According to classical texts on Vedic astrology, the deity ruling Anuradha nakshatra is Mitra, one of the twelve Adityas or forms of the Sun. Meditating with the mantra of your moon nakshatra is a powerful way to connect with the symbology of that nakshatra which will have a significant influence over your purpose in this life. Chanting the mantra of your nakshatra can also remedy or strengthen the placement of the moon in your chart. In the video below, we document the sound of this simple nama mantra of Mitra:
oṁ mitrāya namaḥ
|| ॐ मित्राय नमः ||
Listen to the sound and feel it working to transform your life or chant along with the video to meditate with this ancient mantra.
The Sanskrit word “Mitra” (मित्र) can be translated to mean “friend” or “ally”, connecting Anuradha nakshatra with the themes of friendship, partnerships and cooperation with others. Anuradha is often considered the star of loving devotion, known as “bhakti” in Sanskrit. Themes of deep love and connection with friends or romantic partners can be found in this nakshatra, as well as love in separation from a long lost partner or friend. It is symbolized by a lotus flower.