Shravana nakshatra

Shravana is nakshatra 22 of 27, ruled by Moon, in Makara (Capricorn). Name letters: Khi Khu Khe Kho.

Hearing or listening to wisdom. Deity: Vishnu, the gentle preserver of all · Symbol: An ear or three sacred footprints · Animal: Monkey · Gana: Deva (divine)

Nature

• Attentive listener who values oral traditions
• Love for study, sacred scriptures and music
• Tactful speech that calms troubled minds
• Patience in mentoring students and youth
• Devotion to ethical conduct and spiritual order

Work that suits

• Teaching, lecture delivery and audio broadcasting
• Linguistics, language translation and journalism
• Music recording, sound design and counseling

The story

Shravana is watched over by Vishnu, the all-pervading preserver of balance across the universe. The symbol of the ear reminds us that deep learning begins with silence and attentive listening. The three footprints commemorate Vamana, Vishnu's gentle incarnation whose strides connected earth, sky, and heaven. Tradition teaches that true knowledge is not shouted, but received with a calm mind. Shravana inspires individuals to listen carefully to elders, preserve noble traditions, and share spoken wisdom with gentle grace.

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