Ārdrā

Ārdrā, ruled by the storm-god Rudra, is associated with intensity, upheaval, and renewal after struggle. Its symbol of a teardrop suggests both grief and cleansing. Many connect it with breakthrough through effort and emotional storms.

Stable attributes

Deity: Rudra
Symbol: Teardrop / human head / gem
Graha lord: Rahu
Gaṇa: Manuṣya
Yoni: Dog (female)
Nāḍī: Vāta

Śakti

The power of effort to achieve (yatna śakti)

Pada	Rāśi	Navāṃśa	Sound
1	Gemini	Sagittarius	Ku (कू)
2	Gemini	Capricorn	Gha (घ)
3	Gemini	Aquarius	Ng (ङ)
4	Gemini	Pisces	Chha (छ)

Related ślokas

BG 11.32

श्रीभगवानुवाच |

Why this verse: Rudra's destructive aspect echoes in this verse's vision of time as the great dissolver, resonating with Ārdrā's stormy renewal.

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