IAST: Uttarabhādrapadā | Meaning: Sacred Lunar Mansion of Ahirbudhnya (Serpent of the Primordial Depths)
Uttara Bhadrapada is the 26th lunar mansion of the Vedic zodiac. Governed by Saturn and blessed by Ahirbudhnya (Serpent of the Primordial Depths), it anchors profound karmic lessons and spiritual awakening.
Ahirbudhnya (Serpent of the Primordial Depths)
Saturn
Twin in Water / Back of Funeral Cot
Manushya / Sattva
ॐ अहिर्बुध्न्याय नमः
ॐ उत्तरभाद्रपदा देवाय विद्महे परब्रह्मणे धीमहि तन्नो नक्षत्रं प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Uttarabhādrapadā Devāya Vidmahe Parabrahmaṇe Dhīmahi Tanno Nakṣatraṁ Pracodayāt॥
Meaning: May we contemplate the radiant deity of Uttara 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.
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra represents celestial influences ruled by Saturn and consecrated by Ahirbudhnya (Serpent of the Primordial Depths), directing inner growth, karma, and life purpose.
The primary Bija Mantra is "ॐ अहिर्बुध्न्याय नमः". Regular Japa during morning sandhya brings peace and spiritual alignment.
