Tied roots/Elephant goad

Mula (मूल / मूल)

Deity: Nirriti • Goddess of Destruction

Teekshna

Overview

Ruling Planet	Ketu
Gana	Rakshasa
Element	Air
Guna	Tamas
Gender	Eunuch
Caste	Shudra
Purushartha	Kama
Animal Symbol	Dog
Quality	Roots, foundations

Astronomical Span

Degree Range	0° — 13.333333°
Rashi	Sagittarius

Four Padas (Quarters)

Pada	Degree Range	Rashi	Ruling Planet	Syllables
1	0° — 3.333333°	Sagittarius	Jupiter	Ye
2	3.333333° — 6.666666°	Sagittarius	Jupiter	Yo
3	6.666666° — 10°	Sagittarius	Jupiter	Bha
4	10° — 13.333333°	Sagittarius	Jupiter	Bhi

Traits & Nature

Positive Traits

Deep researcherFoundationalTransformative

Challenging Traits

DestructiveTroublesomeIntense

Mythology & Deity

Deity	Nirriti
Associated	Goddess of Destruction

Story

Most intense Ganda Mula, represents destruction and roots

Symbolism

Roots, destruction, transformation

Spiritual Lesson

Find truth in roots

Domain Effects

Root destruction, deep transformation, getting to core. Most intense nakshatra. Avoid all auspicious ceremonies. Use for endings and deep investigation.

General40/100

destruction, root, deep, transformation, endings

Career50/100

root causes, deep investigation, destruction

Love25/100

destruction, root, intense

Finance35/100

destruction, root, investigation

Health55/100

root causes, deep, destruction

Spiritual75/100

destruction, root, moksha, nirriti, ketu

Classical Reference

Mula destroys to the root like Nirriti. Most inauspicious for celebrations and beginnings. Use for endings, investigation, and deep transformation. - All Classical Texts

Modern Application

Use ONLY for ending things, deep investigation, radical transformation. Never for weddings, launches, or celebrations. Therapy and deep work okay.

Muhurta (Auspicious Timing)

Favorable Activities

Research into rootsDealing with destructionKetu practicesRoot cause investigationDestroying old patternsDeep researchEnding what's doneRadical transformationNirriti worshipMoksha practicesGetting to coreDeep detoxForensic analysis

Unfavorable Activities

MarriageJoyful eventsNew venturesMarriage ceremoniesAny celebrationsNew beginningsBuilding anythingSurface workAuspicious eventsLaunchesProposals

Most intense Ganda Mula - requires remedies

Mantras & Sounds

Beeja Mantra	Om Nirrytyai Namah
Simple Mantra	Om Mulaya Namaha
Mantra Count	108

Syllables

YeYoBhaBhi

Body & Health

Body Parts	Feet, Left side
Common Ailments	Feet, Hips

Compatibility

Colors

Brownish yellow

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Alternatives: Golden brown

Suitable Vocations

ResearchInvestigationTransformationKetu work

Special Notes

Most intense Ganda Mula
Requires strong remedies