Guest guest Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Dear Bharatji, Very interesting writeup. However, you say that everything has these 3 Gunas, right? So could you please explain why I cant simply pick an ordinary stone off the road, imbue it with the right mantras and have it work for me? I'm not skeptical of what you write, I'm merely asking for the additional information that completes the picture you are presenting. I also remember earlier that Sweeji had decisively stated that the energy of precious stones is different from the energy of the supreme. But you seem to state that it is all part of Ma Shakti. What part of the supreme is Ma Shakti? What part of the supreme is missing in Ma Shakti? Is there a different way of invoking the energy of the supreme? While I open these questions out to everyone to answer, I am pointedly also interested in your response, since from your previous writeups you seem to be a firm believer in non-duality. I would love to know how you reconcile all these concepts.. Thank you, Sundeep sohamsa , " Bharat - Hindu Astrology " <astrologyhindu wrote: > > Namaste > > Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas are the three qualities that exist in everything in > the world. In simple terms, Sattwa is associated with purity and clarity. > Rajas with desire and Tamas with indolence. All objects would have all three > qualities. Some would have more of Sattwa, some more of Rajas and some more > of Tamas. Colors can be sattwa, rajas and tamas. White, Yellow is considered > Sattwic. Red as Rajasic tending towards Sattwa. Brown, Black are considered > Tamasic. > > Clarity and Colour in gemstones usually defines whether the gemstone is > predominantly Sattwic, Rajasic or Tamasic. Every gemstone will have all > three qualities but in different proportions. However, one of important > factors is usually missed out in determining a gemstone as Sattwic, Rajasic > or Tamasic. > > Every gem goes through a process of mining, cleaning, polishing, etc.... > each of these processes are lead by human beings and its machines. Each of > these elements alter the Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas. The vibes of the miner, > numerous gem dealers also cause subtle changes on how the gem will act. Each > gem is different. Even two gems of the same type, color and carat, are > likely to have different results. > > I would also bring your notice to the story of the infamous Hope Diamond. > You can view it here: http://www.si.edu/siphotos/science- nature/HOPE.GIF > It is one of the largest diamonds in the world and one of the finest too. > Initially it weighed 112 carats but the existing piece weighs 47 carats. It > would appear to most as one of the Sattwic gemstones. It is VS1 clarity, > beautiful grayish blue color. VS1 clarity is eyeclean. This would by the > color and clarity be called a Sattwic gem. > > However, whosoever possessed this Diamond was destroyed. Read its story over > here http://www.paranormality.com/hope_diamond.shtml > > It is considered to have been stolen by Lord Vishnu's Idol. This rendered > the gemstone extremely dangerous for any individual. > > Lord's worship and prayer goes a huge way in changing the Sattwa, Rajas and > Tamas of Objects like gemstones. Sri Ramakrisha saw Ma, where people saw > idols. I take gemstones as " Abhushan " for Ma Durga, which were made by Dev > Vishwakarma (ref: Durga Saptshati). Prayers to the lord (Ma) are essential > to wear the same to make these gemstones act favorable to us. > > Ma Shakti is all pervasive. She is the expression of the Lord and not > separate. The entirety resides in her. There is nothing beyond her. As > Mahamaya she uses Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas to bind us. To call some gemstone > as " Dead " , since it is unclear or a bad color, is calling Ma Shakti as > " dead " . Unclear gemstones, tumbled gemstones, also have Ma's energy and it > is not right to defile them or call them such names. > > Many astrologers, crystal healers and others are using so called " Tamasic " > Gemstones and reaping " Sattwic " results. So, worship of the Lord is > important in using the energy of the gemstone positively towards oneself. > This is the most important factor in determining the Sattwa of the gemstone. > Mostly forgotten. > > Thanks and Regards > Bharat > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Namaste Sri SundeepGemstone will have an effect. A stone shall have another effect. We have know-how on Gemstones, so we use them. We, those in Science, generally believe colors and vibration (light and sound) shall bring in the results. Pebbles will have vibrational effects more than the light effects, and same goes for the opaque gemstones. However, the results are desirable or undesirable depend upon the Puja you perform. Sometimes without Puja we might be lucky to find a gemstone handled with great care by a devoted and an honest person. For example, Emerald affects the heart chakra. A pebble on the road maybe is found out to affect the toenail (just taking an example). We do not intend to change their nature of resonating frequency and the way Ma has created them, we simply worship to make it beneficial for us. So after the worship Emerald will affect the heart chakra favorably and a pebble that affects the toenail might help it grow straight and not cut into the skin below It is similar to an Idol which has been disrespected compared to an Idol where puja is performed by great devotion. The results given will be different. Supreme and Ma Shakti aren't different. Expression of Supreme is Ma Shakti. Consider Prabhu Shiva dancing. The dance is Ma Shakti. Are the two different? Can dance exist without the dancer? So non-duality is maintained. Lastly, I am not a " believer " in non-duality. Belief may be verifiable or non-verifiable. Non-duality is a pramana given by the Upanishads, Brahma Sutras and Srimad Bhagwad Gita. No need for belief here. Hope this helps.Thanks and RegardsBharatOn 4/20/07, vedicastrostudent < vedicastrostudent wrote: Dear Bharatji, Very interesting writeup. However, you say that everything has these 3 Gunas, right? So could you please explain why I cant simply pick an ordinary stone off the road, imbue it with the right mantras and have it work for me? I'm not skeptical of what you write, I'm merely asking for the additional information that completes the picture you are presenting. I also remember earlier that Sweeji had decisively stated that the energy of precious stones is different from the energy of the supreme. But you seem to state that it is all part of Ma Shakti. What part of the supreme is Ma Shakti? What part of the supreme is missing in Ma Shakti? Is there a different way of invoking the energy of the supreme? While I open these questions out to everyone to answer, I am pointedly also interested in your response, since from your previous writeups you seem to be a firm believer in non-duality. I would love to know how you reconcile all these concepts.. Thank you, Sundeep sohamsa , " Bharat - Hindu Astrology " <astrologyhindu wrote: > > Namaste > > Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas are the three qualities that exist in everything in > the world. In simple terms, Sattwa is associated with purity and clarity. > Rajas with desire and Tamas with indolence. All objects would have all three > qualities. Some would have more of Sattwa, some more of Rajas and some more > of Tamas. Colors can be sattwa, rajas and tamas. White, Yellow is considered > Sattwic. Red as Rajasic tending towards Sattwa. Brown, Black are considered > Tamasic. > > Clarity and Colour in gemstones usually defines whether the gemstone is > predominantly Sattwic, Rajasic or Tamasic. Every gemstone will have all > three qualities but in different proportions. However, one of important > factors is usually missed out in determining a gemstone as Sattwic, Rajasic > or Tamasic. > > Every gem goes through a process of mining, cleaning, polishing, etc.... > each of these processes are lead by human beings and its machines. Each of > these elements alter the Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas. The vibes of the miner, > numerous gem dealers also cause subtle changes on how the gem will act. Each > gem is different. Even two gems of the same type, color and carat, are > likely to have different results. > > I would also bring your notice to the story of the infamous Hope Diamond. > You can view it here: http://www.si.edu/siphotos/science- nature/HOPE.GIF > It is one of the largest diamonds in the world and one of the finest too. > Initially it weighed 112 carats but the existing piece weighs 47 carats. It > would appear to most as one of the Sattwic gemstones. It is VS1 clarity, > beautiful grayish blue color. VS1 clarity is eyeclean. This would by the > color and clarity be called a Sattwic gem. > > However, whosoever possessed this Diamond was destroyed. Read its story over > here http://www.paranormality.com/hope_diamond.shtml > > It is considered to have been stolen by Lord Vishnu's Idol. This rendered > the gemstone extremely dangerous for any individual. > > Lord's worship and prayer goes a huge way in changing the Sattwa, Rajas and > Tamas of Objects like gemstones. Sri Ramakrisha saw Ma, where people saw > idols. I take gemstones as " Abhushan " for Ma Durga, which were made by Dev > Vishwakarma (ref: Durga Saptshati). Prayers to the lord (Ma) are essential > to wear the same to make these gemstones act favorable to us. > > Ma Shakti is all pervasive. She is the expression of the Lord and not > separate. The entirety resides in her. There is nothing beyond her. As > Mahamaya she uses Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas to bind us. To call some gemstone > as " Dead " , since it is unclear or a bad color, is calling Ma Shakti as > " dead " . Unclear gemstones, tumbled gemstones, also have Ma's energy and it > is not right to defile them or call them such names. > > Many astrologers, crystal healers and others are using so called " Tamasic " > Gemstones and reaping " Sattwic " results. So, worship of the Lord is > important in using the energy of the gemstone positively towards oneself. > This is the most important factor in determining the Sattwa of the gemstone. > Mostly forgotten. > > Thanks and Regards > Bharat > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Jaya Jagannatha Dear Bharat, Namaste Inspired to send you these that have not gone through processing except for a frequent bath. I have more in my collection if you like, as these are strewn all over the house. You have not concurred your statements to justify these dead stones (pictures of which I am embedding) versus man made synthetics. This what Richard means, by the way the gemmy pieces versus the non gemmy ones here. Perhaps I triggered a nerve to invoke your anger. Love, Swee Bharat - Hindu Astrology <astrologyhindu Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:05:21 +0530 <sohamsa >, <vedic astrology >, , [Jaya Jagannatha] Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas of Gemstones Namaste Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas are the three qualities that exist in everything in the world. In simple terms, Sattwa is associated with purity and clarity. Rajas with desire and Tamas with indolence. All objects would have all three qualities. Some would have more of Sattwa, some more of Rajas and some more of Tamas. Colors can be sattwa, rajas and tamas. White, Yellow is considered Sattwic. Red as Rajasic tending towards Sattwa. Brown, Black are considered Tamasic. Clarity and Colour in gemstones usually defines whether the gemstone is predominantly Sattwic, Rajasic or Tamasic. Every gemstone will have all three qualities but in different proportions. However, one of important factors is usually missed out in determining a gemstone as Sattwic, Rajasic or Tamasic. Every gem goes through a process of mining, cleaning, polishing, etc.... each of these processes are lead by human beings and its machines. Each of these elements alter the Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas. The vibes of the miner, numerous gem dealers also cause subtle changes on how the gem will act. Each gem is different. Even two gems of the same type, color and carat, are likely to have different results. I would also bring your notice to the story of the infamous Hope Diamond. You can view it here: http://www.si.edu/siphotos/science-nature/HOPE.GIF It is one of the largest diamonds in the world and one of the finest too. Initially it weighed 112 carats but the existing piece weighs 47 carats. It would appear to most as one of the Sattwic gemstones. It is VS1 clarity, beautiful grayish blue color. VS1 clarity is eyeclean. This would by the color and clarity be called a Sattwic gem. However, whosoever possessed this Diamond was destroyed. Read its story over here http://www.paranormality.com/hope_diamond.shtml It is considered to have been stolen by Lord Vishnu's Idol. This rendered the gemstone extremely dangerous for any individual. Lord's worship and prayer goes a huge way in changing the Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas of Objects like gemstones. Sri Ramakrisha saw Ma, where people saw idols. I take gemstones as " Abhushan " for Ma Durga, which were made by Dev Vishwakarma (ref: Durga Saptshati). Prayers to the lord (Ma) are essential to wear the same to make these gemstones act favorable to us. Ma Shakti is all pervasive. She is the expression of the Lord and not separate. The entirety resides in her. There is nothing beyond her. As Mahamaya she uses Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas to bind us. To call some gemstone as " Dead " , since it is unclear or a bad color, is calling Ma Shakti as " dead " . Unclear gemstones, tumbled gemstones, also have Ma's energy and it is not right to defile them or call them such names. Many astrologers, crystal healers and others are using so called " Tamasic " Gemstones and reaping " Sattwic " results. So, worship of the Lord is important in using the energy of the gemstone positively towards oneself. This is the most important factor in determining the Sattwa of the gemstone. Mostly forgotten. Thanks and Regards Bharat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Namaste Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas are the three qualities that exist in everything in the world. In simple terms, Sattwa is associated with purity and clarity. Rajas with desire and Tamas with indolence. All objects would have all three qualities. Some would have more of Sattwa, some more of Rajas and some more of Tamas. Colors can be sattwa, rajas and tamas. White, Yellow is considered Sattwic. Red as Rajasic tending towards Sattwa. Brown, Black are considered Tamasic. Clarity and Colour in gemstones usually defines whether the gemstone is predominantly Sattwic, Rajasic or Tamasic. Every gemstone will have all three qualities but in different proportions. However, one of important factors is usually missed out in determining a gemstone as Sattwic, Rajasic or Tamasic. Every gem goes through a process of mining, cleaning, polishing, etc.... each of these processes are lead by human beings and its machines. Each of these elements alter the Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas. The vibes of the miner, numerous gem dealers also cause subtle changes on how the gem will act. Each gem is different. Even two gems of the same type, color and carat, are likely to have different results. I would also bring your notice to the story of the infamous Hope Diamond. You can view it here: http://www.si.edu/siphotos/science-nature/HOPE.GIF It is one of the largest diamonds in the world and one of the finest too. Initially it weighed 112 carats but the existing piece weighs 47 carats. It would appear to most as one of the Sattwic gemstones. It is VS1 clarity, beautiful grayish blue color. VS1 clarity is eyeclean. This would by the color and clarity be called a Sattwic gem. However, whosoever possessed this Diamond was destroyed. Read its story over here http://www.paranormality.com/hope_diamond.shtml It is considered to have been stolen by Lord Vishnu's Idol. This rendered the gemstone extremely dangerous for any individual. Lord's worship and prayer goes a huge way in changing the Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas of Objects like gemstones. Sri Ramakrisha saw Ma, where people saw idols. I take gemstones as " Abhushan " for Ma Durga, which were made by Dev Vishwakarma (ref: Durga Saptshati). Prayers to the lord (Ma) are essential to wear the same to make these gemstones act favorable to us. Ma Shakti is all pervasive. She is the expression of the Lord and not separate. The entirety resides in her. There is nothing beyond her. As Mahamaya she uses Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas to bind us. To call some gemstone as " Dead " , since it is unclear or a bad color, is calling Ma Shakti as " dead " . Unclear gemstones, tumbled gemstones, also have Ma's energy and it is not right to defile them or call them such names. Many astrologers, crystal healers and others are using so called " Tamasic " Gemstones and reaping " Sattwic " results. So, worship of the Lord is important in using the energy of the gemstone positively towards oneself. This is the most important factor in determining the Sattwa of the gemstone. Mostly forgotten. Thanks and Regards Bharat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Jaya Jagannatha Dear Bharat, Namaste Inspired to send you these that have not gone through processing except for a frequent bath. I have more in my collection if you like, as these are strewn all over the house. You have not concurred your statements to justify these dead stones (pictures of which I am embedding) versus man made synthetics. This what Richard means, by the way the gemmy pieces versus the non gemmy ones here. Perhaps I triggered a nerve to invoke your anger. Love, Swee Bharat - Hindu Astrology <astrologyhindu Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:05:21 +0530 <sohamsa >, <vedic astrology >, , [Jaya Jagannatha] Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas of Gemstones Namaste Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas are the three qualities that exist in everything in the world. In simple terms, Sattwa is associated with purity and clarity. Rajas with desire and Tamas with indolence. All objects would have all three qualities. Some would have more of Sattwa, some more of Rajas and some more of Tamas. Colors can be sattwa, rajas and tamas. White, Yellow is considered Sattwic. Red as Rajasic tending towards Sattwa. Brown, Black are considered Tamasic. Clarity and Colour in gemstones usually defines whether the gemstone is predominantly Sattwic, Rajasic or Tamasic. Every gemstone will have all three qualities but in different proportions. However, one of important factors is usually missed out in determining a gemstone as Sattwic, Rajasic or Tamasic. Every gem goes through a process of mining, cleaning, polishing, etc.... each of these processes are lead by human beings and its machines. Each of these elements alter the Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas. The vibes of the miner, numerous gem dealers also cause subtle changes on how the gem will act. Each gem is different. Even two gems of the same type, color and carat, are likely to have different results. I would also bring your notice to the story of the infamous Hope Diamond. You can view it here: http://www.si.edu/siphotos/science-nature/HOPE.GIF It is one of the largest diamonds in the world and one of the finest too. Initially it weighed 112 carats but the existing piece weighs 47 carats. It would appear to most as one of the Sattwic gemstones. It is VS1 clarity, beautiful grayish blue color. VS1 clarity is eyeclean. This would by the color and clarity be called a Sattwic gem. However, whosoever possessed this Diamond was destroyed. Read its story over here http://www.paranormality.com/hope_diamond.shtml It is considered to have been stolen by Lord Vishnu's Idol. This rendered the gemstone extremely dangerous for any individual. Lord's worship and prayer goes a huge way in changing the Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas of Objects like gemstones. Sri Ramakrisha saw Ma, where people saw idols. I take gemstones as " Abhushan " for Ma Durga, which were made by Dev Vishwakarma (ref: Durga Saptshati). Prayers to the lord (Ma) are essential to wear the same to make these gemstones act favorable to us. Ma Shakti is all pervasive. She is the expression of the Lord and not separate. The entirety resides in her. There is nothing beyond her. As Mahamaya she uses Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas to bind us. To call some gemstone as " Dead " , since it is unclear or a bad color, is calling Ma Shakti as " dead " . Unclear gemstones, tumbled gemstones, also have Ma's energy and it is not right to defile them or call them such names. Many astrologers, crystal healers and others are using so called " Tamasic " Gemstones and reaping " Sattwic " results. So, worship of the Lord is important in using the energy of the gemstone positively towards oneself. This is the most important factor in determining the Sattwa of the gemstone. Mostly forgotten. Thanks and Regards Bharat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 Namaste Sri Swee,My posts are fairly clear and understandable. I do not know what are you referring to.You can keep calling something alive or dead, as per your own definitions or fancies. It has got nothing to do with me. Whether two people call or a whole society, if principally it is incorrect, I shall not agree. Kindly do not imagine my non-existent anger. Thanks and RegardsBharatOn 4/21/07, Swee Chan < sweechan wrote: Jaya Jagannatha Dear Bharat, Namaste Inspired to send you these that have not gone through processing except for a frequent bath. I have more in my collection if you like, as these are strewn all over the house. You have not concurred your statements to justify these dead stones (pictures of which I am embedding) versus man made synthetics. This what Richard means, by the way the gemmy pieces versus the non gemmy ones here. Perhaps I triggered a nerve to invoke your anger. Love, Swee Bharat - Hindu Astrology <astrologyhindu > Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:05:21 +0530 <sohamsa >, <vedic astrology >, <@gro ups.com>, [Jaya Jagannatha] Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas of Gemstones Namaste Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas are the three qualities that exist in everything in the world. In simple terms, Sattwa is associated with purity and clarity. Rajas with desire and Tamas with indolence. All objects would have all three qualities. Some would have more of Sattwa, some more of Rajas and some more of Tamas. Colors can be sattwa, rajas and tamas. White, Yellow is considered Sattwic. Red as Rajasic tending towards Sattwa. Brown, Black are considered Tamasic. Clarity and Colour in gemstones usually defines whether the gemstone is predominantly Sattwic, Rajasic or Tamasic. Every gemstone will have all three qualities but in different proportions. However, one of important factors is usually missed out in determining a gemstone as Sattwic, Rajasic or Tamasic. Every gem goes through a process of mining, cleaning, polishing, etc.... each of these processes are lead by human beings and its machines. Each of these elements alter the Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas. The vibes of the miner, numerous gem dealers also cause subtle changes on how the gem will act. Each gem is different. Even two gems of the same type, color and carat, are likely to have different results. I would also bring your notice to the story of the infamous Hope Diamond. You can view it here: http://www.si.edu/siphotos/science-nature/HOPE.GIF It is one of the largest diamonds in the world and one of the finest too. Initially it weighed 112 carats but the existing piece weighs 47 carats. It would appear to most as one of the Sattwic gemstones. It is VS1 clarity, beautiful grayish blue color. VS1 clarity is eyeclean. This would by the color and clarity be called a Sattwic gem. However, whosoever possessed this Diamond was destroyed. Read its story over here http://www.paranormality.com/hope_diamond.shtml It is considered to have been stolen by Lord Vishnu's Idol. This rendered the gemstone extremely dangerous for any individual. Lord's worship and prayer goes a huge way in changing the Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas of Objects like gemstones. Sri Ramakrisha saw Ma, where people saw idols. I take gemstones as " Abhushan " for Ma Durga, which were made by Dev Vishwakarma (ref: Durga Saptshati). Prayers to the lord (Ma) are essential to wear the same to make these gemstones act favorable to us. Ma Shakti is all pervasive. She is the expression of the Lord and not separate. The entirety resides in her. There is nothing beyond her. As Mahamaya she uses Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas to bind us. To call some gemstone as " Dead " , since it is unclear or a bad color, is calling Ma Shakti as " dead " . Unclear gemstones, tumbled gemstones, also have Ma's energy and it is not right to defile them or call them such names. Many astrologers, crystal healers and others are using so called " Tamasic " Gemstones and reaping " Sattwic " results. So, worship of the Lord is important in using the energy of the gemstone positively towards oneself. This is the most important factor in determining the Sattwa of the gemstone. Mostly forgotten. Thanks and Regards Bharat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 Namaste Sri Swee,My posts are fairly clear and understandable. I do not know what are you referring to.You can keep calling something alive or dead, as per your own definitions or fancies. It has got nothing to do with me. Whether two people call or a whole society, if principally it is incorrect, I shall not agree. Kindly do not imagine my non-existent anger. Thanks and RegardsBharatOn 4/21/07, Swee Chan < sweechan wrote: Jaya Jagannatha Dear Bharat, Namaste Inspired to send you these that have not gone through processing except for a frequent bath. I have more in my collection if you like, as these are strewn all over the house. You have not concurred your statements to justify these dead stones (pictures of which I am embedding) versus man made synthetics. This what Richard means, by the way the gemmy pieces versus the non gemmy ones here. Perhaps I triggered a nerve to invoke your anger. Love, Swee Bharat - Hindu Astrology <astrologyhindu > Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:05:21 +0530 <sohamsa >, <vedic astrology >, <@gro ups.com>, [Jaya Jagannatha] Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas of Gemstones Namaste Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas are the three qualities that exist in everything in the world. In simple terms, Sattwa is associated with purity and clarity. Rajas with desire and Tamas with indolence. All objects would have all three qualities. Some would have more of Sattwa, some more of Rajas and some more of Tamas. Colors can be sattwa, rajas and tamas. White, Yellow is considered Sattwic. Red as Rajasic tending towards Sattwa. Brown, Black are considered Tamasic. Clarity and Colour in gemstones usually defines whether the gemstone is predominantly Sattwic, Rajasic or Tamasic. Every gemstone will have all three qualities but in different proportions. However, one of important factors is usually missed out in determining a gemstone as Sattwic, Rajasic or Tamasic. Every gem goes through a process of mining, cleaning, polishing, etc.... each of these processes are lead by human beings and its machines. Each of these elements alter the Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas. The vibes of the miner, numerous gem dealers also cause subtle changes on how the gem will act. Each gem is different. Even two gems of the same type, color and carat, are likely to have different results. I would also bring your notice to the story of the infamous Hope Diamond. You can view it here: http://www.si.edu/siphotos/science-nature/HOPE.GIF It is one of the largest diamonds in the world and one of the finest too. Initially it weighed 112 carats but the existing piece weighs 47 carats. It would appear to most as one of the Sattwic gemstones. It is VS1 clarity, beautiful grayish blue color. VS1 clarity is eyeclean. This would by the color and clarity be called a Sattwic gem. However, whosoever possessed this Diamond was destroyed. Read its story over here http://www.paranormality.com/hope_diamond.shtml It is considered to have been stolen by Lord Vishnu's Idol. This rendered the gemstone extremely dangerous for any individual. Lord's worship and prayer goes a huge way in changing the Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas of Objects like gemstones. Sri Ramakrisha saw Ma, where people saw idols. I take gemstones as " Abhushan " for Ma Durga, which were made by Dev Vishwakarma (ref: Durga Saptshati). Prayers to the lord (Ma) are essential to wear the same to make these gemstones act favorable to us. Ma Shakti is all pervasive. She is the expression of the Lord and not separate. The entirety resides in her. There is nothing beyond her. As Mahamaya she uses Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas to bind us. To call some gemstone as " Dead " , since it is unclear or a bad color, is calling Ma Shakti as " dead " . Unclear gemstones, tumbled gemstones, also have Ma's energy and it is not right to defile them or call them such names. Many astrologers, crystal healers and others are using so called " Tamasic " Gemstones and reaping " Sattwic " results. So, worship of the Lord is important in using the energy of the gemstone positively towards oneself. This is the most important factor in determining the Sattwa of the gemstone. Mostly forgotten. Thanks and Regards Bharat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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