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Origin of Gems
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By
Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha, D. Sc.
The
Garuda Purana, an ancient Vedic text, includes a discussion of the science
of gemology. This mythologically-based story may have semantic parallels in
modern scientific terminology, just as the seven deities of the sun are analogous
to the seven colors of the spectrum (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo,
and violet) in Vedic Astrology. Thus, it is hoped
that interested readers will seek out the parallels between these Vedic descriptions
and modern science, rather than doubt its authenticity merely because of the
use of words like "gods" and "demons".
The
Legend of Vala
Once, a very powerful demon, Vala, caused trouble for all the gods in the universe.
After much hardship the gods developed a plan to capture Vala and kill him.
Once dead, Vala was cut into pieces. His limbs were transformed into the seeds
of precious gems. All the creatures of the universe rushed to gather the gem
seeds. In the clamor some of the gem seeds fell to earth, dropping into rivers,
oceans, forests, and mountains. There they developed into mother lodes.
Vala's blood became ruby seeds and fell over India, Burma, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Tibet, Sri Lanka, and ancient Siam. His teeth became pearl seeds that spread throughout the oceans of Sri Lanka, Bengal, Persia, Indonesia, and other bodies of water in the southern hemisphere. The skin of Vala became yellow sapphire seeds, plummeting mainly to the Himalayas. Vala's fingernails became hessonite garnet seeds that fell into lotus ponds of Sri Lanka, India, and Burma. His bile became emerald seeds and fell into the mountain ranges of modern day South Africa, South America, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Vala's bones became diamond seeds. His war cry became the cat's-eye gem seeds. Blue sapphire seeds were transformed from Vala's eyes. Coral seed was transformed from his intestines. Vala's toenails became red garnet seeds. His body fat became jade seeds. Quartz crystal seeds were transformed from his semen. Vala'a complexion was transformed into bloodstone coral seeds.
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ABOUT
THE AUTHORSwami Sada Shiva Tirtha, is Doctor of Science, Ayurvedic Medicine & Research, and author of Ayurveda Encyclopedia. He founded the Ayurveda Holistic Center in Bayville, Long Island, New York. He has conducted a research study on "Therapeutic Cost Comparison: Ayurvedic -vs- Allopathic." He has also developed a 2-year certification program on Ayurveda.
