Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas of Gemstones

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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