Mṛgaśira

Mṛgaśira, the deer's head, evokes seeking, searching, and gentle curiosity. Ruled by Soma, it carries a restless, exploratory quality. Many connect it with the quest for what nourishes and delights.

Stable attributes

Deity: Soma (Candra)
Symbol: Deer's head
Graha lord: Mars (Maṅgala)
Gaṇa: Deva
Yoni: Serpent (female)
Nāḍī: Pitta

Śakti

The power of fulfilment / weaving (prīṇana śakti)

Pada	Rāśi	Navāṃśa	Sound
1	Taurus	Leo	Ve (वे)
2	Taurus	Virgo	Vo (वो)
3	Gemini	Libra	Ka (का)
4	Gemini	Scorpio	Ki (की)

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Discipline, practice, self-control

Related ślokas

BG 6.35

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Why this verse: The restless mind that must be gently gathered echoes Mṛgaśira's seeking, deer-like nature.

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