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Now that we have discussed the various aspects of the Goddess or Shakti in relation to the Doshas, Tissues and Tastes as well as their Planetary Relationships, we now return to the Nakshatras or Lunar Mansions.

As noted, the Nakshatras are noted by the location of the Nakshatra or

Constellation itself in relation to one’s Chandra-Lagna or Moon-Sign (location of the Moon in one’s Rashi or Star-Sign). This isnot to be confused with the Bhavas or Houses, but the Rashis or Star-Sign within the Bhava or house.

Nakshatras also rule various regions the body also. These are described as follows- again we will leave in their planetary rulers (graha) and dosha or humor counterparts to help understand these.

These can be interesting to take note, as people born under certain

Nakshatras may suffer various ailments relating to these parts of the body, if the planets and houses they fall in also conflict or are negative houses.

The Nashatras themselves give us an imprint of the individual and hence the problems they may suffer from.

Here we will discuss the Marma and Pressure-points with relation to the Nakshatras and also the Upadoshas or Sub-humors.

NOTE: Please refer to advanced books on the subject of Marmas or Indian Pressure-points with regards to these, for a more detailed explanation.

1. Ashwini. Ruled by Ketu (South Lunar Node) and of Vata-Dosha (Wind).

Ashwini rules the Top of the Feet with regards to the body. It hence relates to such Marmas or Pressure-points such as the Kshipra Marma (located behind the Big-toe on the top of the feet). This rules the Avalambaka Kapha or

Lubrication of the Heart and Lungs.

2. Bharani. Ruled by Venus (Shukra) and of Pitta-Dosha (Fiery nature).

Bharani rules the Sole of the Foot, with regards to the body. It relates to the Marmas or pressure-points at the bottom of the feet, such as the Talahridaya Marma (in middle of the front of the foot), ruling the Bhajraka Pitta or blood circulation and Vyana-Vayu or breath-power of circulation.

3. Krittika. Ruled by Sun (Surya) and of Kapha-Dosha (Watery)

Krittika rules the Head-region and hence relates to the Head-Marmas or pressure-points. There are Ten Main Head-points, but the main are the Simanta (has various points) including the Adhipati (at the middle of the skull).

These rule the Sadhaka-Pitta or power of thought and Tarpaka-Kapha or brain lubrication.

4. Rohini. Ruled by Moon (Chandra) and of Kapha-Dosha (Watery)

Rohini rules the Forehead region and relates to such Marmas there, as the Sthapani (third eye in between the brows, relating to memory).

5. Mrigashirsha. Ruled by Mars (Mangal) and of Pitta-Dosha (Fiery) Mrighashirsha rules the Eyebrows and the Apanga Marmas (Eye pressure-points) located in the back of the eyes or of the Brow. It controls the eye-sight etc.

6. Ardra. Ruled by Rahu (North Lunar Node) and of Vata-Dosha (Wind)

Ardra rules the Eye-region¸ and Avarta Marmas that relate to the Eyes, located in the Centre of the Brow. It hence relates to Sight.

7. Purnavasu. Ruled by Jupiter (Brihaspati) and of Vata-Dosha (Wind) Purnavasu relates to the Nose and hence Phana-Marmas which relate to the Nose, located at the side of the nose. These help with smell.

8. Pushya. Ruled by Saturn (Shani) and of Pitta-Dosha (Fiery)

Pushya relates to the Face and to the Facial Marmas such as the Sringataka Marmas located both at the top of the mouth and top of cheeks my nose on theouter of the body. It relates to Bodhaka Kapha or lubrication of the tongue.

9. Ashlesha. Ruled by Mercury (Budha) and of Kapha-Dosha (Watery) Aslesha rules the Ears and hence relates to the Vidhura or Ear-Marmas, located behind each ear. These improve hearing and help clear the ears.

10. Magha. Ruled by Ketu (South Lunar Node) and of Kapha-Dosha (Watery) Magha rules the Lips and Chin region and hence the power of speech. Any Marmas relating to speech therefore relate to this region.

11. Purva Phalguni. Ruled by Venus (Shukra) and of Pitta-Dosha (Fiery) Purva Phalguni rules the Right Hand and hence rules such Marmas of the Right Hand such as the Talahridaya (centre of the hand), relating to

circulation, lungs and heart. The right side is The God (Shiva) and the Sun in Yoga.

12. Uttara Phalguni. Ruled by Sun (Surya) and of Vata-Dosha (Watery)

Uttara Phalguni rules the Left Hand and hence Marmas of the Left-Hand such as the Talahridaya (centre of the hand), relating to circulation, lungs and heart. The Left side of the body is the Goddess and Moon in Yoga.

13. Hasta. Ruled by Moon (Chandra) and of Vata-Dosha (Windy)

Hasta rules the Fingers and hence any Marmas relating to the fingers and fingertips.

14. Chitra. Ruled by Mars (Mangal) and of Pitta-Dosha (Fiery)

Chitra rules the Neck-region and hence Marmas of the neck, such as Nila or Throat-Marmas and the Manyu or Upper-throat Marmas. These rule the Bhajraka Pitta (heat through skin) and the Bodhaka Kapha or lubrication of the mouth respectively.

15. Swati. Ruled by Rahu (North Node) and o fKapha-Dosha (Watery)

Swati rules the Chest-region and hence Marmas relating to the chest. Such Marmas generally relate to the circulatory system , heart, lungs and

breathing. These include Hridaya or Heart-Marma in the centre of the chest.

16.Vishakha. Ruled by Jupiter (Brihaspati) and of Kapha-Dosha (Watery) Vishaka rules the Breast region. These are two breast-marmas in Marma-therapy.

17. Anuradha. Ruled by Saturn (Shani) and of Pitta-Dosha (Watery)

Anuradha rules the Stomach-region and Stomach-Marmas such as Nabhi-Marma and Basti-Nabhi-Marma relating to the digestive system and the bladder and waters in the body (Kledaka Kapha) respectively.

18. Jyeshtha. Ruled by Mercury (Budha) and of Vata-Dosha (Wind)

Jyeshtha rules the Right Torso and hence Marmas of the Right torso. These are such as Katikataruna and Kukundara Marmas located here on the

buttocks. These control Sleshaka Kapha or lubrication of the joints and Ranjaka Pitta or blood colouring respectively.

19. Mula. Ruled by Ketu (South Lunar Node) and of Vata-Dosha (Wind) Mula rules the Left Torso and hence the Marmas of the Left torso. These are such as Katikataruna and Kukundara Marmas located here on the buttocks.

These control Sleshaka Kapha or lubrication of the joints and Ranjaka Pitta or blood colouring respectively.

20. Purva Ashadha. Ruled by Venus (Shukra) and of Pitta-Dosha (Fiery) Purva Ashadha rules the Back and relates to Back-Marmas.

21. Uttara Ashadha. Ruled by Sun (Surya) and of Kapha-Dosha (Watery) Uttara Ashadha rules the Waist and hence waist-Marmas, similar to the Torso-Marmas can be used, as also Basti and Nabhi as noted.

22. Shravana. Ruled by the Moon (Chandra) and of Kapha-Dosha (Watery) Shravana rules the genitals and hence Marmas of the Genital-region as also Basti-Marma or the bladder-region.

23. Dhanishtha. Ruled by Mars (Mangal) and of Pitta-Dosha (Fiery)

Dhanishtha rules the Anus and hence the Guda or Anal-Marma which rules the Apanavayau and hence waste-products of the body. It is good for removing ama or toxins from the body.

24. Shatabhisha. Ruled by Rahu (North Lunar Node) and of Vata-Dosha (Windy)

Shatabhisha rules the Right Thigh and hence Marmas of the Right-Thigh, such as the Urvi or Leg Marma of the Right-Thigh. This rules the Kapha or water-humor as a whole in the body.

25. Purva Bhadrapada. Ruled by Jupiter (Brihaspati) and of Vata-Dosha (Windy)

Purva Bhadrapada rules the Left Thigh and hence Marmas of the Left-Thigh, such as the Urvi or Leg Marma of the Left-Thigh. This rules the Kapha or water-humor as a whole in the body.

26. Uttara Bhadrapada. Ruled by Saturn (Shani) and of Pitta-Dosha (Fiery) Uttara Bhadrapada rules the Lower legs and hence Marmas of the lower-legs such as the Janu or Knee and the Indrabasti or Leg Marmas. These relate to the Sleshaka Kapha or lubrication of the joints and the Digestive system ((Pachaka Pitta) respectively.

27. Revati. Ruled by Mercury (Budha) and of Kapha-Dosha (Watery)

Finally we come to the Revati Nakshatra. This Nakshatra rules the Ankle-region and hence the Ankle-Marmas such as the Gulpha-Marmas on the ankles.

These control the Vyanavayu or circulation of breath in the body and the Sleshaka-Kapha or lubrication of joints in the body.

These Nakshatras have hence been related to these Marma or Pressure-points and the various parts of the body. Such problems may hence arise with regards to these parts of the body under these Nakshatras.

We can also find them in the body.

NOTE: Many other Marmas relate to these and one should get a book on Marmas to study these regions in detail. AN OVERVIEW ALONE is given here as a WORKING EXAMPLE ONLY.