The Truth about

Gems
By
Alok Jagawat, India

A strology and gems are associated

with each other from time
immemorial. Astrologers often
recommend gems and associate them to
planets. While the association is clear in so
many classics, the wearing of gems for
particular planet is not mentioned in easily
available classics. Vrihadjataka, Vrhat
Shamita, Yukti Kalpataru, Rajvallabha,
Shushrut Shamita, Garud Purana refers to
use of gems in certain conditions and they
associate gems to powerful magical
properties.

“Dharnat tachh papalaxmi Vinashnam”

(Rajvallabha)

Alok
Jagawat is a young
astrologer with a deep study of
astrology. He is a Graphic Engineer
and has done MA in Astrology. He
started astrology at a very young
age of nineteen and has had many
credible predictions to his credit. His
website is www.gems-astrology.com
“Pavitra Dharnayach Paya
Laxmimalapaha” (Shushrut Shamita)
“Te te Yathapurvamatiprashasta
Saubhagyasampatividhandayaka” (Yukti
Kalpataru)
Please note that 'Gems' refers to 'Ratna'
and every stone is not a gemstone. Classics
define "Ratna" according to following
basis:
1. Gems taken out or mined on
inauspicious Muhurta have ill affects
despite being good in luster and
appearance. As we know most of gems do
not fulfill these criteria.

In “Ratnajati” chapter of Manimala, Sloka

6 says “Stones originating oninauspicious days
and at unlucky moments are not only void of
any beneficial quality but are positively

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Again, most of gems do not fulfill these criteria. This is because as a Gemologist and gem
buyer, we know that they are mined at commercial level and not on the basis of any
auspicious Muhurta (auspicious time).Same thing is mentioned in Chapter 68 of
Garudpuranam. This author begs the forgiveness of scholars as he has a translated version of
Garudapurana wherein Shloka numbers are not mentioned.

2. Gems should be free of inclusions, spots, internal cracks and should carry proper color.
(90% of the gems sold by astrologers do not fit this description). In “Ratnaparikshadhyay” of
Vraht Shamita, it is clearly mentioned:

“Ratnen Shubhen Shubham Bhavati Nripanaamanishthamshubhen,

Yasmadatah Parikshayam Devam Ratnashritam Tajagye”

Good, clean gems of top quality bring

good luck to emperors and those which Gems will come to you if you own a powerful
are of bad quality bring bad luck. Hence, horoscope and trust me they will fit above
an astrologer should first check the gem definitions.
for quality and only then he should
provide it to others. Gems are carriers of ‘Fate’.

3. Gems are worn after certain propitiation and rituals like removal of negative influences
through proper mantras.

Point 3 is my own view. I believe that only ‘Ratnas’ defined in classics should carry
“Swapranavastha” (Self invoked state) and rest of the gemstones are just stones. To energize
them one needs proper mantras to invoke their powers, which are in dormant condition.
This is the same as Idols of Deities need the ritual of “Pranpratishtith” (Infusion of Life
Force) before they are worshipped. But, Shalagrams and Dakshinavarti Shankas have their
own powers and they are never invoked through Mantras.

4. A gem which is powerful and fulfills above criteria gets devoid of its power when the
inheritor is an impure person. Please refer to the epic related to Syamantak Mani (gem)
during the period of Krishna. Prasena was the brother of Satrajita. Once, Satrajita took up
his abode in the seacoast for the purpose of spending his time in worshipping Sun. After he
prayed long and intently, Surya dev appeared before him. On being accosted, the divine Sun
took out the gem Syamantaka from his neck and laid it out. Sun gave this Priceless jewel to
Satrajita. It is said that on wearing the gem he appeared refulgent like Sun and entered
Dwarka. Satrajita later transferred it to his brother Prasena. When owned by a pure man
Syamantak would produce gold, but to an impure person it indubitably proved fatal. Prasena
decked this gem and rode hunting into the forest. He killed innocent animals on account of
which the gem altered his destiny. His impure heart brought his untimely fatal death when
a lion slew both the horse and the horseman.

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When we look at above criteria, it is very clear and evident that an average man, who is
bound by restrictions of average income cannot possess above kind of "Ratnas". Gems will
come to you if you own a powerful horoscope and trust me they will fit above definitions.
Considering the authenticity of wearing gems, certain classics do not mention them as
remedies. Rather, they are mentioned as powerful Talismans related to certain planets.

Remedies include Mantra, Tantra and Yantra for propitiation of planets. It is a fact that
your destiny can never be altered. Nothing can entirely mitigate your destiny. But you can
lower the intensity of mishaps in your life if you can read what planets signify. A wise
astrologer can tell you about some prayer, a stone or a ‘yantra’ that will help you bear the
fruits of your deeds. Your soul may never escape the clutches of your ‘karmas’ but with
remedies or Parihar you will get strengthened enough to bear that.

While remedies are meant for removal of harmful effects of

planets, talismans are entirely different things. They are meant
for either providing one with special supernormal powers
or for some definitive purpose. For instance gems can be
recommended as remedies to a person when a particular
planet is weak but benefic. Through a gem one can increase
the intensity of its beneficence. But when a Mukta like
the “Shankhamukta” is worn, it will give you all round power,
devoid of its relation with any planet. This is because “Shakhamukta”
is a Devmani which carries special powers and charm.

In olden times gems were not available easily. One cannot acquire them because of the low
grade methods of mining. Now with the advance facilities of mining and lapidary, gems are
within the reach of certain class of people. Still they may or may not fulfill particular criteria
and may not affect people as been mentioned in classics.

For example in the “Ratnaparikshadyaya” Shloka 14, Varahmihira defines the qualities of a
blessed diamond:

“SarvadravyaBhedya laghvambhasi tarati rashmivat Snighdham,

Tadidanlashaktrachapopamam cha Vajram Hitayoktam”

A diamond which cannot be cut through any device (This means that a diamond should be
hard), which appears heavier while held in hand, appears light when seen.“Tarati Rashmivat”
means which appears as if it is not touching the bottom when kept in water and then it
should radiate light, and should shine with sparks and appears like fire and rainbow colors,
then it is considered the best of all. Now match this criterion with presently available
diamonds in stores, you will hardly find any diamond which will match this description.
The effects defined in classics may stand true but gemstones should match their definitions
for the same.

I have stressed this idea in many of my write ups, that it is not so easy to change your
destiny. Gems can off course change your destiny, but again that can only take place after
supernormal intervention.

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I can narrate an incident which is related to my life only. A person from Iceland came to
visit me for astrological consultation. He became a good friend of mine and asked me to
explain certain mantras and their processes. He was devoted to lord Shiva and so, while he
was leaving the country, I gifted him a beautiful Crystal Shivlingam. He was so happy with
the above gesture that he gave me a blue sapphire piece just as a token of appreciation. This
sapphire was deep blue in color and fulfilled every criteria mentioned in the Shastras.
Moreover it had a blue sheen like a peacock's blue shine on its long neck. I got it embedded
in Gold and performed the rituals mention in the classics. I wore it and the experience I got,
is unparalleled. Unlike whatever is been mentioned in classics, I had a totally different
experience. I constantly felt a cold sensation near my solar plexus and my back. This
sensation moved towards my head and my head remained cold most of time. I felt as if
somebody had kept ice on my head. I also felt that a golden hew surrounded everybody I
used to talk to. As if this was not enough, there were times when I felt that I am not inside
my body. It may sound weird but this is exactly what was felt. Later on, I understood the
astrological combination, which resulted into this kind of experience.

I was born on 3rd March 1977 at 14:34:40 Hours at Neemuch, (MP)

Saturn is a benefic over here as it is the lord of the ninth house and placed in the Nakshatra
of ascendant lord. Mars aspects it as exalted planet. Moon +Saturn often cause “Pravjaya”
like situation when it is aspected by Mars. Saturn and Moon both occupy the Dhanur
Navmansha which is Jupiter’s sign. Saturn occupied Meena in Vimshamsha and hence it
created that state of liberation.

Please note that gems have particular powers and when God needs you to be out of troubles,
he can definitely show you his powers.

Remedies affect a person only in certain cases when the mantra is properly invoked and then
denailed. Most of the sadhus initiate people with wrong mantras. The utkeelan process of a
mantra could only be achieved through a proper Guru who understands and lives with a
mantra. Mantras were nailed by lord Shiva when demons started using them for gaining
power and affluence. Their pronunciation was altered (Keelit) so that nobody can use them
without proper knowledge and path. Every mantra has its own nail and bears an Utkeelan as
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well. The methods of Utkeelan are only
shared through Guru Shishya Parampara
and every mantra carries its own process.
One is considered fortunate if he/she can
obtain the utkeelan bejaas for their
respective mantra. Please note that a prayer
is like “Avahan” of a deity. Your mantras
act as “Bhog” for Deities. However, mantras
without proper utkeelan do not reach out for
Devatas. They act as “Bhog” for negative
souls. Hence, one should be very careful
with mantras. Keelit mantras can bring
mental illusion for its bearer and follower.
Same is the case with Yantras. Yantras have
supernormal powers once they are charged.
But they lose their power when the "Karta"
or the owner becomes impure. The devatas
(gods) which reside in a yantra leave it when
impurity enters a "Sadhaks" mind.
Gems have the same criteria. They need to
be washed with proper herbs and the person
wearing it needs to maintain a high level of
purity. It is better to wear them around neck
then in fingers. Every gem should be
purified before wearing. The purification can
be performed by keeping gems in their
respective herbs for a period of twenty four
hours. Gems associated with planets that are
malefic in a horoscope, should never be
worn. Donations of gems are indicated in
Shastras as remedies. One who cannot
procure high quality gems can donate their
substitutes as remedies. Gems could be worn
and be effective to a person if they fulfill the
above mentioned criteria. Gems are often
attracted towards people who have very
strong Venus and who are undergoing a
Venus major period. One can collect gems
during such periods.
Birth Herbs Ruling
Stone Planets
Ruby Aak Sun
Pearl Dhaak Moon
Coral Kher Katha Mars
Emerald Apamarga Mercury
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Charchita
Yellow Peepal Jupiter
Sapphire
Diamond Gular Venus
Blue Shami Saturn
Sapphire
Hessonite Durya Rahu
Cats Eye Kusha Ketu
Dharbha
Gems, which are not mined and are formed
in animals, shells and other organisms, are
called devmanis and they bear supernormal
powers. These manis and muktas are
mentioned in Chapter 69 of Garudpuranam
and “Mukta Laxnadhyaya” of Vrhat
Shanita. They are very rare and cannot be
obtained without luck. Please note that
gemstones have nothing to do with money.
Even if you are Richie Rich, you will not be
able to procure a proper gem. There is a very
simple reason behind it. You cannot change
your destiny so easily.
S hould the 4th lord be in an angle from
the Asc while the planet Venus is in an
angle from the Moon, the subject will
unfailingly be a scholar – Chap 2 Verse
87, Jyotisharnava Navanitam, an old
classic as taught by Shiva to Parvati.
Note: See chart of Late Scholar C S Patel
to whom this issue is dedicated, the 4L
Venus is in angle to Asc & Venus also is in
an angle from Moon, satisfying the
condition. Data: 31st Dec 1915, 19.44,
Rancharda 72E39, 23N02, India.