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Alok Jagawat is a youngastrologer with a deep study ofastrology. He is a Graphic Engineerand has done MA in Astrology. Hestarted astrology at a very youngage of nineteen and has had manycredible predictions to his credit. His

website is www.gems-astrology.com

The Truth about

GemsByAlok Jagawat India

strology and gems are associatedwith each other from timeimmemorial. Astrologers often

recommend gems and associate them toplanets. While the association is clear in so

many classics, the wearing of gems forparticular planet is not mentioned in easilyavailable classics. Vrihadjataka, VrhatShamita, Yukti Kalpataru, Rajvallabha,Shushrut Shamita, Garud Purana refers touse of gems in certain conditions and theyassociate gems to powerful magicalproperties.

Dharnat tachh papalaxmi Vinashnam(Rajvallabha)Pavitra Dharnayach PayaLaxmimalapaha (Shushrut Shamita)Te te YathapurvamatiprashastaSaubhagyasampatividhandayaka (YuktiKalpataru)

Please note that 'Gems' refers to 'Ratna'and every stone is not a gemstone. Classicsdefine "Ratna" according to followingbasis:

1. Gems taken out or mined oninauspicious Muhurta have ill affectsdespite being good in luster andappearance. As we know most of gems donot fulfill these criteria.

In Ratnajati chapter of Manimala, Sloka6 saysStones originating oninauspicious daysand at unlucky moments are not only void ofany beneficial quality but are positively

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Gems will come to you if you own a powerfulhoroscope and trust me they will fit abovedefinitions.

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Again, most of gems do not fulfill these criteria. This is because as a Gemologist and gembuyer, we know that they are mined at commercial level and not on the basis of anyauspicious Muhurta (auspicious time).Same thing is mentioned in Chapter 68 ofGarudpuranam. This author begs the forgiveness of scholars as he has a translated version ofGarudapurana 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 ofVraht 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 whichare of bad quality bring bad luck. Hence,an astrologer should first check the gemfor quality and only then he shouldprovide it to others. Gems are carriers of Fate.

3. Gems are worn after certain propitiation and rituals like removal of negative influencesthrough 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 energizethem 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 LifeForce) before they are worshipped. But, Shalagrams and Dakshinavarti Shankas have theirown powers and they are never invoked through Mantras.

4. A gem which is powerful and fulfills above criteria gets devoid of its power when theinheritor 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 uphis abode in the seacoast for the purpose of spending his time in worshipping Sun. After heprayed long and intently, Surya dev appeared before him. On being accosted, the divine Suntook out the gem Syamantaka from his neck and laid it out. Sun gave this Priceless jewel toSatrajita. It is said that on wearing the gem he appeared refulgent like Sun and enteredDwarka. Satrajita later transferred it to his brother Prasena. When owned by a pure manSyamantak would produce gold, but to an impure person it indubitably proved fatal. Prasenadecked this gem and rode hunting into the forest. He killed innocent animals on account ofwhich the gem altered his destiny. His impure heart brought his untimely fatal death whena 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 isbound by restrictions of average income cannot possess above kind of "Ratnas". Gems willcome 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 asremedies. 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 thatyour destiny can never be altered. Nothing can entirely mitigate your destiny. But you canlower the intensity of mishaps in your life if you can read what planets signify. A wiseastrologer can tell you about some prayer, a stone or a yantra that will help you bear thefruits of your deeds. Your soul may never escape the clutches of your karmas but withremedies or Parihar you will get strengthened enough to bear that.

While remedies are meant for removal of harmful effects ofplanets, talismans are entirely different things. They are meantfor either providing one with special supernormal powers

or for some definitive purpose. For instance gems can berecommended as remedies to a person when a particularplanet is weak but benefic. Through a gem one can increasethe intensity of its beneficence. But when a Mukta likethe Shankhamukta is worn, it will give you all round power,devoid of its relation with any planet. This is because Shakhamuktais a Devmani which carries special powers and charm.

In olden times gems were not available easily. One cannot acquire them because of the lowgrade 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 criteriaand may not affect people as been mentioned in classics.

For example in the Ratnaparikshadyaya Shloka 14, Varahmihira defines the qualities of ablessed 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 behard), which appears heavier while held in hand, appears light when seen.Tarati Rashmivatmeans which appears as if it is not touching the bottom when kept in water and then itshould 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 availablediamonds 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 definitionsfor 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 aftersupernormal intervention.

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I can narrate an incident which is related to my life only. A person from Iceland came tovisit me for astrological consultation. He became a good friend of mine and asked me toexplain certain mantras and their processes. He was devoted to lord Shiva and so, while hewas leaving the country, I gifted him a beautiful Crystal Shivlingam. He was so happy withthe above gesture that he gave me a blue sapphire piece just as a token of appreciation. Thissapphire 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 embeddedin 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 differentexperience. I constantly felt a cold sensation near my solar plexus and my back. Thissensation moved towards my head and my head remained cold most of time. I felt as ifsomebody had kept ice on my head. I also felt that a golden hew surrounded everybody Iused to talk to. As if this was not enough, there were times when I felt that I am not insidemy body. It may sound weird but this is exactly what was felt. Later on, I understood theastrological 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 Pravjayalike situation when it is aspected by Mars. Saturn and Moon both occupy the DhanurNavmansha which is Jupiters sign. Saturn occupied Meena in Vimshamsha and hence itcreated 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 thendenailed. Most of the sadhus initiate people with wrong mantras. The utkeelan process of amantra could only be achieved through a proper Guru who understands and lives with amantra. Mantras were nailed by lord Shiva when demons started using them for gainingpower and affluence. Their pronunciation was altered (Keelit) so that nobody can use themwithout 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 onlyshared through Guru Shishya Paramparaand every mantra carries its own process.One is considered fortunate if he/she canobtain the utkeelan bejaas for theirrespective mantra. Please note that a prayeris like Avahan of a deity. Your mantrasact as Bhog for Deities. However, mantraswithout proper utkeelan do not reach out forDevatas. They act as Bhog for negativesouls. Hence, one should be very carefulwith mantras. Keelit mantras can bringmental illusion for its bearer and follower.Same is the case with Yantras. Yantras havesupernormal 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 whenimpurity enters a "Sadhaks" mind.

Gems have the same criteria. They need tobe washed with proper herbs and the personwearing it needs to maintain a high level ofpurity. It is better to wear them around neckthen in fingers. Every gem should bepurified before wearing. The purification canbe performed by keeping gems in theirrespective herbs for a period of twenty fourhours. Gems associated with planets that aremalefic in a horoscope, should never beworn. Donations of gems are indicated inShastras as remedies. One who cannotprocure high quality gems can donate theirsubstitutes as remedies. Gems could be wornand be effective to a person if they fulfill the

above mentioned criteria. Gems are oftenattracted towards people who have verystrong Venus and who are undergoing aVenus major period. One can collect gemsduring such periods.

BirthStone Herbs RulingPlanetsRuby Aak Sun

Pearl Dhaak MoonCoral Kher Katha MarsEmerald Apamarga Mercury

CharchitaYellowSapphire

Peepal Jupiter

Diamond Gular VenusBlueSapphire

Shami Saturn

Hessonite Durya RahuCats Eye KushaDharbha

Ketu

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 beobtained 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 fromthe Asc while the planet Venus is in an

angle from the Moon, the subject willunfailingly be a scholar Chap 2 Verse87, Jyotisharnava Navanitam, an oldclassic as taught by Shiva to Parvati.

ot : See chart of Late Scholar C S Patelto whom this issue is dedicated, the 4LVenus is in angle to Asc & Venus also is inan angle from Moon, satisfying thecondition. Data: 31st Dec 1915, 19.44,Rancharda 72E39, 23N02, India.

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