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Karan
By OG Sreenadh
Karan is half of a Tithi. There are 11 Karan. Here they are their names and
their meaning. This could be useful to some.
1. Bava Karan
In South India this is also known as ‘Sinha Karnam’ (Lion). The word Bava
has nothing to do with Lion. This word is originated from the Sanskrit word
‘Vapa’, which means testacies, sperm, flush, creativity and so on. So naturally
as you could expect this Karan is good for all Char deeds (movable - such as
journey, daily duties, business etc) and also for Sthir deeds (immovable -
such as sawing seeds, sexual intercourse, for putting foundation stone, worship,
temple creation and so on).
2. Baalav Karan
In South India this is also known as ‘Pulee Karanam’ (Leopard). Anyway the
word Baalav, again, has nothing to do with leopard. This word originated
from the Sanskrit word ‘Vadavaa’, which means Brahmin lady, female horse
(mare), slave girl, prostitute and so on. The major meaning considered here
is ‘Brahmin lady’. That is why this Karan is good for Yagya, Hom (fire worship),
study of Ved, for reading epic and Puraan etc. It is good for all kinds of
Shaanti Karm.
3. Kaulav Karn
In South India this is also known as ‘Pannee Karanm’ (Pig/Swine). Anyway
the word Kaulav has nothing to do with Pig. This word originated from the
Sanskrit word Kulapaa or Kudavaa. Kudavaa is a kind of measurement vessel
(also known as Nazhi in South India). 1 Kudavaa = 32 Tolaa (1 Tolaa =
approx 11.5 grams). Kul means traditional family. so the word Kaulaa can
refer to anyone who follows a traditional path, or traditional job. For
example Kulaalaa is the one who makes the mud vessels, and Kaulalam is the
mud vessel. Kaulikaa is weaver and is also another name for people who follow
the traditional Shiv-Shaakt Taantrik path of worship. Also remember the word
Kaul, popular especially among Kashmeeree Pandits – essentially pointing to
Kaulachar (Kaula system of Shiv-Shakti worship). Thus essentially Kaulav Karan
is related to family, tradition and any thing worldly. Thus naturally it is good
for all Sthir Karm (such as friendship, compromise, agreement or anything which
we want to stay for long).
4. Taitil Karan
In South India this is also known as Kazhuta Karnam (Donkey). Anyway the
word Taitila has nothing to do with Donkey. This word originated from the
Sanskrit word ‘Titir’, which means getting awards, rewards or respect.
Titir is a word with great history. Remember the sage Titir based on whom
the ‘Taitireeya branch’ of Vaidik knowledge got its name. It could be
because of the reverence to him that the word ‘Titir’ got the meaning
respect. Titikshaa means patience. There is one very popular English word
which originated from the same root word – i.e. ‘Title’. Apart from the
meaning ‘heading’, the word ‘Title’ also means ‘entitling’, giving a special
name out of respect as a award, reward. Remember the ‘Sir’ title awarded in
medieval periods to many, and also the titles ‘Lord’, ‘Dr’ etc. Thus naturally
Taitil Karan is good for all activities related to king, authority, ornamentation,
ornamenting the idols and revered ones and so on. Of course, to be near the kings
or people in power and authority without losing head demands a lot of patience
as well. For pledge taking, receiving position, charge taking etc usually Taitil
Karan is preferred.
5. Garij Karan
In South India this is also known as Gaj Karan (Elephant). Anyway the word Gar
has nothing to do with Elephant. Here the root word itself is ‘Gar’ meaning hard,
difficult, demanding more effort and so on. Remember the words Garimaa (proud beauty),
Gurutwa (essence fullness), Garishth (most dense, most valuable), Gareeyan (most
revered, great). Actually this word has a better history. In the ancient past the jobs
that are considered difficult are cattle/horse/elephant breading, agriculture and rural
business of grains, vehicle related and so on; they demand much effort from the villager.
Griha is a word that points to any type of house. The jobs that comes under the category
of difficult jobs and the word ‘Gar’ points to is cattle shed, horse shed, elephant shed
and so on. For example Ashwa-gar (horse shed). The vehicle of ancient period was horse,
and the place to land the vehicle was ‘Garage’ as per English language. Note that English
is also a language of Indo-European language family. The point to note is that it is just
due all this that – Gar Karan is very auspicious for any hard and difficult jobs, whether
it be related to vehicle, cattle, house, machinery, rural business and so on.
6. Vanij Karan
In South India this Karan is known as ‘Surabhi Karanm’ (Cow). Anyway the
word Vanij has nothing to do with Cow. This word originated from the
Sanskrit word ‘Panij’ or Pani meaning Phoenician, businessman or market.
Remember the word Vaanijya (business) which too is a related word. The word
‘Pani’ or ‘Pany’ means Phoenician or business (In the Vaidik past the
Phoenicians did business with India). Note the presence of this word in
the modern day English word ‘company’ (com-pany) – thus company essentially
means ‘group business’. Looking at the history of this word it is clear that
‘Vanij’ or ‘Panij’ is a word essentially related to business. Thus naturally
this Karan is good for starting a business, selling plot or building or anything
of the like and so on.
7. Vishti or Bhadraa Karan
In South India this Karan is known with this self same name, and it is
assumed that the shape of Vishti is similar to a dog. Anyway the word
Vishti has nothing to do with dog. Here the root word itself is ‘Vishti’
meaning effort without benefit, work without payment; in short ‘wastage’
of time, money and energy. Vishiti is Vi-Ishti. Ishti is Yaag or work.
Vi-Ishti is useless Ishti or useless work; i.e. work that got wasted. In
short Vishti means ‘waste’ – both words (Vishti and waste) originated from
the same root. Thus naturally this Karan is not good for beneficial or good
deeds and also for deeds for which we expect some benefit (even Punya) in
return. See also Bhadraa Kaal Vichaar
(8) Shakuni
Worship, advising, psychic,
intelligent, healing.
(9) Chatushpad
Ancestors, Braahman, government.
(10) Naag
Cruel deeds, dangerous activities,
unstable.
(11) Kintughn
Joyful, marriage, ceremony,
sacrifice.
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