Āśleṣā

Āśleṣā, ruled by the Nāgas, is associated with the coiled, embracing serpent — penetrating insight, mesmeric influence, and hidden depths. It carries themes of entanglement and transformation. Many connect it with intuition and psychological subtlety.

Stable attributes

Deity: Nāgas (serpent deities)
Symbol: Coiled serpent
Graha lord: Mercury (Budha)
Gaṇa: Rākṣasa
Yoni: Cat (male)
Nāḍī: Kapha

Śakti

The power to inflict harm / to embrace (viṣāśleṣa śakti)

Pada	Rāśi	Navāṃśa	Sound
1	Cancer	Sagittarius	Di (डी)
2	Cancer	Capricorn	Du (डू)
3	Cancer	Aquarius	De (डे)
4	Cancer	Pisces	Do (डो)

Related feelings

Enter the same themes through the Bhāva door.

Lust, desire, craving

Related ślokas

BG 3.37

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Why this verse: The verse on desire and anger as devouring forces resonates with Āśleṣā's serpentine theme of entanglement and its transmutation.

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