Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Gems In Mythology

Syamanthaka Mani is a red colored mani worn by Lord Indra, Satrajita, and lord Krishna. syamantaka is represented by surya. according to jyothisha in navarathnas manikya is the gem that represents surya graha.

Kaustubha Mani is a lotus colored divine mani worn by Lord vishnu.
Fourteen rathnas emerged at the time of samudra manthana. The fourth rathna that emerged is known as Kaustubha Mani.

Rudra mani is a gold colored mani worn by Lord Shiva.

Chintamani is a white colored mani worn by Lord Brahma which has the power to fulfill any wishes of a human being.

Garuda Pachhe has the ability to absorb snake poison from person's body.

The Shirorathna is worn by Ashwathama son of dronacharya.

Parusha Mani turns iron to gold.

The Greeks greatly valued Asteria( star shaped structure) in gemstones, which is regarded as powerful love charm.

Helen of Troy was known to have worn star corundum,

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