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The Syamantaka (Sanskrit: स्यमन्तक, romanized: Syamantaka) is a legendary jewel featured in Hindu literature, regarded to be blessed with magical powers. [1] It is described to be a ruby. [2] The jewel is described to protect its owner if they were virtuous and good, but bring evil to them if they were not. [3]
When Satrajit wore the jewel, its brilliance was such that he was mistaken as the sun god himself. During a meeting, Krishna asked Satrajit to let King Ugrasena have the jewel, so that it could be used for the good of all. Proud of his possession, Satrajit refused to part with the Syamantaka. [5] Satrajit and Prasena with the Syamantaka.
Kaustubha - Is a divine jewel or "Mani", which is in the possession of Lord Vishnu. Nagamani - The gem that lies on the nagaraja Vasuki's head. Syamantaka (also Syamantakamani and Shyamantaka Jewel) - The most famous jewel that is supposed to be blessed with magical powers. [27] [28] [29]
Kritavarma is said to have encouraged, or in some accounts, participated in the theft of the legendary Syamantaka jewel from King Satrajit. Along with his friend Akrura, he is said to have caused Shatadhanva to murder Satrajit, and steal the jewel for himself. Shatadhanva was subsequently slain by Krishna, though he no longer had the jewel ...
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'crest jewel') is a divine ruby or ratnam (gem) in Hindu mythology. [1] This gem is in the possession of Vishnu , granting him the epithet of Kaustubhadhari . It is believed in Hindu scriptures to be the most magnificent ratnam in all of creation, at the time of the churning of the ocean, and acts as a symbol of divine authority.