In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna declared that among the nakshatras (lunar mansions or constellations), he is the Abhijeet nakshatra. Abhijeet means one is who is Victorious- over everything and everyone. The one who is finally wins over all his foes and enemies- be they outside people or his own inner negative tendencies. The one who cannot be defeated- i.e., he who is supremely victorious!
Within the 28 nakshatra system, which indicates the creation of the mind- Abhijeet nakshatra is the 22 nakshatra. This nakshatra has been removed in the 27 nakshatra system, which is indicative of the creation of the body. It is not surprising since, real winning is first mental, within our mental make-up the outward physical manifestation of that victory is then bound to happen in time.
If you do not believe me ask any Martial Arts expert- they will tell you that even the biggest guy with the fastest technique is no competition to the one- who is truly and deeply confident within himself about his power and ability to win. This is not about superficial ‘wanting’ to win or even ‘thinking’ about having the right talent to win- but knowing- deep and pure knowing that you can, and you will win. That is what Abhijeet represents.
Within the 28 nakshatra system, which indicates the creation of the mind- Abhijeet nakshatra is the 22 nakshatra. This nakshatra has been removed in the 27 nakshatra system, which is indicative of the creation of the body. It is not surprising since, real winning is first mental, within our mental make-up the outward physical manifestation of that victory is then bound to happen in time.
If you do not believe me ask any Martial Arts expert- they will tell you that even the biggest guy with the fastest technique is no competition to the one- who is truly and deeply confident within himself about his power and ability to win. This is not about superficial ‘wanting’ to win or even ‘thinking’ about having the right talent to win- but knowing- deep and pure knowing that you can, and you will win. That is what Abhijeet represents.
Three-fourth of this nakshatra is from Uttar Ashada (preceding it) and one-fourth is from Shravana (following it). Because of this Abhijeet brings in the qualities of both these nakshatras and transforms them even more to make it “truly illustrious”.
| Just a quick sidenote, that there are many websites that indicate that Lord Krishna was born during this nakshatra. It is a classic case of one website putting up some information and others blindly copying from it- without the necessary research and analysis!! Considering the fact that Lord Krishna was born during mid-night, he would have taken birth during the Abhijeet hora (read further to know what this means)- but he was not born during the Abhijeet nakshatra- since Lord Krishna was born with an exalted moon in Rohini in the first house- so his lagna as well as moon chart would indicate Rohini nakshatra. Check out this article-Timing is everything!! How you can better time your work and events to ensure most success in your endeavors to understand, how you can utilize the Power of Abhijeet hora/muhurta each day- to better time your important activities |
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Now, coming back to Abhijeet nakshatra- it is made up of Uttar Ashada, which means- the latter victorious one and Shravan which means- to listen. Also, Uttar Ashada is ruled by Shiva (among the tri-murti rulers) and Shravana is ruled by Vishnu.
So, Abhijeet forms the point within the nakshatra journey (or, we should rightly say, the soul journey thru the nakshatras) where it is able to receive blessings from Hari-Hara. A form of the Divine, which has the qualities of both Hari (Lord Vishnu) and Hara (Lord Shiva). The tri-murti lord of Abhijeet is Brahma. So, Abhijeet assimilates and expresses the qualities of ALL the three of the tri-murtis.
So, Abhijeet forms the point within the nakshatra journey (or, we should rightly say, the soul journey thru the nakshatras) where it is able to receive blessings from Hari-Hara. A form of the Divine, which has the qualities of both Hari (Lord Vishnu) and Hara (Lord Shiva). The tri-murti lord of Abhijeet is Brahma. So, Abhijeet assimilates and expresses the qualities of ALL the three of the tri-murtis.
| I will write separately about how the soul travels thru the various nakshatras and how you can learn a lot about where you are in your soul-lessons and how you can address them and obtain help to achieve true and long-lasting success- in material as well as spiritual terms. |
People having planets (grahas) in the Abhijeet nakshatra or having this nakshatra in any prominent position in their chart will find that they are drawn to the qualities of both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu and they are better off assimilating the individual qualities of these two divinities and then utilizing them as necessary- depending on the situation that they are facing to ensure the best outcome.
There is a time when one needs to be meditative and/or angry and there are times- where we need to work with calm diplomacy- each of these qualities are essential and the one who wants to be supremely victorious needs to know- when he/she should be utilizing which quality as well as the best manner in which to express it. This is the power of the Abhijeet nakshatra.
In addition, people with a prominent Abhijeet nakshatra in their chart can be highly creative and can come up with truly unique and ‘creative’ solutions to problems and challenges. Where others may not see a way out- a Abhijeet person will be able to find a viable solution. Because of this they can be very resourceful to obtain their objective- till they have clarity of purpose and a well-defined direction of endeavor (note- the negative influence of Shravana can make a person wander aimlessly without clarity of purpose in their life).
Also, another point to note is that all the other Lunar Constellations are feminine in nature, as they are considered to be wives of the Moon; but Abhijeet is masculine in nature.
Because Abhijeet has the power packed from two key nakshatras that inculcate the individual powers of courage, patience, and valor (Uttar Ashada) and divine wisdom (Shravana), it indicates that ‘high point’ the top of… the zenith of being-ness.
It is for this reason that Abhijeet muhurta, i.e., the Abhijeet hora segment of the day is considered extremely auspicious and can be utilized to better time one’s actions for fruitful and favorable results.
There is a time when one needs to be meditative and/or angry and there are times- where we need to work with calm diplomacy- each of these qualities are essential and the one who wants to be supremely victorious needs to know- when he/she should be utilizing which quality as well as the best manner in which to express it. This is the power of the Abhijeet nakshatra.
In addition, people with a prominent Abhijeet nakshatra in their chart can be highly creative and can come up with truly unique and ‘creative’ solutions to problems and challenges. Where others may not see a way out- a Abhijeet person will be able to find a viable solution. Because of this they can be very resourceful to obtain their objective- till they have clarity of purpose and a well-defined direction of endeavor (note- the negative influence of Shravana can make a person wander aimlessly without clarity of purpose in their life).
Also, another point to note is that all the other Lunar Constellations are feminine in nature, as they are considered to be wives of the Moon; but Abhijeet is masculine in nature.
Because Abhijeet has the power packed from two key nakshatras that inculcate the individual powers of courage, patience, and valor (Uttar Ashada) and divine wisdom (Shravana), it indicates that ‘high point’ the top of… the zenith of being-ness.
It is for this reason that Abhijeet muhurta, i.e., the Abhijeet hora segment of the day is considered extremely auspicious and can be utilized to better time one’s actions for fruitful and favorable results.
Special Note: This article like others within the Jyotish category, assumes that you already have some basic understanding of Jyotish or Vedic Astrology. Here on Maitreyi Paradigm, my intension is to utilize the information that is contained within each of our astrological charts to help strategically pave our own pathway- to health, wellbeing, and happiness. To help you identify and address your own deep, driving soul urges and desires.
Above all, my intension with explaining these ‘not-so-typically-explained’ Jyotish (meaning Eyes of the Vedas- that allow us to see light) concepts is to help you build a Life Process Framework™ that is customized to your own lessons, your trials, and tribulations- so that you can not only thrive materially, but also find peace and happiness.
Some of these concepts are from classical ancient texts and other wisdom details have been obtained from deep contemplative states or as I prefer to say- by the blessings of the Divine Mother.
Above all, my intension with explaining these ‘not-so-typically-explained’ Jyotish (meaning Eyes of the Vedas- that allow us to see light) concepts is to help you build a Life Process Framework™ that is customized to your own lessons, your trials, and tribulations- so that you can not only thrive materially, but also find peace and happiness.
Some of these concepts are from classical ancient texts and other wisdom details have been obtained from deep contemplative states or as I prefer to say- by the blessings of the Divine Mother.
