Gemstones as Remedies

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Gemstones as remedies

(The gems related quotations from the Puranas given are courtesy Mr. Richard

Brown, the famous gemologist)

This gemstone remedy amuses and interests me. I am a professional astrologer,

practicing and studying for the past 25 years. I learned Vedic astrology studying

the various Sashtras and got further guidance from my relative Mr. K. N. Rao,

the famous astrologer. To this day I have not found a single Astrology Sashtra,

which prescribes gems as a remedy for anything from Parashara in 3000BC

to Ramadayalu in 19th century AD!! So based on what are we supposed to

prescribe gems as remedies? A book known as Mani Mala by S. M. Tagore,

written in 1879 is quoted by many, but it is not an accepted classic of astrology.

I am not against gems or gemologists. Gems are beautiful and the gemologists arethe gem experts. I have bought various gems for my wife and daughter and I am

happy with their beauty and with the gemologist who gave them. Gem therapy

also exists in Ayurveda in the form of Ratna Bhasma as a cure for several

diseases.

But I am dead against the fraudulent astrologers who know nothing about

remedies but prescribe several stones to make money. Gems are prescribed in

several Vedic astrology scriptures for keeping in the Pooja of various planets.

They are also prescribed as a Dana in various astrological remedies.

They are also used in several Ayurvedic preparations. However Vedic astrology

scriptures have not prescribed the wearing of gems as a remedy anywhere. The

Brihat Parasara Horasastra by Rishi Parasara prescribes a lot of remedies but

doesnt prescribe wearing of gems as remedy. The same with the other authentic

Vedic astrology scriptures written by other sages like Jaimini, Garga,

Varahamihira etc. These highly evolved Rishis knew all the scriptures like the

Vedas and Puranas, but ignored the gems as a remedy and prescribed only

Poojas and recital of mantras and Stotras plus Dana.

There are some Sanskrit verses from the Sashtras quoted quite frequently bythese gem-selling astrologers. But the verses mostly say, Suns colour is red,

direction is east, nature is hot, metal is gold, gem is ruby..you can keep them

while doing the sun pooja.and after the pooja if you want you can wear them

(meaning no need to either throw away or give away the Rubies and

Diamonds!) etc. They dont prescribe the gems as a remedy for anything!! The

same goes for the verses in the Vedas. A verse from the Rig Veda says, May the


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Sun, whom we pray, and who rules our existence, give us the required money

and may he protect our savings for buying gems.. This is merely asking for

prosperity so that one can buy gold and gems like Rubies etc. and not a remedial

prescription for anything! If you have enough to buy gold and Rubies you are a

well off man! They impress people by the so-called authentic ancient Vedic

prescriptions and get away with it because to day 99% people dont understand

Sanskrit. Truths and half-truths, when told in a nicely camouflaged manner,

make wonderful lies. A famous espionage training dictum taught to the agents by

the famous CIA is, Base your lies on a verifiable truth. Our gem selling

astrologers are very up-to-date!

In all the Indian scriptures, there are a few instances where gems are

recommended as remedy for planets. Narada Purana which prescribes gems as a

remedy for planets. The loss and gain depends upon the planets. Hence one

should placate them with effort when they start giving untoward fruit (viparita-

phala). For placating the sun and others one should wear in the order of ruby for

Sun, pearl for Moon, Coral for Mars,. Emerald for Mercury, Yellow Sapphire

for Jupiter, Diamond for Venus, Blue Sapphire for Saturn, Gomeda for Rahu

and Cats Eye Gem for Ketu.

The following are more quotes from other scriptures.

Garuda Purana Ch.69: The potent semen of Vala transformed into the seeds of

quartz (rock crystal), also known as Bhisma stones. These seeds germinated

primarily in the Himalayas and the lands to their north. These crystals are

usually transparent and colorless, and are often so brilliant that they are

mistaken for diamonds. Any one respectfully wearing a pure quartz crystal set in

gold will attain good fortune in this life and be protected from dangerous animals

such as tigers, leopards, wolves, elephants, and lions. Pure quartz is also an

amulet giving the wearer extraordinary sexual prowess. Wearing quartz while

offering libations to departed ancestors insures them lasting happiness. It is also

a talisman against drowning, burning and theft. These attributes pertain to pure

flawless quartz, and knowledgeable gemologists advise that flawed varieties that

are included, fractured, or discolored should be completely avoided.

Agni Purana, Chapter 246, Verse 7 & 8A gem free from all impurities and

radiating its characteristic internal luster should be looked upon as an escort of

good luck. A gem which is cracked, fissured, devoid of luster, or appearing rough

or sandy, should not be used at all.

Sri Garuda Purana states, The potency of a high-quality ruby is such that even

an ignorant person living a sinful life and surrounded by deadly enemies is saved

by wearing such a gem. Anyone wearing such a naturally effulgent ruby would

be freed from diseases caused by any imbalance of the bodily functions.


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After that there is a warning: A ruby, although genuine, should not be worn if it

has strong color banding, excessive inclusions within like numerous internal

cracks, a sandy appearance, a rough surface, or is dull and lusterless. Anyone

using such a flawed ruby, even out of ignorance, will suffer from disease, or loss

of fortune.Sri Garuda Puranam: Chap. 70.

Everything in this world, both the living and the non living, emit some positive

vibrations and some negative vibrations called spandana. Only the highly

evolved Paramahamsa level saints and yogis know how to control them properly.

The astrology scriptures dont acknowledge gems as a remedial measure. In

Vedic astrology we need an authentic classical authority from an acknowledged

astrology scripture based on which to prescribe the remedies and cannot

prescribe gemstones on the sayings of a Tom Dick & Harry!

Moreover no one knows on what basis to prescribe the gems. Is it for the flaws inthe Birth chart, or for bad Dasas, or for bad transits, or for a specific purpose?

Suppose Saturn is bad in a chart. You want to prescribe a gem for it. What about

the lagna wise malefic and benefic planets? And what about the rasi analysis and

the badhaka lords? Suppose Saturn is bad for your lagna but good for your rasi?

Do we prescribe or not?

Even amongst the gem prescribing astrologers the basis of prescribing a gem is a

split issue. They are divided into two opposing philosophies, viz., Anukul-vad &

Pratikul-vad.

ANUKULA-VAD: A gem will act SAME as its planet So gems should be

chosen for Anukul (favorable) grahas.

PRATIKUL-VAD: A gem will act OPPOSITE of its planet So gems should

be chosen for Pratikul (unfavorable) grahas.

However the majority of the famous and learned astrologers agree that the gems

should be used for a natives ANUKUL GRAHAS (benefic planets) to harness

the benefic influence. They do not act OPPOSITE of their Grahas and so gems

should not be used for a natives PRATIKUL GRAHAS (malefic planets). So

according to this they are only boosters for the good planetss and not a remedy

for the bad ones? In this case the learned experts are doing the opposite of the

Narada Purana verse Hence one should placate them with effort when they

(start) giving untoward fruit (viparita-phala). For placating the sun and others

one should wear in the order of ruby for Sun.

Apart from that, as we know each planet has its positive effects and its negative

effectsin every sign and in every house. Suppose a planet by nature or situation


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is good for profession and bad for children. If the corresponding gem is

prescribed and the planet becomes stronger, suppose he gets a promotion but his

child dies?? No one knows how to control the positive and negative factors. I

have discussed this with several gem-prescribing pundits and no one could

come up with a proper answer.

All our kings used to wear loads of gems and all of them were beaten black and

blue by every foreign invader from Alexander to the British!!

Since the authentic verses say, Suns colour is red, direction is east, nature is hot,

metal is gold, gem is ruby.. etc. etc. let me suggest a cheaper remedy for you:

Go to your office wearing red suite or red Sari and red shoes, keep a heater

under your seat and sit facing the east (probably the toilet), use red color

stationary and penand expect the Sun God to be pleased with you and give

auspicious results!! If you take the remedies to fanatic and foolish extents, youll

become a prey to the cheats and charlatans and waste your time and a lot ofmoney.

A stone cant change anybodys destiny; only Poojas, Mantras and Stotras can

if properly done. Thats why our ancient seers prescribed them and ignored the

gems. Stick to the authentic prescriptions of the astrology Sashtras. I agree that a

lot of things we have today were not there in the ancient days, like computers or

antibiotic medicines or heart operations, and were not prescribed in the

Sashtras. But gems were there in those days and yet were ignored as an

astrological cure. So their uselessness as a remedy is obvious. A few Puranas

prescribe them but there are so many warnings, ifs and buts and hit and trial

methods that I prefer staying away from them as remedies.

A standard answer by a lot of these astrologers is This was told by my guru Sri

Sri Sri 1008 Ananda Maharaj!!. When you ask where he is, the reply is that he

wanders in the high Himalayas and doesnt normally give darshan to every one!!

So you see we can never verify from him.

However one effect of the gemstones is guaranteed. If you wear a big sparkling

diamond, a lot of people, with their Venus or the 7th lord (of marriage/love life)

afflicted, will be attracted to you!

A lot of practicing astrologers get some very lucrative offers from gem-sellers,

from cuts in prescriptions to promoting gem-cure books. I get quite a few offers!!

The average Indian astrologer gets less than Rs.100/- for a prediction. But if he

prescribes a Pukhraj or yellow topaz, which is the most prescribed stone, its

worth Rs.15000/ to Rs.25000/- and his cut is a cool 10%. It is normally prescribed


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with a warning, like The quality and colour must be right and it must be

flawless. So you see, either the gullible man buys it through the prescribing

astrologer or brings it for his approval and the astrologer is assured of his

commission!

This gem prescription has become so common that, leave alone the generalpublic, even a lot of astrologers actually believe in it. What is more, the common

man believes so much in this gem-remedy that, an astrologer not prescribing

gems is frowned upon and regarded as someone who does not know about the

proper remedies!! So not many astrologers have the guts to tell the truth.

My last take on this subject; The MD in Heaven has His door open and saying

repeatedly in many scripturesfrom Gita to Gajendra MokshamSeek me

and I will come to your rescue. So instead of going to Him why do you want to

go the Chaprasi?!

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