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The five basic elements of the cosmos also are present the human body. If these are balanced, they keep the body healthy. The same elements are found in gemstones.
The fire element is present in Ruby and Coral; the water element in Pearl and Diamond; the earth element in Emerald; the sky element in Yellow Sapphire; and, the air element in Blue Sapphire.
All the gems attract cosmic rays. The Vedas tell us that the position of planets in the solar and lunar cycles at the time of a child's birth, influence him or her throughout life. Wearing a particular gem, after a proper astrological consultation on one's horoscope, can ward off physical suffering and financial obstacles. In this way, gems serve as an armour or a bodyguard.
In the human body, the soul represents the Sun, the mind represents the Moon, perseverance is the virtue of Mars, voice is influenced by Mercury, wisdom is represented by Jupiter, love is governed by Venus, and sobriety and thoughtfulness are the traits of Saturn. These planets influence a person all through his life. In addition to these planets, there are the two shadow planets (Rahu and Ketu) whose effect is also observed in life.
In Tantra Sara, a famous tantrik scripture, the human body is stated to be an island of nine gems. These nine gems correspond with the nine dhatus or constituents of the human body. The gems associated with the nine dhatus are : Yellow Sapphire - flesh, Blue Sapphire – Hair, Cat's Eye – skin, Coral - blood, Pearl – bone, Emerald - marrow, Hessonite - fat, Diamond – semen , Ruby – life force.
Gems work with both kinds of energy: physio-chemical i.e. electrochemical; and, pranic, i.e. the vital life force, whether they are worn as jewellery or imbibed orally as pastes or bhasmas (powders) of the gems.
The Puranas state that gems were created from the seven different kinds of rays of light emanating from the seven major planets of our solar system. These rays were transmitted in the seven colours of the rainbow: Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red. These seven rays of light are responsible for all the cosmic existence in the cosmos, including the human body. Colours are the frequencies of light in different bands and, therefore, they emit energy in different forms that directly influence the human body and consciousness. There are hot and cold colours and colours that are neutral (neither hot nor cold). Hot colours increase heat, which results in arrogance and anger; cold colours bring calmness and balance in the life system. The neutral colours produce pleasant feelings of happiness and joy.
Benefits of Gem Therapy
The right gemstone can prove very beneficial. Before wearing the gem in a ring or pendant, the person should meditate upon the beneficial results it will produce. Even when worn by children, where the parents are the ones meditating on their behalf, one can seen the gem working its positive effects. A pearl is especially suited to calm young children who are otherwise high-strung and hyperactive. It helps improve mental faculties and adds greater clarity to one’s thinking.
The new-age practice of placing gems and crystals indiscriminately all over the body can at times prove to be risky. Herbs or medicines would never be taken without consultation with a doctor or ayurvedic health practitioner. Similarly, gems and crystals should be used only after consulting with an astrologer or a gem therapist. Improper use of gemstones can short-circuit magnetic fields of the subtle body and can result in severe physical debility in certain cases.
Different planets exert their influence on different parts of the body.. A weak planet in the astrological chart of a person may manifest its effects as a weakness in the part of the body affected by that planet’s cosmic energy. Gemstones have intrinsic properties to balance and harmonize the influences of planets.
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