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Impact of Kal Sarpa Yoga as per the ascendants and the suitability of Hessonite and Cat’s Eye.

March 1, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse 2 Comments

Impact of Kal Sarpa Yoga as per the ascendants and the suitability of Hessonite and Cat’s Eye.

Hessonite ring with the sacred symbols of Rahu-Courtesy Gemstoneuniverse Hessonite ring with the sacred symbols of Rahu- Courtesy Gemstoneuniverse

 

 

What is Kal Sarpa Yoga?

 

Kal Sarp Yoga is often compared to an eclipse. Just like eclipses, Kal Sarp Yoga affects the individuals in whose charts it is formed. The Vedic system of astrology makes up of 12 houses or sectors and 9 planets. Rahu and Ketu are also considered to be planets, apart from Sun, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Venus, Moon and Mercury. Rahu is also called the head of the snake or dragons head and Ketu is also called the tail of the snake or Dragons tail.

 

When all the 7 planets are wedged between Rahu and Ketu, or between the head of the snake and the tail of the snake, Kal Sarp Yoga is formed.

 

Before the analysis of the impact of the Kal Sarpa Yoga it is necessary to know what are the conditions under which the dreaded Kal Sarpa Yoga is formed.?

 

In an individual’s horoscope, when all the planets are hemmed between the axis of Rahu and Ketu, Kal Sarpa Yoga is formed. It is important to note that Rahu and Ketu are always placed 180 degrees from each other, and are always placed in the 7th house from each other. So when the Kal Sarpa Yoga is formed all the planets occupy one half of the horoscope and the other half remains empty.

 

Even if 1 planet is outside the axis of Rahu and Ketu, the Kal Sarpa Yoga is not formed.

 

When is the maximum impact of the Kal Sarpa yoga felt?

 

The maximum impact of the Kal Sarpa yoga is felt when the Major periods / Maha Dasha or the Sub Period / Antar Dasha of either Rahu or Ketu are operational. During other Periods/Dashas, even though the Kal Sarpa Yoga exists, it lies dormant.

 

Are remedial measures required?

 

Remedial measures are definitely required to negate the ill effects of this yoga, as this yoga has the power to cause miseries in one’s life and can cause the afflicted individuals to lead a stressful and miserable life.

 

In fact, this yoga has the capacity to negate all the good Yogas that may exist in one’s horoscope.

 

Hessonite the Gem of Rahu and Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl The gem of Ketu have bought the fastest results as per our statistical records provided they are Jyotish quality gemstones and are indicated in the chart after a through analysis.

Cats Eye with the sacred symbols of Ketu- courtesy Gemstoneuniverse Cats Eye with the sacred symbols of Ketu- courtesy Gemstoneuniverse

 

Timing of the remedial measures:

 

For the remedial measures to be most effective and beneficial, the timing of the remedial measures must be accurate. Whenever the Major period/Maha Dasha or the Sub period/Antar dasha of either Rahu or Ketu is operational these remedial measures should be implemented to get maximum relief from the effects of this dreaded yoga.

 

Analysis of Kal Sarpa Yoga according to Lagna / Ascendant:

 

Aries and Scorpio: Analysis of these two ascendants is done together as the lord of both these signs is Mars and both these ascendants get similar results of the Kal Sarp Yoga.

 

People with these ascendants in whose charts Kal Sarp Yoga is forming, are neither satisfied in Jobs or in business. These individuals face many ups and downs in life. Due to their constant struggle there is a loss of self-confidence.

 

Due to the Kal Sarp yoga, even the fulfilment of day-to-day needs becomes difficult. Life is full of disappointments. Frequent unsavoury incidents also cause tensions and stress.

 

 

Taurus and Libra: Analysis of these two ascendants is done together as the lord of both these signs is Venus and both these ascendants get similar results of the Kal Sarp Yoga.

 

 

People with these ascendants in whose charts Kal Sarp Yoga is forming, are always worried about their employment / business. They constantly fear losing their job or incurring losses in business. Due to lack of self-confidence these individuals are unable to fulfil their destiny.

 

Even when their goals are in sight, these individuals, out of fear, back out and go back to square one. These people are unable to have great achievements more due to lack of self-confidence that due to lack of opportunity.

 

Gemini and Virgo: Analysis of these two ascendants are done together as the lord of both these signs is Mercury and both these ascendants get similar results of the Kal Sarp Yoga.

 

People with these ascendants in whose charts Kal Sarp Yoga is forming, are always desirous of reaching the heights of success in their jobs but rarely succeed. These individuals should not get in to business of Steel or Iron goods, either manufacturing or trading.

 

Even being commission agents will lead to losses. These individuals should deal in items like paper, cloth, provisions etc. Hotel and restaurant business is also good for these individuals. A peculiar trait in these individuals is that they are often disrespectful to their elders and this also leads to their downfall.

 

Cancer: Kal Sarp Yoga in Cancer ascendant individuals does not let these individuals succeed greatly in business or jobs. In spite of this, they can be greatly successful in areas like, Medical Doctors, Astrologers etc.

 

But often the physical facility of these individuals is diminished, so also domestic happiness. These individuals can also be termed as shrewd and opportunists. They go back on their words if the situation so demands. These individuals can only be wealthy if they donate a part of the wealth they earn.

 

Leo: Individuals with Kal Sarp yoga occurring in their charts are constantly worried about their day-to-day and domestic life. These individuals make good amount and constant profits in their business, but tend to loose it all in one stroke.

 

Even when it looks like they are building up wealth all gets destroyed. These individuals dislike working for anyone, but they sometimes need to compromise, and to make ends meet they do. They are always keen to maintain unity in their family.

 

Sagittarius and Pisces:

 

Analysis of these two ascendants are done together as the lord of both these signs is Jupiter and both these ascendants get similar results of the Kal Sarp Yoga.

 

People with these ascendants in whose charts Kal Sarp Yoga is forming, are not successful in jobs. They often take help of women from outside of their own family, even foreigners, and succeed in business ventures. But they are also victims of women from their own household, and loose the success. These individuals can be very successful in areas like politics, commission based businesses etc.

 

They often gain fame, but are not very wealthy due to their own doubting nature. Domestic life is often disturbed. They hide their sadness under a veil of a smile and are always keen to help others.

 

Capricorn and Aquarius: Analysis of these two ascendants is done together as the lord of both these signs is Saturn and both these ascendants get similar results of the Kal Sarp Yoga.

 

 

People with these ascendants in whose charts Kal Sarp Yoga is forming; often get opportunities to settle in a foreign country. They are also more successful in a foreign country, when compared to their own country. But these individuals are mostly unsatisfied in their domestic lives. They also do not get their fair share in ancestral property.

 

They build their own wealth, but neither their family not they are satisfied with the amount. They are successful in areas like, Ore, Petroleum, chemicals etc. Share market, games of chance and speculative businesses are also profitable. But there is a tendency to loose it all at once.

 

Types of Kal Sarp yoga:

 

Anant Kalsarpa Yoga:

 

This is formed when Rahu is in the ascendant/1st house and Ketu is in the 7th house. Such an individual must wear a Hessonite during the Major period or Sub period of Rahu. Cat’s Eye must be completely avoided.

 

Kulik Kalsarpa Yoga:

 

This is formed when Rahu occupies the 2nd house and Ketu the 8th house. Here too, wearing a Hessonite will bring tangible relief during the Major or sub periods of Rahu. Cat’s Eye must be avoided as Ketu is posited in the 8th house, which is also a Dusht Sthana.

 

Vasuki Kalsarpa Yoga:

 

This is formed when Rahu occupies the 3rd house and Ketu occupies the 9th house. Hessonite is a more favourable gemstone as Rahu is a malefic planet and malefic planets when placed in the 3rd, 6th or 11th houses confer immense gains. However both, Hessonite and Cat’s Eye are suitable, but during the respective Major periods only.

 

Shankpal Kalsarpa Yoga:

 

This is formed when Rahu is placed in the 4th house and Ketu is placed in the 10th house. Again, Hessonite and Cat’s Eye can be worn during the respective Major or Sub periods.

 

Padam Kalsarpa Yoga:

 

This is formed when Rahu occupies the 5th house and Ketu the 11th house. In this type of Yoga Ketu is more beneficial as it is a malefic and malefic planets when placed in the 3rd, 6th or the 11th houses give good results. Both Hessonite and Cat’s Eye can be worn during the major or sub periods of the respective planets.

 

Mahapadam Kalsarpa Yoga:

 

This occurs when Rahu is posited in the 6th house and Ketu in the 12th house. Here, Hessonite is more beneficial for the same reason given for Vasuki Kalsarpa yoga. But even Cat’s Eye can be worn during the major of sub period.

 

Takshak Kalsarpa Yoga:

 

When Rahu is posited in the 7th house and Ketu is posited in the ascendant/1st house this yoga is formed. Such a person must wear a Cat’s Eye for life long. Hessonite must not be worn.

 

Karkotak Kalsarpa Yoga:

In this yoga, Rahu is placed in the 8th house and Ketu in the 2nd house. Both, Hessonite and Cat’s Eye can be adorned, but during the respective Major or sub periods only.

 

Shankachood Kalsarpa Yoga:

 

When Rahu is placed in the 9th house and Ketu is placed in the 3rd house, this yoga is formed. Even though, Ketu being a malefic and posited in the 3rd house, Cat’s Eye should ideally be more suitable, but Hessonite the gem of Rahu can also be adorned during the Major or Sub periods of Rahu.

 

Ghatak Kalsarpa Yoga:

 

This occurs when Rahu is posited in the 10th house and Ketu in the 4th house. Hessonite is a more favourable gemstone in this condition. But Cat’s Eye can also be tried during the respective major or sub periods.

 

Vishdhar Kalsarpa Yoga:

 

When Rahu is posited in the 11th house, and Ketu in the 5th house, this yoga is formed. Here too, Hessonite the gem of Rahu is more favourable, but should be adorned during the major or sub periods of Rahu only.

 

Sheshnag Kalsarpa Yoga:

 

When Rahu is posited in the 12th house and Ketu is posited in the 6th house this yoga is formed. Even though Cat’s Eye, the gem of Ketu is more favourable, Hessonite the gemstone of Rahu can also be tried, but during the major or sub periods only.

 

 

Pooja remedy for Kalsarpa Yoga

 

Ancient texts have listed out a few remedies when Kal Sarpa Yoga is formed. Apart from the remedies, there is a protocol that has to be followed to make these remedies work.

 

The remedy has to be performed by the banks of a river or in a cemetery in the place reserved for Lord Shiva. Unfortunately, some pundits perform these rituals either in their own homes of in the homes of the afflicted individuals. Performing these rituals at either the pundit’s home of the individual’s home is not according to the ancient texts, and most often is not effective.

 

The Remedy and the Protocol:

 

First and foremost the ritual has to be performed in an auspicious time or Mahurat. 16 Nakshatras or birth stars have been mentioned in the texts as most auspicious for completion of these rituals.

Ashwini, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha, Uttara, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Uttarashada, Shravana, Dhanishta, Sattarka and Revati are the auspicious Nakshatras for performing these remedial measures.

 

The remedy usually lasts for 3 hours and is completed on the same day itself. Symbolic statues of the Kal Sarp and Rahu are placed on a Kalash and the Pooja is commenced. Nine serpents of gold along with the symbolic statutes of Rahu and Kal Sarp, the food that is dear to them, Dashdhanya, Havan samigri and Pind are made ready and the Pooja is commenced.

 

The sankalpa, Ganesh Pooja, Punyavacahan, Mrityu poojan, Nandi shradh, Navagraha Pooja, Homa and Havan are the most important rituals for the completion of this Pooja.

 

New clothes for the afflicted individual and the Brahmin performing the Pooja are bought along with a minimum of a Naga symbolism made up of a minimum of 1 gram of gold and offerings as per one’s capacity are generally required.

 

Great success in spite of Kal Sarpa Yoga:

 

Having Kal Sarpa Yoga in one’s horoscope is not all inauspicious and does NOT spell doom. Even when the Yoga is formed in one’s horoscope, great success can be achieved.

Jawahar Lal Nehru - Statesman Par Excellence! Jawahar Lal Nehru – Statesman Par Excellence!

 

Jawaharlal Nehru, Freedom fighter, India’s first Prime Minister and a statesman of immense repute, had in his horoscope the dreaded Kal Sarpa Yoga, and yet went on to reach the pinnacle of success and fame.

 

Image courtesy: Electionmeter.com

 

Dhirubhai Ambani, the founder of the Reliance Group, which is one of the biggest business houses, not only in India but also the world, was under the same influence. The success attained by him will be unparalleled for years to come.

DhiruBhai Ambani - The unequalled Industrialist DhiruBhai Ambani – The unequalled Industrialist

 

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Sachin Tendulkar - Arguably The best Cricketer the world has ever produced! Sachin Tendulkar – Arguably The best Cricketer the world has ever produced!

Sachin Tendulkar, arguably the finest cricketer the world has ever produced, also has the Kal Sarpa Yoga in his horoscope. The records that stand in his name, probably the cricketing record books have his name listed more times than anyone else’s, will be unbroken for a long time.

 

Image courtesy: Bollywood.celebden

Sir Paul McCartney - The Knighted and Iconic musicion Sir Paul McCartney – The Knighted and Iconic musicion

Sir Paul McCartney, singer and member of the iconic band, Beetles, also has the Yoga. The success that he has achieved not only as a band member of the group, but also as a solo artist is beyond belief. At one time the band Beetles enjoyed cult status around the world. Also he has been knighted and is now known as Sir Paul McCartney!

 

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Gemstones for both the nodes, Rahu and Ketu work wonders during these trying periods when the Maha Dasha/Major Period or Sub periods are operational, but one must never wear both the gems together, and only after assessing the suitability and according to the placements the favourable gemstone can be adorned. Gemstones should only be worn after consultation from a competent Astro-Gemologist as Jyotish Quality Hessonite and Cat’s Eye are very fast acting gemstones with a profound impact.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaurav Kapur-AJP, PGA

 

Gaurav Kapur is a certified Planetary Gem Advisor from PGA Thailand and at present is a consultant at Gemstoneuniverse.com. He is also a certfied AJP from the GIA-Gemological Institute of America

 

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Richly Colored Brazilian Emerald – The Power and Enchantment of Mercury

February 28, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Richly Colored Brazilian Emerald – The Power and Enchantment of Mercury

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Gemstone Natural Brazil Emerald
Weight 2.74carats
Treatment None. Fully Natural
Origin Brazil
Planetary Energy Mercury
Patron Location Minnesota, USA
All inclusive Price $ 1434 / INR 77436
Comments The emeralds are fascinating gemstones. With the rich verdant hues and an attraction quotient hard to beat, natural emeralds have intrigued people across ages and times.http://youtu.be/RNM-crrduAI

Featured today is a fine natural untreated Brazilian emerald of 2.74 carats set in 22 karat gold as a Mercury Talisman ring. The gem is a rich deep emerald green color and has the classic emerald cut.

Emeralds which are essentially, Beryllium Aluminum Silicate, were first found in Brazil in 1963. Although Brazil is a fertile gem producing country, home to over 90 varieties of gemstones, Emeralds have been a late discovery.

Irregular Emerald from Bahia Brazil – Image-minerals.net

Until this discovery, Colombian and Zambian emeralds ruled the roost. The Brazilian cousin is also more affordable vis-à-vis its counterparts, but the value actually really depends on how the individual gem fares on the parameters of assessment – the 4 C’s of gemstones.

Natural emerald also known as Panna in Hindi, is the gemstone of Planet Mercury or Budha. Budha is the planet governing speech, trade, merchants and messengers according to Vedic Astrology.

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Natural White Sapphire – The Resplendent Gemstone of Venus

February 20, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Natural White Sapphire Gemstone, The Resplendent Gemstone of Venus Problems can be soloved in vedic astrology. To Buy Sapphire Stone online know, the white sapphire online price benefits. Before, buying a white sapphire gemstone know the wearing finger of White Pukhraj gemstone.

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Gemstone Natural White Sapphire Gemstone
Weight 2.18 carats
Treatment None
Origin Sri Lanka
Planetary Energy Venus/Shukra
Patron Location UAE
All inclusive Price $ 1774 / INR 95796
Comments Colorless or white Sapphire or colorless corundum is a premium gem. For one thing, getting a gem grade, that too a jyotish gem grade white sapphire is an uphill task.

Natural White Sapphire Gemstone Online, Featured today is a lovely Srilankan Natural White Sapphire of 2.18 carats set in white gold as a pendant. This oval white sapphire has been faceted beautifully and allows for brilliance and sparkle to display its magic.

White sapphire is characteristically different from Diamond, where diamond is mostly carbon but white sapphire stone is corundum i.e. aluminum oxide. Diamond has a higher refractive index and stronger dispersion compared to white sapphire. And these facts give the diamond its typical brilliance and fire.

Although, this makes the diamond perform better in the looks department, the white saphire Pukhraj Gems does well as a jyotish gem due to this very fact – it is easier to look out for clarity characteristics in white sapphire than diamonds. While the diamond measures 10 on the Moh’s Scale as the hardest gem, sapphire trails it measuring a 9.

Natural White Sapphire Stone is the gemstone for Venus/ Shukra and is known to show great benefits, according to Vedic Astrology. It can be greatly helpful in attainment of personal as well as material goals such as wealth, charm and charisma, harmony in personal relationships to name a few.

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Fine Organic, Natural Organic Red Coral – Superior Mars Talisman Ring

February 15, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Fine Organic, Natural Organic Red Coral – Superior Mars Talisman Ring

 

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Gemstone Natural Organic Red Coral
Weight 4.96 carats
Treatment None
Origin Japan
Planetary Energy Mars
Patron Location Singapore
All inclusive Price $ 781.92 / INR 42223.68
Comments When one talks of Coral talisman for Mars, it is the ruddiest of reds that come to the mind. This Coral used for making jewellery or talismans – the ‘corallium rubrum’ (the red coral from Sardinia, Italy/ Italian red coral) and ‘corallium japonicum’ (Red Coral from the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan/ Japanese Red Coral) is very different from the protected species.

Featured today is a natural and organic Japanese Red Coral of 4.96 carats set in 22 karat gold as a Mars Talisman ring with the symbol of Mars in relief on the shanks. The oblong Oval cabochon has a smooth, blemish free surface.

The color of the gem is a rich Mediterranean Ox- blood color and has a good jyotish weight. Corals are skeletal remains of marine polyps. They are mainly composed of Calcium Carbonate. It gets it color from the single celled algae called zooxanthellae that its shares a symbiotic relationship with.

Corallium-rubrum/ Italian Red Coral Corallium-rubrum/ Italian Red Coralcorallium japonicum (Japanese Red Coral) corallium japonicum (Japanese Red Coral)Several million zooxanthellae live in just one square inch of coral. Coral polyps and their skeletons are actually clear or white and it is pigment in the zooxanthellae that gives coral more than 90% of its colorful hues.

Unprocessed Coral is matt and is polished to a smooth shiny finished surface. According to Vedic Astrology, Red Coral or Moonga is the gemstone of the planet Mars also known as Mangal, Kuja or Angaraka in the Hindu Mythology.

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Basra Pearl Reviving the Magic and there is some news too!

February 4, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse 2 Comments

Basra Pearl Reviving the Magic

 

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Pearls have forever fascinated the human eye. An organic gem made painstakingly by the mollusc over many years and found only by the discerning in the depths of waterbodies, it hold special charm with its characteristically gentle appearance. With no sharp edges, the edge is taken off from the beholder’s vision too and all that remains is a tender appreciation of this mellow miracle of nature.

The ingenious invention of Kokichi Mikimoto, who is also known as the father of the modern pearl farming gave the world of pearls a new twist. Today the markets are awash with cultured pearls so fine! It is no longer a rarity.

One could however look at it this way – Because the cultured pearls are available aplenty, the true value of natural pearls has come to the fore outlinging its rarity and value and benefits.

What are Basra Pearls?

Pearls originating from the Persian / Arabian Gulf have a legendary reputation in the world of gems. Famously known as the Basra pearls, these have enthralled many a pearl aficionados. The city of Al Basrah or Basra in modern day Iraq, was a bustling hub in the yesteryears where Pearl trade was concerned. The name that the pearls got was from the trading center and not because they originated there. These pearls are ones that have been harvested from the Persian Gulf off the coast of countries like, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, United Arab Emirates etc.

 

The main species of oyster in the Persian Gulf producing these pearls are Pinctada radiata (Gulf pearl oyster), and to a lesser extent around the species Pinctada margaritifera (Black-lip pearl oyster). However the Basra Pearl supply has dwindled greatly ever since the oil industry boom in the Arab countries.

The Basra pearls are a highly valued and treasured species. These pearls have a featured in recorded history as far back in time as 300 BC. The Basra pearls available nowadays are far and few in between. Most are characterised by irregular shape and a yellowish tint. Some have a distinctly pinkish tint too. Since most reaching the markets are from old family treasures, they are drilled pearls that have been disengaged from a strand.

Natural Basra pearls, especially undrilled ones with silvery –white color and round /spherical shape are rare and extremely precious. In Vedic astrology, there is great power attributed to the Natural pearl. And there are old timers who swear by the effects of the Basra pearl like no other,  and when it is a Basra in question, the shape of the pearl almost becoems inconsequential, so long as it is THAT NATURAL BASRA pearl. So powerful and effective is the basra pearl that legends speak that just to view a real Basra pearl is extremely good fortune. These wondrous rarities have the power to do miracles.

Certification of Basra Pearl

In July 2008, the a new state-of-the-art pearl and gem testing and grading laboratory was opened in the Kingdom of Bahrain – a nation that takes special intesrest in the development of natural pearl industry. This new lab is specialised in testing and grading natural pearls to ensure they are distinct from cultured ones.

Interestingly, Bahrain is the only country in the world, which bans importing or trading in cultured pearls. Prohibitive laws were passed follwing directives from the kingdom’s leadership.The new lab is also specialised in testing and grading gems, issuing world-standard certificates that are accredited regionally and internationally.

 

The Gem and Pearl Testing Laboratory Certificate of real Basra Pearls(2)

 

 

Trade bodies have been trying to weed out the ambiguities from the pearl trade too, so that nothing else can masqurade as Basra pearls in a market where unscrouplous ones are looking to make a kill because of lack of knowledge and organised, standardized norms.

Cohesive trade movement

In the recent developments, with regard to Pearl industry and Basra pearl in particular, CIBJO’s Pearl Commission discussed the terminology used to describe different types of pearls and agreed that amendments need to be defined to increase transparency in the industry and for the public.

For example, where place names are mentioned in connection with natural pearls, it was recommended that an article governing the use of such terminology be created.  For example, a “Basra Pearl” would refer specifically to a natural pearl from the Arabian Gulf.

CIBJO is the French acronym for the Confédération Internationale de la Bijouterie, Joaillerie, Or vrerie, des Diamants, Perles et Pierres, which translates as the International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones (normally shortened to the International Jewellery Confederation).

Founded in 1926 as BIBOAH, a European organisation whose mission was to represent and advance the interests of the jewellery trade in Europe, it was reorganised in 1961 and renamed CIBJO, in 2009 it was once again reorganized and officially named CIBJO, The World Jewellery Confederation.Today CIBJO, which today has a global focus and efforts, is domiciled in Switzerland.

Epitome of Luxury

 

Featured below are two prized specimens of utter grandeur and luxury to give you an idea of how dear the Basra pearl was to the Royalty of yore!

The two pictures are from the treasures of the Maharaja of Baroda’s (the Gaekwad dynasty) kitty

One is a circular canopy, 1.2 meters in diameter that is studded with around 500,000 pearls. And not just any pearls, but fine Basra pearls, found naturally in the Persian Gulf. The canopy is embellished with sapphires, emeralds, rubies and diamonds too.

Bejewelled Indian canopy to be auctioned New York Bejewelled Indian canopy to be auctioned New York

At a recent auction by Sotheby’s the canopy fetched a whopping 10.3 crores.

The other image is a Pearl carpet is said to be ten and one half feet long by six feet wide, and to be made up of strings of Basra pearls, except that a border, eleven inches wide, and also center ornaments, are worked out in diamonds. According to estimates over 2.2 million Basra pearls and beads have been used to decorate the field.

In the carpet which also has other gemstones, the total estimated weight of the pearls is 30,000 carats. The designs worked in the rosettes are set with approximately 2,500 table cut and occasional rose cut diamonds, approximately 350-400 carats in total, all set in silver topped gold or possibly blackened gold; the motifs are further enhanced with foil backed rubies, emeralds and sapphires set in gold!

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At Gemstoneuniverse we listen to our dear patrons and try our very best to provide great value and find out rarities that makes Planetary Gem Therapy what it is- Miraculous, wonderful and magical. At your request we went extra lengths and got what you wanted. 4 Jyotish Quality natural pearls from Basra. Perfection personified, lovely round shape, blemish free surface, fully organic, certified by the Gem and Pearl testing Laboratory of Bahrain. These pearls will choose their wearers and we wait to hear about some magical experiences. Our Love for Gems and Gemology makes us undertake these adventures.

 

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Natural, Organic Red Coral Pendant in Gold – The Gemstone of Mars in a Talisman

January 9, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Natural, Organic Red Coral Pendant in Gold – The Gemstone of Mars in a Talisman

Natural Organic Red Coral of 6.24carats Gemstoneuniverse.com Natural Organic Red Coral of 6.24carats Gemstoneuniverse.com

 

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Organic Red Coral Gemstone Facts

Gemstone Natural Organic Red Coral
Weight 6.24 carats
Treatment None
Origin Japan
Planetary Energy Mars
Patron Location Bangalore, India
All inclusive Price $ 552.30 / INR 29824
Comments Most gemstones are of mineral origin but a couple of them are organic in nature. Featured today is a fully organic and natural Red Coral or Munga stone. This Japanese Red Coral is a fine blemish free cabochon shaped gem of 6.24 carats that has been fashioned into a pendant in 22 karat gold. The fine Ox Blood color is its special characteristic

This biogenic red Coral is formed by the Coral polyps and is of marine origin. The scientific name of the precious Red Coral is Corallium Rubrum. It is harvested anywhere at the depth of 10 meters to 300 meters in the seas. However, if there is a water current then the depth where it is found can be greater.

Also notable is the fact that the organic white coral is generally found deeper in the seas than the red coral. The natural and organic Red Coral is the Gem of Planet Mars / Mangal/ Kuja and can be used to harness its energies for personal progress. Red coral is believed to protect against evil eye, especially protect young children, help in case of blood disorders and help with problems related to lack of courage and self belief.

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Vajra 2012 – The New Lot of White Sapphires, an Ode to Venus

January 6, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

VAJRA 2012 – The New Lot of White Sapphires, an Ode to Venus

 

Vajra 2012 -New Lot of Natural White Sapphires

In a world that is more understood by people in three dimensions – beauty, comforts, sensuality and material wealth are things that are understood best and also desired the most. And the one planet under whose domain these things fall is Shukra or Venus. A well placed and powerful Venus in an individual’s birthchart can bestow all worldly pleasures and comforts.

Presenting before you, VAJRA 2012, the new lot of Premium White Sapphires from Sri Lanka. White Sapphire, which is also referred to as safed pukhraj, or naram vajramani is the ideal stone to harness the energies of Shukra or Venus. White Sapphires come as a special boon for women with a well placed Venus for sacred texts prohibit the wearing of diamonds for female individuals. So you no longer have to think about whether wearing a diamond would work for you or not. You have the powerful, rare and beautiful white sapphires to rely on.

White sapphires are extremely rare. They are colorless corundum and are found very scarcely. More often than not, corundum gets colored by the trace elements of iron (forming yellow sapphires), or that of titanium (forming blue sapphire), or chromium (forming rubies) or other trace elements that lead to formation of fancy colored sapphires (these are extremely rare too)! White sapphire is pure corundum. A white sapphire of a fair weight and good clarity commands a premium price in the market.

A jyotish quality white sapphire is fully natural and untreated in any manner, has great clarity levels and is free of any doshas mentioned in the sacred texts. Completely saatvik, it can beget an individual complete blessings of Venus.

Sandro Boticelli’s Famous painting of Venus

So whether you are seeking material gains, enhancing your charm, fuelling your creativity (if you are an artist or performer) or looking at enhancing the element of luxury and sweetness in your life, then white sapphire is the gem for you. However, we encourage that you have your horoscope analyzed for its favorability before wearing it.

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Coronation of the Grandmaster of Karmic Retribution – an honor for Gemstoneuniverse

January 4, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse 3 Comments

Coronation of the Grandmaster of Karmic Retribution – an honor for Gemstoneuniverse

The New Year starts bringing new hopes and giving everyone a huge canvas to paint on. The old year 2011 is now past. It was an eventful year at Gemstoneuniverse with a number of achievements but the biggest feather in its cap was the phenomenal event on the December 24, 2011.

With the grace of the Almighty, Gemstoneuniverse presented a new jewel encrusted crown to Lord Saturn / Shanidev, at the Shri Shaneeshwara Swamy Sannidhi, next to the Sri Kailasha Vaikunta Mahakshethra in Rajajinagar.

Shri Shaneeshwara Swamy Sannidhi, Rajajinagar The 12 feet high Imposing idol of Lord Saturn

The new crown encrusted with an exceptional Ceylonese Blue sapphire was mounted on the 12 feet high deity on the day of Shaneeshwari amavasya.

It was quite a while before Gemstoneuniverse could zero in, on just the right gem that would be befitting of the glorious deity. And when it was found – Ah! What a gem! A silky cornflower Blue color Sapphire from the Ratnapura mines was the one that finally made the cut. At 2.66 carats, the stunning gem overpowered all else to become the ‘crowing glory’ of Shani Mahatma himself.

Invocation of Deities The Yagna in progress

The diety was duly decked with in the alankaar ceremony. Later, the coronation was carried out after elaborate yagnas and homas performed to Lord Ganesha, the deity only with whose blessings all good things commence, the navagrahas whose play is what we call life, and Lord Saturn himself. The coronation culminated with Guruji Shri Arnav offering the final oblations to the fire and offering the magnificent crown to the deity.

Guruji Shrii Arnav offering final oblations to the sacred fire Glorious Lord Saturn after Coronation

It makes us feel immensely blessed, for when one goes to a temple – offerings are made to the lotus feet of the deities, or may be flowers offered to the hands; in this case, the grandmaster of karmic retribution has allowed us the grace, to reach out and rest a crown for him! Not an everyday happening, we’d say!

Sri Sri Shaneshwara Swamy Sannidhi, #381, 5Th Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore,

Karnataka, India – 560010

(Next to Sri Kailasha Vaikunta Mahakshethra)


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Remembering the Freshness of springtime Courtesy this Zambian Bijou

December 29, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Remembering the Freshness of springtime  Courtesy this Zambian Bijou

 

Natural Zambian Emerald of 1.74 carats Gemstoneuniverse.com

Natural Zambian Emerald of 1.74 carats Gemstoneuniverse.com

 

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Zambian Emerald Gemstone Facts

Gemstone Natural Zambian Emerald
Weight 1.74carats
Treatment None. Fully Natural
Origin Zambia
Planetary Energy Mercury
Patron Location Hampshire / United Kingdom
All inclusive Price $ 993.80 / INR 53665
Comments A sight for sore eyes – featured today is a fully natural untreated emerald of 1.74 carats from Zambia. The gem has been set in 22 karat gold as a men’s Mercury talisman ring.

Packed with the saatvik energies of Budha/ Mercury, this gem is a blessing for traders, sales and marketting people and those that rely greatly on the gift of gab for their livelihood.

This zambian emerald has the coveted deep rich emerald green color. The beauty of the gem is enhanced due to the step cut which is known widely as the emerald cut.

It wouldn’t be wrong to wonder on the reader’s part – that if the gem itself is an emerald, why is there a description like emerald cut or emerald color being tagged here! Wouldn’t all emeralds be qualifying for this description?

Well the answer is no.

The step cut is the most preffered cut for emerald for it is a fairly brittle gem – rates only 3 on the moh scale. The step cut gives this gem more stability and staying power in a setting. Since a majority of emeralds are found to be fashioned in such a manner, the name that does rounds and is accepted widely for this cut is the classic emerald cut. Other gems can also be fashioned in the likeness of the classic emerald cut.

Emerald color is also a very specific vivid green color with certain saturation and with the ever so slightest hint of blue – gives the shade but is imperceptible to the eye as a distinct hue!

Complicated eh? That’s what makes the color grading of gems decades to master!

You, dear patron just sit back and enjoy the lovely!

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Find Your Rhythm with Your Planetary Gemstones!

November 23, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Find Your Rhythm with Your Planetary Gemstones

Rhythm is a word that if mentioned, it would have one usually associate with music or dance. However, it is an attribute of motion – motion that is inherent in all creation.

Defined by the dictionary, the word rhythm means – movement or procedure with uniform or patterned recurrence of a beat, accent, or the like.

 

Or so if we do understand it within the realm of music –

 

The pattern of regular or irregular pulses caused in music by the occurrence of strong and weak melodic and harmonic beats.

 

There could be an entire exposition relating to the meaning itself but we shall limit ourself to a smaller sphere where discussion rallies around the main issue of personal rhythm and gemstones.

 

There have been many efforts in the direction of understanding ‘human being’ as a part of creation on higher levels. And with respect to optimization of life, considering advantages, resources and environment he or she has at the disposal. Every individual born operates under planetary influences and has strengths and weaknesses.

 

It must be understood here that just as rhythm has a succession/combination of weak and strong beats, accents etc. (read ‘attributes’ in human beings) to produce a harmonious melody. It is these strong and weak attributes, phases and characteristics that make up the melody of life.

 

Just as a constant succession of high notes or strong beats would result in a jarring cacophony, the almighty has tempered the plus points in every human being with some shortcomings to produce a mellifluous song!

Biorhythms - cyclical patterns that follow in a sine wave fashion Biorhythms – cyclical patterns that follow in a sine wave fashion

Men of visionary standing have tried to understand the significance of rhythm and how that information can be used to give greater meaning to the life experience. There are men of science who have studied the branch of chronobiology in great detail and there are others who have taken great strides in understanding biorhythms.

 

All said and done, since all matter is energy and is in a constant state of motion or in other words have energy vibrations, it has to have an inherent rhythm. Understanding that rhythm and using it to optimize life would be a wise choice.

Human Body as an energy field, painting by Alex grey

 

While Chronobiology is a field of biology that examines periodic (cyclic) phenomena in living organisms and their adaptation to solar and lunar related rhythms, the study of Biorhythm is an attempt to predict various aspects of a person’s life through simple mathematical cycles.

 

This area of study presupposes that a person’s life is affected by rhythmic biological cycles which affect one’s ability in various domains, such as mental, physical, and emotional activity.

Biorhythmic cycles were first discovered in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with major contribution from Dr.  Herman Svoboda, a psychologist and Dr.  William Fliess. Biorhythms mostly explore cyclical phenomenon in an individuals day to day life related to the following three areas –

-          Physical,  this rhythm has a periodicity of 23 days

-          Emotional, this rhythm has a periodicity of 28 days and

-          Intellectual, this rhythm has a periodicity of 33 days

 

(NOTE: Does it seem like a mere coincidence to you that there are three nadis in the subtle body – surya (solar/ male), Chandra (lunar/ female) and sushumna nadi’s (higher self/ atman, which has no gender/ soul level) in a human being. )

Ida, pingala and the Sushumna nadi Ida, pingala and the Sushumna nadi

A greater understanding of self can be gained and results pertaining to these specific areas can be optimized using understanding of the rhythms.

 

It would be of great consequence to mention here that jyotish gemstones or Ratna, used for the purpose of Planetary Gem Therapy have a great reservoir of energy pulsating within them. These are gemstones that are found in the most daunting places are the ones that have formed deep in the womb of the earth, formed despite tremendous geological changes and over millions of years! These in fact are parcels of unadulterated, concentrated cosmic energy that has been getting deposited over a long-long time.

navratna - the ultimate key navratna – the ultimate key

A suitable gemstone for an individual resonates in harmony with the innate rhythm of the individual. It is a medium to channelize the vibration that can unfold the positive potential of cosmic forces in to the individual’s life. Apart from unlocking the doors of fortune, the gemstone also acts as a protective shield against ill effects of negative psychic energy and also as a prop on days when the rhythmic sine wave is at its trough! So to say that it gives a bolstering effect on days you are low!

 

The finest blueprint for knowing the most suitable gem for you is your birth chart. It is a clear roadmap to defining what energy deficits you face or which sectors of life could do well to be more harmonized. Gemstones and crystals have been used for healing from time immemorial. However, it just doesn’t stop at healing! All sectors of life and all issues can be worked at through planetary gem therapy.

The Vedic Birth Chart The Vedic Birth Chart

Each energy portal in the body or ‘chakra’ has a color attributed to it. This could also go on to imply that it is the gateway for exchange of a specific energy that vibrates at a certain level. Your gemstone can also harmonize your chakras giving you are more fulfilling life experience.

Gem therapy is also greatly practiced by healers who read a person’s akashic aura the aura and diagnose the malady.

Get to know your rhythm, harmonize it and allow life to flow like a great symphony.

Abhijita Kulshrestha Senior consultant and PGA Gemstoneuniverse Abhijita Kulshrestha Senior consultant and PGA Gemstoneuniverse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abhijita Kulshrestha is a communications professional and held the position of Research Associate at MICA- Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad before becoming certified Planetary Gem Advisor from PGA Thailand. At present she is a senior consultant at Gemstoneuniverse.com

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