Navratna
“Navratna” or Nine precious Gems are
those gemstone which are known to possess powerful healing powers. They derive
their ability from one of the nine planets they are linked with. Therefore to heal a specific condition, you
have to sport a gemstone that energies that particular feature.
Each
Navratna have their own features and benefits:
Ruby:
Ruby
symbolizes the Sun God. It is supposed to bestow on the wearer name, fame and
wealth, this powerful gemstone boosts a wearer’s status in life. As it is
considered the principal among gemstones a Ruby is embedded in the centre while
designing any jewellery.
Diamond:
Representative
of the planet Venus, diamond lends luxury and everything beautiful in the
wearer’s life. It bestows wealth and therefore comforts to lead a happy life.
Diamonds is also known to ward off negativity.
Pearl:
Symbolic of
the Moon God, this gemstone is known to calm nerves, give wisdom, and help the
wearer lead a stress-free life. The stone also enhances the financial situation
of the wearer.
Yellow Sapphire:
Popular as
‘Guru stone’, yellow sapphire illustrates power, wisdom and thoughtfulness. It
helps the wearer to remain focused on the career and be a success in his chosen
field.
Emerald:
Blue Sapphire:
Popularly
known as Neelam, this gemstone is linked to Saturn. It protects the wearer from
the karmic effects of Shani and it lessens the damaging effect. It gives the
wearer any wealth he may have lost and bestows happiness and success.
Red Coral:
This
gemstone represents the planet Mars thus infusing the wearer with elements of
courage, dare and bravery. It helps one to face roadblocks and overcome them
with success. It is also known to lend happiness in marital life.
Hesonite:
Linked with
the planet Rahu, this gemstone safeguards the wearer’s interest from any
calamity and gives speedy success.
Cat’s Eye:
This
gemstone is linked to planet Ketu. Ketu is another shadow planet, the other
being Rahu which delays success in life. This gemstone counters all negative
effects of Ketu protecting the wearers from calamities.