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Reference of Nava Ratn in Scriptures
(1) In the Brihat Jaatak is one verse, often repeated.
(2) In Naarad Puraan also there is one verse on Nava Ratn, but the term "Nava Ratn" is never used.
(3) In Garud Puraan, there is a section on gems, but again no mention of Nava Ratn.

(The great sage) Sri Soot Goswami, has spoken the following words in the ancient Garud Puraan, chap 70, regarding the dawn of creation:

The Demon Vala

"The blood of the great demon Vala was taken by Soorya, the Sun God, who then fled into the blue vastness of space.... Raavan attempted to block Soorya's flight like a solar eclipse.... Appearing afraid of Raavan, the Sun God dropped the demon's blood, which fell down in the deep pools of ancient Bhaarat (which included Burmaa, Siam, India, and of course Sri Lankaa).... Beautiful and effulgent rubies, in all shades of color, possessing manifold virtues, originated on these shores.... The rubies from these fragrant lands are found in a variety of hues.... Some are like human blood, etc..... Being illuminated by rays of the Sun, this crystal species shines forth with wonderful color and brilliancy."

Note: That is a direct bona fide Vaidik link between Soorya (Sun) and rubies. In chapter 69 it is further stated by Soot Goswami:

"The teeth of the demon Vala....  fell like stars into the oceans below and became seeds for a species of gems with the luster of full Moon beams. Entering into the shells of oysters these seeds became (natural) pearls."

Note: Another direct link that matches the nine planets (Graha Dev) with associated gems, viz, natural pearl for Chandra, the Moon.

There are nine foremost gems which are known as the Nava Ratn. This quote is attributed to the Sanskrit "Brihat Jaatak" or Vast Production, reads as follows:

Maanikyam dina naayakasya vimalam muktaaphalam sheetagoh
maheyasya cha vidrumam marakatam saumyasya garutmakam
devejyasya cha pushparaagam suraachaaryasya vajram shaneh
neelam nirmalamanyayoshcha gadite gomed Vaidooryake

Translation: The Sun's gem is pure ruby, Moon is (natural) pearl, Mars is red coral, Mercury is emerald, Jupiter is yellow sapphire, Venus is diamond, Saturn is blue sapphire, Raahu is hessonite, and Ketu is cat's eye.

A slightly different version of this ancient Sanskrit verse is also quoted in the "Mani-maalaa" page 575, verse 79 by S. M. Tagore (1879), and also in the ancient "Jaatak Paarijaat," chap. 2, Shlok 21, compiled by Sri Vaidyanath Deekshitar (son of Venkata-dhari) , and reads in Sanskrit as follows:

Maanikyam taraneh sujaatya mamalam muktaa phalam sheetagoh
maheyasya cha vidrumao nigaditah saumyasya garutmakam
devejyasya cha pushparaagam asuraachryasya vajram shaneh
neelam nirmalamanyayoshcha gadite gomed vaidooryake

Translation: (1) Ruby for the Sun, (2) Pearl for the Moon, (3) Coral for Mars, (4) Emerald for Mercury, (5) Yellow sapphire for Jupiter, (6) Diamond for Venus, (7) Blue sapphire for Saturn, (8) Hessonite for Raahu (the ascending node of the Moon), and (9) Cat's eye for Ketu (the descending node of the Moon) - these gems must be high-born (top quality) and flawless.

In this important Shlok the words, "sujaatyam amalam" (sujati=high born, and amal=completely pure or flawless) are very significant. According to bona fide Vaidik authority only clean top quality gems are considered to be auspicious. To further support this important yet mostly overlooked dictate I will quote the following Shlok:---

In the "Garud Puraan," chap. 68, verse 17 it is stated by Sri Soot Goswami, "Pure, flawless gems have auspicious powers which can protect one from demons, snakes, poisons, diseases, sinful reactions, and other dangers, while flawed stones have the opposite affect."

Again we quote from the ancient "Agni Puraan" chap. 246, Shlok 7 and  8:--

"A gem free from all impurities and radiating its characteristic internal luster should be looked upon as an escort of good luck; A gem which is cracked, fissured, devoid of luster, or appearing rough or sandy,
should not be used at all."

This point is also made in many chapters of Sri Garud Puraan, such as this quote on rubies by Sri Soot Goswami:---

"A ruby, although genuine, should not be worn if it has strong color banding, excessive inclusions within like numerous internal cracks, a sandy appearance, a rough surface, or is dull and lusterless. Anyone
using such a flawed ruby, even out of ignorance, will suffer from disease, or loss of fortune."

All these nine gems are considered equally sacred, and they only differ according to the astral influence of their ruling planets. In essence the table of Asian Birth Stones is as follows:---

* According to the ancient science of Asian "Sidereal" Astrology, Raahu and Ketu do not rule any of the 12 zodiac signs. Being A-prakaashit or "shadow planets", they reflect the qualities of the Lord of the sign they occupy. Example: If Raahu is located in Virgo, a sign ruled by Mercury, you should look to the position of Mercury in the chart and predict similar results for Raahu.

Official PGA German Translation The Sanskrit name for the PGA was composed by Honorary Paron Prof Dr Satya Vrat Shastri, Padma Shri

Where is the word "Nava Ratn" used in Ved, Puraan, Mahaabhaarat, Raamaayan, Brahm Sootra, Manu Sanhitaa, etc?

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