IAST: Pūrvabhādrapadā | Meaning: Sacred Lunar Mansion of Aja Ekapada (One-Footed Cosmic Serpent of Fire)
Purva Bhadrapada is the 25th lunar mansion of the Vedic zodiac. Governed by Jupiter and blessed by Aja Ekapada (One-Footed Cosmic Serpent of Fire), it anchors profound karmic lessons and spiritual awakening.
Aja Ekapada (One-Footed Cosmic Serpent of Fire)
Jupiter
Swords / Two-Faced Man
Manushya / Sattva
ॐ अजैकपदे नमः
ॐ पूर्वभाद्रपदा देवाय विद्महे परब्रह्मणे धीमहि तन्नो नक्षत्रं प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Pūrvabhādrapadā Devāya Vidmahe Parabrahmaṇe Dhīmahi Tanno Nakṣatraṁ Pracodayāt॥
Meaning: May we contemplate the radiant deity of Purva Bhadrapada; 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.
Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra represents celestial influences ruled by Jupiter and consecrated by Aja Ekapada (One-Footed Cosmic Serpent of Fire), directing inner growth, karma, and life purpose.
The primary Bija Mantra is "ॐ अजैकपदे नमः". Regular Japa during morning sandhya brings peace and spiritual alignment.
