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The location of the various planets during a person’s birth, can be mapped
scientifically through an astrological horoscope.
According to it, certain planets will be well positioned, some will be
unfavorable and some will give mixed results.
Every person’s life is therefore, the result of this cosmic design, this
planetary arrangement seen in the sky at the time of our birth, which
originated and resulted by activities and actions during our previous lives.
Vedic astrology opines that karma is not eternal and can be changed. There
are several ways to balance or enhance our planetary karma. Its methods
include meditation (the greatest balancing method), physical postures
(yoga), medicine (ayurveda), wearing of gemstones, color therapy, mantras,
prayers, rituals, herbs, food, etc.
Vedic astrology deals with seven visible planets and two invisible ones: the
SUN, MOON, MARS, MERCURY, JUPITER, VENUS, and SATURN, along with the two
lunar nodes, RAHU (ascending lunar node) and KETU (descending lunar node).
These nodes are the two intersecting points of the solar and lunar planes as
seen from the earth.
Nine astrological gemstones are associated with these planets. Associated
with the Sun is the RUBY, with the Moon is the PEARL, with Mars is the RED
CORAL, with Mercury the EMERALD, with Jupiter is the YELLOW SAPPHIRE, with
Venus is the DIAMOND, with Saturn the BLUE SAPPHIRE, with Rahu the HESSONITE
GARNET, and with Ketu is the CAT’S EYE CHRYSOBERYL. Associated with the nine
planets are also the days of the week, different parts of the human body and
different metals.
Only nine kinds of snakes are regarded as the wearer of this mysterious
jewel called Naga Mani. It is said that the colour of the jewel exactly
matches the colour of the snake and the jewel emits light of the same
colour. These nine kinds of the snake are:
1) Black snake.
2) Blue snake.
3) Yellow snake.
4) Gray snake.
5) Red snake.
6) White snake.
7) Green snake.
8) Copper-coloured snake.
9) Milky snake.
According to the scriptures all of these snakes wear jewels that exactly
match their body colour. It is also a coincidence that the number of planets
in the solar system is also nine. The colours of these planets more or less
match with the colours of these jewels. That is why, the practice of wearing
a jewel, whose colour exactly matches with that of the planet came into
being. But these jewels (Naga Manis) are not easily available. That is why
practice of wearing gems and stones in place of the jewels became popular.
Now is the time to take a detailed look at the gems and jewels found on the
earth. Though, not innumerable kinds of gems and jewels are found on earth
but according to Puranas and other authentic sources following kinds of gems
and jewels are prominent:-
1) Manikya (Ruby).
2) Moti (Pearl).
3) Mungaa (Coral).
4) Panna (Emerald).
5) Pukhraj (Yellow Sapphire).
6) Neelam (Blue Sapphire).
7) Heera (Diamond).
8) Gomed (Hassonite).
9) Lahsumiya (Cat’s eye).
10) Phiroza (Turquoise).
11) Chandrakant (Moon stone).
12) Ghrit Mani.
13) Tail Mani.
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14) Bheeshmak.
15) Upalak Mani. (Opal)
16) Sphatic Mani. (Rock Crystal)
17) Paras Mani.
18) Ulook Mani.
19) Larvart. (Lapis Mani)
20) Masar Mani.
21) Ishiv.
Lets first understand the scriptural basis of classification of the gems and
jewels.
According to Vishnu Purana and Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana, Bali, the
grandson of Prahlad was a great king of the demons. With a resolution of
dethroning Indra as the king of heaven, Bali organized a hundred Ashwamedha
Yagyas. On the appeal of Indra, Lord Vishnu decided to stop the hundredth
Ashwamedha Yagya of Bali and arrived there in the guise of Vamana (a dwarf
Brahmin) and begged him to donate land measuring three steps. In two steps,
Lord measures entire earth and heaven. Since there was not room then to put
the third step, Bali offered his head for the Lord to put his third step.
Thus, Lord Vishnu sent Bali direct to the Paatal & offered him to rule the
Whole nether World. With the touch of the Lord’s foot, Bali’s earthy body
converted into Gem stones.
Thus, origin of different gems and jewels is as follows:
Manikya or Ruby: It originated from the Heart of Bali, hence it has red or
pink colour
.
Moti or Pearl: It is believed to have originated from the mind or Manas of
Raja Bali.
Munga or Laal Mooga or Pavizham or Coral: It is orginated from the Blood of
Mahabali
Pushyaraag or Peela Pukhraj or Yellow Sapphire: It originated from the flesh
of Bali.
Indraneela or Blue Sapphire: It originated from the eyes of the King Bali.
Vajra or Heera or Diamond: It originated from the pieces of Bali’s brain.
Hassonite or Gomet: This gem originated from the fat of the demon king.
Vaidurya or Lasouniya Cat’s Eye: This jewel originated from the Yagyopavit
(sacred thread) of Bali.
Hara Panna or Maradaka Mani or Emreld: It originated from the nervous system
of the demon king Bali.
Chandrakanth or Moonstone: It originated from the radiance of the eye’s
pupils.
Ghrit Mani: This jewel originated from the pieces of the waist.
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Upalak Mani: phlegm of Bali produced this jewel.
Sphatik Mani (Rock Crystal): This jewel was formed from the sweat of Bali.
Masar Mani: This jewel was produced from the faeces of Bali.
Ishiv Mani: This jewel is believed to have from the semen of King Bali.
Thus in all, eighty four different parts and constituents of the demon king
MahaBali. Of them, only twenty-one are described as gems or jewels due to
peculiar brilliance they possess. Of these twenty-one gems, only nine are
most famous for their radiance & special powers and are hence known as
Navaratna.
Thus, there are nine main gems or jewels, twelve common gems and sixty-three
ordinary gems which are also known as sub-gems.
CLASSIFICATION OF GEMS AND JEWELS
Total Main Jewels Common Jewels Ordinary Gems
84 (EIGHTY FOUR) 9 (NINE) 12 (TWELVE) 63 (SIXTY THREE)
This origin of gems as given in the scriptures may appear not more than a
mere high flight of imagination to the modern physicists, but no one can
refute the logic behind this origin. Even the modern science describes about
the existence of eighty-four different kinds of specific stones in nature.
Now their existence is a universal truth regardless of how these stones came
into being. The earth is the mine of all the gems and jewels hence it is
also called as Ratnagarbha (mother of all the jewels).
CLASSIFICATION OF JEWELS
Gems and jewels are basically stones but they are not easily and universally
available as ordinary stones are. From time immemorial, stones have been
affecting our life either directly or indirectly. Building of temple, idols
of the deity, near the railway tracks and the building of our own house we
see scores of varied uses of stones. This is a world of stones literally.
There will hardly be a country in the world where stones are not found. Now
even the ordinary stones come in scores of varieties. Some are highly
expensive while others are comparatively cheap. But each of them has their
own independent existence. Not one stone can be given a lower value and that
is why every kind of stone has its own use.
Gemstones are inherently expensive and cannot be put in menial uses. Almost
all of them have some latent power often called divine power. These
gemstones are not universally available also. Due to their peculiar
appearance, brilliance and colour, these gemstones draw our attention and
tempt us to wear or possess them.
Even the experts world over agree regarding the total number of gemstones
and recognize eighty-four kinds of different gemstones. But only nine of
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them are recognized as the main gems, while the rest seventy-five gems come
under the sub-gem category. But those seventy-five minor kinds of gems too
have some latent power. Often some sub-gems surpasses the main gems in
qualities.
In India, nine major types of gems have been used more traditionally. But as
the trade and commerce of our country increased with others, we gained more
knowledge about lesser varieties of gemstones as well. Our learned experts
analyzed them deeply and discovered many practical applications of these
jewels. Thus, the use of seventy-five lesser kinds of stones also saw a fare
and square increase. Lets first of all be familiar with the names of these
gemstones.
The names of these gemstones:
Amber.
Akik(Agate).
Abari.
Amalia.
Alemani.
Udak.
Upal(Opal).
Alexendrite.
Casoti (Touch stone)
Kaharava.
Calaline.
Kataila (Amethyst)
Kurund.
Kakarnili.
Kuduratta.
Khara.
Gomed (Hassonite)
Godanta.
Gauti.
Gudari.
Cheeta (Vyaghraksha or Tiger’s eye)
Chumbak (Magnet)
Jaharmohara (Soap stone)
Jaje Mani.
Jaharat (Dugdh pashan or milk stone)
Jabar jad.
Jharana.
Tori.
Duur.
Tamara (Garnate)
Turvasa.
Turmali (Tourmaline)
Dana firang.
Darchana.
Danvala.
Durrenazaf.
Doposta.
Dhunaila.
Naram.
Neelam (Blue Sapphire)
Panna (Emerald)
Panaghana.
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Pitonia.
Panni.
Pukhraj (Yellow Sapphire)
Phiroza (Turquoise)
Phitak.
Beiruj.
Bansi.
Mariam.
Marmar (Marble stone)
Makatanis.
Margaz.
Makari.
Manikya (Ruby)
Musa.
57) Muvenazaf.
Moonga (Coral)
Moti (Pearl)
Mritangar (cinder stone)
Yashab (jade)
Yahood.
Ratartna.
Romani.
Lahsuniya (Cat’s eye)
Lajvard (Lapis Lazuli)
Lalari.
Ludhia.
Shajar.
Sitara.
Sangi.
Saramahi.
Cimac.
Simrak.
Sinduria (carnelian)
Singali.
Sulemani. (onyx)
Sunahala (Citrine)
Sona Makkhi.
Suryaksha.
Cibar.
Havas.
Heera. (Diamond)
Haddek.
Apart from these eighty-four stones, more kinds of stones have been
described:
Paras (Philosopher’s stone).
Thus there are a total of eighty-eight different kinds of gemstones. Of
these, existence of Paras (Philosopher’s stones) has never been found except
folklore.
Many experts do not regard magnet as a stone.
Traditionally none major gems and jewels that belong to the category of
Navaratna have been given more importance .
GEMS DESCRIBED IN BRIHAT SANHITA
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1) Friction
2) Heat
3) Pressure
1) Electricity produced by friction or Frictional Electricity: When a
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gemstone is rubbed with a cotton or woolen cloth, some electric charge is
produced in the gem. In some stones the charge is so intense that it can
even burn the cloth that causes it to appear. Diamond is such a stone that
produces intense electric charge on rubbing. Besides diamond, topaz, Shobha
Mani, Trinakant Mani etc are some other jewels that produce intense electric
charge.
Kasoti (Touch stone): Jewellers use this stone to test the purity of gold.
It is mostly used in making crockery, utensils and mortar etc.
Calamine: Some crafty jewellers sell it as a substitute for blue sapphire
but in fact it cannot replace blue sapphire. It is known as black star and
presents a complete rainbow of colours in flood light.
Kurund: This stone is found in many colours like violet, brown, blue, white,
green, red, black and pink. It is mostly used to make the grinding stone
that the jewellers use to scourge gemstones. It is mostly found in Thailand,
lower regions of Russia, Myanmar, Srilanka, Canada, Australia and India.
Kakarnili: Due to its deep blue colour, many astrologers prescribe it as a
substitute for blue sapphire. It is indeed effective but not as much as blue
sapphire. But there is no guarantee that you get genuine Kakarnili in the
market because most jewellers sell synthetic stone instead. Kakarnili is
mostly found in Kashmir.
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Kudaratta: It is black stone that has mote decorative uses than astrological
ones. It is cheaper and appears attractive due to yellow-black spots on it.
Jahar Mohara (Soap stone): This yellow coloured stone has green radiance. It
is mostly used to make utensils. It is a strange kind of stone that destroys
the effects of poison. It is found in Tibet, India and Iran.
Jarahat (Milk stone): It is an ordinary stone not commonly used for
astrological purposes. It is mostly used in cosmetics and to make utensils
and idols. It has a peculiar smoothness. Many experts do not regard it as a
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true gemstone.
Peridot: This parrot-green coloured stone is prescribed as a substitute for
emerald. It is found in Norway, Arizona (USA), Mexico, Myanmar and the
island of St. John.
Jharana (Fountain): It is a pastel coloured stone not frequently used for
astrological purposes. Water kept in the utensil made of Jharana doe not
stay in it but finds a way out and seeps out.
(Soap stone): This yellow coloured stone has green radiance. It is mostly
used to make utensils. It is a strange kind of stone that destroys the
effects of poison. It is found in Tibet, India and Iran.
(Milk stone): It is an ordinary stone not commonly used for astrological
purposes. It is mostly used in cosmetics and to make utensils and idols. It
has a peculiar smoothness. Many experts do not regard it as a true gemstone.
Peridot: This parrot-green coloured stone is prescribed as a substitute for
emerald. It is found in Norway, Arizona (USA), Mexico, Myanmar and the
island of St. John.
(Fountain): It is a pastel coloured stone not frequently used for
astrological purposes. Water kept in the utensil made of Jharana doe not
stay in it but finds a way out and seeps out.
Thedi: It is also an ordinary stone, black in colour and mostly used in
making utensils.
Dur: It is a strong, smooth stone mostly used in utensil making due to its
high density and opaque appearance.
Garnet: It is mostly used as a substitute for ruby. It is bright red or pink
in colour. In Sanskrit it is known as ‘Tamra Mani’.
Tursava: This pink coloured stone is mostly used in making utensils.
Tourmaline: This semi-stone is available in many colours, but white
tourmaline is most common and used as a substitute for diamond though it has
less density than diamond.
Kidney stone: Mostly found in green colour and resembles pistachio. It is
highly beneficial in the diseases of kidney and urinary bladder. Hence it is
known as kidney stone.
Sardonyx: This brown stone appears to have a dual structure. It has white or
brown streaks on the surface.
Blood stone: This opaque, green stone has a number of small red dots on it
hence its named as blood stone. It is found in India and Siberian region of
Russia.
Sang-e-panni: This green coloured stone is a potential substitute for
emerald. It is available both in transparent and opaque forms and is used in
making utensils also.
Pukhraj (Topaz or Yellow Sapphire): This rare, beautiful and expensive jewel
is one of the Navratna. The best type of topaz has a brilliant yellow colour
like the flowers of mustard or amaltas (Cassia fistula) and is transparent.
This stone is worn to please Jupiter. In Sanskrit, topaz is known as
Pushparaj, Pushparag, Peet Mani; in Gujarati it is known as Peeluraj. In
Arabic and Persian it is Jard Yakoot and Asper.
Rock Crystal: This white coloured hard, transparent stone is universally
available and appears like an ice crystal. It is used as a substitute for
the pearl and the diamond and is worn for an increment in fortune and
knowledge.
Aquamarine: This transparent stone is available in blue and green colours.
People who undertake frequent voyages mostly wear it for good fortune. And
indeed aquamarine is believed to enhance fortune.
Baansi: This opaque and soft stone has a colour like under-sea vegetation.
It is mostly used in making utensils.
Marble: Hardly anybody will be unaware of this famous stone. White marble is
mostly used in the construction of buildings and statues. Besides white,
marble is available in slaty, green and black colours also.
Marium: This stone also resembles marble closely and is used in the
manufacture of household items. Flint stone: This seemingly ordinary stone
had sustained human life in primitive era when people used this stone to
make fire. In Sanskrit it is known as ‘Agni Paashaan’. Rubbing of brown,
black or pastel flint stones produces sparks.
1 This black stone has a structure that resembles the web of a spider. It is
mostly used in manufacturing purposes.
This black stone has a structure that resembles the web of a spider. It is
mostly used in manufacturing purposes. Margaz: This stone is regarded as a
potential substitute for emerald because of its bright green colour. It is
also available in violet, white and black shades. Margaz is found aplenty in
Tibet, Greece, Myanmar, Siberia and New Zealand.
Ruby: This jewel also belongs to Navratna category. This highly expensive
and transparent stone is available in red and pink colours. It is the main
stone of the sun. Though found in many countries like Thailand, Sri Lanka
and China but the best type of rubies come from Myanmar. In Sanskrit ruby is
known as Padmaraag and Kuruvind while in Urdu it is Surkh Yakoot.
Jet: This black coloured smooth and shining stone has both astrological as
well as construction uses. Often, this stone is also called as black marble.
Coral: Coral is infact fossilized rocks formed from the sedimentation of
dead tiny organisms named coral. It is mostly red in colour though white and
pink corals are also common. The best type of coral comes from Italy. In
Sanskrit. Coral is known as ‘Pravaal’, ‘Vidram’, ‘Angaarak Mani’. In Urdu,
it is known as ‘Mirjaan’ or ‘Marjaan’.
Pearl: Pearls also have an organic origin counted among stones because of
their miraculous properties. Now a days culturing of pearls is a popular
business. Pearl is worn to please the moon and correct mental disturbances
and abdominal diseases. Mostly pearls are in white in colour though shades
of yellow, blue, black and pink are also common. Excellent pearls come from
Basra, a traditional centre of pearl trade in Iraq. In Sanskrit, pearl is
known as Muktak, Muktaa, Mauktik while in Arabian and Urdu it is known as
Gauhar.
Mritangaar: It is a solid isotrophe of carbon that begins to glow like fire
when rubbed or polished and appears like cinder.
Jasper: This opaque stone is available in red, blue, white, yellow and green
colours. It is mostly found in Myanmar, Egypt, Iran, China and North
America.
Jew stone: This stone has more medicinal than astrological uses. It is
effective in the treatment of respiratory disorders, asthama and renal
diseases.
Carnelian: This red coloured stone is mostly used in the treatment of
fevers.
.
Cat’s eye: This stone is available in white, brown, black and green colours
and appears like the eyes of a cat. This also belongs to Navratna category
and is worn to please the shadow planet Ketu. It has distinct streaks known
as cosmic threads that appear to move when the stone is seen from different
angles in flood light. In Sanskrit it is known as Vadurya Mani and
Vidalaaksh while in Gujarati it is Lassuniyo and in Bangla it is known as
Sutra Mani.
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Lapis Lazuli: This blue coloured, transparent stone has brilliant golden
spots on it. In ancient times Lapis Lazuli was regarded as Sapphire. Even
today it is used as a potential substitute for the true Sapphire. It is
mostly found in Afghanistan, Chile and Siberia.
Spinel: This pink stone is powerful substitute for ruby. Occasionally it is
found in black, green and white shades also. It is mostly mined in Brazil,
Myanmar, India and Australia.
Ludhia: This red coloured opaque stone is universally available and is used
in construction purposes mostly. It is mainly quarried near Chitrakoot on
the border of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Seezari: Being green in colour, this stone is used as a substitute for
emerald.
Twinkling stone: Known as Sang-E-Sitara in Persian, this ochre colour stone
has a number of twinkling dots. But you can hardly find a genuine twinkle
stone in the market and as long as it is not genuine it cannot produce its
effects.
Sangi: This beautiful stone is available in almost all colours. And mostly
found in the rivers of Himalayas. It is mostly used to make decorative items
and utensils.
Sargahi: Naturally this stone is found in triangular shape and white and
brown colours carried mostly in the Persian Gulf.
Simac: This white spotted and dull stone is mostly used in making mortars
and tumblers.
Singli: This opaque stone is available in red and pink colours and regarded
as a substitute for ruby. Mostly quarried in Mysore region of Karnataka.
Vermilion stone: Though ordinary in appearance this stone has tremendous
astrological importance. It is mostly available in pink colour.
Citrine: This transparent, lime coloured stone is regarded as a substitute
for topaz. Often known as golden quartz, this stone sometimes appears more
beautiful than true topaz.
Gold fly: This white coloured stone has a tinge of red and is used more as
medicine than for pleasing the planets.
Sun stone: This strange stone is available in orange, red and yellow colours
and appears like a cinder. In Sanskrit it is known as Angar Mani in Persian
as Sand-e-atash. It is mostly found in Norway and Siberia.
Cibar: This opaque stone belongs to the jewel category. Available in green,
this stone has almond-coloured streaks.
Hawas: This ordinary stone is available in golden colours.
Halan Larza: This pink stone has strange brilliance. When moved in
flood-light waves appear to rise in this stone.
Main Gem
Alternatives
SUN
Gold
Ring
RUBY
Rhodolite, red tourmaline, red spinel
MOON
Silver
Ring
PEARL
Moonstone
JUPITER
Gold
Index
YELLOW SAPPHIRE
Topaz, Heliodor, citrine
MARS
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Gold
Ring
RED CORAL
Carnelian
RAHU
White gold
Middle
HESSONITE
Orange zircon
MERCURY
Gold
Pinkie
EMERALD
Tourmaline, peridot, chrysophrase, jade
VENUS
Gold
Middle
DIAMOND
White sapphire, damburite, white zircon
SATURN
White/yellow Gold
Middle
BLUE SAPPHIRE
Amethyst, blue spinel, iolite
KETU
White Gold
Middle
CAT’S EYE
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Opal or tourmaline cat’s eye
GEMOPATHY: TREATMENT OF DISEASES WITH THE HELP OF THE GEMS
Almost all the gems have some kind of medicinal properties. But the jewels
that belong to Navratna category are famous for their medicinal properties
as well besides their divine virtues.
Treatment of a particular disease with the help of a gemstone is known as
Gemopathy. It is very wide subject. Following is a brief description of the
medicinal values of the jewels that belong to the Navratna category.
GEMstones for curing various diseases.
Ruby: Heart disorders, hallucination, fear, confusion, eye disorders etc.
Pearl: Blood disorders, semetic disorders, mental instability, abdominal
diseases.
Coral: Insanity, epilepsy, coma, hallucinations and disorders of the brain.
Emerald: Loss of voice, insomnia, effects of poison, skin diseases and
insomnia.
Yellow Sapphire: Lethargy, heaviness, liver disorders, breast-related
diseases.
Diamond: Mouth diseases, impotency, loss of voice, semetic disorders etc.
Blue Sapphire Insanity, wind diseases, abdominal disorders, infertility.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE GEMSTONES
Almost all the gems have some kind of medicinal properties. But the jewels
that belong to Navratna category are famous for their medicinal properties
as well besides their divine virtues.
Treatment of a particular disease with the help of a gemstone is known as
Gemopathy. It is very wide subject. Following is a brief description of the
medicinal values of the jewels that belong to the Navratna category.
With the development of science, gemstones have been subjected to detailed
scientific scrutiny and their chemical composition has been revealed.
Following is a brief discussion of chemical composition of the jewels that
belong to Navratna category.
1) Ruby: This is the stone of the sun and hence has a supreme position among
the Navrartnas. The sun is the centre of the solar system. Ruby is an
extremely expensive and rare stone. It has a hardness of 9 and a refractive
index of 1.716 to 1.77 and a specific density of 4.03. Aluminum oxide (AlO)
is the main constituent of ruby. Pink colour of the ruby is due to the
presence of chromium oxide (CrO).
Ruby is next to diamond only in hardness. Sometimes it surpasses even
diamond in beauty and value. All types of rubies appear similar
superficially but a deep scrutiny reveals many distinct differences among
them. These are as follows-
1) Kuruvind Manikya.
2) Neelgandh Manikya.
3) Padma Manikya.
4) Jamuni Manikya.
5) Saugandhik Manikya.
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Pearl: This gem of the moon is at the second position among Navratnas. It is
both natural as well as cultured. Both kinds of pearls impart mental peace
in the wearer. Pearl is basically not a stone. It has organic origin and
develops inside the sea-shells.
Cultured pearls are produced by artificially inseminating the shells. This
method has been perfected in Japan. Chemically, pearl has calcium carbonate
and an organic compound named conchiolin. It has a hardness of 3.5 to 4.0
and a specific density of 2.50 to 2.75. It is opaque and cannot be burnt.
Excellent pearls come from the Persian gulf. Following are the kinds of
pearl-
1) Shankmukta (Conch Pearl)
2) Gajamukta (Elephant Pearl)
3) Shukarmukta (Boar Pearl)
4) Sarpamukta (Snake Pearl)
5) Abhramukta (Mica Pearl)
6) Meenmukta (Fish Pearl)
7) Bansamukta (Bamboo Pearl)
As per the qualities pearl has following types-
1) Dhanmukta.
2) Snigdhmukta.
3) Asphutitmukta.
4) Suvritmukta.
5) Sutarmukta.
6) Nirmalmukta.
7) Succhmukta.
8) Sudhamukta.
Coral: Like pearl, Coral also is not a true stone. In fact it is fossilized
from a tiny sea creature known as corals. Coral is worn to please the Mars.
Heat and light of the sun play a major role in the formation of coral. Its
specific density is 2.65; refractive index 1.486 to 1.66 and hardness is
4.0. Coral reacts with hydrochloric acid to form froth. When touched by a
hot wire coral smells like burning hair. Coral has following types-
1) Brahmin coral.
2) Kshatriya coral.
3) Vaishya coral.
4) Shudra coral.
Emerald: This green coloured stone is also a prominent jewel among the
Navratnas. It is worn to please Mercury. It has a specific density of about
3.0; hardness 8.0 and refractive index of 1.6. Emerald is usually
transparent in appearance and is composed of aluminium and berilium
silicate. Some people incorrectly call it as aquamarine. Often emerald is
more expensive than diamond. As per the appearance, colour, clarity and
radiance, emerald has following types-
1) Brahmin emerald.
2) Kshatriya emerald.
3) Vaishya emerald.
4) Shudra emerald.
Yellow Sapphire (Topaz): This yellow coloured transparent jewel is the main
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stone of Jupiter. It is extremely expensive, rare and enchanting gem. Some
experts regard yellow sapphire as a crystalline mineral. Chemically it is
aluminum fluorosilicate. It has the hardness of 8; refractive index 1.63 and
specific density of 3.5 to 3.6.
Diamond: It is regarded as the ‘king of the gems’. This white coloured
transparent and radiant stone is worn to please Venus. Chemically, diamond
is a crystalline isotrophe of carbon and with a hardness of 10, it is the
hardest known substance on earth. It has a specific density of 3.15 to 3.55
and a refractive index of 2.5. Diamond has following types as per the
colour-
Brahmin diamond.
Kshatriya diamond.
Vaishya diamond.
Shudra diamond.
Apart from these, on the basis of clarity, diamond has following types-
1) Polluted diamond.
2) Crow-foot diamond.
3) Dotted diamond.
4) Blemished diamond.
5) Grained diamond.
6) Streaked diamond.
7) Cursed diamond.
There are many evidences in the history that show the profound creative as
well as destructive qualities of the diamond. Many diamonds like Kohinoor,
Calinen, King Orloff are very famous in human history.
Blue Sapphire: It is the most talked about gem that belongs to Navratna
category. This beautiful attractive and transparent gem is the main stone of
Saturn and has tremendous powers. Basically, sapphire, topaz and ruby belong
to same class of stones. A slight variation in colour differentiates them
from one another. Aluminum oxide is the main constituent of blue sapphire.
In hardness, specific density and refractive index sapphire is similar to
topaz and ruby.
Agate (Hassonite): This stone also belongs to Navratna category and is
available in black, light brown and amber colours.
Cat’s eye: This opaque but miraculous stone also belongs to Navratna
category. It is available in many colours like white, sky blue, black and
green. Green cat’s eye is the most expensive. It is worn to please Ketu.
SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF WEARING GEMSTONES
Questions related to importance of gemstones and their effects on the well
being of the wearers have always stirred the thoughts of human beings. Does
the wearing of gemstones have any scientific basis or is it mere
superstition?
The answer is simple as that ” All the energy present in the the world comes
from one source that is our Sun Surya this same energy is found in different
forms mainly distributed in five elements, nine planets, etc
A specific gemstone absorbs the energy fom the sun as battery and transform
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the energy to a dif forms of energy depending on their respective planets
.the Metal of the ring or chain acts like electric connection between the
specfic points in the hands or the body.
the part of energy of the respective planets which is needed by the person
is thus regained by the help of the Gem stone.
Every gemstone has the power to draw energy or beams from its respective
planet and channelise it into the wearer’s body. This property of a gemstone
is helpful in exerting its influence in miraculous ways.
Each gem of the Navratna category represents a planet of the solar system.
When we wish to enjoy the favourable effects of a particular planet, we wear
the stone representing that planet on our fingers, neck or arm. It is also
important here to know that stone of a particular planet must be worn on the
finger that represents it. In astrology, every finger is believed to
represent a particular planet viz. Thumb represents Venus, index finger
represents Jupiter, middle finger represents Saturn, ring finger represents
the sun and little finger represents Mercury.
Suppose a particular planet is not strong enough in the horoscope of a
person and a person was hence suggested to wear the stone that represents
that planet. The stone draws positive energy from the planet and channelises
it into the body of the wearer. The planet, since then, begins to bestow its
good effect on the person who then climbs the ladder of success quickly,
reaps great benefits and enjoys good food. Now even if the person doesn’t
make fervent efforts, the luck still gives him strong support.
Effects of the stones can be compared with the way modern medicine employs
to remove the deficiency of vitamins in body. As for example green
vegetables are prescribed to remove the deficiency of vitamin A and iron and
basking is suggested to correct the disturbances in the level of vitamin D.
Similarly stones are suggested to remove the deficiencies in the influence
of particular planet.
People blinded by the dazzles of modernity do not reject the prescription of
modern medicine. In fact they cannot do so. Thus, they have no moral right
to reject the science that had helped since millenia, millions of people to
live a healthy life and reap good fortune
There are many more reasons behind the gemstones being effective to
channelise the influence of a particular planet. Each of the nine planets
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represents many fields of activity, things and human conditions
Let us see now which planet governs which of the fields-
When your astrologer forbids you from wearing a stone, you should follow his
advice by all means. Secondly, if you are not having full faith in the gems
and their powers, you should not go for them. This point is more
psychological than astrological. We are all aware of the positive and
negative thoughts and their consequences. Any of these two types of
thoughts, when developed beyond a certain limit, comes to dominate the life
of a person. If a person has more negative thoughts, his whole outlook for
life becomes highly pessimistic. Such a condition is recognised as a mental
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disorder described as ‘inferiority complex’. Similarly, if your whole
thinking about the gemstones and their influence is negative and still you
decide to wear the gemstone, the probability is that it will manifest more
negative influences than positive. It is therefore highly imperative to
cultivate positive attitude for the gemstones before deciding to wear one.
DWIJW, TIRTHE, MANTRE, AUSHADHE, BHESHAJE GURAU | YADRISHI BHAWANA YASYA
TADRISHI PHALAM LABHET ||
That means, pilgrimage, Brahmin, mantra, gemstones, medicines and teacher
give the same result as one has feelings about them.
No matter how beautiful and attractive it might appear. Besides, if a
particular gemstone is specially forbidden for you, you should not wear it
in any circumstance because such a gemstone may prove lethal for you. This
fact particularly applies to diamond and blue sapphire. These two stones are
particularly notorious for ruining the life of even a person of kingly
status.
DIFFERENT BASIS OF WEARING GEMSTONE
Three questions are naturally linked with everything we do : Why? When? And
How? These questions also arise in the case of gemstones. We have already
discussed about the first two questions. Let us now consider the third
question How? How should a gemstone be worn?
There is no single basis for wearing a gemstone. According to their
experience and knowledge, experts express different opinions regarding
wearing of stones. In different communities, there are different religious
reasons for wearing the stones. Our learned sages and savants have proposed
different provisions to wear a particular gemstone. Many of these provisions
are universally accepted and there is no difference of opinion about them.
Astrologers and experts from ancient as well as modern ages seem to have
similar opinions about these provisions.
WEARING OF A STONE AS PER THE ASCENDANT HOUSE
Deep scrutiny of your horoscope may reveal more than one reason why you
should wear a gemstone. But the most important and fool-proof reason is the
position of ascendant house in your horoscope and position of its ruling
planet. If the ruling planet of the ascendant house is in a weak position,
the whole horoscope can be safely designated as weak. In such a horoscope,
other planets too cannot show their full influence no matter how powerful
they are.
The most important logic behind this provision is that, the ascendant house
is the most important factor in one’s horoscope. It actually represents the
soul of the person in question. Its position is akin to that of heart. If
the heart is weak, the whole body suffers from many kinds of ailments and
other parts appear quite helpless.
If the ascendant house is weak in a horoscope, wearing of gemstones are
related to planets other than the ruler of the ascendant house proves
fruitless. All the experts therefore unanimously opine in favour of a strong
ascendant house even if reaping of benefits from other well placed planets
is desirable. Almost all the astrologers therefore suggest to wear the stone
that is related to the ruling planet of the ascendant house. Let us see now
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which gem is related to which of the ascendant houses. In a horoscope, there
are twelve houses that represent all the twelve zodiac signs. In the
horoscope given here, fifth house is ascendant. It represents the zodiac
sign Leo. In other words, in the given horoscope, Leo is the ascendant
house. Sun is the lord of this house. We have already discussed that ruby is
the stone for the Sun. Hence, the person who has Leo as his ascendant house
in his horoscope must wear ruby.
Similarly, people with ascendant house Aries should wear coral, those with
ascendant house Taurus should wear diamond, those with Gemini must wear
emerald, those with Cancer must wear pearl, those with Leo should wear ruby,
those with Virgo should wear emerald, those with Libra must wear diamond,
those with Scorpio must wear coral, those with Sagittarius must wear topaz,
those with Capricorn and Aquarius must wear blue sapphire and people with
ascendant house Pisces must wear topaz.
Ascendant house Aries: Mars is the ruling planet of this house. It will be
beneficial for the people with Aries as the ascendant house to wear coral
but such people may also wear ruby, pearl or topaz and reap rich benefits.
Such people may also go for the following combinations of the gemstones:
coral, pearl and ruby; coral, ruby and topaz or coral, topaz and pearl.
These combinations prove extremely beneficial for such people.
Ascendant house Taurus: Venus is the ruling planet of this house. It will be
beneficial for the people with Taurus as their ascendant house to wear
diamond. But such people may also wear blue sapphire for Saturn and emerald
for Mercury. They may also go for the various combinations of these
gemstones.
Ascendant house Gemini: Mercury is the ruling planet of this house. Hence
the people who have Gemini as the ascendant house must wear emerald. They
may also wear diamond or both of the gems together.
Ascendant house Cancer: Moon is the lord of this house. Hence the people
with Cancer as the ascendant house must wear pearl. They may also wear
coral. In the opinion of some experts, such people may also wear ruby and
topaz.
Ascendant house Leo: Sun is the lord of this house. Hence, the people with
Leo as the ascendant house must wear ruby. Besides it, they may also wear
coral, pearl and topaz as well either alone or in combination. However,
among these stones, coral will yield highest benefit while pearl and topaz
may exert somewhat weaker influence.
Ascendant house Virgo: Mercury is the ruling planet of this house. Hence the
people with Virgo as ascendant house must wear emerald. Some experts however
believe that such people may also be benefited from pearl.
Ascendant house Libra: Venus is the ruling planet of this house. Hence the
people with Libra as the ascendant house must wear diamond. Apart from it,
they may also wear and reap benefits from blue sapphire and emerald.
Ascendant house Scorpio: Mars is the ruling planet of this house. Hence the
people with Scorpio as the ascendant house must wear coral. They may also
wear ruby, pearl and topaz.
Ascendant house Capricorn: Saturn is the ruling planet of this house. Hence
the people with Capricorn as the ascendant house must wear blue sapphire.
They may also wear diamond and pearl, if the position of moon is strong in
their horoscope.
Ascendant house Aquarius: Saturn is the ruling planet of this house. Hence
the people with Aquarius as the ascendant house must wear blue sapphire.
They may also wear diamond.
Ascendant house Pisces: Jupiter is the ruling planet of this house. Hence
the people with Pisces as the ascendant house must wear topaz. They may also
wear pearl. Some experts suggest that such people may also wear ruby and
emerald but the beneficial influence of these two gems is doubtful.
WHICH STONE IS FORBIDDEN FOR WHICH ASCENDANT HOUSE
People with a particular zodiac sign as ascendant house in their horoscope
may wear different gemstones in combination, similarly there is a complete
list of gemstones that are forbidden for the people with a particular
ascendant house. Wearing of such stones may lead to relegation and the
wearer may have to suffer serious losses instead of reaping rich benefits.
Aries: People with ascendant house Aries should not wear diamond and
emerald. Many experts forbid even blue sapphire for these people. But they
believe that if the position of Saturn is strong in horoscope, such people
can safely wear blue sapphire.
Taurus: Due to mutual hostility between Venus, lord of Taurus, and Jupiter,
topaz is forbidden for people with Taurus as the ascendant house. Some
experts even forbid coral and ruby for such people.
1 Gemini: People with Gemini as the ascendant house must not wear coral,
pearl, ruby and topaz. Some experts forbid even blue sapphire for such
people but allow it in combination with emerald.
Cancer: People with Cancer as the ascendant house must not wear emerald,
diamond and blue sapphire.
Leo: Diamond, blue sapphire and pearl are strictly forbidden for the people
with Leo as the ascendant house.
Virgo: Coral, ruby and blue sapphire is forbidden for such people.
Libra: Wearing of ruby, coral and topaz may prove harmful for the people
with Libra as the ascendant house. They may wear pearl only when suggested
by some expert astrologer to channelise the influence of moon. Scorpio:
People with Scorpio as the ascendant house must not wear diamond, blue
sapphire and emerald. Sagittarius: Diamond, blue sapphire, pearl and emerald
prove extremely harmful for the people with Sagittarius as the ascendant
house. Capricorn: Wearing ruby, pearl and topaz may prove to be torturous
for the people with Capricorn as the ascendant house. Coral however proves
beneficial. Aquarius: Ruby, pearl, coral, emerald and topaz are particularly
harmful for the people with Aquarius as the ascendant house. Pisces: Ruby,
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emerald, diamond and blue sapphire are forbidden for the people with Pisces
as the ascendant house.
RITUALS OF WEARING GEMSTONES
Ruby: This is a gemstone of the Sun. Hence it should be worn on Sunday. The
time before 8 a.m. in the morning on any Sunday during the brighter phase is
the most auspicious moment for wearing ruby. At this moment, ruby must be
given a bath in Panchamrit or raw milk. Thereafter wash it with holy water.
Now put it before the Sun yantra or the idol of your tutelary deity in the
place of your worship. Carry out usual worship rituals and recite the hymn
of Sun 7,000 or 108 times. Then with full faith and devotion, wear the
ruby-containing ring on the ring finger of your right hand. Ruby is
especially beneficial if worn in gold. Ruby remains effective for up to 4
years from the day of wearing it.
HYMNS OF THE SUN
1) OM HRAM HREEM HRAUM SURYAY NAMAH |
2) OM SURYAY NAMAH |
Diamond: Diamond is the main stone from Navratna category. It’s a stone of
Venus. Hence it is worn on any Friday. Time of 11 a.m. on any Friday during
the darker phase of the month is the most auspicious moment for wearing
diamond. First of all, wash the diamond ring with Panchamrit or raw milk,
then with holy Ganges water. Worship the ring properly thereafter and recite
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the hymn of Venus (Shukra) 16,000 or 108 times. Then praying and begging
pardon for any shortcoming in the rituals wear the ring on the ring or
middle finger of your right hand. Diamond is specially beneficial in silver
ring. It can also be worn in platinum ring but never in gold or other
metals. Diamond remains effective for about seven years. If diamond is worn
during Bharani, Purva Phalguni or Purva Sharh Nakshatra, it gives extremely
beneficial results.
HYMNS OF VENUS
Cat’s eye: This inexpensive but extremely effective stone is worn to please
Ketu. It can be worn on Wednesday, Friday or Saturday. On any of these days
during the darker phase of a month, evening time is the most auspicious
moment for wearing Cat’s eye. Wash it in Panchamrit or raw milk and then in
holy water and worship it properly. Recite the hymn of Ketu 17,000 or 108
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times. Then with devotional feelings, wear it on the little finger of your
right hand. Cat’s eye is beneficial only if worn in silver or an alloy of
five metals. It remains effective for about three years. If it is worn
during Ashwini Magha or Moola Nakshatra cat’s eye proves especially
beneficial.
HYMNS OF KETU
1) OM STRAAM STREEM STRAUM SAH KETUVE NAMAH
2) OM HREEM KREEM KROOM KRURRUPINYE KETUVE NAMAH
3) OM RAUDRA DEHAY NAMAH\OM KETUVE NAMAH
SOME OTHER CONDITIONS TO WEAR GEMSTONES
1) If the position of Sun is in the ascendant house or in the second, third,
fourth, seventh, eleventh or twelfth house, ruby must be worn.
2) If the position of Moon is in the ascendant house or in the sixth,
eighth, twelfth or in the Scorpio, one should wear pearl. If Moon is
positioned with Rahu and Ketu or is retrograde or in setting position one
should necessarily wear pearl.
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Pushyaraag for Guru , Moti for Chandra ,Vajra for Shukra,
Maradakam for Buddha , Manikya for Surya , Moonga for Mangal ,
Gomet for Rahu , Indra Neela for Shani , Vaidoorya for Ketu
Yellow Sapphire for Jupiter , Pearl for Moon , Diamond for Venus,
Emreld for Mercury , Ruby for Sun ,Red coral for Mars,
Hassonite for Rahu , Blue Saphire for Saturn ,Catseye Stone for Ketu
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