The Navarathna is considered to be the most important astrological jewelry. Nine gemstones of different colors are mounted together in gold to promote harmony in body and mind and to balance the planetary influences that effect individuals.
INTRODUCTION TO THE NAVARATHNA
It has been believed for many centuries by people across the world that
gemstones possess healing properties and have the power to cure ailments by
either wearing a particular gemstone or sometimes even drinking the gem
after powdering and dissolving it in a solvent. Many countries in South East
Asia like Sri Lanka, India strongly believe that gems and astrology
complement each other. Gemstones have the power to transform an individual's
fortunes and health - many people in these countries wear stones to protect
them from the harming influences of unfriendly planet placement in their
astrological charts.
Just as crystals are used in receivers to decode invisible waves into sound,
gemstones are said to be magnets for concentrating the astral energy waves
or cosmic vibrations which exist in nature and transform them for use by the
human energy system. Some ancient healing methods like Reiki, Pranic Healing
too work on the principle that no energy is lost in the universe, it just
gets converted and can be harnessed with the power of the mind and crystals
to heal minds and bodies.
The word Navarathna is an Indian Sanskrit word meaning nine gems. Even
today, there is a great respect for ancient tradition and spiritual
knowledge in South-Asian countries and the values of these countries have
stood the test of time. The knowledge of the power of gems has been
discovered centuries ago by the ancients and is believed even today. In the
olden days, the Navarathna gems were generally uncut and were large
specimens to maximize the benefits of the vibrations conducted through the
gem and helping to change the fate, improve health and bring wealth and
peace of mind to their wearer. Of course the results varied from each person
depending on the placement of their planets in their astrological chart.
Nine is a magical number, which has fascinated mathematicians and scientists
across the globe. In India and other countries with a Hindu dominated
population, Nine is a revered number and many religious and social events
are associated with the number nine.
Indian Dances have nine rasas or moods, Music has nine ragas or melodies, the Bhagavad Gita (an Indian spiritual text) has eighteen chapters (which again add to nine); the mala (or necklace) used for prayer and meditation has one hundred and eight (again adds to nine) beads; Navaratri is the festival of nine nights which celebrates the Godess Durga in all her forms. All these are examples of the importance of the number nine. There are nine wonders of the world and one can find plenty of phrases which use the number nine in the English language - for eg- "dressed to the nines" or "nine-day wonder" etc. If applied in a logical manner - any number multiplied by nine results in a nine number - the sum of whose digits is always equal to nine. The famous Mughal Emperor Akbar had nine talented ministers who were called the "Navarathnas" or the nine gems. Thus nine has a special place in the universe and is considered magical by people of all races. And not to forget there are nine planets, which form our Solar System! Likewise the Hindu Astrological chart too has nine grahas or houses over which each planet rules. This is the reason that the Navarathna has nine gems - the number nine is magical and mysterious and has captured the imagination of the seers and scientists alike.
The positive and healing effects of gemstones have been recognized
throughout history and by people across the globe - the Romans wore Corals
as a charm against nature's furies and as a protection against the evil eye
cast by envious people. Romans regarded ruby as an antidote for poison and
as a defense against plague because of its blood-purifying properties.
Amber, the Turks believed prevented infections and the Emeralds had the
power to refresh eyes. Many examples exist in history about the use of
Gemstones as talismans - the Egyptians even the Babylonians and of course
the Indians believed in the power of the gemstones. Kings and Queens in the
olden days wore robes covered with gemstones and the crown was embedded with
precious stones. Such ornamentation was not only to signify that they were
superior to the rest of the citizens but more importantly to help them
improve their mental capabilities to make the correct decisions. Royalty too
believed that gemstones had special powers to heal and influence their
lives.
The Navarathna is considered to be the most important astrological jewelry.
Nine gemstones of different colors are mounted together in gold to promote
harmony in body and mind and to balance the planetary influences that effect
individuals. Depending on the astrological charts, astrologers may suggest
placing a particular gem in the center to strengthen a weak planet in the
person's horoscope. Navarathna jewellery can be tailored to suit a person's
unique needs based on their astrological charts. A unique feature of the
Navarathna is that the jeweler only makes the pieces but the placement of
the gems and its design (mostly a square with 3 x 3 boxes) are decided by an
Astrologer after reading a person's chart. Although almost anyone can wear
the Navarathna, it is advisable to have an astrologer read your chart for a
most favorable setting.
The Navarathna is a powerful talisman - especially if you are a believer in
the healing power of gemstones. So, if you wish to improve your fortune and
find favor with the planets, buy yourself a Navarathna today and watch your
destiny change for the better.