7. Trees in association with Constellations

IV.6. Trees in association with Constellations:—It is a scientifically proved phenomenon that the mysterious celestial bodies do have a constant influence on the earth's biosphere. A 0 205 discipline of astronomy says that the existence of twenty-seven constellations or naksatras has tremendous impact over the entire living world. However, Indian astrology takes three elements into consideration the celestial bodies, the nature and the human world. It is further said that some celestial gem stones, metals in association with specific trees and plants conditioned the intensity of the adverse or favourable impacts of star and planets on mankind. Hence, the rearing and protection of the favourable plants and trees which transmits as agents of the respective star power is thus reflected herewith along with their valuable properties.

206 • Constellation Asvini: This constellation consisting of three stars is in the shape of a horse. The presiding deities are twine God Asvinikumarau symbolizes a riding male horse. The plant associated to this constellation is Tindukah which is beneficiary in curing of all type of diarrhea. • Constellation Bharani star: This Constellation also consisting of three stars is in the shape of a triangle. The presiding deity here is Yama. It is a female star. The plant associated to this constellation is Amalaka (Dhatri) which is beneficiary in curing of rakta pitta. • Constellation Krttika Star: This Constellation is in the shape of a flame consisting of three stars. The presiding deity here is Agni. It is also a male star. The plant associated to this constellation is Udumbara which is beneficiary in getting rid of thirst caused by pitta. Constellation Rohini Star: This constellation consisting of five stars is in the form of a cart. The presiding deity here is Brahma or Prajapati. It is a female star again. The plant associated to this constellation is Jambu which is beneficiary in checking diarrhea.

207 • Constellation Mrgasirah star: This constellation consisting of three stars is in the form of the foot of the cat. The presiding deity here is Chandra. It is a eunuch star. The plant associated to this constellation is Khadira which is beneficiary in curing the hoarseness of voice. Constellation Ardra star: This constellation consisting of a single star is in the form of a lotus or a gem. The presiding deity here is Rudra. It is a female star. The plant associated to this constellation is Simsapa which is beneficiary in several disorders of eye caused by Vata, pitta and kapha. Constellation Punarbasuh star: This constellation consisting of five stars is in the form of a bow. The presiding deity here is Aditi. It is a male star. The plant associated to this constellation is Vamsa which is beneficiary in curing of rabies. • Constellation Pusyam star: This constellation consisting of single star is in the form of an arrow. The presiding deity here is Brhaspati. It is a female star. The plant associated to this constellation is Pippalah which is beneficiary to cure vata, rakta and tridosa.

208 • Constellation Aslesa star: This constellation consisting of six stars is in the form of a discus or wheel. The presiding deity here is Rahu. It is a female star. The plant associated to this constellation is Nagakesara which is beneficiary during female menstrual cycle as it helps a woman to conceive. • Constellation Magha star: This constellation consisting of five stars is in the form of a plough. The presiding deity here is Pitarah. It is a female star. The plant associated to this constellation is Vatah which is beneficiary in bringing male progeny to the pregnant women. • Constellation Purvaphalguni: This constellation consisting of two stars is in the form of a cot. The presiding deity here is Bhagah. It is a female star. The plant associated to this constellation is Palasah which helps in curing cough in three days. Constellation Uttaraphalguni: This constellation designed in the form of a bed has Aryama as its presiding deity. It is also a female star. The plant associated with this constellation is Plaksha which is very helpful in heeling of wounds.

209 • Constellation Hasta: This constellation consisting of five stars is in the form of a hand. It is a male star. The plant associated to this constellation is Arista which is an excellent repilatory agent. • Constellation Citra: This constellation consisting of a single bright star wherein the presiding deity is Visvakarma. It is a female star. The plant associated to this constellation is Bilva which is helpful in curing abdominal disorders like diarrhea. • Constellation Svati: This constellation consisting of one single star resembles as red like vermilion. The presiding deity here is Vayu. It is a female star. The plant associated to this constellation is Arjuna which is helpful in attening longevity. Constellation Visakha: This constellation consisting of four stars resembles like a thorana. The presiding deities here are Indra and Agni. It is a female star. The plant associated with this constellation is Vikankatah which is helpful in curing cyst caused by Capha.

210 • Constellation Anuradha: This constellation consisting of seven stars is in the form of a serpent or an umbrella. The presiding deity here is Mitra. It is a male star. The plant associated with this constellation is Bakalu which is beneficiary in curing various ailments like boils phlegmic fever, sofa and vomiting sensation. • Constellation Jyestha: This constellation consisting of three stars is in the form of theistic. The presiding deity here is Indra. It is a female star. The plant associated with this constellation is Saralah which is beneficiary in destroying the infection in wound. • Constellation Mula: This constellation composed of nine stars is in the form of the tile of lion. The presiding deity here is Nirruti. The plant associated with this constellation is Sarjah which is useful in fumigating wounds. Constellation Parvasadha: This constellation consisting of four stars is in the form of an elephant's tusk. The presiding deity here is Varuna. It is a female star. The plant associated with this constellation is Vanjulah which is very helpful in checking of diarrhea.

211 • Constellation Uttarasadha: This constellation when takes the shape of a serpent it consist of four stars again when it takes the form of an elephant it composed of eight stars. The presiding deitys are Visvedevah. It is. a female star. The plant associated with this constellation is Panasa which is beneficiary in giving strength and vigour. Its fruits removes certain skin problems and increase hunger. Constellation Sravanam: This constellation consisting of three stars is in the form of an arrow. The presiding deity here is Visnuh. It is a male star. The plant associated with this constellation is Arkah which is beneficiary in curing leprosy. Constellation Dhanistha: This constellation consisting of five stars is in the form of a drum. The presiding deity here is Vasu. It is a female star. The plant associated with this constellation is Sami which is helpful in curing Raktapitta and diarrhea. Constellation Satabhisaka: This constellation consisting of hundred stars is in the form of a circle. The presiding deity here is Varunah. The plant associated with this constellation is Kadambah which is

212 beneficiary in curing various elements like Rheumatism, cough, thirst, and in eliminating poison. • Constellation Purvabhadrapada: This constellation consisting of two stars is in the form of a cot. The presiding deity here is Ajaikapat. It is a male star. The plant associated with this constellation is Amrah which acts is an astringent in early stage and helps in curing Rheumatic blood, bile and phlegm. • Constellation Uttarabhadrapada: This constellation composed of eight stars is in the form of a bed stead. The presiding deity here is Ahirbudhnya. It is a male star. The plant associated with this constellation is Nimbah which is beneficiary in curing cold bile and phlegm. It is also cure leprosy blood and prevents from small pox. • Constellation Revati: This constellation consisting of thirty two stars is in the form of a fish. The presiding deity here is Pusa. It is a female star. The plant associated with this constellation is Madhukah which act as a wound cleaner.