What is Upratna? What is precious in astrology to wear?
Introduction to Navratna and Gemstones
You have probably heard at some point in your life about a stone that looks incredibly attractive, is very beautiful, and is directly connected to our destiny—we're talking about the very one that has been honored in India with the name "ratna."
As soon as you begin to understand gems, you will encounter two types. First, there are those that have been honored as the "Navratna" in Indian culture—nine kinds of gems known as precious gems.
The other types of gems are called semi-stones, meaning semi-precious stones.
If you have no idea of crystals and gemstones, don't worry.
Being a writer, I am going to give you some very important information about gemstones today.
If you want to learn about uparatna, you must first learn about Navratna. you need to understand what Navratna is, why it comes in nine types, and what its characteristics are.
In our country, most of people have grown up hearing about astrology and the nine planets. The math behind it is very simple.
Look, every planet has its own energy, color, power, and vibration, and that vibration works in our lives. So, to obtain a planet's power in our life, astrology recommends wearing the gemstone associated with that planet.
If you want to know, I can explain it in very simple terms. you must have heard about the planet Venus.
Do you know what its gemstone is?
Well, I will tell you its gemstone is also one of the nine gems, which we call a diamond. But you also know that wearing a diamond is not something just anyone can afford.
Why Choose Secondary Gemstones (Upratnas)?
But nature knows everything; it knows all. It knows you better than you know yourself, and it has made many more arrangements for you. There are also some options that shouldn’t really be considered choices, because nature has shaped them as if they aren't an option, but the requirement itself.
Sure I am talking about upratna (secondary gemstones) also we can say semi precious stones.
you know the gemstone of Venus is diamond, and it is secondary gemstones are turquoise and white opal.
But the question is, why would anybody wear a secondary gemstone or upratna? why did nature create them, and what was the need for them?
The nine gems created by nature have been found in very limited quantities. only a small number have been discovered, and they are extremely expensive—not everyone can wear them. But compared with the corresponding primary gems, secondary gemstones are found in larger quantities, so they are also cheaper, and anyone can easily obtain and wear them.
That is not all, they are also very attractive and beautiful to look at. it would be wrong to say that their main qualities are any less than those of a gemstone.
Whenever we wear the gemstone associated with a planet, we begin to receive that planet's energy and qualities, and our behavior starts to align with that planet. so let me tell you today, which planet has what qualities and which gemstone or semi-precious stone it is related with.
planets and their sub-stones
Sun (Surya) & Red Garnet
The Sun which is called the king of the planets, begins to bring royal qualities into us whenever we wear its gemstone. It gives us courage, responsibility, patience, and discipline, and grants us the strength to walk and work with our heads held high.
Although the gemstone of the Sun is ruby, one of the nine gems, nature has provided another option because ruby is very expensive and not easily obtained. Therefore, it also has a substitute gemstone: red garnet.
Moon (Chandra) & Moonstone
Moon, which controls the mind and our desires, also attracts and regulates the water element in our body. That is why the Moon has the greatest influence on us. While the pearl from the shell is the Moon’s gemstone among the Navratnas, it also has a secondary gemstone called moonstone.
Mars (Mangal) & Red Carnelian
If we are talking about Mars, it is known here for its power. Every kind of power is discussed here, but special emphasis is placed on willpower. It also provides physical strength.
For all those people who use physical force extensively in their lives—such as wrestlers, soldiers, athletes, and the like—the gemstone of Mars, coral, is highly beneficial. Its secondary gem is red carnelian, which functions exactly like coral and is both cheaper and more readily available
Mercury (Budh) & Green Aventurine
Green aventurine (margaj) is an excellent alternative to green emerald. It enhances the energy of the planet Mercury. If you are in business or do any work that requires a lot of intellect, this gemstone is for you.
Jupiter (Guru) & Citrine
A guru is not just a word; they are a world in themselves—a world of knowledge, meditation, blessings, and practice from birth to death. At any point in your life, whatever you are doing, you can receive the guru's blessing from their gemstone. but the gemstone of Jupiter is yellow sapphire (pukhraj), since it is not easy for everyone to buy, citrine (sunela) is the secondary gemstone or upratna
Venus (Shukra), Diamond, & Substitutes
Everybody wants to live a luxurious life, but they don't get a luxurious life only by wishing. people are certainly drawn to luxury, but they can't attract it.
and all this happens only when the planet Venus is favoring you, so to boost Venus's energy, its gemstone, the diamond, or its secondary gemstones, turquoise and white opal, are worn.
Saturn (Shani) & Amethyst
These days, everyone's problems are starting here and ending here. Understanding its energy is a complex task in itself.
gemstone of shani is blue sapphire,
semi precious stone is amethyst (jamunia).
It gives you a lot of patience and the ability to work hard consistently.
This is very powerful. you see its effects very fast
Rahu & Agate
Brown Tourmaline or Agate (Gomedaka) is a secondary gemstone of Rahu (shadow planet)
In fact, these stones amplify all kinds of energy, but it depends on how authentic they are, and they're easy to find.
Ketu & Tiger's Eye
Planet ketu (shadow planet)-
Upratna - tiger's eye
Its secondary gemstone is tiger's eye. Yes, it certainly protects you from the evil eye
In many places, it has also been noted that it is automatically damage to your hidden enemies.
Final conclusion :-
Look, from a friend's and a writer's perspective, I just want to say that if your budget is very tight or it's your first time dealing with gemstones, then semi-precious stones are the best option.
Real story behind it :-
I want to share my own experience. this was back in 2008. i was preparing for some entrance exams, and at that time i was sharing a room with my friend mohit because neither of our families was in a very good financial situation.
Mohit was not much better at studying than i was, but he would always beat me in the monthly test. not only that, but out of 100-110 kids, he was always in the top 10.
One day when i asked him about it, he told me that it was the red, shiny ring on his hand that did it—
“that it was his secret. i did not understand a thing he was saying.
How can a ring or gemstone make you win a competition when you are not even good at studying?
I could not understand. he told me it was a family matter: his uncle was an astrologer, and he had worn the ring at his uncle's suggestion.
Finally, when he got into the medical entrance exam, i was convinced that the ring was no ordinary one.
Look at the game of fate. he wasn't better than me at studying, yet he became a doctor, and i read so many books that i became a writer
Frequently Asked Questions
Should everyone wear these gems?
This is not any kind of pressure or fear, it is your own choice, but everyone needs it at some point in their life.
Can anyone wear it? Is there any eligibility requirement to wear it?
Yes, in fact, all these gemstones can be worn—anyone can wear them—but here you should choose one according to your needs and to receive the blessings of a particular planet.
Where can I get this? And is it real?
If you want high-quality gemstones or semi-precious stones, you will find them in the store on the Vaidik Talk website. Here you will find all premium-quality gemstones that have been lab-tested.
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