#vajra
The meaning of the word ‘Jyeshta’ is elder, senior, first, or the chief. Yogatara of Jyeshta is Antares. Antares is the brightest, most massive, and most evolved stellar member of the nearest OB association. Antares is nearing the end of its lifespan and is expected to explode as a supernova in the next million years. Even in this sense, the name Jyeshtha or elder is appropriate. Jyeshta was the eldest of 27 sisters. She felt betrayed and jealous because Soma, their husband, favoured Rohini, who is younger than her.
#Jyeshta #Nakshatra in #Vedicastrology is one of the Tiryaka Mukhi #Nakshatras (or the Nakshatras, which have their mouths curved). In these Nakshatras, things related to roads, dams, the expansion of metals, chariots, boats, etc., can be auspiciously begun and performed.
Symbol: An #Earring
The symbol for #Jyeshtha is an earring. This indicates the development of nerves in the ears and the ability to respond to sounds during this period.
Deity: The #Indhra
Indhra is the deity of Jyeshtha Nakshatra. Indhra means the one who controls Indhriya or senses. Indhra is considered a producer of earth and sky. He maintains the earth and the mountains. He is always frightened because someone could ascend to his throne. Getting immersed in music, dance, and the enjoyments of heaven is his weakness.
The yoni animal of Jyeshta Nakshatra is the #male #deer.
A deer is found in a quiet place in the forest and shows youthfulness, and the elegance of life.
When you see a deer, whether male or female, you feel a sense of calmness, beauty and serenity.
Deers reproduce at an extremely fast pace.
They reproduce once every year.
They are not as fast as a rat but reproduce quickly.
The deer is also one of the most killed animals by a car accident.
This can also show a Jyeshtha native usually always gets into car accidents or some kind of fender benders; it cannot be life-threatening unless other yogas are present and the person has completed their counted breaths.
Jyeshtha is perhaps the most lustful and sexual Nakshatra as the buck (the male deer) is ready to produce at any given moment.
The male deer also has antlers, which they use for protection and fight.
They show dominance and their right to mate with the female deer.
Deers can eat around 8-10 pounds of vegetation a day.
Jyeshtha natives can have a big appetite for food and can be fond of non-veg and exotic foods; some even love eating venison and wild game.
Bucks have to travel long distances to find a female deer to mate.
Sometimes they lose muscle mass and weight in the pursuit of sexual encounters.
Jyeshtha natives themselves will travel long distances if they know they will have a sexual encounter.
The symbolism of Jyeshtha is an umbrella, which shows protection and a sign of a royal authority.
The royal members of the family have someone follow them carrying an umbrella to protect them from the harsh sunlight.
It was used during wars on elephants to show the king behind the army, and mostly, it was the royal female of the palace who always had to be in the shade.
The other symbolism of Jyeshtha Nakshatra is the #amulet.
Amulets are usually used in old cultures in India, China, Latin America, and are used for occult and mystical protection to the native.
Indra himself used an amulet to win over his enemies.
Jyeshtha natives go deep into the occult, tantra, and hidden mysteries of the unknown.
Jyeshtha is also connected with yoga, especially Kriya Yoga, because it’s the eldest form of yoga to attain God realization.
Indra, having a thousand eyes, is extremely helpful in yoga as the Crown chakra is the home of the 1000 petal lotus.
Indra is the king of Gods and is considered as the hero amongst the Gods.
His mount is the Airavat elephant, which has 5 trunks.
His weapon is the powerful thunderbolt, #Vajra.
Indra defeated the dragon Vrittasur, which he had to do, having lost his kingdom by disrespecting Guru Brihaspati and having difficulties finding a replacement for the Guru.
The Vajra was made from sage Dadhichi’s bones.
Indra also loves drinking his Soma rasa.
Indra seduced Ahilya, the wife of sage Gautam, when the sage was away.
The sage supposedly cursed Indra to have 1000 vaginas. After doing severe penance, Indra eventually turned the 1000 vaginas into 1000 eyes and got the title of “the 1000 eyed one”.
In Mahabharata, Lord Krishna subdued Indra’s ego by lifting the Govardhan.
Indra was angry with the villagers of Gokul as they refrained from providing him with ritual sacrifices.
In anger, he sent heavy rains and wind, but Krishna protected the villagers by lifting the mount Govardhan and providing them shelter.
Indra admitted defeat and recognized Krishna as the incarnated godhead.
Indra is obsessed with Soma, the juice of immortality.
He always needed Soma in the battleground and had Tvastar make more and more juice for him, which strengthened his body like Arnold.
It is said that Indra leaves blood spatters on the ground during battle, which shows the energy of Indra and Mars together.
If Vishakha Nakshatra shows the lustful Indra and his theme of relationship with rishi’s wife, Jyeshtha shows the extreme lustful nature where Indra simply would kill the rishi and would force his way into the house and make love to his wife.
Jyeshtha is the intensified version of Indra.
It’s the Nakshatra of war, and all is fair in love-&-war.
The deity of this Nakshatra is Indra, who also presides over Vishakha Nakshatra.
Indra is the king of the Gods, who is the champion, and is seen as the one enjoying all the luxuries, drinking Soma, & gambling.
He is the king but also the most insecure, as he is not willing to let go of his throne.
He’s bulky, strong, handsome, with a huge ego and lust for women and Soma.
Whenever you think of a man who is godly, rich, a hero and loves to party, think of #Indra, and mostly that individual would have Vishakha or Jyeshtha Nakshatra in their chart.
Attributes of Jyeshta Nakshatra in Astrology
Spread from 16’40” up to 30’00” degree in the Scorpio (Vrischika) Sign.
The Lord is Mars (Mangal), the deity is Indra, equivalent to Ravi, the king of the firmament.
Indra is the great Lord, the mighty warrior, and a hero among heroes by tradition, and in the plenitude of power, he reigns supreme.
He is the first among courtesans. When this star is unfavourable, it causes sorrow and poverty.
Anthropomorphically it is the middle finger and neck of Kalapurush.
Description of Jyeshta Nakshatra in Vedic Astrology Treatise
According to Hora Sara: The native of Jyeshta Nakshatra will be satisfied, virtuous, have many sons and friends, and be quite angrily disposed of. He will be troubled by relatives and be principally placed among his own family.
According to Jataka Parijata: If a native is born under the star Jyeshta, he will be proud but luxurious, overcome his enemies and betray much irritability.
According to Sage Narada: The native born in Jyeshta Nakshatra will spend a lot, will endure grief, be libidinous, will curse others, be cruel, a liar, and wealthy.
According to Brihat Samhita: The native born in the star Jyeshta will not have many friends, be contented, interested in meritorious deeds, and exceedingly irritable.
https://vidhyamitra.com/jyeshta-nakshatra-in-astrology-characteristics-padas-remedies/
What do Buddhists do with a #vajra?
According to a #Buddhist legend, #Shakyamuni took the vajra weapon from Indra and forced its wrathful open prongs together, thus forming a peaceful Buddhist scepter with closed prongs. The Buddhist vajra hence absorbed the unbreakable and indestructible power of the thunderbolt.