IAST: Kṛttikā | Meaning: The Cutter / The One Who Pierces
The cosmic fire of transformation. Spanning Aries and Taurus, Krittika possesses Dahana Shakti—the capacity to burn away physical impurities and mental ignorance.
Agni (The Cosmic Fire of Purification)
Sun (Surya)
Razor / Flame / Axe
Rakshasa / Rajas
ॐ अग्नये नमः (Om Agnaye Namaḥ)
ॐ वैश्वानराय विद्महे लालीलाय धीमहि तन्नो अग्निः प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Vaiśvānarāya Vidmahe Lālīlāya Dhīmahi Tanno Agniḥ Pracodayāt॥
Meaning: May we know the universal sacred flame; may Agni illuminate our consciousness with purifying wisdom.
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 | 26°40' – 30°00' Mesha | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Jupiter | A (अ) |
| Pada 2 | 0°00' – 3°20' Vrishabha | Makara (Capricorn) | Saturn | I (ई) |
| Pada 3 | 3°20' – 6°40' Vrishabha | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Saturn | U (उ) |
| Pada 4 | 6°40' – 10°00' Vrishabha | Meena (Pisces) | Jupiter | E (ए) |
Chant the canonical hymns dedicated to the cosmic rulers of the Nakshatras.
A sharp razor, flame, or cutting blade, embodying Viveka (spiritual discrimination) that severs attachments and purifies ignorance.
