscious, not outward-conscious, not a mass of consciousness; unseen, beyond transaction, ungraspable, without marks, unthinkable, indescribable, the essence of the one Self, the cessation of the world, peaceful, auspicious and non-dual. This is the Self; this is to be known.

हिन्दी: जो न अन्तःप्रज्ञ है, न बहिष्प्रज्ञ, न प्रज्ञानघन; जो अदृष्ट, अव्यवहार्य, अग्राह्य, अलक्षण, अचिन्त्य और अव्यपदेश्य है, एकात्मप्रत्यय का सार, प्रपञ्च का उपशम, शान्त, शिव और अद्वैत है, उसे चतुर्थ (तुरीय) मानते हैं; वही आत्मा है, वही जानने योग्य है।

తెలుగు: అంతఃప్రజ్ఞ కాదు, బహిఃప్రజ్ఞ కాదు, ప్రజ్ఞానఘనము కాదు; అదృష్టము, అవ్యవహార్యము, అగ్రాహ్యము, అలక్షణము, అచింత్యము, అవ్యపదేశ్యము, ఏకాత్మప్రత్యయసారము, ప్రపంచోపశమము, శాంతము, శివము, అద్వైతము — దానిని నాల్గవదిగా (తురీయముగా) భావింతురు; అదే ఆత్మ, అదే తెలియదగినది.

Bhagavad Gita 2.69

या निशा सर्वभूतानां तस्यां जागर्ति संयमी।
यस्यां जाग्रति भूतानि सा निशा पश्यतो मुनेः ॥

యా నిశా సర్వభూతానాం తస్యాం జాగర్తి సంయమీ।
యస్యాం జాగ్రతి భూతాని సా నిశా పశ్యతో మునేః ॥

English: What is night for all beings, in that the self-controlled one is awake; that in which beings are awake is night for the sage who sees.

हिन्दी: जो सब प्राणियों के लिए रात्रि है, उसमें संयमी जागता है; और जिसमें प्राणी जागते हैं, वह तत्त्व को देखने वाले मुनि के लिए रात्रि है।

తెలుగు: సర్వభూతములకు ఏది రాత్రియో దానియందు సంయమి మేల్కొనియుండును; ఏదియందు భూతములు మేల్కొనియుండునో అది తత్త్వము చూచు మునికి రాత్రి.

Explanation: The sage is awake to the inner reality that ordinary people sleep through; waking up inside the dream is a small taste of this.

Bhagavad Gita 6.17

English: For one who is moderate in eating and recreation, balanced in effort, and moderate in sleep and wakefulness, yoga becomes the destroyer of sorrow.

Explanation: Yoga is a way of balance in daily life, avoiding extremes in food, rest, work and play.

Dream sankalpa

स्वप्ने ‘स्वप्नोऽयम्’ इति ज्ञास्यामि ।

స్వప్నే ‘స్వప్నోఽయమ్’ ఇతి జ్ఞాస్యామి ।

English: In the dream I will know: this is a dream.

हिन्दी: स्वप्न में मैं जान जाऊँगा: यह स्वप्न है।

తెలుగు: కలలో నేను తెలిసికొందును: ఇది కల.

Treat the dream world with curiosity, not force: the more gently you watch, the longer the dream stays clear.

Jyotish: The Vedic Science of Light, Time and Destiny

ज्योतिष (Jyotish) means "the science of light". It is one of the six वेदाङ्ग (Vedangas), the limbs of the Veda, and is called the eye of the Vedas because it lets sacrifices and rituals be performed at the right time. Its oldest surviving text is the Vedanga Jyotisha, and its great classics include the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, the Surya Siddhanta and Varahamihira's Brihat Samhita.

Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac (nirayana), measured against the fixed stars, rather than against the seasons. Its daily calendar, the पञ्चाङ्ग (Panchanga), lets you read the quality of any moment.

The five limbs of the Panchanga

Limb	Name	What it measures	Number
तिथि	Tithi	Lunar day: each 12° gained by the Moon over the Sun	30 per month
वार	Vara	Weekday, ruled by a planet	7
नक्षत्र	Nakshatra	The star group the Moon is in	27
योग	Yoga	Sun and Moon positions added together	27
करण	Karana	Half of a tithi (6°)	11

Tithi: the lunar day

A tithi is the time the Moon takes to move 12° ahead of the Sun. There are thirty tithis in a lunar month: fifteen in the bright half, शुक्ल पक्ष (Shukla Paksha), as the Moon waxes, and fifteen in the dark half, कृष्ण पक्ष (Krishna Paksha), as it wanes. Tithis vary in length from about 19 to 26 hours. Traditionally the tithi present at sunrise names the day.

#	Tithi	Presiding deity	Nature	Traditionally suited for
1	प्रतिपदा (Pratipada)	Agni	Nanda	Beginning vows, fire rituals
2	द्वितीया (Dwitiya)	Brahma	Bhadra	Foundations, planting, starting study
3	तृतीया (Tritiya)	Gauri	Jaya	Arts, auspicious ceremonies, victory
4	चतुर्थी (Chaturthi)	Ganesha	Rikta	Ganesha worship, Sankashti and Vinayaka vows
5	पञ्चमी (Panchami)	Nagas	Purna	Learning, medicine, serpent worship
6	षष्ठी (Shashthi)	Kartikeya	Nanda	Skanda worship, healing, victory
7	सप्तमी (Saptami)	Surya	Bhadra	Travel, vehicles, Sun worship
8	अष्टमी (Ashtami)	Rudra	Jaya	Shakti and Shiva worship
9	नवमी (Navami)	Durga	Rikta	Shakti worship, courage, Rama Navami
10	दशमी (Dashami)	Yama (Dharmaraja)	Purna	Dharmic works, auspicious beginnings
11	एकादशी (Ekadashi)	Vishvedevas	Nanda	Fasting, Vishnu worship, spiritual practice
12	द्वादशी (Dwadashi)	Vishnu	Bhadra	Breaking the fast, charity, Vishnu worship
13	त्रयोदशी (Trayodashi)	Kamadeva	Jaya	Pradosha Shiva worship, joyful events
14	चतुर्दशी (Chaturdashi)	Shiva	Rikta	Shiva worship, Masik Shivaratri
15	पूर्णिमा / अमावस्या (Purnima / Amavasya)	Chandra / Pitris	Purna	Satyanarayana puja, charity / rites for ancestors

The five natures of the tithis

Nature	Tithis	Meaning
नन्दा (Nanda)	1, 6, 11	Joyful; good for celebration, festivals and building
भद्रा (Bhadra)	2, 7, 12	Auspicious; good for health, travel and ceremonies
जया (Jaya)	3, 8, 13	Victorious; good for competitions and arts
रिक्ता (Rikta)	4, 9, 14	Empty; avoid starting new ventures
पूर्णा (Purna)	5, 10, 15	Complete; good for finishing and fulfilling tasks

Important tithis to know

एकादशी (Ekadashi): the 11th tithi of each half; fasting and Vishnu worship.
प्रदोष (Pradosha): the twilight of Trayodashi; Shiva worship.
संकष्टी चतुर्थी: the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi; Ganesha vows.
मासिक शिवरात्रि: the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi, with the great Maha Shivaratri once a year.
अमावस्या (Amavasya): the new moon; rites for ancestors.
पूर्णिमा (Purnima): the full moon; Satyanarayana puja, charity and festivals.

Vara: the weekday and its lord

Day	Lord	Deity	Colour	Suited for
रविवार (Sunday)	Surya	Surya, Shiva	Red, orange	Leadership, health, government work
सोमवार (Monday)	Chandra	Shiva, Parvati	White	Calm work, travel, devotion
मङ्गलवार (Tuesday)	Mangala	Hanuman, Kartikeya	Red	Courage, land, strength
बुधवार (Wednesday)	Budha	Vishnu, Ganesha	Green	Study, trade, communication
गुरुवार (Thursday)	Guru	Vishnu, Dakshinamurti	Yellow	Learning, teaching, ceremonies
शुक्रवार (Friday)	Shukra	Lakshmi, Durga	White, pink	Art, marriage, comforts
शनिवार (Saturday)	Shani	Hanuman, Shani	Black, blue	Discipline, service, long-term work

Hora: the planetary hour

Each day is divided into 24 horas, each ruled by a planet. The first hora after sunrise belongs to the lord of the day, and the rest follow in this order: Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, then the Sun again. A Jupiter hora suits learning and ceremonies, a Venus hora suits art and relationships, and a Mercury hora suits business and writing.

Nakshatra: the 27 lunar mansions

The zodiac of 360° is divided into 27 nakshatras of 13°20′ each, and each has four pada (quarters) of 3°20′. The Moon spends about a day in each. The nakshatra of your birth Moon, called your जन्म नक्षत्र (Janma Nakshatra), is the most important star in your chart. The Vedic nakshatra list appears in the Taittiriya Samhita and the Atharva Veda, each star with its own deity.

#	Nakshatra	Zodiac span (sidereal)	Ruling planet	Deity	Symbol
1	अश्विनी (Ashwini)	Aries 0°–13°20′	केतु (Ketu)	Ashwini Kumaras	Horse's head
2	भरणी (Bharani)	Aries 13°20′–26°40′	शुक्र (Venus)	Yama	Yoni (womb)
3	कृत्तिका (Krittika)	Aries 26°40′ to Taurus 10°	सूर्य (Sun)	Agni	Razor, flame
4	रोहिणी (Rohini)	Taurus 10°–23°20′	चन्द्र (Moon)	Brahma (Prajapati)	Chariot, ox-cart
5	मृगशिरा (Mrigashira)	Taurus 23°20′ to Gemini 6°40′	मङ्गल (Mars)	Soma	Deer's head
6	आर्द्रा (Ardra)	Gemini 6°40′–20°	राहु (Rahu)	Rudra	Teardrop, diamond
7	पुनर्वसु (Punarvasu)	Gemini 20° to Cancer 3°20′	गुरु (Jupiter)	Aditi	Quiver of arrows
8	पुष्य (Pushya)	Cancer 3°20′–16°40′	शनि (Saturn)	Brihaspati	Cow's udder, lotus
9	आश्लेषा (Ashlesha)	Cancer 16°40′–30°	बुध (Mercury)	Sarpa (Nagas)	Coiled serpent
10	मघा (Magha)	Leo 0°–13°20′	केतु (Ketu)	Pitris	Royal throne
11	पूर्वफल्गुनी (Purva Phalguni)	Leo 13°20′–26°40′	शुक्र (Venus)	Bhaga	Front legs of a bed
12	उत्तरफल्गुनी (Uttara Phalguni)	Leo 26°40′ to Virgo 10°	सूर्य (Sun)	Aryaman	Back legs of a bed
13	हस्त (Hasta)	Virgo 10°–23°20′	चन्द्र (Moon)	Savitar	Open hand
14	चित्रा (Chitra)	Virgo 23°20′ to Libra 6°40′	मङ्गल (Mars)	Tvashtar (Vishvakarma)	Bright jewel
15	स्वाती (Swati)	Libra 6°40′–20°	राहु (Rahu)	Vayu	Young shoot swaying in wind
16	विशाखा (Vishakha)	Libra 20° to Scorpio 3°20′	गुरु (Jupiter)	Indra and Agni	Triumphal arch
17	अनुराधा (Anuradha)	Scorpio 3°20′–16°40′	शनि (Saturn)	Mitra	Lotus
18	ज्येष्ठा (Jyeshtha)	Scorpio 16°40′–30°	बुध (Mercury)	Indra	Circular amulet, umbrella
19	मूल (Mula)	Sagittarius 0°–13°20′	केतु (Ketu)	Nirriti	Bunch of tied roots
20	पूर्वाषाढा (Purva Ashadha)	Sagittarius 13°20′–26°40′	शुक्र (Venus)	Apas (Waters)	Winnowing fan
21	उत्तराषाढा (Uttara Ashadha)	Sagittarius 26°40′ to Capricorn 10°	सूर्य (Sun)	Vishvedevas	Elephant's tusk
22	श्रवण (Shravana)	Capricorn 10°–23°20′	चन्द्र (Moon)	Vishnu	Ear, three footprints
23	धनिष्ठा (Dhanishta)	Capricorn 23°20′ to Aquarius 6°40′	मङ्गल (Mars)	Eight Vasus	Drum
24	शतभिषा (Shatabhisha)	Aquarius 6°40′–20°	राहु (Rahu)	Varuna	Empty circle, hundred healers
25	पूर्वभाद्रपदा (Purva Bhadrapada)	Aquarius 20° to Pisces 3°20′	गुरु (Jupiter)	Aja Ekapada	Front of a funeral cot, sword
26	उत्तरभाद्रपदा (Uttara Bhadrapada)	Pisces 3°20′–16°40′	शनि (Saturn)	Ahir Budhnya	Back of a funeral cot
27	रेवती (Revati)	Pisces 16°40′–30°	बुध (Mercury)	Pushan	Fish, drum

Name syllables, gana and class of each nakshatra

The four syllables of each nakshatra are used in the naming ceremony (namakarana), so a child's name begins with the sound of the birth pada. Gana is the temperament: Deva (gentle), Manushya (mixed) and Rakshasa (intense).

#	Nakshatra	Name syllables (4 padas)	Gana (temperament)	Class
1	अश्विनी (Ashwini)	चू चे चो ला	Deva	Kshipra
2	भरणी (Bharani)	ली लू ले लो	Manushya	Ugra
3	कृत्तिका (Krittika)	अ ई उ ए	Rakshasa	Mishra
4	रोहिणी (Rohini)	ओ वा वी वू	Manushya	Dhruva
5	मृगशिरा (Mrigashira)	वे वो का की	Deva	Mridu
6	आर्द्रा (Ardra)	कू घ ङ छ	Manushya	Tikshna
7	पुनर्वसु (Punarvasu)	के को हा ही	Deva	Chara
8	पुष्य (Pushya)	हू हे हो डा	Deva	Kshipra
9	आश्लेषा (Ashlesha)	डी डू डे डो	Rakshasa	Tikshna
10	मघा (Magha)	मा मी मू मे	Rakshasa	Ugra
11	पूर्वफल्गुनी (Purva Phalguni)	मो टा टी टू	Manushya	Ugra
12	उत्तरफल्गुनी (Uttara Phalguni)	टे टो पा पी	Manushya	Dhruva
13	हस्त (Hasta)	पू ष ण ठ	Deva	Kshipra
14	चित्रा (Chitra)	पे पो रा री	Rakshasa	Mridu
15	स्वाती (Swati)	रू रे रो ता	Deva	Chara
16	विशाखा (Vishakha)	ती तू ते तो	Rakshasa	Mishra
17	अनुराधा (Anuradha)	ना नी नू ने	Deva	Mridu
18	ज्येष्ठा (Jyeshtha)	नो या यी यू	Rakshasa	Tikshna
19	मूल (Mula)	ये यो भा भी	Rakshasa	Tikshna
20	पूर्वाषाढा (Purva Ashadha)	भू धा फा ढा	Manushya	Ugra
21	उत्तराषाढा (Uttara Ashadha)	भे भो जा जी	Manushya	Dhruva
22	श्रवण (Shravana)	खी खू खे खो	Deva	Chara
23	धनिष्ठा (Dhanishta)	गा गी गू गे	Rakshasa	Chara
24	शतभिषा (Shatabhisha)	गो सा सी सू	Rakshasa	Chara
25	पूर्वभाद्रपदा (Purva Bhadrapada)	से सो दा दी	Manushya	Ugra
26	उत्तरभाद्रपदा (Uttara Bhadrapada)	दू थ झ ञ	Manushya	Dhruva
27	रेवती (Revati)	दे दो चा ची	Deva	Mridu

The seven classes of nakshatras and their use

Class	Nakshatras	Best for
ध्रुव / स्थिर (Fixed)	Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada	Foundations, planting, coronation, long-term works
चर / चल (Movable)	Punarvasu, Swati, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha	Travel, vehicles, trade
उग्र (Fierce)	Bharani, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada	Bold or severe actions; not for gentle beginnings
मृदु (Soft)	Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, Revati	Arts, friendship, clothing, music
क्षिप्र / लघु (Swift)	Ashwini, Pushya, Hasta	Medicine, trade, learning, quick starts
तीक्ष्ण (Sharp)	Ardra, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Mula	Hard tasks, research, occult; not for gentle starts
मिश्र (Mixed)	Krittika, Vishakha	Mixed results; fire rituals

A 28th star, अभिजित् (Abhijit), sits between Uttara Ashadha and Shravana and gives its name to the midday muhurta.

Nakshatra characteristics: choose your star

Tap a star below to see its personality, name letters for each pada, strengths and challenges, partner guidance, health tendencies, supportive times and lucky guide. To find your birth nakshatra, look at the Moon's position in your birth chart or in a Panchanga for your birth date, time and place.

1. अश्विनी (Ashwini)

The healer-horseman: swift, pioneering and first to begin; linked with healing and new starts.

Ruling planetकेतु (Ketu)

DeityAshwini Kumaras

SymbolHorse's head

Sign spanAries 0°–13°20′

GanaDeva

ClassKshipra

Animal (yoni)Horse

Power (shakti)

Power to reach and heal quickly

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	चू	मेष (Aries)	bold, pioneering and direct	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	चे	वृषभ (Taurus)	steady, sensual and practical	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	चो	मिथुन (Gemini)	curious, communicative and versatile	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	ला	कर्क (Cancer)	caring, protective and emotional	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Energetic, bold and quick to act; natural initiators who dislike waiting.

Women: Lively, independent and quick-witted; often caring, with a healer's touch.

Strengths: Speed, courage, initiative, healing gift.

Challenges: Impatience, impulsiveness, restlessness.

Careers: Doctor, nurse, emergency services, sports, transport, entrepreneur.

Partner and relationships

Wants an active, honest partner and freedom to move; loyalty grows with trust.

Best yoni harmony: Shatabhisha (same animal). Take care with: Hasta, Swati (enemy animal: Buffalo). Gana: Most harmonious with Deva and Manushya partners; take care with Rakshasa.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: head and brain. The Ketu influence relates to nerves, immunity and subtle sensitivity. Guard against overexertion, fevers and accidents born of haste.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17).

Supportive weekday: Tuesday, the day of Ketu. Favorable stars for you (Tarabala): Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati.

Lucky guide

Colors: Multicolor, grey. Gem (traditional): Cat's eye. Number: 7.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ अश्विनीकुमाराभ्यां नमः
ఓం అశ్వినీకుమారాభ్యాం నమః

Planet mantra (Ketu):
ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः
ఓం స్రాం స్రీం స్రౌం సః కేతవే నమః

Advice

Slow down before acting; worship the Ashwini Kumaras for health.

2. भरणी (Bharani)

The bearer: carries heavy responsibility; themes of life, death, discipline and transformation.

Ruling planetशुक्र (Venus)

DeityYama

SymbolYoni (womb)

Sign spanAries 13°20′–26°40′

GanaManushya

ClassUgra

Animal (yoni)Elephant

Power (shakti)

Power to carry and take away burdens

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	ली	सिंह (Leo)	confident, generous and dignified	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	लू	कन्या (Virgo)	analytical, helpful and detail-minded	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	ले	तुला (Libra)	balanced, diplomatic and relationship-minded	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	लो	वृश्चिक (Scorpio)	intense, deep and determined	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Determined, strong-willed and disciplined; take on heavy burdens and keep secrets.

Women: Resilient, passionate and fiercely protective; handle pressure with composure.

Strengths: Endurance, integrity, passion, responsibility.

Challenges: Stubbornness, jealousy, extremes.

Careers: Law, medicine, midwifery, research, creative arts, management.

Partner and relationships

Intense and loyal; needs a partner who respects their depth and honesty.

Best yoni harmony: Revati (same animal). Take care with: Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada (enemy animal: Lion). Gana: Harmonious with Manushya and Deva partners; mixed with Rakshasa.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: head and brain. The Venus influence relates to kidneys, reproductive health and throat. Watch stress and extremes in diet and routine.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7).

Supportive weekday: Friday, the day of Venus. Favorable stars for you (Tarabala): Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati.

Lucky guide

Colors: White, pink. Gem (traditional): Diamond. Number: 6.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ यमाय नमः
ఓం యమాయ నమః

Planet mantra (Venus):
ॐ द्रां द्रीं द्रौं सः शुक्राय नमः
ఓం ద్రాం ద్రీం ద్రౌం సః శుక్రాయ నమః

Advice

Channel intensity into service; worship Yama and Durga for fearlessness.

3. कृत्तिका (Krittika)

The cutter and purifier: sharp, fiery and truth-seeking, like a flame that cleans.

Ruling planetसूर्य (Sun)

DeityAgni

SymbolRazor, flame

Sign spanAries 26°40′ to Taurus 10°

GanaRakshasa

ClassMishra

Animal (yoni)Sheep

Power (shakti)

Power to burn away impurity

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	अ	धनु (Sagittarius)	optimistic, philosophical and adventurous	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	ई	मकर (Capricorn)	disciplined, ambitious and responsible	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	उ	कुम्भ (Aquarius)	independent, inventive and humanitarian	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	ए	मीन (Pisces)	compassionate, imaginative and spiritual	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Sharp-minded, outspoken and proud; value honor and direct speech.

Women: Strong, articulate and protective; command respect and speak their mind.

Strengths: Clarity, courage, leadership, honesty.

Challenges: Sharp tongue, anger, criticism.

Careers: Army, chef, teacher, critic, engineer, administration.

Partner and relationships

Needs respect and loyalty; softens when their partner is honest and warm.

Best yoni harmony: Pushya (same animal). Take care with: Purva Ashadha, Shravana (enemy animal: Monkey). Gana: Most harmonious with Rakshasa partners; take care with Deva.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: head and brain and face, throat and neck. The Sun influence relates to heart, eyes, bones and vitality. Watch acidity, fevers and inflammation; keep a cooling diet.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20).

Supportive weekday: Sunday, the day of Sun. Favorable stars for you (Tarabala): Ashwini, Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

Lucky guide

Colors: Red, orange, gold. Gem (traditional): Ruby. Number: 1.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ अग्नये नमः
ఓం అగ్నయే నమః

Planet mantra (Sun):
ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः
ఓం హ్రాం హ్రీం హ్రౌం సః సూర్యాయ నమః

Advice

Soften speech; offer water to the Sun at dawn and honor Agni.

4. रोहिणी (Rohini)

The growing one: beauty, fertility, charm and abundance; the Moon's favorite star.

Ruling planetचन्द्र (Moon)

DeityBrahma (Prajapati)

SymbolChariot, ox-cart

Sign spanTaurus 10°–23°20′

GanaManushya

ClassDhruva

Animal (yoni)Serpent

Power (shakti)

Power to grow and create

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	ओ	मेष (Aries)	bold, pioneering and direct	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	वा	वृषभ (Taurus)	steady, sensual and practical	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	वी	मिथुन (Gemini)	curious, communicative and versatile	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	वू	कर्क (Cancer)	caring, protective and emotional	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Charming, creative and attractive; love comfort, art and good company.

Women: Graceful, nurturing and magnetic; value family and beauty.

Strengths: Charm, creativity, stability, devotion.

Challenges: Attachment, possessiveness, indulgence.

Careers: Artist, designer, farming, hospitality, fashion, finance.

Partner and relationships

Devoted and sensual; wants security, affection and a loving home.

Best yoni harmony: Mrigashira (same animal). Take care with: Uttara Ashadha (enemy animal: Mongoose). Gana: Harmonious with Manushya and Deva partners; mixed with Rakshasa.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: face, throat and neck. The Moon influence relates to mind, fluids, digestion and sleep. Watch weight, sugar, and throat or thyroid issues.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6).

Supportive weekday: Monday, the day of Moon. Favorable stars for you (Tarabala): Bharani, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati.

Lucky guide

Colors: White, silver. Gem (traditional): Pearl. Number: 2.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ प्रजापतये नमः
ఓం ప్రజాపతయే నమః

Planet mantra (Moon):
ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्राय नमः
ఓం శ్రాం శ్రీం శ్రౌం సః చన్ద్రాయ నమః

Advice

Balance comfort with discipline; worship Brahma and the Moon.

5. मृगशिरा (Mrigashira)

The searching deer: curious, gentle and always seeking something new.

Ruling planetमङ्गल (Mars)

DeitySoma

SymbolDeer's head

Sign spanTaurus 23°20′ to Gemini 6°40′

GanaDeva

ClassMridu

Animal (yoni)Serpent

Power (shakti)

Power to give fulfillment through seeking

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	वे	सिंह (Leo)	confident, generous and dignified	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	वो	कन्या (Virgo)	analytical, helpful and detail-minded	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	का	तुला (Libra)	balanced, diplomatic and relationship-minded	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	की	वृश्चिक (Scorpio)	intense, deep and determined	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Curious, witty and restless; love to travel, explore and learn.

Women: Gentle, expressive and inquisitive; charming and sensitive.

Strengths: Curiosity, adaptability, communication, imagination.

Challenges: Restlessness, indecision, doubt.

Careers: Writer, researcher, traveler, designer, teacher, musician.

Partner and relationships

Needs a partner who is also a friend and gives room to explore.

Best yoni harmony: Rohini (same animal). Take care with: Uttara Ashadha (enemy animal: Mongoose). Gana: Most harmonious with Deva and Manushya partners; take care with Rakshasa.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: face, throat and neck and shoulders, arms and lungs. The Mars influence relates to blood, muscles, inflammation and accidents. Watch nervous tension, colds and sleep.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10).

Supportive weekday: Tuesday, the day of Mars. Favorable stars for you (Tarabala): Ashwini, Krittika, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

Lucky guide

Colors: Red, coral. Gem (traditional): Red coral. Number: 9.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ सोमाय नमः
ఓం సోమాయ నమః

Planet mantra (Mars):
ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः
ఓం క్రాం క్రీం క్రౌం సః భౌమాయ నమః

Advice

Choose one direction at a time; worship Soma and keep a calm routine.

6. आर्द्रा (Ardra)

The storm: transformation through intensity, with tears that cleanse and rebuild.

Ruling planetराहु (Rahu)

DeityRudra

SymbolTeardrop, diamond

Sign spanGemini 6°40′–20°

GanaManushya

ClassTikshna

Animal (yoni)Dog

Power (shakti)

Power of effort and renewal through storms

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	कू	धनु (Sagittarius)	optimistic, philosophical and adventurous	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	घ	मकर (Capricorn)	disciplined, ambitious and responsible	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	ङ	कुम्भ (Aquarius)	independent, inventive and humanitarian	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	छ	मीन (Pisces)	compassionate, imaginative and spiritual	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Intense, intelligent and independent; can be blunt but deeply capable.

Women: Emotional, perceptive and strong-willed; strongest in the middle of change.

Strengths: Intellect, resilience, courage in crisis, research ability.

Challenges: Moodiness, harsh words, restlessness.

Careers: Scientist, IT, surgeon, investigator, technician, crisis worker.

Partner and relationships

Loyal but moody; needs a patient partner who can weather emotional storms.

Best yoni harmony: Mula (same animal). Take care with: Anuradha, Jyeshtha (enemy animal: Deer). Gana: Harmonious with Manushya and Deva partners; mixed with Rakshasa.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: shoulders, arms and lungs. The Rahu influence relates to nerves, allergies and hard-to-diagnose ailments. Watch allergies, breathing and nervous tension.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7).

Supportive weekday: Saturday, the day of Rahu. Favorable stars for you (Tarabala): Bharani, Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati.

Lucky guide

Colors: Smoky grey, dark blue. Gem (traditional): Hessonite. Number: 4.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ रुद्राय नमः
ఓం రుద్రాయ నమః

Planet mantra (Rahu):
ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः
ఓం భ్రాం భ్రీం భ్రౌం సః రాహవే నమః

Advice

Practice Nadi Shodhana; worship Rudra with the Panchakshara.

7. पुनर्वसु (Punarvasu)

The return of light: renewal, optimism and the ability to start again.

Ruling planetगुरु (Jupiter)

DeityAditi

SymbolQuiver of arrows

Sign spanGemini 20° to Cancer 3°20′

GanaDeva

ClassChara

Animal (yoni)Cat

Power (shakti)

Power to regain wealth and renew

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	के	मेष (Aries)	bold, pioneering and direct	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	को	वृषभ (Taurus)	steady, sensual and practical	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	हा	मिथुन (Gemini)	curious, communicative and versatile	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	ही	कर्क (Cancer)	caring, protective and emotional	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Optimistic, wise and kind; bounce back from setbacks with faith.

Women: Warm, nurturing and philosophical; the anchor of the home.

Strengths: Resilience, generosity, wisdom, adaptability.

Challenges: Complacency, dependence, overgenerosity.

Careers: Teacher, counselor, writer, traveler, priest, healer.

Partner and relationships

Seeks a peaceful, faithful bond and a loving home.

Best yoni harmony: Ashlesha (same animal). Take care with: Magha, Purva Phalguni (enemy animal: Rat). Gana: Most harmonious with Deva and Manushya partners; take care with Rakshasa.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: shoulders, arms and lungs and chest and stomach. The Jupiter influence relates to liver, metabolism and thighs. Watch colds, chest and digestion.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18).

Supportive weekday: Thursday, the day of Jupiter. Favorable stars for you (Tarabala): Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

Lucky guide

Colors: Yellow, saffron. Gem (traditional): Yellow sapphire. Number: 3.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ अदित्यै नमः
ఓం అదిత్యై నమః

Planet mantra (Jupiter):
ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे नमः
ఓం గ్రాం గ్రీం గ్రౌం సః గురవే నమః

Advice

Trust the process; worship Aditi, the mother of the gods.

8. पुष्य (Pushya)

The nourisher: the most auspicious star, tied to care, wisdom and spiritual growth.

Ruling planetशनि (Saturn)

DeityBrihaspati

SymbolCow's udder, lotus

Sign spanCancer 3°20′–16°40′

GanaDeva

ClassKshipra

Animal (yoni)Sheep

Power (shakti)

Power to create spiritual energy

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	हू	सिंह (Leo)	confident, generous and dignified	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	हे	कन्या (Virgo)	analytical, helpful and detail-minded	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	हो	तुला (Libra)	balanced, diplomatic and relationship-minded	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	डा	वृश्चिक (Scorpio)	intense, deep and determined	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Responsible, protective and spiritually inclined; people lean on them.

Women: Nurturing, wise and dignified; a steady pillar for the family.

Strengths: Nurturing, loyalty, wisdom, discipline.

Challenges: Over-seriousness, clinging to habit, rigidity.

Careers: Teacher, counselor, doctor, priest, administrator, caregiver.

Partner and relationships

Devoted partner; seeks stability, loyalty and shared values.

Best yoni harmony: Krittika (same animal). Take care with: Purva Ashadha, Shravana (enemy animal: Monkey). Gana: Most harmonious with Deva and Manushya partners; take care with Rakshasa.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: chest and stomach. The Saturn influence relates to bones, joints and chronic ailments. Guard against worry and emotional eating.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16).

Supportive weekday: Saturday, the day of Saturn. Favorable stars for you (Tarabala): Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati.

Lucky guide

Colors: Blue, black. Gem (traditional): Blue sapphire. Number: 8.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ बृहस्पतये नमः
ఓం బృహస్పతయే నమః

Planet mantra (Saturn):
ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः
ఓం ప్రాం ప్రీం ప్రౌం సః శనైశ్చరాయ నమః

Advice

Stay flexible; worship Brihaspati and give in charity on Thursdays.

9. आश्लेषा (Ashlesha)

The clinging serpent: deep intuition, magnetism and the power to penetrate secrets.

Ruling planetबुध (Mercury)

DeitySarpa (Nagas)

SymbolCoiled serpent

Sign spanCancer 16°40′–30°

GanaRakshasa

ClassTikshna

Animal (yoni)Cat

Power (shakti)

Power to bind and penetrate

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	डी	धनु (Sagittarius)	optimistic, philosophical and adventurous	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	डू	मकर (Capricorn)	disciplined, ambitious and responsible	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	डे	कुम्भ (Aquarius)	independent, inventive and humanitarian	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	डो	मीन (Pisces)	compassionate, imaginative and spiritual	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Shrewd, intuitive and secretive; read people with ease.

Women: Magnetic, perceptive and strong-minded; protective of those they love.

Strengths: Intuition, strategy, depth, healing.

Challenges: Suspicion, possessiveness, mood swings.

Careers: Psychologist, researcher, doctor, detective, strategist, diplomat.

Partner and relationships

Intense and protective; needs trust and emotional honesty.

Best yoni harmony: Punarvasu (same animal). Take care with: Magha, Purva Phalguni (enemy animal: Rat). Gana: Most harmonious with Rakshasa partners; take care with Deva.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: chest and stomach. The Mercury influence relates to skin, nerves and breathing. Watch stress, gastric trouble and joint stiffness.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19).

Supportive weekday: Wednesday, the day of Mercury. Favorable stars for you (Tarabala): Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada.

Lucky guide

Colors: Green. Gem (traditional): Emerald. Number: 5.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ सर्पेभ्यो नमः
ఓం సర్పేభ్యో నమః

Planet mantra (Mercury):
ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः
ఓం బ్రాం బ్రీం బ్రౌం సః బుధాయ నమః

Advice

Practice openness; worship the Nagas and Shiva.

10. मघा (Magha)

The throne: royalty, ancestry and dignity, linked to the lineage of the Pitris.

Ruling planetकेतु (Ketu)

DeityPitris

SymbolRoyal throne

Sign spanLeo 0°–13°20′

GanaRakshasa

ClassUgra

Animal (yoni)Rat

Power (shakti)

Power of ancestral authority

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	मा	मेष (Aries)	bold, pioneering and direct	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	मी	वृषभ (Taurus)	steady, sensual and practical	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	मू	मिथुन (Gemini)	curious, communicative and versatile	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	मे	कर्क (Cancer)	caring, protective and emotional	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Proud, authoritative and generous; carry the weight of tradition.

Women: Dignified, confident and commanding; value honor and family.

Strengths: Leadership, dignity, generosity, loyalty to roots.

Challenges: Pride, arrogance, rigidity.

Careers: Government, administration, politics, history, management, heritage work.

Partner and relationships

Wants respect and honor; deeply loyal to family.

Best yoni harmony: Purva Phalguni (same animal). Take care with: Punarvasu, Ashlesha (enemy animal: Cat). Gana: Most harmonious with Rakshasa partners; take care with Deva.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: heart and upper back. The Ketu influence relates to nerves, immunity and subtle sensitivity. Watch blood pressure, heart and stress.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17).

Lucky guide

Colors: Multicolor, grey. Gem (traditional): Cat's eye. Number: 7.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ पितृभ्यो नमः
ఓం పితృభ్యో నమః

Planet mantra (Ketu):
ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः
ఓం స్రాం స్రీం స్రౌం సః కేతవే నమః

Advice

Serve with humility; honor ancestors with simple offerings.

11. पूर्वफल्गुनी (Purva Phalguni)

The resting couch: pleasure, creativity, romance and rest after effort.

Ruling planetशुक्र (Venus)

DeityBhaga

SymbolFront legs of a bed

Sign spanLeo 13°20′–26°40′

GanaManushya

ClassUgra

Animal (yoni)Rat

Power (shakti)

Power of creation and pleasure

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	मो	सिंह (Leo)	confident, generous and dignified	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	टा	कन्या (Virgo)	analytical, helpful and detail-minded	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	टी	तुला (Libra)	balanced, diplomatic and relationship-minded	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	टू	वृश्चिक (Scorpio)	intense, deep and determined	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Charming, social and artistic; enjoy luxury and good company.

Women: Warm, creative and affectionate; brighten any gathering.

Strengths: Charm, creativity, generosity, enjoyment.

Challenges: Laziness, indulgence, vanity.

Careers: Artist, entertainer, designer, event planner, hospitality, counselor.

Partner and relationships

Romantic and affectionate; seeks a loving, playful partner.

Best yoni harmony: Magha (same animal). Take care with: Punarvasu, Ashlesha (enemy animal: Cat). Gana: Harmonious with Manushya and Deva partners; mixed with Rakshasa.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: heart and upper back. The Venus influence relates to kidneys, reproductive health and throat. Watch excess comfort, blood pressure and back strain.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7).

Lucky guide

Colors: White, pink. Gem (traditional): Diamond. Number: 6.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ भगाय नमः
ఓం భగాయ నమః

Advice

Balance pleasure with purpose; worship Bhaga for good fortune.

12. उत्तरफल्गुनी (Uttara Phalguni)

The patron: friendship, service and steady, helpful partnership.

Ruling planetसूर्य (Sun)

DeityAryaman

SymbolBack legs of a bed

Sign spanLeo 26°40′ to Virgo 10°

GanaManushya

ClassDhruva

Animal (yoni)Cow

Power (shakti)

Power to accumulate prosperity

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	टे	धनु (Sagittarius)	optimistic, philosophical and adventurous	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	टो	मकर (Capricorn)	disciplined, ambitious and responsible	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	पा	कुम्भ (Aquarius)	independent, inventive and humanitarian	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	पी	मीन (Pisces)	compassionate, imaginative and spiritual	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Reliable, helpful and kind; make firm friends and honor commitments.

Women: Dependable, gracious and nurturing; give steady support.

Strengths: Dependability, kindness, organization, loyalty.

Challenges: Overgiving, rigidity, reluctance to ask for help.

Careers: Administrator, counselor, teacher, social worker, manager, healer.

Partner and relationships

Steady and committed; values a partnership built on mutual support.

Best yoni harmony: Uttara Bhadrapada (same animal). Take care with: Chitra, Vishakha (enemy animal: Tiger). Gana: Harmonious with Manushya and Deva partners; mixed with Rakshasa.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: heart and upper back and intestines and digestion. The Sun influence relates to heart, eyes, bones and vitality. Watch overwork, digestion and the spine.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20).

Lucky guide

Colors: Red, orange, gold. Gem (traditional): Ruby. Number: 1.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ अर्यम्णे नमः
ఓం అర్యమ్ణే నమః

Advice

Receive as well as give; worship Aryaman and serve others.

13. हस्त (Hasta)

The hand: skill, craft and the ability to shape the world.

Ruling planetचन्द्र (Moon)

DeitySavitar

SymbolOpen hand

Sign spanVirgo 10°–23°20′

GanaDeva

ClassKshipra

Animal (yoni)Buffalo

Power (shakti)

Power to gain what one reaches for

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	पू	मेष (Aries)	bold, pioneering and direct	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	ष	वृषभ (Taurus)	steady, sensual and practical	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	ण	मिथुन (Gemini)	curious, communicative and versatile	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	ठ	कर्क (Cancer)	caring, protective and emotional	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Skillful, witty and practical; clever with their hands and words.

Women: Resourceful, clever and graceful; creative and capable.

Strengths: Skill, humor, adaptability, practical intelligence.

Challenges: Restlessness, overthinking, nervous energy.

Careers: Craftsperson, artist, surgeon, trader, writer, mechanic.

Partner and relationships

Needs a witty, lively partner and mental connection.

Best yoni harmony: Swati (same animal). Take care with: Ashwini, Shatabhisha (enemy animal: Horse). Gana: Most harmonious with Deva and Manushya partners; take care with Rakshasa.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: intestines and digestion. The Moon influence relates to mind, fluids, digestion and sleep. Watch anxiety and digestion.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6).

Lucky guide

Colors: White, silver. Gem (traditional): Pearl. Number: 2.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ सवित्रे नमः
ఓం సవిత్రే నమః

Advice

Use your skill for good; worship Savitar with the Gayatri.

14. चित्रा (Chitra)

The brilliant jewel: beauty, design and creative brilliance.

Ruling planetमङ्गल (Mars)

DeityTvashtar (Vishvakarma)

SymbolBright jewel

Sign spanVirgo 23°20′ to Libra 6°40′

GanaRakshasa

ClassMridu

Animal (yoni)Tiger

Power (shakti)

Power to accumulate merit through craft

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	पे	सिंह (Leo)	confident, generous and dignified	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	पो	कन्या (Virgo)	analytical, helpful and detail-minded	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	रा	तुला (Libra)	balanced, diplomatic and relationship-minded	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	री	वृश्चिक (Scorpio)	intense, deep and determined	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Charismatic, creative and stylish; love design and refinement.

Women: Beautiful in presence, creative and independent; attract attention.

Strengths: Creativity, charm, vision, craft.

Challenges: Perfectionism, vanity, restlessness.

Careers: Architect, designer, artist, engineer, fashion, jeweler.

Partner and relationships

Wants beauty, harmony and admiration; flirtatious but sincere.

Best yoni harmony: Vishakha (same animal). Take care with: Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Bhadrapada (enemy animal: Cow). Gana: Most harmonious with Rakshasa partners; take care with Deva.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: intestines and digestion and kidneys and lower back. The Mars influence relates to blood, muscles, inflammation and accidents. Watch fatigue, skin and stress.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10).

Lucky guide

Colors: Red, coral. Gem (traditional): Red coral. Number: 9.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ त्वष्ट्रे नमः
ఓం త్వష్ట్రే నమః

Planet mantra (Mars):
ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः
ఓం క్రాం క్రీం క్రౌం సః భౌమాయ నమః

Advice

Seek substance beyond appearance; worship Vishvakarma.

15. स्वाती (Swati)

The independent shoot: freedom, flexibility and the free movement of the wind.

Ruling planetराहु (Rahu)

DeityVayu

SymbolYoung shoot swaying in wind

Sign spanLibra 6°40′–20°

GanaDeva

ClassChara

Animal (yoni)Buffalo

Power (shakti)

Power to scatter like the wind and move freely

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	रू	धनु (Sagittarius)	optimistic, philosophical and adventurous	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	रे	मकर (Capricorn)	disciplined, ambitious and responsible	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	रो	कुम्भ (Aquarius)	independent, inventive and humanitarian	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	ता	मीन (Pisces)	compassionate, imaginative and spiritual	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Independent, diplomatic and adaptable; enjoy business and travel.

Women: Graceful, free-spirited and refined; value independence.

Strengths: Independence, diplomacy, adaptability, business sense.

Challenges: Indecision, detachment, restlessness.

Careers: Trader, diplomat, lawyer, pilot, entrepreneur, musician.

Partner and relationships

Needs space and respect; loyal when freedom is honored.

Best yoni harmony: Hasta (same animal). Take care with: Ashwini, Shatabhisha (enemy animal: Horse). Gana: Most harmonious with Deva and Manushya partners; take care with Rakshasa.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: kidneys and lower back. The Rahu influence relates to nerves, allergies and hard-to-diagnose ailments. Watch stress, skin and airborne allergies.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7).

Lucky guide

Colors: Smoky grey, dark blue. Gem (traditional): Hessonite. Number: 4.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ वायवे नमः
ఓం వాయవే నమః

Planet mantra (Rahu):
ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः
ఓం భ్రాం భ్రీం భ్రౌం సః రాహవే నమః

Advice

Stay rooted; worship Vayu with pranayama.

16. विशाखा (Vishakha)

The triumphal arch: determination and goals pursued to the end.

Ruling planetगुरु (Jupiter)

DeityIndra and Agni

SymbolTriumphal arch

Sign spanLibra 20° to Scorpio 3°20′

GanaRakshasa

ClassMishra

Animal (yoni)Tiger

Power (shakti)

Power to achieve many goals

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	ती	मेष (Aries)	bold, pioneering and direct	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	तू	वृषभ (Taurus)	steady, sensual and practical	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	ते	मिथुन (Gemini)	curious, communicative and versatile	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	तो	कर्क (Cancer)	caring, protective and emotional	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Ambitious, focused and persuasive; keep their eye on the goal.

Women: Determined, articulate and driven; pursue goals with focus.

Strengths: Ambition, perseverance, persuasion, vision.

Challenges: Jealousy, obsession, impatience.

Careers: Politics, business, sales, law, research, leadership.

Partner and relationships

Passionate and loyal; needs a partner who shares their aims.

Best yoni harmony: Chitra (same animal). Take care with: Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Bhadrapada (enemy animal: Cow). Gana: Most harmonious with Rakshasa partners; take care with Deva.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: kidneys and lower back and reproductive organs. The Jupiter influence relates to liver, metabolism and thighs. Watch stress and hormonal balance.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18).

Lucky guide

Colors: Yellow, saffron. Gem (traditional): Yellow sapphire. Number: 3.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ इन्द्राग्निभ्यां नमः
ఓం ఇన్ద్రాగ్నిభ్యాం నమః

Planet mantra (Jupiter):
ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे नमः
ఓం గ్రాం గ్రీం గ్రౌం సః గురవే నమః

Advice

Let go of rivalry; worship Indra and Agni.

17. अनुराधा (Anuradha)

The devoted friend: loyalty, friendship and success through cooperation.

Ruling planetशनि (Saturn)

DeityMitra

SymbolLotus

Sign spanScorpio 3°20′–16°40′

GanaDeva

ClassMridu

Animal (yoni)Deer

Power (shakti)

Power of devoted worship

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	ना	सिंह (Leo)	confident, generous and dignified	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	नी	कन्या (Virgo)	analytical, helpful and detail-minded	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	नू	तुला (Libra)	balanced, diplomatic and relationship-minded	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	ने	वृश्चिक (Scorpio)	intense, deep and determined	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Loyal, organized and friendly; work well in teams and far from home.

Women: Devoted, graceful and sociable; strong in friendship and commitment.

Strengths: Loyalty, organization, devotion, friendship.

Challenges: Jealousy, intensity, overwork.

Careers: Manager, diplomat, international work, counselor, researcher, healer.

Partner and relationships

Deeply devoted; needs sincerity and emotional trust.

Best yoni harmony: Jyeshtha (same animal). Take care with: Ardra, Mula (enemy animal: Dog). Gana: Most harmonious with Deva and Manushya partners; take care with Rakshasa.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: reproductive organs. The Saturn influence relates to bones, joints and chronic ailments. Watch stress, digestion and emotional strain.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16).

Lucky guide

Colors: Blue, black. Gem (traditional): Blue sapphire. Number: 8.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ मित्राय नमः
ఓం మిత్రాయ నమః

Advice

Balance work with rest; worship Mitra and practice friendship.

18. ज्येष्ठा (Jyeshtha)

The eldest: authority, protection and the burden of seniority.

Ruling planetबुध (Mercury)

DeityIndra

SymbolCircular amulet, umbrella

Sign spanScorpio 16°40′–30°

GanaRakshasa

ClassTikshna

Animal (yoni)Deer

Power (shakti)

Power to rise and take authority

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	नो	धनु (Sagittarius)	optimistic, philosophical and adventurous	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	या	मकर (Capricorn)	disciplined, ambitious and responsible	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	यी	कुम्भ (Aquarius)	independent, inventive and humanitarian	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	यू	मीन (Pisces)	compassionate, imaginative and spiritual	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Protective, proud and capable; often take responsibility for others.

Women: Strong, resourceful and protective; carry authority with dignity.

Strengths: Courage, protectiveness, authority, resourcefulness.

Challenges: Pride, secrecy, loneliness at the top.

Careers: Leadership, military, administration, engineering, security, management.

Partner and relationships

Protective partner who needs to feel respected and trusted.

Best yoni harmony: Anuradha (same animal). Take care with: Ardra, Mula (enemy animal: Dog). Gana: Most harmonious with Rakshasa partners; take care with Deva.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: reproductive organs. The Mercury influence relates to skin, nerves and breathing. Watch tension and stress.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19).

Lucky guide

Colors: Green. Gem (traditional): Emerald. Number: 5.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ इन्द्राय नमः
ఓం ఇన్ద్రాయ నమః

Planet mantra (Mercury):
ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः
ఓం బ్రాం బ్రీం బ్రౌం సః బుధాయ నమః

Advice

Share the load; worship Indra and practice humility.

19. मूल (Mula)

The root: investigation to the foundation, uprooting what is false.

Ruling planetकेतु (Ketu)

DeityNirriti

SymbolBunch of tied roots

Sign spanSagittarius 0°–13°20′

GanaRakshasa

ClassTikshna

Animal (yoni)Dog

Power (shakti)

Power to uproot

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	ये	मेष (Aries)	bold, pioneering and direct	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	यो	वृषभ (Taurus)	steady, sensual and practical	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	भा	मिथुन (Gemini)	curious, communicative and versatile	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	भी	कर्क (Cancer)	caring, protective and emotional	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Probing, honest and determined; break old patterns to find the truth.

Women: Independent, intense and truth-seeking; transform through change.

Strengths: Research, honesty, resilience, spiritual depth.

Challenges: Upheaval, blunt speech, restlessness.

Careers: Researcher, philosopher, herbalist, surgeon, investigator, spiritual teacher.

Partner and relationships

Needs honesty and depth; may pass through major turning points in love.

Best yoni harmony: Ardra (same animal). Take care with: Anuradha, Jyeshtha (enemy animal: Deer). Gana: Most harmonious with Rakshasa partners; take care with Deva.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: hips and thighs. The Ketu influence relates to nerves, immunity and subtle sensitivity. Watch sciatica, hips and stress.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17).

Lucky guide

Colors: Multicolor, grey. Gem (traditional): Cat's eye. Number: 7.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ निरृतये नमः
ఓం నిరృతయే నమః

Planet mantra (Ketu):
ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः
ఓం స్రాం స్రీం స్రౌం సః కేతవే నమః

Advice

Embrace change gently; worship Nirriti and keep a daily practice.

20. पूर्वाषाढा (Purva Ashadha)

The invincible: purification, enthusiasm and an unstoppable spirit.

Ruling planetशुक्र (Venus)

DeityApas (Waters)

SymbolWinnowing fan

Sign spanSagittarius 13°20′–26°40′

GanaManushya

ClassUgra

Animal (yoni)Monkey

Power (shakti)

Power of invigoration

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	भू	सिंह (Leo)	confident, generous and dignified	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	धा	कन्या (Virgo)	analytical, helpful and detail-minded	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	फा	तुला (Libra)	balanced, diplomatic and relationship-minded	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	ढा	वृश्चिक (Scorpio)	intense, deep and determined	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Enthusiastic, persuasive and optimistic; inspire others to action.

Women: Confident, expressive and energetic; carry a natural charm.

Strengths: Enthusiasm, persuasion, courage, optimism.

Challenges: Pride, overconfidence, argumentativeness.

Careers: Speaker, teacher, politician, sports, marketing, water-related work.

Partner and relationships

Warm and loyal; needs admiration and a partner who matches their energy.

Best yoni harmony: Shravana (same animal). Take care with: Krittika, Pushya (enemy animal: Sheep). Gana: Harmonious with Manushya and Deva partners; mixed with Rakshasa.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: hips and thighs. The Venus influence relates to kidneys, reproductive health and throat. Watch circulation and overexertion.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7).

Lucky guide

Colors: White, pink. Gem (traditional): Diamond. Number: 6.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ अद्भ्यो नमः
ఓం అద్భ్యో నమః

Advice

Listen more; worship the Waters and keep pure habits.

21. उत्तराषाढा (Uttara Ashadha)

The final victory: lasting success through integrity and persistence.

Ruling planetसूर्य (Sun)

DeityVishvedevas

SymbolElephant's tusk

Sign spanSagittarius 26°40′ to Capricorn 10°

GanaManushya

ClassDhruva

Animal (yoni)Mongoose

Power (shakti)

Power of unchallenged victory

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	भे	धनु (Sagittarius)	optimistic, philosophical and adventurous	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	भो	मकर (Capricorn)	disciplined, ambitious and responsible	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	जा	कुम्भ (Aquarius)	independent, inventive and humanitarian	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	जी	मीन (Pisces)	compassionate, imaginative and spiritual	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Principled, patient and disciplined; achieve through steady effort.

Women: Dignified, reliable and determined; respected for integrity.

Strengths: Integrity, patience, leadership, perseverance.

Challenges: Rigidity, seriousness, delayed recognition.

Careers: Administrator, judge, leader, engineer, teacher, public service.

Partner and relationships

Committed and serious; seeks a partner who shares their values.

Best yoni harmony: Abhijit (same animal). Take care with: Rohini, Mrigashira (enemy animal: Serpent). Gana: Harmonious with Manushya and Deva partners; mixed with Rakshasa.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: hips and thighs and knees and bones. The Sun influence relates to heart, eyes, bones and vitality. Watch joint stiffness and stress.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20).

Lucky guide

Colors: Red, orange, gold. Gem (traditional): Ruby. Number: 1.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ विश्वेभ्यो देवेभ्यो नमः
ఓం విశ్వేభ్యో దేవేభ్యో నమః

Advice

Enjoy the journey; worship the Vishvedevas and honor your word.

22. श्रवण (Shravana)

The listener: learning through hearing, connection and tradition.

Ruling planetचन्द्र (Moon)

DeityVishnu

SymbolEar, three footprints

Sign spanCapricorn 10°–23°20′

GanaDeva

ClassChara

Animal (yoni)Monkey

Power (shakti)

Power of connection

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	खी	मेष (Aries)	bold, pioneering and direct	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	खू	वृषभ (Taurus)	steady, sensual and practical	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	खे	मिथुन (Gemini)	curious, communicative and versatile	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	खो	कर्क (Cancer)	caring, protective and emotional	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Attentive, knowledgeable and calm; good listeners and teachers.

Women: Thoughtful, gracious and learned; excellent communicators.

Strengths: Listening, learning, connection, memory.

Challenges: Gossip, oversensitivity, restlessness.

Careers: Teacher, counselor, broadcaster, musician, scholar, interpreter.

Partner and relationships

Seeks a partner who listens; communication is the base of their bond.

Best yoni harmony: Purva Ashadha (same animal). Take care with: Krittika, Pushya (enemy animal: Sheep). Gana: Most harmonious with Deva and Manushya partners; take care with Rakshasa.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: knees and bones. The Moon influence relates to mind, fluids, digestion and sleep. Watch hearing, joints and stress.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6).

Lucky guide

Colors: White, silver. Gem (traditional): Pearl. Number: 2.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ विष्णवे नमः
ఓం విష్ణవే నమః

Advice

Listen to scriptures daily; worship Vishnu.

23. धनिष्ठा (Dhanishta)

The drum: rhythm, wealth, music and bold ambition.

Ruling planetमङ्गल (Mars)

DeityEight Vasus

SymbolDrum

Sign spanCapricorn 23°20′ to Aquarius 6°40′

GanaRakshasa

ClassChara

Animal (yoni)Lion

Power (shakti)

Power to give abundance and fame

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	गा	सिंह (Leo)	confident, generous and dignified	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	गी	कन्या (Virgo)	analytical, helpful and detail-minded	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	गू	तुला (Libra)	balanced, diplomatic and relationship-minded	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	गे	वृश्चिक (Scorpio)	intense, deep and determined	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Energetic, ambitious and adventurous; love rhythm and recognition.

Women: Bold, talented and independent; have a strong sense of rhythm.

Strengths: Ambition, rhythm, courage, generosity.

Challenges: Impatience, argumentativeness, overspending.

Careers: Musician, athlete, real estate, engineer, business, military.

Partner and relationships

Needs excitement and independence; generous with partners.

Best yoni harmony: Purva Bhadrapada (same animal). Take care with: Bharani, Revati (enemy animal: Elephant). Gana: Most harmonious with Rakshasa partners; take care with Deva.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: knees and bones and calves, ankles and circulation. The Mars influence relates to blood, muscles, inflammation and accidents. Watch accidents and circulation.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10).

Lucky guide

Colors: Red, coral. Gem (traditional): Red coral. Number: 9.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ वसुभ्यो नमः
ఓం వసుభ్యో నమః

Planet mantra (Mars):
ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः
ఓం క్రాం క్రీం క్రౌం సః భౌమాయ నమః

Advice

Slow down and stay grounded; worship the eight Vasus.

24. शतभिषा (Shatabhisha)

The hundred healers: mystery, healing and independent thought.

Ruling planetराहु (Rahu)

DeityVaruna

SymbolEmpty circle, hundred healers

Sign spanAquarius 6°40′–20°

GanaRakshasa

ClassChara

Animal (yoni)Horse

Power (shakti)

Power of healing

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	गो	धनु (Sagittarius)	optimistic, philosophical and adventurous	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	सा	मकर (Capricorn)	disciplined, ambitious and responsible	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	सी	कुम्भ (Aquarius)	independent, inventive and humanitarian	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	सू	मीन (Pisces)	compassionate, imaginative and spiritual	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Reserved, intelligent and independent; follow unusual paths.

Women: Mysterious, perceptive and self-reliant; have a healer's gift.

Strengths: Healing, research, independence, depth.

Challenges: Isolation, secrecy, stubbornness.

Careers: Healer, researcher, scientist, astrologer, technologist, pharmacist.

Partner and relationships

Values space and honesty; opens slowly to those they trust.

Best yoni harmony: Ashwini (same animal). Take care with: Hasta, Swati (enemy animal: Buffalo). Gana: Most harmonious with Rakshasa partners; take care with Deva.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: calves, ankles and circulation. The Rahu influence relates to nerves, allergies and hard-to-diagnose ailments. Watch the nervous system and sleep.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7).

Lucky guide

Colors: Smoky grey, dark blue. Gem (traditional): Hessonite. Number: 4.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ वरुणाय नमः
ఓం వరుణాయ నమః

Planet mantra (Rahu):
ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः
ఓం భ్రాం భ్రీం భ్రౌం సః రాహవే నమః

Advice

Stay connected with people; worship Varuna and drink pure water.

25. पूर्वभाद्रपदा (Purva Bhadrapada)

The burning fire: intense idealism, transformation and spiritual fire.

Ruling planetगुरु (Jupiter)

DeityAja Ekapada

SymbolFront of a funeral cot, sword

Sign spanAquarius 20° to Pisces 3°20′

GanaManushya

ClassUgra

Animal (yoni)Lion

Power (shakti)

Power to raise spiritual fire

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	से	मेष (Aries)	bold, pioneering and direct	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	सो	वृषभ (Taurus)	steady, sensual and practical	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	दा	मिथुन (Gemini)	curious, communicative and versatile	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	दी	कर्क (Cancer)	caring, protective and emotional	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Passionate, idealistic and intense; tend to be philosophical.

Women: Intense, imaginative and principled; strongly committed to ideals.

Strengths: Idealism, passion, inspiration, depth.

Challenges: Extremes, anxiety, restlessness.

Careers: Philosopher, researcher, priest, activist, writer, counselor.

Partner and relationships

Loyal and intense; needs a partner who shares ideals.

Best yoni harmony: Dhanishta (same animal). Take care with: Bharani, Revati (enemy animal: Elephant). Gana: Harmonious with Manushya and Deva partners; mixed with Rakshasa.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: calves, ankles and circulation and feet and the lymphatic system. The Jupiter influence relates to liver, metabolism and thighs. Watch nervous tension and sleep.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18).

Lucky guide

Colors: Yellow, saffron. Gem (traditional): Yellow sapphire. Number: 3.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ अजाय एकपदे नमः
ఓం అజాయ ఏకపదే నమః

Planet mantra (Jupiter):
ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे नमः
ఓం గ్రాం గ్రీం గ్రౌం సః గురవే నమః

Advice

Seek balance; worship Aja Ekapada with meditation.

26. उत्तरभाद्रपदा (Uttara Bhadrapada)

The deep waters: wisdom, compassion and calm depth.

Ruling planetशनि (Saturn)

DeityAhir Budhnya

SymbolBack of a funeral cot

Sign spanPisces 3°20′–16°40′

GanaManushya

ClassDhruva

Animal (yoni)Cow

Power (shakti)

Power to bring rain and depth

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	दू	सिंह (Leo)	confident, generous and dignified	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	थ	कन्या (Virgo)	analytical, helpful and detail-minded	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	झ	तुला (Libra)	balanced, diplomatic and relationship-minded	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	ञ	वृश्चिक (Scorpio)	intense, deep and determined	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Calm, wise and compassionate; carry quiet strength.

Women: Serene, deep and supportive; wise beyond their years.

Strengths: Wisdom, patience, compassion, self-control.

Challenges: Withdrawal, laziness, overthinking.

Careers: Counselor, spiritual teacher, writer, researcher, healer, charity worker.

Partner and relationships

Steady and caring; seeks emotional depth and calm.

Best yoni harmony: Uttara Phalguni (same animal). Take care with: Chitra, Vishakha (enemy animal: Tiger). Gana: Harmonious with Manushya and Deva partners; mixed with Rakshasa.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: feet and the lymphatic system. The Saturn influence relates to bones, joints and chronic ailments. Watch fluid balance and sluggishness.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Saturn (19) → Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16).

Lucky guide

Colors: Blue, black. Gem (traditional): Blue sapphire. Number: 8.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ अहिर्बुध्न्याय नमः
ఓం అహిర్బుధ్న్యాయ నమః

Advice

Act as well as reflect; worship Ahirbudhnya and practice silence.

27. रेवती (Revati)

The nourisher at the journey's end: compassion, protection and safe passage.

Ruling planetबुध (Mercury)

DeityPushan

SymbolFish, drum

Sign spanPisces 16°40′–30°

GanaDeva

ClassMridu

Animal (yoni)Elephant

Power (shakti)

Power of nourishment and safe passage

The four padas and their name letters

Pada	Name letter	Navamsha sign	Flavor	Life aim
Pada 1	दे	धनु (Sagittarius)	optimistic, philosophical and adventurous	Dharma (purpose)
Pada 2	दो	मकर (Capricorn)	disciplined, ambitious and responsible	Artha (wealth and work)
Pada 3	चा	कुम्भ (Aquarius)	independent, inventive and humanitarian	Kama (desire and relationships)
Pada 4	ची	मीन (Pisces)	compassionate, imaginative and spiritual	Moksha (liberation and inner life)

Personality

Men: Gentle, caring and artistic; protect the vulnerable.

Women: Kind, imaginative and affectionate; compassion comes naturally.

Strengths: Compassion, creativity, protection, spirituality.

Challenges: Over-sensitivity, indecision, escapism.

Careers: Caregiver, artist, musician, animal work, spiritual work, travel.

Partner and relationships

Devoted and gentle; needs kindness and emotional safety.

Best yoni harmony: Bharani (same animal). Take care with: Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada (enemy animal: Lion). Gana: Most harmonious with Deva and Manushya partners; take care with Rakshasa.

Health tendencies

Traditional focus areas: feet and the lymphatic system. The Mercury influence relates to skin, nerves and breathing. Watch sensitivity, fluid balance and fatigue.

Good times and favorable stars

Planetary periods from birth (Vimshottari): Mercury (17) → Ketu (7) → Venus (20) → Sun (6) → Moon (10) → Mars (7) → Rahu (18) → Jupiter (16) → Saturn (19).

Lucky guide

Colors: Green. Gem (traditional): Emerald. Number: 5.

Mantras

Star mantra:
ॐ पूष्णे नमः
ఓం పూష్ణే నమః

Planet mantra (Mercury):
ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः
ఓం బ్రాం బ్రీం బ్రౌం సః బుధాయ నమః

Advice

Set healthy boundaries; worship Pushan and travel with prayer.

These are traditional tendencies, not fixed outcomes. Health notes are general and do not replace medical advice. Each person's chart, effort and choices shape the real result.

Rashi: the twelve signs

Sign	Element	Quality	Lord
मेष (Aries)	Fire	Movable	Mars
वृषभ (Taurus)	Earth	Fixed	Venus
मिथुन (Gemini)	Air	Dual	Mercury
कर्क (Cancer)	Water	Movable	Moon
सिंह (Leo)	Fire	Fixed	Sun
कन्या (Virgo)	Earth	Dual	Mercury
तुला (Libra)	Air	Movable	Venus
वृश्चिक (Scorpio)	Water	Fixed	Mars
धनु (Sagittarius)	Fire	Dual	Jupiter
मकर (Capricorn)	Earth	Movable	Saturn
कुम्भ (Aquarius)	Air	Fixed	Saturn
मीन (Pisces)	Water	Dual	Jupiter

Tarabala: the strength of your star

ताराबल (Tarabala) compares the nakshatra of the day with your birth nakshatra. It tells whether the day's star supports you personally.

Count from your birth nakshatra to the day's nakshatra, counting the birth nakshatra as 1.
Divide the count by 9 and take the remainder. If the remainder is 0, use 9.
Read the remainder in the table below.

Remainder	Tara	Meaning	Result
1	जन्म (Janma)	Birth	Mixed: avoid important new starts
2	सम्पत् (Sampat)	Wealth	Favorable
3	विपत् (Vipat)	Danger	Unfavorable
4	क्षेम (Kshema)	Well-being	Favorable
5	प्रत्यरि (Pratyari)	Obstacle	Unfavorable
6	साधक (Sadhaka)	Achievement	Favorable
7	वध (Vadha)	Harm	Unfavorable
8	मित्र (Mitra)	Friend	Favorable
9	अतिमित्र (Ati-Mitra)	Best friend	Highly favorable

Example: your birth star is Rohini (4th) and the day's star is Pushya (8th). Count from Rohini: Rohini 1, Mrigashira 2, Ardra 3, Punarvasu 4, Pushya 5. The remainder is 5, which is Pratyari (obstacle), so this day's star is not helpful for you.

Chandrabala: the strength of the Moon

चन्द्रबल (Chandrabala) uses the position of the transiting Moon relative to the sign of your birth Moon (Janma Rashi). The Moon rules the mind, so Chandrabala shows how supportive the day is for your mental state and for starting things.

Moon's house from your birth Moon	Result
1st	Favorable
2nd	Unfavorable (some authorities accept it in the bright half)
3rd	Favorable
4th	Unfavorable
5th	Unfavorable (some accept it in the bright half)
6th	Favorable
7th	Favorable
8th	Most unfavorable (Chandrashtama)
9th	Unfavorable (some accept it in the bright half)
10th	Favorable
11th	Favorable
12th	Unfavorable

Example: your birth Moon is in Taurus. Today's Moon is in Cancer, the 3rd sign from Taurus, so Chandrabala is favorable.

Using Tarabala and Chandrabala together

Both favorable: the best time for new beginnings.
One favorable: proceed with routine work and avoid major starts.
Both unfavorable: postpone important tasks; devote the day to prayer, rest and simple duties.

Whenever the Moon is in your 8th sign from your birth Moon (Chandrashtama), traditional advice is to avoid new ventures altogether.

Muhurta: choosing the right moment

A मुहूर्त (Muhurta) is a period of 48 minutes, one thirtieth of a full day and night. In the Vedas, a muhurta also means a favorable moment for a ritual. Astrologers choose a muhurta for an activity by checking the tithi, weekday, nakshatra, yoga and karana, then the Tarabala and Chandrabala, and finally the planetary periods to avoid.

Special muhurtas

Muhurta	When	Use
ब्रह्म मुहूर्त (Brahma Muhurta)	About 96 to 48 minutes before sunrise	Meditation, study, prayer
अभिजित् मुहूर्त (Abhijit Muhurta)	The 8th muhurta of the day, centered on solar noon (about 24 minutes before to 24 minutes after)	A powerful moment for starting auspicious tasks
गोधूलि (Godhuli)	Twilight when cows return, around sunset	Auspicious for weddings and prayers

Inauspicious periods: Rahu Kala, Yamaganda and Gulika

The daytime (sunrise to sunset) is divided into eight equal parts. Each weekday assigns three of the parts to Rahu, Yama and Gulika. The times below assume a 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. day and shift with the real sunrise and sunset.

Day	Rahu Kala	Yamaganda	Gulika
Sunday	4:30 to 6:00 pm	12:00 to 1:30 pm	3:00 to 4:30 pm
Monday	7:30 to 9:00 am	10:30 am to 12:00 pm	1:30 to 3:00 pm
Tuesday	3:00 to 4:30 pm	9:00 to 10:30 am	12:00 to 1:30 pm
Wednesday	12:00 to 1:30 pm	7:30 to 9:00 am	10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Thursday	1:30 to 3:00 pm	6:00 to 7:30 am	9:00 to 10:30 am
Friday	10:30 am to 12:00 pm	3:00 to 4:30 pm	7:30 to 9:00 am
Saturday	9:00 to 10:30 am	1:30 to 3:00 pm	6:00 to 7:30 am

Avoid starting new work during Rahu Kala. It is still suitable for prayer to Durga and for routine tasks.

Choghadiya: the eight-part day

Name	Nature	Result
अमृत (Amrit)	Best	Excellent for all auspicious work
शुभ (Shubh)	Good	Auspicious for ceremonies
लाभ (Labh)	Good	Gain and trade
चर (Char)	Neutral	Travel and movement
उद्वेग (Udveg)	Poor	Anxiety; avoid
रोग (Rog)	Poor	Illness; avoid
काल (Kaal)	Poor	Loss; avoid

Yoga: the 27 combinations of Sun and Moon

A nitya yoga is formed each time the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon advance by 13°20′. There are 27, and nine are considered inauspicious: विष्कम्भ, अतिगण्ड, शूल, गण्ड, व्याघात, वज्र, व्यतीपात, परिघ and वैधृति. The other eighteen are favorable or neutral.

विष्कम्भ
प्रीति
आयुष्मान्
सौभाग्य
शोभन
अतिगण्ड
सुकर्मा
धृति
शूल
गण्ड
वृद्धि
ध्रुव
व्याघात
हर्षण
वज्र
सिद्धि
व्यतीपात
वरीयान्
परिघ
शिव
सिद्ध
साध्य
शुभ
शुक्ल
ब्रह्म
ऐन्द्र
वैधृति

Karana: the half tithi

There are 11 karanas. Seven movable karanas repeat eight times through the month, and four fixed ones appear once.

Type	Karanas
चर (Movable)	बव, बालव, कौलव, तैतिल, गर, वणिज, विष्टि (भद्रा)
स्थिर (Fixed)	शकुनि, चतुष्पद, नाग, किंस्तुघ्न

विष्टि (Vishti, also called Bhadra) is considered unsuitable for auspicious beginnings, though it is favorable for bold or hard tasks.

The nine planets (Navagraha)

Planet	Signifies	Own signs	Exalted in	Day	Gem (traditional)
सूर्य (Sun)	Soul, authority, vitality, father	Leo	Aries	Sunday	Ruby
चन्द्र (Moon)	Mind, emotions, mother	Cancer	Taurus	Monday	Pearl
मङ्गल (Mars)	Energy, courage, siblings	Aries, Scorpio	Capricorn	Tuesday	Red coral
बुध (Mercury)	Intellect, speech, commerce	Gemini, Virgo	Virgo	Wednesday	Emerald
गुरु (Jupiter)	Wisdom, teachers, children, fortune	Sagittarius, Pisces	Cancer	Thursday	Yellow sapphire
शुक्र (Venus)	Love, art, comforts	Taurus, Libra	Pisces	Friday	Diamond
शनि (Saturn)	Discipline, karma, service	Capricorn, Aquarius	Libra	Saturday	Blue sapphire
राहु (Rahu)	Obsession, innovation, foreign things	Co-rules Aquarius (some)	Taurus (some)	Saturday	Hessonite
केतु (Ketu)	Detachment, intuition, liberation	Co-rules Scorpio (some)	Scorpio (some)	Tuesday	Cat's eye

Rahu and Ketu are the two lunar nodes, the points where the Moon's path crosses the Sun's. They are shadow planets that cause eclipses.

The twelve houses (Bhavas)

House	Name	Signifies
1	तनु (Tanu)	Self, body, personality
2	धन (Dhana)	Wealth, family, speech
3	सहज (Sahaja)	Courage, siblings, effort
4	सुख (Sukha)	Home, mother, peace of mind
5	पुत्र (Putra)	Children, intellect, past merit
6	रिपु (Ripu)	Enemies, health, service
7	कलत्र (Kalatra)	Partner, marriage
8	आयु (Ayu)	Longevity, transformation
9	भाग्य (Bhagya)	Fortune, dharma, guru, father
10	कर्म (Karma)	Career, status
11	लाभ (Labha)	Gains, friends
12	व्यय (Vyaya)	Expenses, solitude, liberation

Houses 1, 4, 7 and 10 are the pillars (केन्द्र); 1, 5 and 9 are the luck-bringing triangles (त्रिकोण); 6, 8 and 12 are the challenging houses (दुःस्थान); and 3, 6, 10 and 11 are the houses that improve with time (उपचय).

Vimshottari Dasha: the planetary periods of life

The विंशोत्तरी दशा assigns life to a 120-year cycle of nine planetary periods. The planet that rules your birth nakshatra gives the first period, and its unused portion depends on how much of the nakshatra the Moon had crossed at your birth.

Planet	Years	Nakshatras it rules
केतु (Ketu)	7	Ashwini, Magha, Mula
शुक्र (Venus)	20	Bharani, Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha
सूर्य (Sun)	6	Krittika, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha
चन्द्र (Moon)	10	Rohini, Hasta, Shravana
मङ्गल (Mars)	7	Mrigashira, Chitra, Dhanishta
राहु (Rahu)	18	Ardra, Swati, Shatabhisha
गुरु (Jupiter)	16	Punarvasu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada
शनि (Saturn)	19	Pushya, Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada
बुध (Mercury)	17	Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Revati

The periods always run in this order, and each has sub-periods (अन्तर्दशा) of all nine planets.

Time on the large scale

The year: ayana, ritu and masa

Season (ऋतु)	Lunar months	Character
वसन्त (Vasanta, spring)	Chaitra, Vaishakha	Renewal
ग्रीष्म (Grishma, summer)	Jyeshtha, Ashadha	Heat
वर्षा (Varsha, rains)	Shravana, Bhadrapada	Growth and rain
शरद् (Sharad, autumn)	Ashwin, Kartika	Clarity and harvest
हेमन्त (Hemanta, early winter)	Margashirsha, Pausha	Cold begins
शिशिर (Shishira, winter)	Magha, Phalguna	Cold and rest

The Sun's northward journey is उत्तरायण (Uttarayana), beginning at Makara Sankranti in January; the southward journey is दक्षिणायन (Dakshinayana). To match the lunar and solar calendars, an extra month, अधिक मास (Adhika Masa), is added about every three years.

Ancient hymns about time and the sky

Rig Veda 1.164.11

द्वादशारं नहि तज्जराय वर्वर्ति चक्रं परि द्यामृतस्य ।
आ पुत्रा अग्ने मिथुनासो अत्र सप्त शतानि विंशतिश्च तस्थुः ॥

ద్వాదశారం నహి తజ్జరాయ వర్వర్తి చక్రం పరి ద్యామృతస్య ।
ఆ పుత్రా అగ్నే మిథునాసో అత్ర సప్త శతాని వింశతిశ్చ తస్థుః ॥

English: The twelve-spoked wheel of cosmic order turns around the heavens, never aging; on it stand, in pairs, seven hundred and twenty sons.

हिन्दी: ऋत का बारह अरों वाला चक्र आकाश के चारों ओर घूमता है, कभी जीर्ण नहीं होता; हे अग्नि! उस पर सात सौ बीस पुत्र जोड़ों में स्थित हैं।

తెలుగు: ఋతమునకు చెందిన పన్నెండు ఆకులు గల చక్రము ఆకాశము చుట్టు తిరుగుచున్నది, ఎప్పుడును జీర్ణముకాదు; ఓ అగ్నీ! దానిపై ఏడువందల ఇరువది కుమారులు జంటలుగా నిలిచియున్నారు.

Explanation: Traditionally read as the year: twelve months, with 360 days and 360 nights.

Purusha Sukta, Rig Veda 10.90.13

चन्द्रमा मनसो जातश्चक्षोः सूर्यो अजायत ।
मुखादिन्द्रश्चाग्निश्च प्राणाद्वायुरजायत ॥

చన్ద్రమా మనసో జాతశ్చక్షోః సూర్యో అజాయత ।
ముఖాదిన్ద్రశ్చాగ్నిశ్చ ప్రాణాద్వాయురజాయత ॥

English: The Moon was born from His mind, the Sun from His eye; from His mouth came Indra and Agni, from His breath the Wind.

हिन्दी: उस पुरुष के मन से चन्द्रमा उत्पन्न हुआ, नेत्र से सूर्य; मुख से इन्द्र और अग्नि, तथा प्राण से वायु उत्पन्न हुआ।

తెలుగు: ఆ పురుషుని మనస్సునుండి చంద్రుడు జన్మించెను, నేత్రమునుండి సూర్యుడు; ముఖమునుండి ఇంద్రుడు అగ్ని, ప్రాణమునుండి వాయువు జన్మించెను.

Explanation: This is why the Moon is the lord of the mind in Jyotish, and why Chandrabala governs our mental readiness.

Rig Veda 1.115.1

सूर्य आत्मा जगतस्तस्थुषश्च ॥

సూర్య ఆత్మా జగతస్తస్థుషశ్చ ॥

English: The Sun is the soul of all that moves and all that stands still.

हिन्दी: सूर्य जंगम और स्थावर जगत् की आत्मा है।

తెలుగు: సూర్యుడు చరాచర జగత్తునకు ఆత్మ.

Explanation: The Sun is the Atmakaraka, the significator of the soul, in Vedic astrology.

Bhagavad Gita 10.21

आदित्यानामहं विष्णुर्ज्योतिषां रविरंशुमान्।
मरीचिर्मरुतामस्मि नक्षत्राणामहं शशी ॥

ఆదిత్యానామహం విష్ణుర్జ్యోతిషాం రవిరంశుమాన్।
మరీచిర్మరుతామస్మి నక్షత్రాణామహం శశీ ॥

English: Among the Adityas I am Vishnu, among lights the radiant Sun; among the Maruts I am Marichi, and among the stars (nakshatras) I am the Moon.

हिन्दी: आदित्यों में मैं विष्णु हूँ, ज्योतियों में किरणों वाला सूर्य हूँ, मरुतों में मरीचि हूँ और नक्षत्रों में चन्द्रमा हूँ।

తెలుగు: ఆదిత్యులలో నేను విష్ణువును, జ్యోతులలో కిరణములు గల సూర్యుడను, మరుత్తులలో మరీచిని, నక్షత్రములలో చంద్రుడను నేనే.

Explanation: The Gita names the Sun and the Moon as the Divine's brightest expressions in the sky, the two lights that Vedic astrology follows.

Bhagavad Gita 8.17

English: Those who know that a day of Brahma lasts a thousand yugas, and his night a thousand yugas, truly know day and night.

Explanation: A glimpse of the vast cycles of cosmic time in Vedic thought, the background against which all calendars are measured.

Bhagavad Gita 8.24

अग्निर्ज्योतिरहः शुक्लः षण्मासा उत्तरायणम्।
तत्र प्रयाता गच्छन्ति ब्रह्म ब्रह्मविदो जनाः ॥

అగ్నిర్జ్యోతిరహః శుక్లః షణ్మాసా ఉత్తరాయణమ్।
తత్ర ప్రయాతా గచ్ఛన్తి బ్రహ్మ బ్రహ్మవిదో జనాః ॥

English: Fire, light, day, the bright fortnight, the six months of the northern course: departing then, the knowers of Brahman go to Brahman.

हिन्दी: अग्नि, ज्योति, दिन, शुक्लपक्ष और उत्तरायण के छह मास, इनमें प्रयाण करने वाले ब्रह्मवेत्ता लोग ब्रह्म को प्राप्त होते हैं।

తెలుగు: అగ్ని, జ్యోతి, పగలు, శుక్లపక్షము, ఉత్తరాయణ షణ్మాసములు — వీనియందు ప్రయాణించు బ్రహ్మవిదులు బ్రహ్మమును పొందుదురు.

Explanation: The verse links the Sun's northern course (Uttarayana) and the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) with auspicious passage and spiritual progress.

Navagraha morning verse

ब्रह्मा मुरारिस्त्रिपुरान्तकारी भानुः शशी भूमिसुतो बुधश्च ।
गुरुश्च शुक्रः शनिराहुकेतवः कुर्वन्तु सर्वे मम सुप्रभातम् ॥

బ్రహ్మా మురారిస్త్రిపురాన్తకారీ భానుః శశీ భూమిసుతో బుధశ్చ ।
గురుశ్చ శుక్రః శనిరాహుకేతవః కుర్వన్తు సర్వే మమ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥

English: May Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu all grant me a good morning.

हिन्दी: ब्रह्मा, मुरारि (विष्णु), त्रिपुरान्तक (शिव), सूर्य, चन्द्र, मंगल, बुध, गुरु, शुक्र, शनि, राहु और केतु, सब मुझे शुभ प्रभात प्रदान करें।

తెలుగు: బ్రహ్మ, మురారి (విష్ణువు), త్రిపురాంతకుడు (శివుడు), సూర్యుడు, చంద్రుడు, కుజుడు, బుధుడు, గురుడు, శుక్రుడు, శని, రాహువు, కేతువు — అందరూ నాకు శుభోదయమును ప్రసాదింతురుగాక.

Hidden teachings of Jyotish

The Moon is the mind: the Purusha Sukta says the Moon is born from the cosmic mind, which is why the Moon's condition is read for emotions, sleep and mental steadiness, and why Chandrabala matters so much.
The day begins at sunrise: in the Panchanga, the day is counted from sunrise, not midnight, because the Sun is the soul of the world.
The Moon's twenty-seven wives: an old story tells how the Moon married the 27 daughters of Prajapati Daksha, the nakshatras, but favored Rohini; Daksha's curse made the Moon wane, and Shiva's grace made it wax again, which explains the bright and dark halves.
Karma first: classical astrology says the stars show tendencies, but conscious effort, discipline and devotion can change how the planets are experienced.
Eclipses: they occur at the nodes Rahu and Ketu, and the tradition advises mantra chanting and meditation during them.

Traditional remedies (upaya)

Planet	Day	Offering (daana)	Worship
Sun	Sunday	Wheat, jaggery, red cloth	Surya, Aditya Hridayam
Moon	Monday	Rice, milk, white cloth	Shiva, Durga
Mars	Tuesday	Red lentils, red cloth	Hanuman, Kartikeya
Mercury	Wednesday	Green gram, green cloth	Vishnu, Ganesha
Jupiter	Thursday	Chickpeas, turmeric, yellow cloth	Vishnu, Dakshinamurti
Venus	Friday	Rice, sugar, white cloth	Lakshmi, Durga
Saturn	Saturday	Sesame, black cloth, mustard oil	Hanuman, Shani
Rahu	Saturday	Black gram, black cloth	Durga, Shiva
Ketu	Tuesday	Horse gram, multicolored cloth	Ganesha

Mantras for each planet are given in the Gods and Slokas tabs. Charity, simple fasting on the planet's day, and regular prayer are the most commonly recommended remedies; gemstones should only be worn on the advice of a qualified astrologer.

How to read the day's Panchanga: a worked example

Suppose a Panchanga shows: Shukla Ekadashi, Thursday, Pushya nakshatra, Siddha yoga, Bava karana, and the Moon in Cancer. Your birth star is Rohini and your birth Moon is in Taurus.

Tithi: Ekadashi is a Nanda tithi, good for devotion and fasting.
Vara: Thursday, ruled by Jupiter, supports learning and ceremonies.
Nakshatra: Pushya is a swift class star, good for starting study and trade.
Yoga and Karana: Siddha and Bava are both favorable.
Tarabala: Rohini to Pushya is a count of 5, which is Pratyari (obstacle): unfavorable.
Chandrabala: Taurus to Cancer is the 3rd house: favorable.
Conclusion: a day suitable for worship and routine good work, but a major personal beginning is better postponed to a day when Tarabala also supports you.

Treat Jyotish as a guide for timing and self-understanding. Consult an experienced astrologer for a personal chart reading, and let effort and devotion lead the way.

Numerology (अङ्क ज्योतिष): Numbers, Nakshatras and Timing

अङ्क ज्योतिष (Ank Jyotish) is the Indian system that links numbers to planets. Each number from 1 to 9 belongs to a planet, so numerology joins naturally with the nakshatras, padas and rashis of Jyotish. Numbers also carry meaning in the Vedic world: 108 is 27 nakshatras multiplied by 4 padas, the number of beads on a mala.

The nine numbers and their planets

Number	Planet	Nature	Day	Lucky dates	Colors	Gem
1	सूर्य (Sun)	Leader and pioneer	Sunday	1, 10, 19, 28	Red, orange, gold	Ruby
2	चन्द्र (Moon)	Diplomat and nurturer	Monday	2, 11, 20, 29	White, silver	Pearl
3	गुरु (Jupiter)	Teacher and optimist	Thursday	3, 12, 21, 30	Yellow, saffron	Yellow sapphire
4	राहु (Rahu)	Innovator and rebel	Saturday	4, 13, 22, 31	Smoky grey, dark blue	Hessonite
5	बुध (Mercury)	Communicator and trader	Wednesday	5, 14, 23	Green	Emerald
6	शुक्र (Venus)	Lover of beauty	Friday	6, 15, 24	White, pink	Diamond
7	केतु (Ketu)	Seeker and analyst	Tuesday	7, 16, 25	Multicolor, grey	Cat's eye
8	शनि (Saturn)	Builder and karma-worker	Saturday	8, 17, 26	Blue, black	Blue sapphire
9	मङ्गल (Mars)	Warrior and protector	Tuesday	9, 18, 27	Red, coral	Red coral

Rahu is 4 and Ketu is 7. The number 9 belongs to Mars, the last of the nine.

Find your numbers

मूलाङ्क (Mulank, the psychic number): add the digits of the birth day. Born on the 17th: 1 + 7 = 8. It shows your inner nature and how you appear to others.
भाग्याङ्क (Bhagyank, the destiny number): add all digits of the full birth date. Born 17 October 1985: 1+7+1+0+1+9+8+5 = 32, then 3+2 = 5. It shows your life path.
नामाङ्क (Namank, the name number): add the letter values of your name using the table below, then reduce to a single digit.
Nakshatra number: count your birth star from Ashwini (1) to Revati (27), then reduce: Rohini is 4, Mula is 19 and reduces to 1.

Always reduce a total to one digit by adding its digits until a single number remains.

Letter values for names (Chaldean system)

Letter group	Value
A, I, J, Q, Y	1
B, K, R	2
C, G, L, S	3
D, M, T	4
E, H, N, X	5
U, V, W	6
O, Z	7
F, P	8

Example: SITA = 3 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 9.

Number profiles: choose a number

Tap a number to see the personality, careers, compatibility, nakshatras ruled by its planet with their padas, timing, and mantra.

Number 1: सूर्य (Sun)

Leader and pioneer

Planetसूर्य (Sun)

WeekdaySunday

Lucky dates1, 10, 19, 28

ColorsRed, orange, gold

GemRuby

MetalGold

Personality

Independent, confident, creative and ambitious; natural leaders who like to start things and be recognized.

Shadow side: Ego, domination, impatience with advice.

Careers: Government, management, entrepreneurship, politics, medicine, administration.

Relationships and number compatibility

Loyal and proud; seeks respect, warmth and a partner who admires their strength.

Generally friendly numbers: 2, 3, 9. Neutral: 5. Challenging: 4, 6, 7, 8.

Health tendencies

Heart, eyes, spine and vitality; guard against stress and overwork. Traditional focus: heart, eyes, bones and vitality.

Nakshatras ruled by this planet

Nakshatra	Rashi (sign)	Padas: number to digit and letter
कृत्तिका (Krittika)	Aries 26°40′ to Taurus 10°	9→9 अ · 10→1 ई · 11→2 उ · 12→3 ए
उत्तरफल्गुनी (Uttara Phalguni)	Leo 26°40′ to Virgo 10°	45→9 टे · 46→1 टो · 47→2 पा · 48→3 पी
उत्तराषाढा (Uttara Ashadha)	Sagittarius 26°40′ to Capricorn 10°	81→9 भे · 82→1 भो · 83→2 जा · 84→3 जी

Timing: when this number is strongest

Weekday and hour: Sunday. The first planetary hour after sunrise on this day belongs to Sun and is your power hour.
Dates to begin important work: 1, 10, 19, 28 of any month.
Own-star days: days when the Moon is in Krittika, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha.
Personal year: years that reduce to 1 are your best years for the themes of this number.
Dates to approach carefully: 4 (4, 13, 22, 31); 6 (6, 15, 24); 7 (7, 16, 25); 8 (8, 17, 26).

Mantra and remedy

Planet mantra:
ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः
ఓం హ్రాం హ్రీం హ్రౌం సః సూర్యాయ నమః

Commonly cited japa count: 7,000 repetitions (often completed over 40 days). Wear ruby only with expert advice; charity on Sunday is the simple remedy.

Number 2: चन्द्र (Moon)

Diplomat and nurturer

Planetचन्द्र (Moon)

WeekdayMonday

Lucky dates2, 11, 20, 29

ColorsWhite, silver

GemPearl

MetalSilver

Personality

Sensitive, intuitive, cooperative and imaginative; peacemakers who read the mood of a room.

Shadow side: Mood swings, dependence, oversensitivity.

Careers: Counseling, nursing, hospitality, arts, teaching, water-related work, public relations.

Relationships and number compatibility

Caring and romantic; needs emotional security and gentleness.

Generally friendly numbers: 1, 5. Neutral: 3, 6, 8, 9. Challenging: 4, 7.

Health tendencies

Mind, digestion and fluid balance; protect sleep and calm. Traditional focus: mind, fluids, digestion and sleep.

Nakshatras ruled by this planet

Nakshatra	Rashi (sign)	Padas: number to digit and letter
रोहिणी (Rohini)	Taurus 10°–23°20′	13→4 ओ · 14→5 वा · 15→6 वी · 16→7 वू
हस्त (Hasta)	Virgo 10°–23°20′	49→4 पू · 50→5 ष · 51→6 ण · 52→7 ठ
श्रवण (Shravana)	Capricorn 10°–23°20′	85→4 खी · 86→5 खू · 87→6 खे · 88→7 खो

Timing: when this number is strongest

Weekday and hour: Monday. The first planetary hour after sunrise on this day belongs to Moon and is your power hour.
Dates to begin important work: 2, 11, 20, 29 of any month.
Own-star days: days when the Moon is in Rohini, Hasta, Shravana.
Personal year: years that reduce to 2 are your best years for the themes of this number.
Dates to approach carefully: 4 (4, 13, 22, 31); 7 (7, 16, 25).

Mantra and remedy

Planet mantra:
ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्राय नमः
ఓం శ్రాం శ్రీం శ్రౌం సః చన్ద్రాయ నమః

Commonly cited japa count: 11,000 repetitions (often completed over 40 days). Wear pearl only with expert advice; charity on Monday is the simple remedy.

Number 3: गुरु (Jupiter)

Teacher and optimist

Planetगुरु (Jupiter)

WeekdayThursday

Lucky dates3, 12, 21, 30

ColorsYellow, saffron

GemYellow sapphire

MetalGold

Personality

Wise, expressive, generous and spiritual; love learning, teaching and uplifting others.

Shadow side: Overconfidence, preaching, scattered effort.

Careers: Teaching, law, finance advice, priesthood, counseling, publishing, banking.

Relationships and number compatibility

Warm and sincere; wants a partner who shares ideals and growth.

Generally friendly numbers: 1, 2, 9. Neutral: 7, 8. Challenging: 4, 5, 6.

Health tendencies

Liver, weight and thighs; keep moderation in food. Traditional focus: liver, metabolism and thighs.

Nakshatras ruled by this planet

Nakshatra	Rashi (sign)	Padas: number to digit and letter
पुनर्वसु (Punarvasu)	Gemini 20° to Cancer 3°20′	25→7 के · 26→8 को · 27→9 हा · 28→1 ही
विशाखा (Vishakha)	Libra 20° to Scorpio 3°20′	61→7 ती · 62→8 तू · 63→9 ते · 64→1 तो
पूर्वभाद्रपदा (Purva Bhadrapada)	Aquarius 20° to Pisces 3°20′	97→7 से · 98→8 सो · 99→9 दा · 100→1 दी

Timing: when this number is strongest

Weekday and hour: Thursday. The first planetary hour after sunrise on this day belongs to Jupiter and is your power hour.
Dates to begin important work: 3, 12, 21, 30 of any month.
Own-star days: days when the Moon is in Punarvasu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada.
Personal year: years that reduce to 3 are your best years for the themes of this number.
Dates to approach carefully: 4 (4, 13, 22, 31); 5 (5, 14, 23); 6 (6, 15, 24).

Mantra and remedy

Planet mantra:
ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे नमः
ఓం గ్రాం గ్రీం గ్రౌం సః గురవే నమః

Commonly cited japa count: 19,000 repetitions (often completed over 40 days). Wear yellow sapphire only with expert advice; charity on Thursday is the simple remedy.

Number 4: राहु (Rahu)

Innovator and rebel

Planetराहु (Rahu)

WeekdaySaturday

Lucky dates4, 13, 22, 31

ColorsSmoky grey, dark blue

GemHessonite

MetalLead or alloy

Personality

Unconventional, hard-working, analytical and practical; thrive on new methods and technology.

Shadow side: Confusion, obsession, sudden changes.

Careers: Technology, engineering, research, aviation, foreign trade, politics, investigation.

Relationships and number compatibility

Needs freedom and honesty; loyal once trust is built.

Generally friendly numbers: 5, 6, 8. Neutral: 3, 7. Challenging: 1, 2, 9.

Health tendencies

Nerves, allergies and stress-related issues; keep routines steady. Traditional focus: nerves, allergies and hard-to-diagnose ailments.

Nakshatras ruled by this planet

Nakshatra	Rashi (sign)	Padas: number to digit and letter
आर्द्रा (Ardra)	Gemini 6°40′–20°	21→3 कू · 22→4 घ · 23→5 ङ · 24→6 छ
स्वाती (Swati)	Libra 6°40′–20°	57→3 रू · 58→4 रे · 59→5 रो · 60→6 ता
शतभिषा (Shatabhisha)	Aquarius 6°40′–20°	93→3 गो · 94→4 सा · 95→5 सी · 96→6 सू

Timing: when this number is strongest

Weekday and hour: Saturday. The first planetary hour after sunrise on this day belongs to Rahu and is your power hour.
Dates to begin important work: 4, 13, 22, 31 of any month.
Own-star days: days when the Moon is in Ardra, Swati, Shatabhisha.
Personal year: years that reduce to 4 are your best years for the themes of this number.
Dates to approach carefully: 1 (1, 10, 19, 28); 2 (2, 11, 20, 29); 9 (9, 18, 27).

Mantra and remedy

Planet mantra:
ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः
ఓం భ్రాం భ్రీం భ్రౌం సః రాహవే నమః

Commonly cited japa count: 18,000 repetitions (often completed over 40 days). Wear hessonite only with expert advice; charity on Saturday is the simple remedy.

Number 5: बुध (Mercury)

Communicator and trader

Planetबुध (Mercury)

WeekdayWednesday

Lucky dates5, 14, 23

ColorsGreen

GemEmerald

MetalBronze or mixed metals

Personality

Quick-witted, adaptable, curious and entrepreneurial; thrive on variety and conversation.

Shadow side: Nervousness, inconsistency, restlessness.

Careers: Business, writing, media, accounting, sales, IT, travel and trade.

Relationships and number compatibility

Lively and playful; needs mental connection and variety.

Generally friendly numbers: 1, 4, 6. Neutral: 3, 7, 8, 9. Challenging: 2.

Health tendencies

Nerves, skin and lungs; manage anxiety and sleep. Traditional focus: skin, nerves and breathing.

Nakshatras ruled by this planet

Nakshatra	Rashi (sign)	Padas: number to digit and letter
आश्लेषा (Ashlesha)	Cancer 16°40′–30°	33→6 डी · 34→7 डू · 35→8 डे · 36→9 डो
ज्येष्ठा (Jyeshtha)	Scorpio 16°40′–30°	69→6 नो · 70→7 या · 71→8 यी · 72→9 यू
रेवती (Revati)	Pisces 16°40′–30°	105→6 दे · 106→7 दो · 107→8 चा · 108→9 ची

Timing: when this number is strongest

Weekday and hour: Wednesday. The first planetary hour after sunrise on this day belongs to Mercury and is your power hour.
Dates to begin important work: 5, 14, 23 of any month.
Own-star days: days when the Moon is in Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Revati.
Personal year: years that reduce to 5 are your best years for the themes of this number.
Dates to approach carefully: 2 (2, 11, 20, 29).

Mantra and remedy

Planet mantra:
ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः
ఓం బ్రాం బ్రీం బ్రౌం సః బుధాయ నమః

Commonly cited japa count: 9,000 repetitions (often completed over 40 days). Wear emerald only with expert advice; charity on Wednesday is the simple remedy.

Number 6: शुक्र (Venus)

Lover of beauty

Planetशुक्र (Venus)

WeekdayFriday

Lucky dates6, 15, 24

ColorsWhite, pink

GemDiamond

MetalSilver or platinum

Personality

Loving, artistic, harmonious and family-minded; create comfort and beauty wherever they go.

Shadow side: Indulgence, vanity, possessiveness.

Careers: Arts, fashion, hospitality, design, beauty, music, luxury goods.

Relationships and number compatibility

Devoted and romantic; wants harmony, affection and a loving home.

Generally friendly numbers: 4, 5, 8. Neutral: 3, 7, 9. Challenging: 1, 2.

Health tendencies

Kidneys, reproductive health and throat; balance pleasure and discipline. Traditional focus: kidneys, reproductive health and throat.

Nakshatras ruled by this planet

Nakshatra	Rashi (sign)	Padas: number to digit and letter
भरणी (Bharani)	Aries 13°20′–26°40′	5→5 ली · 6→6 लू · 7→7 ले · 8→8 लो
पूर्वफल्गुनी (Purva Phalguni)	Leo 13°20′–26°40′	41→5 मो · 42→6 टा · 43→7 टी · 44→8 टू
पूर्वाषाढा (Purva Ashadha)	Sagittarius 13°20′–26°40′	77→5 भू · 78→6 धा · 79→7 फा · 80→8 ढा

Timing: when this number is strongest

Weekday and hour: Friday. The first planetary hour after sunrise on this day belongs to Venus and is your power hour.
Dates to begin important work: 6, 15, 24 of any month.
Own-star days: days when the Moon is in Bharani, Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha.
Personal year: years that reduce to 6 are your best years for the themes of this number.
Dates to approach carefully: 1 (1, 10, 19, 28); 2 (2, 11, 20, 29).

Mantra and remedy

Planet mantra:
ॐ द्रां द्रीं द्रौं सः शुक्राय नमः
ఓం ద్రాం ద్రీం ద్రౌం సః శుక్రాయ నమః

Commonly cited japa count: 16,000 repetitions (often completed over 40 days). Wear diamond only with expert advice; charity on Friday is the simple remedy.

Number 7: केतु (Ketu)

Seeker and analyst

Planetकेतु (Ketu)

WeekdayTuesday

Lucky dates7, 16, 25

ColorsMulticolor, grey

GemCat's eye

MetalMixed metals

Personality

Introspective, analytical, spiritual and independent; drawn to research and inner life.

Shadow side: Aloofness, doubt, withdrawal.

Careers: Research, spirituality, healing, philosophy, programming, occult sciences, writing.

Relationships and number compatibility

Needs space and depth; opens slowly to those they trust.

Generally friendly numbers: 6, 8, 9. Neutral: 3, 4, 5. Challenging: 1, 2.

Health tendencies

Nerves, immunity and sensitivity; protect solitude and rest. Traditional focus: nerves, immunity and subtle sensitivity.

Nakshatras ruled by this planet

Nakshatra	Rashi (sign)	Padas: number to digit and letter
अश्विनी (Ashwini)	Aries 0°–13°20′	1→1 चू · 2→2 चे · 3→3 चो · 4→4 ला
मघा (Magha)	Leo 0°–13°20′	37→1 मा · 38→2 मी · 39→3 मू · 40→4 मे
मूल (Mula)	Sagittarius 0°–13°20′	73→1 ये · 74→2 यो · 75→3 भा · 76→4 भी

Timing: when this number is strongest

Weekday and hour: Tuesday. The first planetary hour after sunrise on this day belongs to Ketu and is your power hour.
Dates to begin important work: 7, 16, 25 of any month.
Own-star days: days when the Moon is in Ashwini, Magha, Mula.
Personal year: years that reduce to 7 are your best years for the themes of this number.
Dates to approach carefully: 1 (1, 10, 19, 28); 2 (2, 11, 20, 29).

Mantra and remedy

Planet mantra:
ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः
ఓం స్రాం స్రీం స్రౌం సః కేతవే నమః

Commonly cited japa count: 17,000 repetitions (often completed over 40 days). Wear cat's eye only with expert advice; charity on Tuesday is the simple remedy.

Number 8: शनि (Saturn)

Builder and karma-worker

Planetशनि (Saturn)

WeekdaySaturday

Lucky dates8, 17, 26

ColorsBlue, black

GemBlue sapphire

MetalIron

Personality

Disciplined, patient, responsible and enduring; build lasting structures through steady effort.

Shadow side: Severity, delays, pessimism.

Careers: Administration, law, real estate, engineering, mining, social service, finance.

Relationships and number compatibility

Serious and faithful; shows love through responsibility.

Generally friendly numbers: 4, 5, 6. Neutral: 3, 7. Challenging: 1, 2, 9.

Health tendencies

Bones, joints and chronic ailments; keep warmth, exercise and rest. Traditional focus: bones, joints and chronic ailments.

Nakshatras ruled by this planet

Nakshatra	Rashi (sign)	Padas: number to digit and letter
पुष्य (Pushya)	Cancer 3°20′–16°40′	29→2 हू · 30→3 हे · 31→4 हो · 32→5 डा
अनुराधा (Anuradha)	Scorpio 3°20′–16°40′	65→2 ना · 66→3 नी · 67→4 नू · 68→5 ने
उत्तरभाद्रपदा (Uttara Bhadrapada)	Pisces 3°20′–16°40′	101→2 दू · 102→3 थ · 103→4 झ · 104→5 ञ

Timing: when this number is strongest

Weekday and hour: Saturday. The first planetary hour after sunrise on this day belongs to Saturn and is your power hour.
Dates to begin important work: 8, 17, 26 of any month.
Own-star days: days when the Moon is in Pushya, Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada.
Personal year: years that reduce to 8 are your best years for the themes of this number.
Dates to approach carefully: 1 (1, 10, 19, 28); 2 (2, 11, 20, 29); 9 (9, 18, 27).

Mantra and remedy

Planet mantra:
ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः
ఓం ప్రాం ప్రీం ప్రౌం సః శనైశ్చరాయ నమః

Commonly cited japa count: 23,000 repetitions (often completed over 40 days). Wear blue sapphire only with expert advice; charity on Saturday is the simple remedy.

Number 9: मङ्गल (Mars)

Warrior and protector

Planetमङ्गल (Mars)

WeekdayTuesday

Lucky dates9, 18, 27

ColorsRed, coral

GemRed coral

MetalCopper

Personality

Courageous, energetic, protective and competitive; fight for causes and loved ones.

Shadow side: Anger, impulsiveness, accidents.

Careers: Military, police, sports, surgery, engineering, real estate, rescue work.

Relationships and number compatibility

Passionate and protective; needs a partner who matches their energy.

Generally friendly numbers: 1, 2, 3, 7. Neutral: 6, 8. Challenging: 4, 5.

Health tendencies

Blood, muscles and inflammation; watch accidents and temper. Traditional focus: blood, muscles, inflammation and accidents.

Nakshatras ruled by this planet

Nakshatra	Rashi (sign)	Padas: number to digit and letter
मृगशिरा (Mrigashira)	Taurus 23°20′ to Gemini 6°40′	17→8 वे · 18→9 वो · 19→1 का · 20→2 की
चित्रा (Chitra)	Virgo 23°20′ to Libra 6°40′	53→8 पे · 54→9 पो · 55→1 रा · 56→2 री
धनिष्ठा (Dhanishta)	Capricorn 23°20′ to Aquarius 6°40′	89→8 गा · 90→9 गी · 91→1 गू · 92→2 गे

Timing: when this number is strongest

Weekday and hour: Tuesday. The first planetary hour after sunrise on this day belongs to Mars and is your power hour.
Dates to begin important work: 9, 18, 27 of any month.
Own-star days: days when the Moon is in Mrigashira, Chitra, Dhanishta.
Personal year: years that reduce to 9 are your best years for the themes of this number.
Dates to approach carefully: 4 (4, 13, 22, 31); 5 (5, 14, 23).

Mantra and remedy

Planet mantra:
ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः
ఓం క్రాం క్రీం క్రౌం సః భౌమాయ నమః

Commonly cited japa count: 10,000 repetitions (often completed over 40 days). Wear red coral only with expert advice; charity on Tuesday is the simple remedy.

Numerology of all 27 nakshatras, padas and rashis

Each nakshatra has a number from 1 to 27, and each of the 108 padas has its own number. Reduce the number to one digit and read it with the planet of the nakshatra. Pada numbers continue in sequence, so the first pada of Ashwini is 1 and the last pada of Revati is 108.

#	Nakshatra	Planet (no.)	Rashi (no.)	Pada numbers: pada → digit and name letter
1 → 1	अश्विनी (Ashwini)	केतु (Ketu) (7)	Mesha 1 0°–13°20′	1→1 चू · 2→2 चे · 3→3 चो · 4→4 ला
2 → 2	भरणी (Bharani)	शुक्र (Venus) (6)	Mesha 1 13°20′–26°40′	5→5 ली · 6→6 लू · 7→7 ले · 8→8 लो
3 → 3	कृत्तिका (Krittika)	सूर्य (Sun) (1)	Mesha 1 26°40′ to Vrishabha 2 10°	9→9 अ · 10→1 ई · 11→2 उ · 12→3 ए
4 → 4	रोहिणी (Rohini)	चन्द्र (Moon) (2)	Vrishabha 2 10°–23°20′	13→4 ओ · 14→5 वा · 15→6 वी · 16→7 वू
5 → 5	मृगशिरा (Mrigashira)	मङ्गल (Mars) (9)	Vrishabha 2 23°20′ to Mithuna 3 6°40′	17→8 वे · 18→9 वो · 19→1 का · 20→2 की
6 → 6	आर्द्रा (Ardra)	राहु (Rahu) (4)	Mithuna 3 6°40′–20°	21→3 कू · 22→4 घ · 23→5 ङ · 24→6 छ
7 → 7	पुनर्वसु (Punarvasu)	गुरु (Jupiter) (3)	Mithuna 3 20° to Karka 4 3°20′	25→7 के · 26→8 को · 27→9 हा · 28→1 ही
8 → 8	पुष्य (Pushya)	शनि (Saturn) (8)	Karka 4 3°20′–16°40′	29→2 हू · 30→3 हे · 31→4 हो · 32→5 डा
9 → 9	आश्लेषा (Ashlesha)	बुध (Mercury) (5)	Karka 4 16°40′–30°	33→6 डी · 34→7 डू · 35→8 डे · 36→9 डो
10 → 1	मघा (Magha)	केतु (Ketu) (7)	Simha 5 0°–13°20′	37→1 मा · 38→2 मी · 39→3 मू · 40→4 मे
11 → 2	पूर्वफल्गुनी (Purva Phalguni)	शुक्र (Venus) (6)	Simha 5 13°20′–26°40′	41→5 मो · 42→6 टा · 43→7 टी · 44→8 टू
12 → 3	उत्तरफल्गुनी (Uttara Phalguni)	सूर्य (Sun) (1)	Simha 5 26°40′ to Kanya 6 10°	45→9 टे · 46→1 टो · 47→2 पा · 48→3 पी
13 → 4	हस्त (Hasta)	चन्द्र (Moon) (2)	Kanya 6 10°–23°20′	49→4 पू · 50→5 ष · 51→6 ण · 52→7 ठ
14 → 5	चित्रा (Chitra)	मङ्गल (Mars) (9)	Kanya 6 23°20′ to Tula 7 6°40′	53→8 पे · 54→9 पो · 55→1 रा · 56→2 री
15 → 6	स्वाती (Swati)	राहु (Rahu) (4)	Tula 7 6°40′–20°	57→3 रू · 58→4 रे · 59→5 रो · 60→6 ता
16 → 7	विशाखा (Vishakha)	गुरु (Jupiter) (3)	Tula 7 20° to Vrishchika 8 3°20′	61→7 ती · 62→8 तू · 63→9 ते · 64→1 तो
17 → 8	अनुराधा (Anuradha)	शनि (Saturn) (8)	Vrishchika 8 3°20′–16°40′	65→2 ना · 66→3 नी · 67→4 नू · 68→5 ने
18 → 9	ज्येष्ठा (Jyeshtha)	बुध (Mercury) (5)	Vrishchika 8 16°40′–30°	69→6 नो · 70→7 या · 71→8 यी · 72→9 यू
19 → 1	मूल (Mula)	केतु (Ketu) (7)	Dhanu 9 0°–13°20′	73→1 ये · 74→2 यो · 75→3 भा · 76→4 भी
20 → 2	पूर्वाषाढा (Purva Ashadha)	शुक्र (Venus) (6)	Dhanu 9 13°20′–26°40′	77→5 भू · 78→6 धा · 79→7 फा · 80→8 ढा
21 → 3	उत्तराषाढा (Uttara Ashadha)	सूर्य (Sun) (1)	Dhanu 9 26°40′ to Makara 10 10°	81→9 भे · 82→1 भो · 83→2 जा · 84→3 जी
22 → 4	श्रवण (Shravana)	चन्द्र (Moon) (2)	Makara 10 10°–23°20′	85→4 खी · 86→5 खू · 87→6 खे · 88→7 खो
23 → 5	धनिष्ठा (Dhanishta)	मङ्गल (Mars) (9)	Makara 10 23°20′ to Kumbha 11 6°40′	89→8 गा · 90→9 गी · 91→1 गू · 92→2 गे
24 → 6	शतभिषा (Shatabhisha)	राहु (Rahu) (4)	Kumbha 11 6°40′–20°	93→3 गो · 94→4 सा · 95→5 सी · 96→6 सू
25 → 7	पूर्वभाद्रपदा (Purva Bhadrapada)	गुरु (Jupiter) (3)	Kumbha 11 20° to Meena 12 3°20′	97→7 से · 98→8 सो · 99→9 दा · 100→1 दी
26 → 8	उत्तरभाद्रपदा (Uttara Bhadrapada)	शनि (Saturn) (8)	Meena 12 3°20′–16°40′	101→2 दू · 102→3 थ · 103→4 झ · 104→5 ञ
27 → 9	रेवती (Revati)	बुध (Mercury) (5)	Meena 12 16°40′–30°	105→6 दे · 106→7 दो · 107→8 चा · 108→9 ची

The twelve rashis and their numbers

No.	Rashi	Digit	Element	Lord (number)
1	Mesha (Aries)	1	Fire	Mars (9)
2	Vrishabha (Taurus)	2	Earth	Venus (6)
3	Mithuna (Gemini)	3	Air	Mercury (5)
4	Karka (Cancer)	4	Water	Moon (2)
5	Simha (Leo)	5	Fire	Sun (1)
6	Kanya (Virgo)	6	Earth	Mercury (5)
7	Tula (Libra)	7	Air	Venus (6)
8	Vrishchika (Scorpio)	8	Water	Mars (9)
9	Dhanu (Sagittarius)	9	Fire	Jupiter (3)
10	Makara (Capricorn)	1	Earth	Saturn (8)
11	Kumbha (Aquarius)	2	Air	Saturn (8)
12	Meena (Pisces)	3	Water	Jupiter (3)

Number compatibility chart

These relationships come from the planetary friendships of Jyotish. They are not always mutual, so use them as a guide.

Number	Friendly	Neutral	Challenging
1	2, 3, 9	5	4, 6, 7, 8
2	1, 5	3, 6, 8, 9	4, 7
3	1, 2, 9	7, 8	4, 5, 6
4	5, 6, 8	3, 7	1, 2, 9
5	1, 4, 6	3, 7, 8, 9	2
6	4, 5, 8	3, 7, 9	1, 2
7	6, 8, 9	3, 4, 5	1, 2
8	4, 5, 6	3, 7	1, 2, 9
9	1, 2, 3, 7	6, 8	4, 5

Timing guide: using numbers with time

Weekday numbers

Day	Number	Planet
Sunday	1	Sun
Monday	2	Moon
Tuesday	9	Mars
Wednesday	5	Mercury
Thursday	3	Jupiter
Friday	6	Venus
Saturday	8	Saturn

A day whose number is friendly to yours is a good day to begin work; a day with a challenging number is better for routine tasks.

Lucky dates by number

A date has the number of its digits added together. The 14th is 1+4 = 5, and the 29th is 2+9 = 11, then 1+1 = 2. Dates that reduce to your number support you most.

Number	Dates in any month
1	1, 10, 19, 28
2	2, 11, 20, 29
3	3, 12, 21, 30
4	4, 13, 22, 31
5	5, 14, 23
6	6, 15, 24
7	7, 16, 25
8	8, 17, 26
9	9, 18, 27

Own-star days: when the Moon is in your planet's stars

The Moon passes through each nakshatra in about a day. The three stars ruled by your number's planet make an especially supportive time for that number.

Number (planet)	Own-star days (Moon in)	Planet's best weekday
1 (Sun)	Krittika, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha	Sunday
2 (Moon)	Rohini, Hasta, Shravana	Monday
3 (Jupiter)	Punarvasu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada	Thursday
4 (Rahu)	Ardra, Swati, Shatabhisha	Saturday
5 (Mercury)	Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Revati	Wednesday
6 (Venus)	Bharani, Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha	Friday
7 (Ketu)	Ashwini, Magha, Mula	Tuesday
8 (Saturn)	Pushya, Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada	Saturday
9 (Mars)	Mrigashira, Chitra, Dhanishta	Tuesday

Personal year, month and day

These cycles show the energy of the time you are in.

Personal year: add your birth day, birth month and the current year, each reduced to one digit, then reduce the total. Born 17 October: 17 → 8, October → 10 → 1, and the year 2026 → 2+0+2+6 = 10 → 1. Total 8 + 1 + 1 = 10 → 1. This person is in a Personal Year 1 in 2026.
Personal month: add the personal year to the calendar month number, then reduce.
Personal day: add the personal month to the day of the month, then reduce.

Personal year	Theme	Best use of the year
1	New beginnings	Start projects, take initiative, plant seeds
2	Cooperation	Build partnerships; be patient; nurture relationships
3	Creativity and joy	Express yourself, travel lightly, socialize, create
4	Foundations	Organize, budget, build habits and skills
5	Change and freedom	Travel, adapt, explore new paths, take calculated risks
6	Home and responsibility	Family, health, service, commitments
7	Reflection	Study, retreat, meditate, heal, research
8	Power and results	Career, finances, leadership, reaping what you sowed
9	Completion	Release, forgive, give, finish old cycles

The nine-year cycle repeats: after year 9, a new year 1 begins. Plant seeds in years 1 and 2, build in 3 and 4, change in 5, care in 6, reflect in 7, harvest in 8 and release in 9.

Choosing a good time: a simple method

Find a date whose number is friendly to your Mulank or Bhagyank.
Prefer your planet's weekday, especially the first hour after sunrise.
Check that the Moon is in a favorable star for you (Tarabala) and in a friendly sign from your birth Moon (Chandrabala) in the Jyotish tab.
Avoid Rahu Kala, Yamaganda and Gulika for starting new work.
Begin with a prayer and the mantra of your planet.

Worked example

Someone with Mulank 8 and Bhagyank 5 wants to start a business. Number 8 (Saturn) is friendly with 4, 5 and 6, so the 5th, 14th or 23rd (number 5) and the 6th, 15th or 24th (number 6) are good dates. Saturday is their planet's day, and Wednesday (number 5) is also friendly. Avoid dates of number 1, 2 and 9. They then check that the Moon is in a supportive star and begin during the Saturn or Mercury hora outside Rahu Kala.

Sacred numbers of the Vedic tradition

Number	Where it appears
108	27 nakshatras × 4 padas; beads on a japa mala; the 108 names and the 108 Upanishads of the Muktika list
27	The nakshatras; also three times nine
12	Rashis, months, the Adityas, the spokes of the wheel of time
9	Navagraha, nine forms of Durga, nine types of devotion
7	Chakras, sages (Saptarishi), days of the week, the notes of music
5	The elements (pancha mahabhuta) and the five senses
4	The Vedas, the yugas, the life aims (dharma, artha, kama, moksha), the padas of a nakshatra
3	The gunas, the Trimurti, past-present-future
16	The kalas of the Moon, the sixteen petals of the throat chakra
64	The classical arts (kalas) and the Yoginis
18	Chapters of the Gita; the major Puranas

Remedies by number

Mantra: chant the planet mantra of your number on its day.
Charity: give the traditional offering for the planet on its weekday (see the Jyotish tab).
Colors: wear or surround yourself with the colors of your number on important days.
Discipline: a regular daily routine strengthens every number.

Numerology is a guide for reflection and timing, not a fixed fate. Use it with effort, wisdom and devotion.

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