GEMSTONE: A KP View

By Ḋȟịṙḙṇɖŗặ ṄậȾḫ Ḿìṡŕầ on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 8:25pm

ABOUT GEMSTONE:
Dear friends,
“................Here is wise suggestion of Prof.Krishnamurti ji which is as
following:
When a house is in fire we throw water and sand; when one is lazy, we
give stimulant to control. Therefore, that which will nullify the evil is to be
suggested. That planet which is auspicious,is to be strengthened and its
Gemstone alone is to be used. He also suggests that it is not necessary
that the Gems should touch the body of person who has to put it on.
PROFESSOR KRISHNAMURTI JI has revealed the truth that acquisition
of any Gem is indicated mostly by a benefic.So one acquires when the
period of that planet operates.So ,when you put on the Gem,that good
period operates and so you enjoy and you attribute to the Gem.But the
benefic who gives the Gem as the significators of two is also the
significator of 11, you enjoy.But those unfortunate people have a Gem
during the sub period of the significator of 2nd house who is also the
significator of 8 and 12.So,they suffer. Hence they say that the gem
does not suit them.Hence,one should select such a Gem,the lord of
which is the significator of 1 or 2 or 11 and has nothing to do with 8 or
12. …………………………………………..”
It is generally asked that which Gemstone is suitable for me. How to
select and wear the Gemstone itself. Many questions abound in this
area with mostly no real definitive answers. Among a few of the most of
the repeated queries are that if the stone should be natural or can it be
treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are the clarity and size
requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which finger should I put
it on?
First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle for
prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as possible.
Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS,
other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite
exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent.
The legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the "mystical"
power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat
Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers
explicit advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems.
Professor K.S.Krishnamurty Ji tells us about the selection of Gemstone.
I want to tell very important thing before KP view is quoted here
regarding selection of Gemstones. First of get prepared your Horoscope
with KP Astro 3.5 or Parashar Light , KP Star One or any other authentic
software and also get your birth time rectified by competent KP
Astroloser although it is very difficult task for even well reputed
astrologers. If you have got prepared your horoscope as suggested
above then note the sub lord of the ascendant and that of the 11 th cusp.
Note which houses are signified by the these sub lords.If they are not at
all connected in any manner*** with 6,8,or 12 then one may use that
COLOUR or that GEMSTONE which is indicated by the Sub lord of 1st
or 11th or both. { In the above lines you have noted that If they are not at
all connected in any manner*** with 6,8,or 12 then one may use that
COLOUR or that GEMSTONE which is indicated by the Sub lord of 1st
or 11th or both. If the Sub lord of the ascendant or the 11th cusp
happens to be the significator of 6th or 8th or 12th reject the colour
indicated by such a sub-lord. In these lines the term in any manner*** as
quoted above requires very cautious reading.I’m of the opinion that in
any manner means that the planet while judging should be judged at
different level such as at the level of sign lord, starlord, sub lord, sub’s
star lord and sub lord also }. If the Sub lord of the ascendant or the 11th
cusp happens to be the significator of 6th or 8th or 12th reject the colour
indicated by such a sub-lord. Similarly one has to make selection of the
colour and also the metal. Prof.Krishnamurty ji further tells that if such a
minute calculation could not be done then one can note the sign in which
the ascendant has fallen and one can make his / her selection according
to the Gems suitable for each sign as given below:
Aries Amethyst,Diamond
Taurus Emerald
Gemeni Aquamarine,Agate
Cancer Ruby
Leo Ruby,Diamond
Virgo Sapphire-yellow Sapphire
Libra Opal,Diamond
Scorpio Topaz
Sagittarius Turquoise
Capricorn Garnet
Aquarius Sapphire,Amethyst
Pisces Aquamarine
If one knows which planet is favourable to him then according to the
nature of the planet he /she can use that Gem which is mentioned
below:
For-
Sun Ruby
Moon Pearl
Mars Coral
Mercury Emerald
Jupiter Yellow Sapphire , Topaz
Venus Diamond
Saturn Blue Sapphire
Rahu & Ketu Agate or Turquise
The metal which is considered to be governed by each planet is as
follows:
Sun Gold, Copper
Moon Silver
Mars Copper
Mercury Gold, Quick Silver
Venus Platinum, Silver, Silver& Copper
Jupiter Tin
Saturn Lead
Rahu & Ketu Alloy

In the above lines you have noted that If they are not at all connected in
any manner*** with 6,8,or 12 then one may use that COLOUR or that
GEMSTONE which is indicated by the Sub lord of 1st or 11th or both. If
the Sub lord of the ascendant or the 11th cusp happens to be the
significator of 6th or 8th or 12th reject the colour indicated by such a
sub-lord. In these lines the term in any manner*** as quoted above
requires very cautious reading. I’m of the opinion that in any manner
means that the planet while judging should be judged at different level
such as at the level of sign lord, starlord, sub lord, sub’s star lord and
sub lord also.
While suggesting a few lerned astrologers find that a particular planet in
its period will give adverse result to a person.So to mitigate the evil
effect they soggest the stone or Gem governed by that malefic
planet.But according to professor Krishnamurthi ji,it is wrong and
actually doing harm to the consultant.Suppose Venus has to cause
Diabeties ,if one suggests that sweets are governed by Venus and one
taking much of sweets,will reduce the evil effects of Venus,how far this
learned astrologer will be helpful to the patient.
Again if Mars donates arrogance,independence,disobidiance,etc and
thereby Mars threatens dispute among husband and wife,what is the
meaning of suggesting to put on Red Coral or Ruby indicated by Mars or
to keep ready a revolver loaded ,governed by Mars.Suppose due to evil
Mars,one’s hut is in fire,consider how wise the learned adviser is,if he
has suggested to poor highly inflamble ones on the fire,since inflamble
ones are governed by Mars.
Similarly if Saturn indicates laziness,lethargic tendencies and slow in
one’s action, How can there be any benefit by painting the wall with the
blue colour,purchasing blue cloth for curtain and Blue Car for his / her
house.The result will be similar to an old Saturn i.e deaf person crossing
the road and the Saturn afflicted driver or owner delaying in reducing the
speed by applying the brake.You know what the result would be.The Car
driver would hit the deaf person.
If Moon is evil and threatens,drowning in one’s horoscope and if one
uses PEAERL according to advice of Pandit Ji or Umang Taneza Ji,do
you know what will happen?Mind you,Moon will keep him for some
hours by the side of Pearls at the bottom of the sea or river and after few
hours,lift the dead body up to the surface and carry the bloated dead
body to the shore.Would you like to go to the shore in same condition if
Your moon is evil and if your adviser has advised you to put on flawless
PEARL. You will say NOOOOOOOOOOO.
Here is wise suggestion of Prof.Krishnamurti ji which is as following:
When a house is in fire we throw water and sand; when one is lazy, we
give stimulant to control. Therefore, that which will nullify the evil is to be
suggested. That planet which is auspicious,is to be strengthened and its
Gemstone alone is to be used. He also suggests that it is not necessary
that the Gems should touch the body of person who has to put it on.
PROFESSOR KRISHNAMURTI JI has revealed the truth that acquisition
of any Gem is indicated mostly by a benefic.So one acquires when the
period of that planet operates.So ,when you put on the Gem,that good
period operates and so you enjoy and you attribute to the Gem.But the
benefic who gives the Gem as the significators of two is also the
significator of 11, you enjoy.But those unfortunate people have a Gem
during the sub period of the significator of 2nd house who is also the
significator of 8 and 12.So,they suffer. Hence they say that the gem
does not suit them.Hence,one should select such a Gem,the lord of
which is the significator of 1 or 2 or 11 and has nothing to do with 8 or
12.

Regarding selection of Gemstone traditional view differs from above and

mostly traditional astrologers add fuel to the fire but not all.
My personal view is that weak*** and benefic planet should be
strengthened and strong and malefic planet should be given antidote
and propitiated. Here the definition of weak is very wide***.Suppose for
cancer ascendant Red Coral Is Suggested, if Mars is spoiled with Rahu
and Rahu must not be strengthened in any manner rather it should be
propitiated.

Now I deal with size and other aspect of Gemstones. My instinct tells me
that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire
that is 5 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or
rubies unless you are quite rich. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem
at the least. Eye clean means there are no visible "defects" in the gem
that can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT
an exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no
black specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in
diamonds, no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red
corals (Most Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the
backside as many defects are usually present here). They say that it is
virtually impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days
(without fine hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you
can't find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for
exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with the same
treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts dealing with
gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he say what
he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl bending the
rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that either. Are
you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of gems as
remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to consider.
In which case I must ask, what do you need a stone for any way?! I
estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may exceed $10,000 in cost! Yes,
you read that right. Before you are completely overcome with
disappointment at thought of not being able to afford a stone you should
know that many astrological gem dealers also offer much less expensive
alternate stones. Having never used them, I cannot comment on their
efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a modest price it might be
worth trying. In fact, Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates
in his Brihat Samhita. Selecting and wearing gemstones, jyotish quality
gemstone that is, is an expensive and often confusing proposition. Ask
10 different astrologers for a gemstone recommendation and you may
very well end up with 10 different suggestions. Of course there is the
concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves donating a stone in order to
reap it benefits, clearly in this case the stone never touches the body at
all! To be on the safe side have the stone set so it touches the skin-
though it will probably work fine even if its somewhere really close but
not touching your skin. When you are ready to put the stone on for the
first time do it on the day of the graha who rules the stone, do it in the
hora of that graha as well, so early morning. Though do soak the stone
in milk overnight first. You may even wish to recite the graha or devata
mantra for the stone in question each week on the appropriate day and
hour. There is one last crucial consideration I have left out and this
involves testing the stone before purchasing it.
You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing it. If
your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more accommodating
jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don't ever let a jeweler give you a gem
recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too high. Back to the
topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand or tuck it under your
pillow and "test-drive" it. Bad thoughts, feelings, dreams and events
apart from the every-day bad stuff we think about and experience would
instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't throw it away, send it back
to your jeweler.
In concluding lines once again I’m referring here KP views that one
should select such a Gem, the lord of which is the significator of 1 or 2 or
11 and has nothing to do with 8 or 12.But arriving at this pin point
requires a profound knowledge of both KP & traditional views.

Our late Guruji,Prof. K.S.Krishnamurthiji guides us that ONLY when the

sublord of the Ascendant and/or the XIth cusp are NOT AT ALL connected

with houses VI,VIII or XII then alone the Gems indicated by the Signs

of these houses may be prescribed to be worn...

He also taught us that if the sub-lords of these 3 houses happen to

signify the VIth, VIIIth or the XIIth, Gems,metals,colours indicated by

them SHOULD NOT BE USED...

Also it is always advisable to use the gem indicated by the

sublord,firstly of the XIth,secondly the gem indicated by the

Lagna,thirdly the IXth house,and fourthly the Xth house...

The major difference between Traditional & K.P. Syastems is that K.P.

recommends the use of the strongest beneficial House,whereas the

Traditionalists recommend the strengthening of the weaker houses...!

As per K.P., the logic is that if one wears the gem of the weak houses

it will increse the bad effects also...!

As per my own experience,the wearing of a gem indicated by the

beneficial house gives the best results by reinforcing the good effects.
A detailed chart of the Gems for each Ascendant Sign,is available in

K.P.Reader II...

As a practising KP astrologer I am writing this article today,from my office desk,after office hrs the
day being Friday,before the weekend starts, after a hectic work week,attending hectic office
meetings,seminars,giving presentations,meeting outsiders etc.It has been frequently noticed that
almost all of we Indians have been wearing on their fingers an array of colourful gemstones,some are
wearing gemstones on almost all fingers of both right and left hands whether he be an actor,an
entrepreneur,a clerk or a high ranking official,I mean all sections of the society in our country are
addicted towards wearing gemstones,some wearing for fashion and some wearing them based on the
prescriptions made against their consultations with the hoodlum illiterate or semi literate so-called
bazar astrologers.We Indians mostly do not believe in karma and always look for wonders or miracles
to happen without going for the basic rule of Saturn astrology,that is the Karma or hard work with the
blind belief that wearing gemstones.without knowing their effects,would change our destiny.

This is totally a wrong notion because wearing wrong gemstones can have a devastating effects on our
life health and fortune.Late Krishnamuthyji says that one should wear gemstones based on the
strongest and best placement of his/her planet in the chart and the houses they signify.Unlike the
Vedic astrologers who prescribe gemstones on lagna and the trines even if they signify the bad houses
6,8 and 12,KP says that gemstones should only be worn for planets which signify the good houses
1,3,10 and 11 and not either of the 6th,8th or 12th houses.So for example in case of tauraus ascendant
the raj-yoga planet is saturn which signifies 9th and 10th houses ,one should not blindly wear the
gemstone of saturn,even if it signifies either 6th,8th or 12 th house,despite saturn being the param
yoga kari planet of Taurus ascendant.The best remedy in astrology I have seen from my practice is to
chant the mantras of the best planet in the chart instead of wearing any costly gemstone by shelling
out huge extra bucks or at least should a gemstone be essential to wear for a best significator planet it
should not exceed more than one.It is just same as medical science that if a patient takes unnecessary
medicines it would have an adverse effect on his/her health,so a good astrologer like a good doctor
prescribes only one gemstone,at the maximum, which is most suitable to be worn by his
client.Otherwise it would be better not to wear any gemstones.

Although wearing gemstones,kavacha,performing homas,pujas etc are considered as remedies to

problems in our life,in vedic astrology,the scientific/supernatural effects behind the same cannot be
ignored at all in my opinion but selection of either of these remedies should be made prudently but
one very important thing must be kept in mind for we mortals that selection of either of the above
mentioned remedies can never be substitute/solution towards changing our destiny which we have
been carrying from our past lives. Even the almighty cannot change our destiny for we mortals forget
about gemstones/other remedies. Its only our karmas in our past lives which have created our destiny
either good or bad in our current lives.But yes ,correct and intelligent selection of any gemstone,for an
individual,by a good astrologer,should that be at all necessary creates positive vibes on the mind and
body by harnessing from the universe the positive energy from that best planet in the birth chart but
never can change destiny or fate.So concluding this article it must always be remembered that
strengthening of weak benefic planets as followed in vedic astrology is not correct as weak planets
can never do good for an individual if they are connected to either 6th,8th or 12th house,by starwise
significance no matter how benefic or yogakari the same planet is.