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Graha
Navagraha · नवग्रह
बुध
Budha · Mercury
Intellect, speech, trade, skin. Kāraka of the 10th house.
Element
Earth
Nature
Rājasic
Gender
Neuter
Own Rāśi
Mithuna / Kanyā
Exaltation
Kanyā 15°
Debilitation
Mīna 15°
Gemstone
Emerald (Panna)
Vedic colour
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In Classical Texts
बुध is established in Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra (Chapter 3) with its own Rāśi in Mithuna / Kanyā, exalted in Kanyā 15°, and debilitated in Mīna 15°. Its nature is Rājasic and its element is Earth.
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