Vaidhrati Yoga: Meaning & Significance
⛔ · Nitya Yoga #27 of 27
Support / Excessive carrying
Inauspicious
Malefic | Avoided | Final
Vaidhrati is the twenty-seventh and final Nitya Yoga, its name roughly meaning "excessive carrying" or "support" in a strained sense. Along with Vyatipata, it is regarded as one of the two most inauspicious yogas of the entire cycle.
Yoga Number
27 of 27
Meaning
Support / Excessive carrying
Nature
Inauspicious
Significance of Vaidhrati Yoga
Vaidhrati closes out the 27-yoga cycle on a cautionary note, classically avoided for all important or auspicious activity.
Highly inauspicious
Avoided
Activities Suited to Vaidhrati Yoga
Best Avoided
Vaidhrati is avoided entirely for any important or auspicious activity.
- New ventures
- Marriage
- Travel
- Any important undertaking
Vaidhrati Yoga in the Panchanga
As the final yoga in the 27-yoga cycle, Vaidhrati is traditionally paired with Vyatipata (yoga 17) as the two most consistently malefic yogas, both receiving particular attention in Muhurta (auspicious-timing) practice to ensure important events are scheduled outside their span.
People Also Ask
What does Vaidhrati Yoga mean?
Vaidhrati's name is associated with strained support or excessive carrying, and it is regarded as one of the most inauspicious Nitya Yogas.
Why is Vaidhrati Yoga avoided?
It is classically considered highly malefic, similar to Vyatipata, and is avoided entirely for important or auspicious activities.
Is Vaidhrati the last Nitya Yoga?
Yes, Vaidhrati is the twenty-seventh and final yoga in the Nitya Yoga cycle, after which the cycle repeats from Vishkambha.
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