Question

According to Jyotiṣa Śāstra, which indicate two Rāśis?
A. Nanda
B. Tulā
C. Bhadra
D. Meṣaḥ

• A. A, B Only
• B. B, C Only
• C. A, C Only
• D. B, D Only

Hint:

Remember: Only the twelve zodiac signs (Meṣa, Vṛṣabha, Mithuna …) are Rāśis. Others like Nanda or Bhadra are Tithi/Yogas.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Definition of Rāśis.
Rāśis are the twelve astrological signs within Jyotiṣa Śāstra (Vedic astrology), such as Meṣa (Aries) and Tulā (Libra).
Step 2: Evaluation of Options.
- Nanda (A): Identified as a Tithi, not a Rāśi.
- Tulā (B): Confirmed as a Rāśi (Libra).
- Bhadra (C): Identified as a Yoga, not a Rāśi.
- Meṣa (D): Confirmed as a Rāśi (Aries).
Step 3: Identification of Rāśis.
The Rāśis identified are Tulā and Meṣa.