Yoga 1 of 27 · Inauspicious
Vishkambha Yoga विष्कंभ
Vishkambha is the first of the 27 nitya yogas, formed from the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon. Its name means a supporting pillar, yet in muhurta it is counted among the inauspicious yogas.
- Meaning
- Support / pillar
- Nature
- Inauspicious
- Order
- Yoga 1 of 27
Significance
Despite the steadying sense of its name, tradition treats Vishkambha as obstacle-bearing; only its later portion is held workable.
Favorable activities
Best avoided for important beginnings, though routine and preparatory tasks are unaffected.