Ravan Sanhita (Ravana-samhita)
author: Swami Premanand
edition: 2018, D.P.B. Publications
pages: 755
Topic: Jyotisha
Tantra (11) - Gems enemy to each other
This page describes Gems enemy to each other which is the eleventh chapter of ‘Tantra’ located on (page 462 in the book Ravana-samhita by Swami Premanand. This book, ascribed to Ravana (the ancient king of Lanka), deals with Hindu Astrology (joytisha) and consists of three parts: Mantra, Tantra and Yantra. This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Gems enemy to each other” according to 197 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Garuda Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
In testing a Padmaraga, which excels in lustre and brilliancy all other members of its own family, but which bears a weight unequal to the specific weight of a gem of its own class and size, the wise should give their verdict, as regards genuineness, to the one of greater weight of the two gems compared. In a case of doubtful and bewildering testimonies, the gem should be subjected to the test of a testing stone, or examined by scratching it with a gem of the same species....
Read full contents: Chapter LXX - Tests of Ruby
Brihat Samhita [by N. Chidambaram Iyer]
Vaidurya (the cat’s eye gem) is of the colour of the tail of the peacock, the leaves of the bamboo or the wing of the king-fisher. It is to be valued in the same way as sapphires. Karketana gems are bright, glossy, pure, yellow and heavy. The usual test of its superiority is to cover the stone with gold leaf and put it in fire. The gem will become black but will not lose its gloss. The whole Earth might be given for this gem. Crystal gems are while like the stem of the lotus or the conch-shell....
Read full contents: Chapter 83 - On Emeralds (marakata-lakshana)
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
Formerly by her in the form of a bhilla woman was subjugated by means of penance (Shiva) who was without any attachment, who was Madana’s enemy, on whom the universe depends at his pleasure, (but) who wandered in the forest of her beauty. On repeatedly seeing her form at the time of creation, the Creator created the celestial nymphs. (But) no one resembled her. Therefore, she, the best one, is the prosperity of him, the enjoyer of the gems of women....
Read full contents: Chapter 99 - Rahu Acts as Messenger of Jalandhara
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