In Vedic astrology, Mool (Mula) Nakshatra, spanning from 0° to 13°20′ in Dhanu Rashi and ruled by Ketu. A child born under this nakshatra carries karmas connected to ancestral and past-life patterns, often indicating a soul on a path of karmic clearing and spiritual evolution. Mula deity “Nirriti”, associated with this nakshatra, governs destruction of illusion and attachment, guiding the native toward truth beyond material layers. Such a birth is not inherently inauspicious but signifies intense karmic activity. Classical vedic texts describe Gand Mool influence, where specific padas relate to familial karmas, hence the tradition of Mool Shanti Samskara to harmonize planetary energies. When supported by a strong Guru and well-placed Lagna, this nakshatra grants deep insight, detachment (vairagya), and the ability to uproot ignorance, ultimately leading the native toward dharma and higher wisdom. Famous personalities born under Mula Nakshatra are Dalai Lama, Sri Aurobindo.