The Nakshatra Sutra: (Taittiriya Brahmana of the Yajur Veda)

First nine nakshatras

The nakshatra sutra from the Yajur veda is the most authentic description of the nakshatras.

Its pregnant with ideas and concepts.

The first part points at the adidevatha or controller of the nakshatra which is synonymous with its characteristics and role

The second part names the nakshatra

The third part elucidates the nakshatras function

The fourth part indicates the nakshatras ultimate role and effect

The nakshatra also points to its higher and grosser function with the words parastat and avastat

I have given a simple literal translation of the Sutras, each Sutra needs detailed explanation to understand its full import

Aswini:

“Ashwinor Aswayuja gramah parastat senavastat”

Meaning: Twin horsemen seek soldiers in to their army

Bharani:

“Yamasya- apabharani apakarsantah parastad apavahanto vastat”

Being Restrained, disciplined, regulating, forbearance, responsible one curbs and controls all evil

Krittika:

“Agneh Kriitikah sukram parastat jyotir avastat”

Meaning: The fire is the activator for fuel and for light

Rohini:

“Prajapateh Rohini apah parastad oshadayo vastat”

Meaning: The Creator arouses the waters to bring forth life

Mrigasirsha:

“Somas Yenvaka vitatani parastad vayanto vastat”

Meaning: Gently nourishes and diffuses and bring parties together

Aridra:

“Rudrasya Bahu Mrgayavaha Parstad viksaro vastat”

Meaning: Rudra destroys the animal instincts within and protects the innocent “

Punarvasu:

“Adityai punarvasu vatah parastad ardram avastat”

Meaning: Indivisible, eternal, endless Aditi will wither out to renew itself fresh and new once again

Pushya:

“Brihaspates tisya juhvatah parastad yajamana avastat”

Meaning: Brihaspathi nourishes, counsels, guides, advices and with his wisdom helps us achieve success and reach our goals

Aslesha:

“Sarpanam asresah abhyagachantah parastad abhyanrtyanto vastat”

Meaning: The serpents attract people to embrace and entwine into a passionate consummation.