IAST: Bharaṇī | Meaning: The Bearer / She Who Withstands
The second lunar mansion embodying the dual mysteries of birth and mortality. Bharani grants the stamina to carry intense burdens, endure creative gestation, and burn deep-seated karmas.
Yama (The Lord of Dharma & Transition)
Venus (Shukra)
Yoni (Female Reproductive Organ) / Boat
Manushya / Rajas
ॐ यमाय नमः (Om Yamāya Namaḥ)
ॐ धर्मराजाय विद्महे पाशहस्ताय धीमहि तन्नो यमः प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Dharmarājāya Vidmahe Pāśahastāya Dhīmahi Tanno Yamaḥ Pracodayāt॥
Meaning: May we perceive the Lord of Cosmic Justice holding the sacred noose of truth; may Yama illumine our discernment.
Every Nakshatra is segmented into 4 quarters of 3°20' each. Each Pada activates a specific Navamsha rashi and planetary influence:
| Pada | Arc Span | Navamsha Rashi | Navamsha Lord | Auspicious Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 13°20' – 16°40' Mesha | Simha (Leo) | Sun | Lee (ली) |
| Pada 2 | 16°40' – 20°00' Mesha | Kanya (Virgo) | Mercury | Loo (लू) |
| Pada 3 | 20°00' – 23°20' Mesha | Tula (Libra) | Venus | Le (ले) |
| Pada 4 | 23°20' – 26°40' Mesha | Vrishchika (Scorpio) | Mars | Lo (लो) |
Chant the canonical hymns dedicated to the cosmic rulers of the Nakshatras.
Yama represents Dharma and the law of cause and effect. Bharani reflects intense karmic tests and the soul's rebirth into higher spiritual consciousness.
