Uttarashada

• Nakshatra Deity: Viswedevas, 33 Gods of Hinduism.
• Symbols: Elephant’s Tusk, a small cot, planks of bed, flag, male mongoose
• Kind: Dhruva (Fixed / Permanent)
• Facing or Looking Towards: Urdhvamukha (Upwards)
• No of Stars: 2

• Nick Name: The Universal One, The Second Invincible One,  Later Victory, The latter undefeated.
• Foundation Above: The Strength to Win.
• Foundation Below: The Goal that can be won.
• Shakti (Power): Apra-Dhrishya Shakti (The power to achieve success that is unstoppable, power of invincibility).
• Final Desire: To gain permanent victory.

Puranic Stories:

• • Vishwedevas (8 Vasus, 11 Rudras, 12 Adityas, 2 Ashvins)
  • Adi Sankaracharya
  • Dividyota (Abhjit) – Dundubhi  – Vali – Sugriva – SriRama
  • Veda Vyasa – Vinayaka
  • Gajendra Moksham 
  • Jupiter’s debility

విశ్వేషామ్ దేవానాం ఉత్తరాః

అభిజయత్ పరస్తాత్ అభిజితం అవస్తాత్

Visvesham = Poorvashada is the water on the earth, whereas Uttarashada represents this earth (This Universe) as a whole. Earth would mean material prosperity and riches – that can be enjoyed only on this earth only in this life. The native leads a rich life.

Devaanaam = all the gods. When all the gods unite, it’s Parabrahmam (singular). When they identify each of them separately they are Viswedevanam (plurality). The person identifies himself separately from others and keeps winning over others. He would employ sama-dana-bedha-danda upayas for winning. As he ages, he may start spiritual journey and will identify him in everyone and vice-versa. Otherwise, he will keep enjoying riches all through his life and he will be growing constantly – enemies will also grow constantly.

Uttarashada = Aashada means a brahmachari and adding Uttara would mean later Brahmacharya. In both Ashadas, the person is very possessive, aggressive, stubborn and passionate. Later Brahmacharya can mean death of spouse / divorce / illness/ spirituality / transfers at office in the later part of life (after having kids and enjoying sexual pleasures till then) – leading to brahmacharya. Ashada would also secretive attack – meaning secrecy in job / approaching people – similar to Purvashada or will get cheated first and later will be successful using deceit (hook or crook). 

Abhijayat=  Means complete victory. The native tries to win over everything. On the positive side is winning, on the negative side is – no compromise even with spouse / other blood relations etc. Often leading to quarrels. This may sometimes lead to divorce in the later part of life or unhappiness in married life.      

Abhijitam= expansion (Vishnu), one who wins duels, zenith (when the Sun shines brightly at zenith – no other stars are visible). Varuna’s son (Vasishta -riches), Dividyota, Son of a Rakshasa, Dundubhi.     

Native thinks he is an Aabhijaatya (born out of noble or rich lineage). The positive side is doing good things in the society (holding himself back to do negative things) and the negative side is false prestige and being ostentatious (showy) / crow about. Other side is native is rich but very stingy to spend anything, since during childhood they were poor.

Sree Suktam:

Dhanam Agnir Dhanam Vayur Dhanam Suryo Dhanam Vasuhu

Dhanam Indro Brihaspatir Varunam Dhanamasnute

This is an excerpt from Sri Suktam-

Money (Electric Charge / Power Behind) is Agni, Wind, Sun, Vasu (Earth), Indra, Brihaspati, Varuna. Lakshmi is in-charge of all these. 

Viswedevas: 

• Parabrahma sees everything as included in him. Each Visvedevas identify separately from every one.  
• They try to compete with everyone and will reach monetary success. 
• If they see that they cannot compete with a person – they will arbitrate and partner with him. 
• They will face issues in initial days of professional life and will be successful later. 
• Parvati cursed Visvedevas – not to have sexual unions and beget children – as they have obstructed Siva-Parvati union.
• Besides spouses, Visvedevas have girl friends / relationships outside marriage. 
• They will identify others like them (Visvedevas) unite and take different roles for establishing greater good. – Like in Ramavatara.   
• Visvedevas indicate a prosperous life and success in every task in later life – professionally.
• During Ksheera Sagara Mathanam – Visvedevas did not want Rakshasas to be given the nectar. Visvedevas betrayed Rakshasas. Partners may fight each other on shares. 
• Generally, not interested in sharing food / other resources with any one – kind of selfish. But they are constantly focused on self-improvement.

Vyasa-Ganesha

• Ganesha scribed Mahabharata with his broken tusk when Vyasa was describing. 
• Native will have very good writing / oratory skills. 
• Dental problems are not much here but obesity can be an issue.

Adi-Shankaracharya: 

• He proposed Advaita – which is the matured Uttarashada. 
• He remained bachelor and did not marry. 
• When he met a Chanadala -Sankara asked the Chandala to move aside.
  • O revered teacher, do you ask me to move aside on the basis of my body? But is there any difference between the Atman (soul) within me and the Atman within you? If the Atman is the same, how does caste or body matter?
• This is the essence of Uttarashada – Manisha Panchakam.  

Dividyota (Abhjit) – Dundubhi  – Vali – Sugriva – SriRama

• Dundubhi is Mandodari’s brother. Dividyota is Dundubhi’s son – He is called Abhijita Rakshasa. 
• Dundubhi is killed by Vali – his blood spilled on Rishyamooka Parvata – near Matanga Maharshi’s hermitage. 
• Matanga cursed him and never allowed him to enter that area. 
• This laid the foundation for Rama-Sugriva friendship and the greater good.
• During Rama Avatara, all visvedevas incarnated as Vanaras – to help Rama. Whenever Visvedevas unite – they bring victory.  

Gajendra Moksham is a significant episode from the Bhagavata Purana where Lord Vishnu saves Gajendra, an elephant king, from the clutches of a crocodile. Gajendra, caught by the crocodile while bathing in a lake, struggled for a long time but couldn’t free himself. In his desperation, he prayed to Lord Vishnu with a lotus flower, surrendering completely. Moved by his devotion and helplessness, Lord Vishnu appeared and liberated Gajendra by killing the crocodile, granting him moksha (liberation).

Uttarashada is symbolized by an elephant’s tusk and embodies the quality of invincible victory and ultimate triumph (Apradhrishya Shakti). Gajendra’s unwavering faith and ultimate victory through surrender resonate with the essence of Uttarashada, highlighting how true success is achieved through inner strength, perseverance, and divine grace.

Jupiter’s debility: 

• Jupiter – the Jeeva Karaka is the happiest when there is wife, a complete family with kids. 
• However, Uttarashada indicates no children and brahmacharya 
• Jupiter is head of all resources and food especially. Jupiter preaches to share your food with every one. Uttarashada does not like to share resources and food.
• Jupiter represents the best benefic and the parabrahman (Advaita) – where as Visvedas rule Dvaita. 
• Jupiter rules peace – where Uttarashada denotes waging war on others and winning it.

• Aabhijatyam:
  • The native is poor but tries to live a false rich life. 
  • The native is of middle class / rich, but tries overly stingy methods. 
  • Does not want to share food / other resources with anyone. However, they are not ashamed to eat from others. 
•   The native is married at a very young age and spouse is missing after middle-age.
  • The native may remain unmarried if not married before average age of marriage prevailing at the time. 
  • The native experiences death of spouse / separation / divorce / office transfers / ill-health, good spiritual progress at middle age. 
• Native is struggling on childbirth. Check for others conditions and decide – delay / denial. 
• Native may have dental issues / obesity issues. 
• Native is constantly trying for self-improvement. Not focused on anything else. Native constantly wants to improve his finances, ignores everything else. 
• Native is an excellent orator or excellent drafting skills of letters etc. 
• Selfishness and self-centeredness are the drawbacks in this. 
• Native is trying to win over others and kill the competition. Also, if he cannot win over them, he will buy the competition. 
• The native is struggling in the first half on low salary / changing different professions etc, after middle age he gets a good job.
• Usually fights with spouse on money, ideology etc. 
• If the person loses interest on things, he will leave it completely. 
• Picking up spirituality may make the person disinterested in everything else. 

1. Planks of a Cot (Bed): Symbolizes stability, support, and structure. It represents the qualities of firmness and dependability, much like the planks that hold a cot together, embodying the idea of providing a strong foundation.

2. Seat / Small Stool: Denotes rest and completion, reflecting the idea of achieving success and then finding peace or repose. It symbolizes the culmination of efforts leading to victory and the tranquility that follows. Also represents starting new activities.

3. Elephant Tusk: Represents strength, wisdom, and invincible power. It signifies the enduring and unstoppable nature of those born under Uttarashada, embodying the idea of ultimate triumph and leadership.

4. Flag: Represents success, achievement, and recognition. It symbolizes the culmination of efforts and the ultimate triumph that Uttarashada natives strive for.

Yoga Tara: 20 Degree Sagittarius