Varna

Varna means different shades and textures and is derived from the three gunas, or three primary attributes of nature sattwa (mode of goodness), rajas (mode of passion) and tamas (mode of darkness/ignorance).

Varnashrama - The Vedic society enjoines each individual, specially the Brahmins to pass through four stages in life, viz.

The Jambu has numerous synonyms in Sanskrit, it is called Meghavarna (cloud-coloured), Meghabha (cloud-like), Nilaphala (black-fruited), Rajaphala (king's-fruit), &c.

Saturn is the son of Sun god and Chaya (Sanvarna). He is considered as a cruel planet. The cruelty, which he possesses in his sight, is due to the curse he received from his wife.

See also: Astrology, Planet, Sun, Jupiter, Mercury