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Kaulava
เคเฅเคฒเคต โข Kaulava
"Pig Karana"
Chara Karana
Mitra
Auspicious (Shubha)
Varaha Karana
Sukara Karana
Type
Chara
Type Meaning
Moving/Recurring
Occurrences/Month
8
Ruling Deity
Mitra
Symbol
Boar/Pig
Nature
Auspicious (Shubha)
Element
Water (Jala)
Quality
Harmonious, sociable, cooperative, supportive
Temperament
Friendly, accommodating, peaceful
Mitra
Mitra is the Vedic deity of friendship, alliances, and harmonious relationships. One of the Adityas, he governs contracts, oaths, and mutual goodwill among people. His benevolent influence promotes cooperation and social harmony.
Boar/Pig (เคธเฅเคเคฐ)
— Prosperity, abundance, community, nourishment
| Degree Span | 6ยฐ |
| Description | Each Karana spans 6ยฐ of lunar movement (half of a Tithi) |
Auspicious & Inauspicious Activities
Auspicious For
- Friendship activities and strengthening bonds
- Social gatherings and community celebrations
- Partnerships and joint ventures
- Reconciliation and resolving disputes
- Community events and group activities
- Cooperative ventures and collaborations
- Engagement ceremonies and social contracts
- Charity and philanthropic activities
Inauspicious For
- Solitary activities requiring isolation
- Competitive events and adversarial pursuits
- Activities requiring secrecy or confidentiality
- Aggressive negotiations and hostile takeovers
Effects
Positive Effects
- Strengthening of friendships and social bonds
- Success in partnership and collaborative efforts
- Harmony in family and community relationships
- Favorable outcomes in negotiations and agreements
- Growth of goodwill and social reputation
Negative Effects
- May lead to over-dependence on others
- Difficulty in making independent decisions
- Excessive compromise may weaken one's position
Health & Travel
Health
| Focus | Good for treatments involving water therapy and emotional healing |
| Suitable | Water-element ailments, kidneys, bladder, reproductive system |
| Advice | Favor hydration-based therapies, group healing sessions, and emotional counseling |
Travel
| Recommendation | Auspicious |
| Best Direction | West |
| Purpose | Social visits, meeting friends, attending celebrations, diplomatic missions |
Profession
- Social work and community service
- Partnerships and joint business ventures
- Diplomacy and international relations
- Hospitality and event management
- Public relations and communications
Work Nature: Collaborative, relationship-oriented, and community-focused work
Remedies
- Worship Mitra Deva with offerings of water and white sesame
- Recite Mitra Suktam from the Rig Veda
- Perform acts of friendship and offer food to friends and neighbors
Mantra
Om Mitraya Namah
Classical References
| Muhurta Chintamani | Kaulava is the third Chara Karana; especially favorable for all social activities, friendships, and forming alliances. Works commenced in this Karana enjoy communal support. |
| Brihat Samhita | Kaulava Karana is praised for bringing harmony among people; activities of cooperation and mutual benefit yield excellent results during its period. |
