Mūla

Mūla, meaning 'root', is ruled by Nirṛti, goddess of dissolution. It carries themes of getting to the bottom of things, uprooting, and deep investigation. Many connect it with research, radical inquiry, and transformation through stripping away.

Stable attributes

Deity: Nirṛti (Alakṣmī)
Symbol: Tied bunch of roots / lion's tail / elephant goad
Graha lord: Ketu
Gaṇa: Rākṣasa
Yoni: Dog (male)
Nāḍī: Vāta

Śakti

The power to ruin / break apart to the root (barhaṇa śakti)

Pada	Rāśi	Navāṃśa	Sound
1	Sagittarius	Aries	Ye (ये)
2	Sagittarius	Taurus	Yo (यो)
3	Sagittarius	Gemini	Bha (भा)
4	Sagittarius	Cancer	Bhi (भी)

Related ślokas

BG 15.3

न रूपमस्येह तथोपलभ्यते

Why this verse: The call to cut the deep-rooted aśvattha tree with the axe of detachment resonates with Mūla's uprooting, root-reaching nature.

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