Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Poetic Jyotish Reading - very interesting








मैं ज्योतिष के समुन्दर में डूबा चला जा रहा था ,
लेकिन यहाँ मुझे कोई भी - नहीं बचा पा रहा था !!


आखिरी समय में तिनके का भी सहारा नजर नहीं आ रहा था ,

बस याद कर रहा था उस घड़ी ( 27-7-1972 ) को जब मैं पैदा हुआ था !!
गुरूवार की सुबह का 10:50 AM के करीब का समय था ,
राजस्थान का भरतपुर अभी कुछ दिन पूर्व ही बाढ़ से दो - चार हुआ था !! 


गृह गोचर कुछ यूँ बता रहा था कि कन्या लग्न में मकर - श्रवण का प्रमाण था ,
चतुर्थ में बैठा वक्री गुरू - दशवें बैठे शुक्र से दो - चार कर रहा था !! 



पंचम में बैठा राहू - चन्द्र जी को तड़पा रहा था ,
बचाओ - बचाओ बेचारा चन्द्र चिल्ला रहा था !! 



पंचमेश शनि नवम् भाग्य में बैठ अपने को जज जता रहा था ,
आर्डर - आर्डर ज्यादा शोर मत मचाओ - इस जातक को तुरंत सन्यास की राह दिखाओ !! 



एकादश में सूर्य - बुध के संग फसे बेचारे मंगल- केतु ,
क्या कोई है यहाँ हनुमान जो बनाये मेरे लिये यहाँ सेतु !! 



जय श्री राम


Bhaiya Khubiram JI  
 
मुझे क्या पता था कि यह वीरान बस्ती होगी ,
और मदिरा यहाँ दारु से भी सस्ती होगी !
 
अपनी कवितामय कुंडली को पोस्ट किये हुए पूरे ५ दिन हो गये ,
बाँचना तो छोड़ो लोग नशे में लाइक करना भी भूल गये !!
 क्षमा करें ठाकुर साहब - खाली दिमाग सैतान का ,
वैसे मैं चेला भी हूँ - आप जैसे ही भाई जान का !!
 
  • Veejay Goel भैया खुबीराम जी ,

    भाग्य कि डोर आप को ले जाती है वीरान बस्ती को ओर,
    जिंदगी के सफर के आप हो गए है बोर !
     पिता का साथ न मिला फिर भी शेर के तरह जिये ,
    लेकिन बुध के अंतर में शारीर टूट गया !

    मन तो है मजबूत, और बहुत है मजबूत !
    केतु के तूफान को आपने पार किया !

    लेकिन अब लगता है डर, अन्देरे से अनहोनी से ,
    यहाँ राहू आ कर कौन सा जाल बिछा रहा है !

    जगदम्बा ने चाह तो बहुत से कार्य पुरे होंगे,
    उस के दरबार में रोज जाते है, इसी राहू से कार्ये करवायेगे !

    फिर भी नहीं माने तो भेरू को धोक देंगे
    किसी भी हालत में अपना डंका बजवायेगे  !
 

 मेरे प्रयास को सही दंग से भैया खुबीरम जी सम्पादित किया वो निमंलिखित है !
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भाग्य की डोर आप को ले जाती है वीरान बस्ती की ओर,
जिंदगी के सफर से आप फ़िलहाल हो गए हैं बोर !

पिता का साथ न मिला फिर भी शेर के तरह जिये ,
लेकिन बुध के अंतर ने अंदरुनी कई जख्म दिये !

मन तो है आपका मजबूत, और बहुत है मजबूत !
क्योंकि केतु के तूफान को पार कर दिया था आपने इसका पुख्ता सबूत !

लेकिन अब लगता है डर, भविष्य की अनहोनी और अंधेरे से,
क्योंकि अब यहाँ राहू अपना जाल बिछा चुका है काले घेरे से !

जगदम्बा ने चाहा तो बहुत से कार्य होंगे अवश्य पूरे
उस के दरबार में तो यह राहू भी अपना अहम् छोड़े !

जगदम्बा को मनाओगे , तुम भेरों को भी मनाओगे
हर हाल में तुम अपना डंका जरुर बजवाओगे !!!


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आप का बहुत धन्यवाद !

मेरी कवितामय कुंडली का क्या खूब जवाब मिला ,
मानो स्वयं नारद ज्योतिषी ने आकर मेरे दिल का हाल लिया !

धन्य हैं आप -और धन्य है आपका ये ज्योतिष ज्ञान ,
जो मेरे जैसे फुकलटी का भी रखा आपने मान !


जब खूबी को विजय जी मिल ही गये हैं - नारद ज्योतिषी के रूप में ,
तब राहू जी की क्या मजाल जो खूबी को खड़ा करें धूप में !

विजय जी आपका इशारा किस ओर है यह मैं समझ गया ,
और कुछ पलक झपकते ही अब राहू - गुरू से गया !

आपको नमन जो आपने मुझे तिनके का सहारा दिया ,
उन गुप्प अंधेरों से निकाल मुझे उजाले का फुआरा दिया !

तभी तो कहते हैं कि मन चंगा तो पनौती में भी गंगा ,
और हौंसला बुलंद हो तो बन सकता है टाटा एक और नंगा !

यह जीवन है अजब निराला - कब किस रूप में मिल जाये मुरलीवाला !!!!

जय श्री राम .........सब के बनाओ काम !!



  • Vidit Jain  
    नारद मुनि रहें फिराक में और करें गुडक तान ।
    विजय जी ऐसे नहीं, ज्योतिष वाणी का करें बखान ।
    खूबी जी के जीवन पर सुंदर दिया बयान ।
     
     
    में तो साधारण ज्योतिष हू , करता हू दिल से बात !
    ईश्वर से प्राथना करता हू, सब के मन में हो हर्षोल्लास !

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    नमन !
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    Thanks and Regards,
    Vijay Goel
    Astrologer and Vastu Consultant.

     

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Vedic references on Gem Stones



Sanskrit verse quoted in "Mani-mala" page 575, verse 79 by S. M. Tagore (1879), and also in the ancient "Jataka Parijata," chap. 2, sloka 21 compiled by Sri Vaidyanatha Dikshitar (son of Venkata-dhari), and reads in Sanskrit as follows:

Manikyam taraneh sujatyam-amalam muktaphalam shitagoh
maheyasya cha vidrumao nigaditah saumyasya-garutmakam
devejyasya cha pushparagam asura-achryasya vajram shaneh
nilam nirmalamanyayoshcha gadite gomeda-vaiduryake

Translation:

1) Ruby for the Sun,
2) Pearl for the Moon,
3) Coral for Mars,
4) Emerald for Mercury,
5) Yellow sapphire for Jupiter,
6) Diamond for Venus,
7) Blue sapphire for Saturn,
8) Hessonite for Rahu (the ascending node of the Moon)
9) Cat's eye for Ketu (the descending node of the Moon),

---[these gems] must be high-born (top quality) and flawless (amala)

In this important sloka the words, "sujatyam-amalam" (sujati = high born, and amala = completely pure or flawless) are very significant.  According to bona fide Vedic authority only clean top quality gems are considered to be auspicious. 
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Quotes the following slokas from Sri Garuda Purana:

ABOUT  NATURAL RUBY: Sri Suta Goswami said, “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.” Chap. 70

ABOUT NATURAL PEARL: Sri Suta Goswami said, “A pearl of the auspicious quality should be white, translucent, round in shape, lustrous, and of good weight and size.” Chap. 69

ABOUT NATURAL YELLOW SAPPHIRE: Sri Suta Goswami said, “Yellow sapphires must be evenly colored, flawless and well shaped in order to be considered auspicious.” Chap. 74

ABOUT NATURAL HESSONITE (Karketana): Sri Suta Goswami said, “Hessonites which are flawed, lack luster, or white or bluish in color are considered inferior and inauspicious.” Chap. 75

ABOUT NATURAL EMERALD: Sri Suta Goswami said, “Emeralds considered inauspicious are blackish, devoid of luster, appearing dirty inside or dried and brittle. Anyone concerned with their own well-being should never purchase or wear any oiled, dyed, or treated emerald. Also, emeralds of mixed colors are strictly forbidden.” Chap. 71

ABOUT NATURAL DIAMOND: Sri Suta Goswami said, “Anyone wearing a seriously flowed or clouded diamond which refracts a reddish glimmer from defective facet edges,
will surely be abandoned by the goddess of fortune. A diamond containing red spots will bring ruin.” Chap. 68 part 2

ABOUT NATURAL BLUE SAPPHIRE: Sri Suta Goswami said, “Blue sapphires and all other gems should never be subjected to burning for improving their color and clarity, as misfortune will certainly befall anyone doing so.” Chap. 72

ABOUT NATURAL RED CORAL:  Sri Suta Goswami said, “A well polished, bright coral with rich, soothing dark-red colors and without flaws is considered very auspicious.
It possesses power to increase the riches and wheat supplies of its wearer and also removes obstacles and dangers.” Chap. 80

ABOUT NATURAL RED GARNETS: Sri Suta Goswami said, “As with rubies, garnets colored like the petals of the red lotus are considered the rarest and most beautiful and possess the mystic virtue of increasing both the wealth and progeny of their owners.” Chap. 77

ABOUT NATURAL GREEN JADE: Sri Suta Goswami said, “Among all gems, fine quality jade has the greatest ability to remove negative karmic reactions.” Chap. 79

ABOUT NATURAL QUARTZ CRYSTAL: Sri Suta Goswami said, “Knowledgeable gemologists advise that flawed varieties that are included, fractured, or discolored should be completely avoided.” Chap. 76

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Quotes from Sri Agni Purana, “A 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 AGNI-PURANAM: Chapter 246, Verses 7 & 8.

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From Rig Veda :

*ते नो रत्नानी धनत्न त्रिरा सप्तानी सुन्वते ! एकमेकं सुशस्तिभी"रिग्वेदा १.५.२०.७
Of the seven important gemstones, each one for each planet, may the almighty lord bestow upon us the appropriate one out of the three ( the best, the good,and the average) categories. Gemstones empower a person by their supernatural effects.

अंय्य देवाय जन्मने स्तोमो विप्रेभिरासय ! अकारि रत्नधातम : !!
रिग्वेदा १.५.२०.१

The native (who wears the gemstone) seeks planetary clemency and favour through prayers performed for him by learned brahmins, and through the use of gemstones.

स हि रत्नानि दाशुषे सुवाति सविता भग:! तं भागं चित्रमिहे !
रिग्वेदा ५.६.८२.३

May the Sun God, who controls our existence and prosperity in this universe, grant us the required funds. Since we offer prayers to 'Him', may he keep intact our savings meant for the purchase of gems.

क्रित्याद्शिर्यम मनिर्थो अरतिदुषी:!
अथर्ववेद २.४.६.

Thus properly prescribed gemstone is capable of driving away the influence of witchcraft and will subdue my enemy.

यो विभर्ति दाक्ष्यन्म हिरन्य्म स जिवेशु कृणुते दिर्घ्मायु :!
अथर्ववेद १.३५.१.२

The right gemstone, fixed in gold, protects longevity, enhances social status and bring in prosperity.

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This article by Uma Shankar Shukla concludes by examining the Nine Gems.


YELLOW SAPPHIRE or Pushkaraj (for Jupiter).

This is one of the most widely used gems to help achieve better financial status. The wearer may expect wealth, good health, name, honour and fame if the gem suits him or her.
It is also believed that if there are obstructions in finding a suitable match for a girl, she will marry early by wearing a Yellow Sapphire. This is normally light yellow in colour.
Topaz or Pushkaraj is a cold gem. It improves vision, gives life security, protects from poverty, removes adversity, misfortune and melancholy.
In diseases, Topaz cures diarrhea, gastritis, ulcer, rheumatism, jaundice, insomnia, heart troubles, impotency, gout, arthritis, pain in knee joints, etc.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Sapphires, are simply crystallized alumina (Al2O3) and in their pure form are devoid of colour.
Sapphires are found in various colours which include pink, blue, green, yellow, orange and white. In India, Yellow Sapphire is known as Pukhraj and Blue Sapphire is known as Neelam. It has a specific gravity of 3.99, mean refractive index (RI) 1.765 and Hardness of 9 on the Moh's scale.

OCCURRENCE
Sapphires are found in India, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Russia, Thailand, Australia, U.S.A, U.K., Nepal, Mexico, Zambia and Nigeria. In India, Sapphires are found in Jammu and Kashmir. These are considered to be the best in the world. Some sapphires are also found in Orissa, but they are not of very high quality.
IDENTIFICATION
Natural Sapphires carry within them clear signs of slow crystallization. Some of the external elements sometimes remains preserved in the Gem which helps its identification. Like all other precious gems it should have inclusions which should be visible to the naked eye or under magnification. Otherwise, it is a piece of glass or a synthetic substance.
The inclusions are generally like 'feathers' or are like finger print impressions. Liquid inclusions looking like lace are also sometimes visible. Synthetic Sapphires are very common in the market and many traders in order to earn fast money sell them as originals. These are very clear and under magnification show bubble like inclusions. Sometimes feather like inclusions have also seen but they shine abnormally under light.

BLUE SAPPHIRE or Neelam (for Saturn)

Neelam removes the evil effects of Saturn. It is said that this stone has the magical power to elevate its user to a higher status from all sides. Some astrologers believe that Blue Sapphire or Neelam is so powerful if used properly that it can alleviate even long-term misfortune. However, there is a caution. Sometimes this stone may react adversely. It is advisable to test it first for a week before final wearing. It could give you everything you could desire – health, wealth, longevity, happiness. It also restores lost wealth and property.
Sapphire is normally faint or dark blue in colour. It is a very cold gem. Sapphire may also be yellow. It brings wealth, name and fame. Also gives good stamina, longevity and security in life. Can improve fertility in a barren woman. Best suited for joy, love and happiness. It cures fainting, fits, virility, mental disorder, deafness and baldness.


RUBY  or Manik (for Sun)

Ruby is said to give name, fame, vigour, virtue, warmth and the capacity to command to its user. It can also raise the individual far above the status into which he was born. Historically, it has been symbolic of love and passion. It is normally red in colour. Ruby is a hot stone.
On the disease front: Ruby helps cure peptic ulcer, fever, rheumatism, gout etc. However prolonged use may cause boils, itch and insomnia as well. Do consult an astrologer or a gemologist before wearing this, or any other stone. Ladies should avoid the use of Ruby as it can destroy the body lustre.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
The name Ruby comes from Latin Rubrum, which means 'Red'. Ruby, which is corundum, is simply crystallized alumina (Al2O3) and in pure form is devoid of colour. The rich colour in Ruby is mainly due to small amounts of chronic oxide, which is able to replace part of alumina without disturbing the trigonal crystal structure. It has a specific gravity of 3.99. Mean Refractive Index is 1.765 and the hardness is 9 on the Moh's scale.

OCCURRENCE
Ruby is found in Burma, Thailand, Sri Lanka, East Africa, Kenya, Nepal, Afghanistan, India and Pakistan. The best Rubies are from the Magok district of Burma. Thai Rubies are comparatively less attractive and the Rubies found in Sri Lanka are pink.
IDENTIFICATION
Natural Rubies are never 'clean' i.e., without inclusions. They contain inclusions which look like 'silk'. Natural Ruby encloses small crystals of other minerals, in the form of pale angular grains, cavities of irregular shapes, patches of fine needle-like criss-crossing canals which give a silky effect by reflected light. If these inclusions are not visible to the naked eye, then the eyeglass should be used to detect them. If even under high magnification no such inclusions are visible, then the gem you are checking is most probably a piece of glass. A synthetic Ruby will either not contain any inclusions or else it will have bubble-like inclusions, or cracks (as seen in a glass) will be visible. The cracks will give a milky hue and will be of an even nature.


EMERALD or Panna (for Mercury)

Emerald improves faculties related to the brain such as memory, communication, intuition, the intellect and the ability to learn. It is normally petal green or dark green in colour.
Emerald is a hot gem. It increases intelligence and brainpower, removes and cures fickle-mindedness, loss of memory, stammering, fear from souls and spirits, cooling harsh speech. One of the interesting observations about Emerald is that it is not prescribed for newly wed couples. It is said that newly married couples should not use it, as it impairs conjugal happiness due to reduction in sexual desires.
It is also useful for curing diarrhea, dysentery, gastritis, peptic ulcer, asthma, insomnia, heart troubles, etc.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Emerald, which is a Gem of Beryl family, is a silicate of beryllium and aluminium 3BeO.Al2O3.6SiO2. The colour of Emerald is mainly due to traces of chromium replacing aluminium ions in the hexagonal beryl crystal. It has a specific Gravity of 2.71, mean refractive index is 1.58 and hardness is 7.5 on the moh's scale.

OCCURRENCE
Emerald is found in Colombia, Brazil, Russia, Tanzania, South Africa, India, Australia, Austria, Pakistan, Kenya and Zambia. In India, Emeralds are found in Rajasthan, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh.

IDENTIFICATION
Emeralds from various mines have different kinds of inclusions, which can be seen with the naked eye, or else under magnification. If no inclusions are seen even under magnification, the chances are that the Gem under examination is either a piece of glass or a fake.
Inclusions in Emeralds include flakes of mica, fibrous material, milky-white spots, straw, bamboos and small cubes of rock salt are seen sometimes. Black spots are also seen in Emeralds.
Emeralds were formed when lava coming out from the volcanoes solidified on the surface of the earth. At this stage its fast solidification led to certain flaws in its crystal formation and certain foreign elements also entered the matrix. Synthetic Emeralds contain nail-like inclusions, brush-marks or chains of bubbles.


RED CORAL  or Moonga (for Mars)

It is said that Red Coral instills courage in its wearer. It also helps in curing blood -related diseases. It is normally red in color. Coral ensures material happiness, recovery from diseases indicated by Mars such as fever, cough, bilious complaints, smallpox, chickenpox, headache, loss of vitality, piles, boils, measles etc.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Coral is a product of the sea. It is formed from the calcareous skeletons of myriads of tiny polyps (meaning "insect with many feet"), which live in vast colonies in warm waters at a moderate depth. It is composed chiefly of calcium carbonate. This is arranged as fibres radiating from the central axis of the curving coral branches. Its specific Gravity is 2.68 and hardness is less than 4 on the Moh's scale. It is an opaque stone. Many forms of coral exist, but only high quality red, pink, blue, black and white corals are used in jewellery.
OCCURRENCE
Corals are found in India, Italy, Australia, Sri Lanka, Japan, Malaysia, South, Africa, Algeria and U.S.A.
IDENTIFICATION
Coral, being an opaque gem, is very difficult to identify. A practiced eye is required to differentiate between a natural and a manmade coral. Natural corals, if seen under magnification, always tell the story of their origin. They have black marks which are actually holes.
A very careful examination is required to identify a natural coral. Real corals are not very clear and if clear they are very costly. Manmade corals are very commonly found in the marketplaces being sold as real corals.
 
DIAMOND or Heera (for Venus).

It is said that the one who wears a Diamond has a luxurious life . Diamond is also supposed to enhance the name, fame and artistic quality of the person. Diamond is a hot gem. It creates goodness and removes evil and fearful thoughts in the native. It improves financial conditions and blesses the native with comforts and peace of mind. It also enhances sexual power. Also helpful in diabetes, diseases of urine, of private parts, syphillis, skin and uterine diseases.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
The name diamond comes from the Greek 'adamas', meaning 'invincible' in recognition of its exceptional hardness which makes it resist any form of abrasion by other minerals. Diamond is carbon in its pure form. Chemically there is no difference between diamond, coal and graphite. But the unique atomic bonding makes the difference.
It has a specific gravity of 3.52, mean Refractive Index is 2.418 and has a hardness of 10 on the Moh's scale.
OCCURRENCE
Diamonds are found in South Africa, Australia, Russia, Kenya, Ghana, Angola, Tanzania, Brazil and India.
In India, Diamonds are found in Madhya Pradesh, Orrisa and Andhra Pradesh.
IDENTIFICATION
For a Diamond to be real, it must possess some inclusions. These inclusions are visible by naked eye or under magnification. If no inclusions, black spots or milk patches are visible in a Diamond then either it is a zirconia or piece of glass. Diamonds which do not have any inclusions under 50x magnification are very rare and can be found with collectors only. The small black spots visible in Diamonds are crystals of Graphite or other forms of Carbon. These black spots shine under light. Diamonds have an affinity for grease, the surface of a cut Diamond will generally have a film of grease if it has been handled.
The most important test of a diamond is that all light entering the front of the stone is totally reflected from the back facets, which form a series of mirrors. A well-cut diamond, if viewed from the back and held up to the light, will show only a pinpoint of light from the culet.
In addition, looking down on a brilliant-cut diamond, one cannot see the wearer's finger beneath the stone, as can be seen with other stones. White light entering a diamond is dispersed into a spectrum of colours, giving flasks of different colours from the smaller crown facets.


HESSONITE GARNET or Gomedh (for Rahu)

The shadow planet Rahu is supposed to be responsible for all sorts of delays or very late fulfillment of ambitions. Gomedh can help in achieving speedy success in less time than expected. Gomedh also improves dealing with people and protects its wearer from sudden misfortunes. This is normally reddish-chocolate in colour. Gomedh is cold in nature. It cures diseases caused by affliction of Rahu and Saturn. It also increases appetite, vitality, confers good health, wealth and happiness and all round prosperity. It is said to be the best gem to avert stomach ailments, disaster, insanity, and evil spirits.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Its name comes from Greek 'esson' meaning 'inferior', since these gems are supposed to be less valuable. Gomedh is a Gem of the Garnet family. Magnets can pull these Gems, which is a very special phenomenon, as magnets otherwise pull only certain metals. Chemically it is known as Grossular (3CaO.Al2O3.3SiO2). It is found in number of colours like green and pink, but generally it is orange brown. It has a hardness of 7.25 on the Moh's Scale, specific gravity is 3.65 and Refractive Index is 1.74.
OCCURRENCE
It is available in abundance. It is found in India, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Australia, Tanzania, South Africa, Burma, Mexico, Russia, Italy, Kenya, Canada, U.S.A, and Malaysia. In India it is found in Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan and Bihar. Gaya mines in Bihar are the biggest source of this gem. Recently, very good quality of this Gem has been found in Orissa.
IDENTIFICATION
This Gem contains inclusions which look like scattered islands or flat bubbles. The colour is like honey shining under a ray of light. The inside, when viewed under magnification looks like a thick sticky liquid and certain areas look out of shape with lesser transparency.


CAT'S EYE or Lehsuniya (for Ketu)

This protects its wearer from hidden enemies, mysterious dangers and diseases. It is normally milky in colour. The gem is very hot in nature. In the event that it does not suit the wearer, the gem sometimes gives immediate signals like uneasiness, restlessness etc.
Cat's Eye is supposed to counter the evil effects of Ketu and diseases caused by Mars. It may prevent unexpected mishaps of life, curing mania, paralysis etc. It protects the wearer from accidents and secret enemies. For businessmen, it is a miraculous result-giving stone, bestowing wealth by secret means like horse racing, gambling, stock exchange market and speculations.
It also protects from drowning, intoxication, and Government punishment. It is said to bring fortunes to those who gamble (horseracing, casinos).

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Cat's Eye is a gem which displays a band of light at the top which moves when the gem is tilted. The Mineral is chemically known as Chrysoberyl (BeO.Al2O3). The chemical bonding is rhombic. It is generally found in greenish, brownish, yellowish and colourless shades. It has a specific gravity of 3.71 and hardness of 8.5 on the Moh's scale. It is a fairly hard material which wears well as a ring stone, although it is brittle.
OCCURRENCE
Cat's Eye is found in Sri Lanka, Brazil and India on a very big scale. It is also found in South Africa, Russia, Burma and U.S.A.
In India, it has been found in a very big way in Orissa. It is also found in Kerela, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Bihar.
IDENTIFICATION
Being an opaque gem poses certain difficulties in differentiating the natural gem from artificial material. One striking difference that one can tell after some experience of seeing natural Cat's Eye Gems is that the artificial Cat's Eye will be too clear and the Cat's Eye effect will be too marked. But a closer examination under magnification will show signs of a natural gem – like small marks, grains of stone and the small irregularies below the polished surface. The lower part of a Cat's Eye is not polished but only ground, so one can see the roughness of the stone there.

PEARL or Mukta (for Moon)

One who possesses or wears a good pearl enjoys the blessings of Laksmi, the goddess of prosperity. This blessed one will live long and become free of evil, developing vitality and intelligence. He or she will achieve much renown and come to a high position due to the wisdom endowed by the pearl.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
The best pearls are moonlike, shining white in colour, with a perfectly round, globular shape. They should be compact, with a high specific gravity, spotless and free from blemishes. The appearance should be lustrous and smooth. Pearls may be white, giving spiritual gifts, rosy, giving intelligence and power, yellow, bringing material prosperity. Black pearls are rare, but are not ideal for development. Coppery or non-lustrous, dirty, cracked, misshapen or otherwise defective pearls should be avoided as they are inauspicious.
OCCURRENCE
Pearls are found in Sri Lanka, India, Persian Gulf, Venezuela, Mexico and Australia. Australian pearls are generally considered less desirable. Sri Lankan pearls are considered the best, though pearls from Bahrain are highly prized.
In India the best pearls come from Bay of Bengal and fom Tuticorin in South India.
IDENTIFICATION
Pearls grow inside oysters and rarely elsewhere (bamboo, cobra, conch etc). Today cultured pearls are available which may be distinguished from genuine pearls by the bore, which is unifom in the genuine, but thin at the start and wide in the middle in the cultured pearl. Another difference is the structure, which is concentric in the genuine pearl, but parallel in the cultured. Natural pearls are also available. These are created like cultured pearls by the intentional insertion of foreign matter into the oyster, but mother-of-pearl is used rather than glass bead. Natural pearls are better than cultured pearls, but both are acceptable if a genuine pearl is unavailable.
Imitation pearls made from fish scales are also sold, but these are not suitable for our purposes. Misshapen or otherwise defective pearls are not suitable either, although very small genuine pearls (too small for jewellery) may be powdered and used for medicinal purposes.
One very important factor, which anyone trying to identify a Gem should note, is that some "faults" are always present in a genuine Gem – their absence and not their presence should be a cause for concern. However, as a rule, any Gem should be shaped in a pleasing manner, lustrous, of pure colour and fine texture. Pearls in particular should not be misshapen.

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This is a collection from vedas pertaining to the views regarding gemstones.

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Saturday, October 20, 2012

Malavya Yoga and its cancellation yoga

Malavya Yoga : It is one of the Pancha Mahapurush Yoga. When Venus is in angular houses to ascendant and is in Tauras, Libra or in Pisces sign, Malavya Yoga is created.

Features of this yoga : The native possesses beauteous lips, slim waist, splendor aloke Moon, body emitting special fragrance, normal redish complexion, medium height, uniform and nice teeth, voice resembling elephant's loud cry (trumpet ie deep thick voice). elongated arms, legnth of face is 13 and breath is 10 Angulas. After attaining the rulership of Sindh and Malwa and experiencing comforts and happiness for 70 years, he departs from this world for heavenly abode.
[BHPS chapter Pancha mahapurush yogas slokas 17-19]

Cancellation of yoga's result :
As per ChandrakalaNadi or Devakeralam (Vol, II , Part I, Verse 27) , "If Jupiter is conjoined with or aspected by Saturn, Malavya Yoga generated by Venus, is cancelled and the native is troubled by the blemish. The same verse is repeated in Kerala Nadi with the addition of one more condition, "If Jupiter is conjoined with or aspected by Saturn and Venus is with Ketu, Malavya Yoga gets cancelled"
These sutras were carefully analysed, and it was noted that Jupiter is the lord of exaltation sign of Venus, while Saturn is the lord of debilitation sign of Jupiter.
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From this evolved the hypothesis for cancellation of any Maha Purush Yoga, as under;
i) If the lord of exalted sign of a yoga producing planet is conjoined or aspected by its debilitation lord, the effect of yoga producing planet stands nullified.
OR/ AND
ii) If the yoga producing planet is conjoined by Ketu, its effects are nullified.



Yoga Planet
Lord of exaltation sign of planet
Lord of Debilitation sign of exalted lord
Yoga for cancellation
Ruchika -
Mars
Capricorn-
Saturn
Aries-
Mars
Sat+ Mar or Mar aspects Sat

Bhadra-
Mercury
Virgo-
Mercury
Pisces-
Jupiter
Mer+ Jup or Jup aspects Mer


Hamsa-
Jupiter

Cancer-
Moon
Scorpio-
Mars
Mon+ Mar or Mars aspecting  Moon


Malavya-
Venus
Pisces-
Jupiter
Capricorn-
Saturn
Jup+ Sat or Saturn aspecting Jupiter


Sasa-
Saturn
Libra-
Venus
Virgo-
Mercury
Ven + Mer or Mer aspecting Venus*





Mercury aspecting Venus is astronomically impossible, unless one consider aspects in divisional charts.
The above theory has been tested on a number of horoscopes. The second condition of conjunction of Ketu, though an additional confirmation of cancellation, could not be tested. I invite readers to try it also and give me a feed back.

I am posting the text Pic from Devkeralam and its commentary on it.

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