Nakshatra Padas Course
The 108 steps of the Lunar Mansions: The pathway of the Vedic Devatas
Nakshatra is a unit of measure of space. The smaller the unit the more precise the...
The 108 steps of the Lunar Mansions: The pathway of the Vedic Devatas
Nakshatra is a unit of measure of space. The smaller the unit the more precise the prediction.
“The nakshatras are the abodes of the 27 gods delegated with the duties of guarding and guiding the cosmic and solar evolutions.” from Nakshatra by K.T. Shubhakaran
An online course that explores the effects on the deeper nature and psychology of an individual by understanding each Nakshatra, it’s pada and it’s deity. The 27 nakshatras have 4 parts or padas - the 4
This teaching of the padas we are presenting is found in Ravana Samhita, taught to Ravana by his grandfather, Sage Pulastya, one of the Saptarishis (the forefathers, the 7 sages) in the first
Learning how these 108 padas influence the
In these nine
Tutor: SueAnn McKean
Course Pre-requisite
The basics of Jyotish like the
Course
- Our aim in this 9 classes course is to cover 6 nakshatras per weekend following the
vimshottari sequence: Ketu nakshatras, followed by Venus, Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury nakshatras. - Learn the origin, nature, use
and distinctions of the 4purusharthas represented by the padas, and how they relate to the 4 elements (chatur -tattvas). - Understand how the elemental energies of the nakshatra’s padas influence the mind in distinctive ways.
- Explore the essence of each nakshatra lord or deity.
- Study, with example charts, how the
nava -grahas , as the representatives of the different aspects of consciousness, are influenced by the deity (according to which of the 108 padas it inhabits). - Blend the meanings of deity, pada
and graha for deeper insight into the mental and emotional experiences of our human dramas. - Observe charts that exemplify the subtle differences between the various combinations of
grahas , deitiesand padas. - Examine and discuss the imbalances of energy
in well known people.
Course Materials
- Pdf of the power point presentation every week.
- Recordings of every class.
- Homework practices to help integrate the concepts with feedback from the instructors.
- Tables for practice, illustrations, stories from the Puranas and other sources and references for further study.
- A Facebook forum to discuss, clear doubts, share charts.
- Handout on the
graha karakatwa - Comprehensive preread on
gunas ,purusharthas , traits of deities - Key words for each nakshatra and nakshatra deity
This is a recorded course, which you will receive by email along with accompanying materials, if any, for your reference.