Tradition of Jewelry in India
The power of
the stone comes from the earth and the cosmos. In the era when even the
most professionally successful executives are also seeking purification
of soul, stones are the ultimate answer to all, for no medicine developed
by the human beings can perform this task. Purification is mainly re-establishing
the soul's link with the cosmos and the stones being a part of the cosmos
help achieving the goal.
Centuries ago, long
before the age of Aspirin, the ancients used touchstones. These stones
brought calmness to homes besides bringing harmony to the human beings.
In China, Tibet, the holy temples of India and the great temples of the
Aztecs, Incas and Mayans, the priests shaped these stones by hand. In some
culture people still use 'worry beads' for protection against bad spirits
or to cure any physical disorder. Even powdered stones were and still are
used for treating many ailments. For example, amber was used to treat problems
with kidney, liver and constipation. Malachite was used to cure cataracts.
Elixir, tincture and some homeopathic pellets are composed of stones-such
as Lapis lazuli or turquoise.
The curing power
of a stone or a gem lies in two factors, its colour and its clarity. The
power, because, relates directly to the rays of light produced by the stone
when the sunlight passes through it. The clearer the ray, the better the
effect.The different colours are associated with different functions as
well as different part of the human body.
The Red
Garnet is a stone of passion that sometimes
needs to be transformed into the power of purity. It is with the purity
of heart that one is able to see the God. In the temple of the human body,
the sacred spinal fire or energy lies coiled like a snake and is called
the sacred spinal fire or energy lies coiled like a snake and is called
the sacred stone. It is awakened and lifted towards the head by the process
of transmutation. This process is said to have association with the use
of garnet. The Red Garnets help energize and bring the circulation level
to normal if deficient. They also work with the generative system and stimulate
the sexual drive. All garnets give energy and courage; they also aid the
imagination and protect against depression and impure thoughts. They should
be worn in cases of rheumatism and arthritis.
The Red
Jasper is an opaque stone, in which
the power of light has not manifested yet. It comes in a variety of colours,
combinations and patterns. When polished, it makes a beautiful jewel, reminding
us of the colours of earth. It is a humble and common stone, highly regarded
as the mother of all stones, for it carries powerful magical properties.
It transforms the earth energy into human energy. It is highly respected
in Peru and one more fact proves its importance, that the Pope's ring is
jasper, the symbol of rock, and the foundation of church.
The Carnelian
is a symbol of the warm, vitalizing and positive energy of the earth. It
also has electro-magnetic properties, which benefit everyone just by wearing
it. It feeds energy directly through the skin. It gives a feeling of well
-being and inflowing power. It influences and regulates the intake of food,
assimilation and circulation.
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