Karana #6 of 11 · Chara (Movable)
Vanija Karana
वणिज
Presiding deity: Lakshmi
Shubha — Auspicious
Trade + commerce karana. Strongest for buying-selling, retail launch, mercantile signing.
Best for
- • Shop opening
- • Stock purchase
- • Trade contracts
- • E-commerce launch
- • Vehicle for business
Avoid for
- • Donation (give-away contradicts commerce intent)
Tradition note
Vanija = merchant. Lakshmi favours profit-making and accumulation through trade.
Karana deity mantra
ॐ लक्ष्म्यै नमः
Om Lakshmyai Namah
Recite 108 times during this karana to invoke the presiding deity's grace.
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