Śravaṇa

Śravaṇa, meaning 'hearing', is ruled by Viṣṇu and symbolized by the ear. It is associated with listening, learning, knowledge, and connection through attentive understanding. Many connect it with study, wisdom traditions, and the power of careful listening.

Stable attributes

Deity: Viṣṇu
Symbol: Ear / three footprints
Graha lord: Moon (Candra)
Gaṇa: Deva
Yoni: Monkey (female)
Nāḍī: Kapha

Śakti

The power of connection / linking together (saṃhanana śakti)

Pada	Rāśi	Navāṃśa	Sound
1	Capricorn	Aries	Ju (जू/खी)
2	Capricorn	Taurus	Je (जे/खू)
3	Capricorn	Gemini	Jo (जो/खे)
4	Capricorn	Cancer	Gha (घा/खो)

Related ślokas

BG 10.20

अहमात्मा गुडाकेश सर्वभूताशयस्थितः |

Why this verse: Viṣṇu as the Self seated in the heart of all beings resonates with Śravaṇa's Vaiṣṇava rulership and listening, connecting nature.

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