IAST: Hasta | Meaning: Sacred Lunar Mansion of Savita (Solar Illuminator)
Hasta is the 13th lunar mansion of the Vedic zodiac. Governed by Moon and blessed by Savita (Solar Illuminator), it anchors profound karmic lessons and spiritual awakening.
Savita (Solar Illuminator)
Moon
Open Hand / Clenched Fist
Deva / Tamas
ॐ सवित्रे नमः
ॐ हस्त देवाय विद्महे परब्रह्मणे धीमहि तन्नो नक्षत्रं प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Hasta Devāya Vidmahe Parabrahmaṇe Dhīmahi Tanno Nakṣatraṁ Pracodayāt॥
Meaning: May we contemplate the radiant deity of Hasta; may the celestial lunar light illuminate our spiritual path.
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 | 0°00 - 3°20 | Agni Navamsha | Sun/Mars | Chu |
| Pada 2 | 3°20 - 6°40 | Prithvi Navamsha | Venus/Saturn | Che |
| Pada 3 | 6°40 - 10°00 | Vayu Navamsha | Mercury/Venus | Cho |
| Pada 4 | 10°00 - 13°20 | Jala Navamsha | Moon/Jupiter | La |
Chant the canonical hymns dedicated to the cosmic rulers of the Nakshatras.
Hasta Nakshatra represents celestial influences ruled by Moon and consecrated by Savita (Solar Illuminator), directing inner growth, karma, and life purpose.
The primary Bija Mantra is "ॐ सवित्रे नमः". Regular Japa during morning sandhya brings peace and spiritual alignment.
