Vaiduryam Stone (Lehsunia – Cat’s Eye Stone)

Know the Astrological and Ayurvedic Benefits of Vaiduryam Gemstone, which is also known as Cat’s Eye Stone, Lehsunia Stone, Vaidooryam Stone, Ketu Ratna, etc.

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Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone – The Astrological and Ayurvedic Benefits

Introduction

Cat’s eye is a hard gemstone with an orthorhombic structure. It is chemically identified as Beryllium aluminate i.e. BeAl₂O₄. The Hardness of the Vaidurya is 8.5 with a refractive index of 1.75 and a specific gravity of 3.72. cat’s eye and alexandrite are the two varieties of Chrysoberyl. The word Chryosoberyl is a Greek word where Chrysos means golden and beryllos means content. The best variety of Cat’s eye possesses a light golden-brown color. When cut the transverse section of the mineral appears like the eye of the cat, therefore it is named as Cat’s eye. Cat’s eye/ Vaidurya is the gem of Ketugraha. To pacify planet Ketu, wear Vaidurya Ratna on Wednesday in Ashwini, Magha, and Moola Nakshatras in Ravipushya Yoga in a Panchdhatu ring on the little finger. Before wearing, invoke the ring with Ketu’s Beej Mantra. It should not weigh less than 5 Ratti. After every 3 years, Vaidurya should be embedded in a new ring and it should be worn after using Mantra on it. Vidalaksha means eye. Just as a cat’s eye shines in the night, similarly this gem also shines in the night. This gem looks like a cat’s eye during the day. Its color is a mix of brown and green. After diamond and corundum, this is the hardest stone which is very durable. Due to the cabochon cut, light appears to be concentrated in a line or a strip and spreads over the surface of the gem. When it is rotated, the position of the light line changes, and looking at it reminds us of a cat’s eye. This happens due to the fibrous structure of this gem. Alexandride – It was named in honor of Czar II Alexander. Because it was found on the same day when the auspicious occasion of Russia’s Ural Mountain Regional Tsar Alexander II attaining adulthood was being celebrated in 1833 AD. It is a dark green colored gemstone, similar to a bluish olive. This dark-colored gem seems to have a very different personality from its light-colored brother Vidalaksh. It is hard to believe that all of them are children of the same father. It is an interesting gem in many ways. It contains many mixed gems like blue, green, orange, etc. It can be seen without the help of any instrument. It has a unique quality in that this gem appears green like an emerald in daytime sunlight and red like ruby in electric night light. It has absorption bands in yellow light, which is why colors keep changing in sunlight and electric light.

रत्न लहसनिया को संस्कृत में वैदूर्य, हिन्दी में लहसुनिया कहते है | यह नग अंधेरे में बिल्ली की आँखों के समान चमकता है। लहसुनिया ४ रंगों में पाया जाता है। काली तथा श्वेत आभा युक्त लहसुनिया जिस पर यज्ञोपवीत के समान तीन धारियाँ खिंची हों, वह वैदूर्य ही उत्तम होता है। लहसुनिया का स्वामी केतु ग्रह होता है । जिसके ऊपर केतु ग्रह का प्रकोप हो उसे लहसुनिया धारण करना चाहिये । श्रीपुर, महानदी, सौराष्ट्र, त्रिकुट पहाड़, हिमालय, गंगा किनारे सुन्दरवन, अमर कंटक व मंजझार देश में लहसुनिया मिलते हैं । इसका रंग श्वेत, सुनहरा, खड़िया, हरा, जर्द काला आदि रंग के होता है। यह रात्रि में चमकता है। विडालाक्ष केतुग्रह का रत्न है। केतु ग्रह शांति हेतु वैदूर्य रत्न को बुधवार के दिन अश्विनी, मघा, मूल नक्षत्रों में रविपुष्य योग में पंचधातु की अंगूठी में कनिष्ठका अंगुली में धारण करें । धारण करने से पूर्व केतु के बीज मन्त्र द्वारा अंगूठी अभिमन्त्रित करें । ५ रत्ती से कम वजन का नहीं होना चाहिए। प्रत्येक ३ वर्ष पश्चात्‌ नई अंगूठी में लहसुनिया जड़वाकर उसे अभिमन्त्रित कर धारण करना चाहिए। विडालाक्ष का अर्थ है आँख । जिस तरह बिल्ली की आँख अन्धेरी रात में चमकती है उसी तरह यह रत्न भी भी अन्धेरी रात में चमकता है। दिन में बिल्ली की आँख जैसा ही ये रत्न दिखाई देता है। इसका रंग भूरापन एवं हरापन मिश्रित होता है। हीरा और कुरुन्दम के बाद सबसे कठिन यही पत्थर है जो बहुत टिकाऊ है। कैबोकन काट कटे जाने के कारण प्रकाश एक रेखा या एक पट्टी में केन्द्रित होता दिखाई पडता है और रत्न की सतह पर फैलता है। इसे घुमाने पर प्रकाश रेखा की स्थिति बदल जाती है और इसे देखते ही हमे बिल्ली की आँख याद आ जाती है। ऐसा इस रत्न के तन्तुमय बनावट के कारण होता है। एलेक्जेण्ड्राइड- इसका नाम जार द्वितीय एलेक्जेण्डर के सम्मान में रखा गया था । क्योंकि यह उसी दिन मिला था जिस दिन रूस के यूराल पर्वत प्रदेशीय जार एलेक्जेण्डर द्वितीय की वयस्कता प्राप्त करने के शुभ अवसर पर १८३३ ईश्वी में हर्ष मनाया जा रहा था। यह नीलापन लिए हुए जैतून के समान गहरा हरा रंग का रत्न पाषाण है। गहरे रंग का यह रतन अपने हल्के रंग का अनुज विडालाक्ष से काफी अलग व्यक्तित्व का मालुम पड़ता है। ये सब एक ही पिता की सन्तान है विश्वास नहीं होता है। यह कई प्रकार से मनोरज्ञक रत्न है। इसमें नीलापन-हरापन नारंगी आदि कई मिश्रित रत्न होते हैं। इसे किसी यन्त्र की सहायता बिना ही देखा जा सकता है। इसमें एक अनोखा गुण है कि यह रत्न दिन के सूर्य प्रकाश में हरा पन्ना जैसा, रात्रि की विद्युत् प्रकाश से माणिक्य जैसा लाल दिखाई देता है। पीले प्रकाश में इसकी अवशोषण पट्टियां होती हैं इसी कारण सूर्य और विद्युत् प्रकाश में रंग परिवर्तित होते रहते हैं।

Astrological View of Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone

Ketu- Gemstone or Cat’s eye is called Vaidurya in Sanskrit, Lahsuniya in Hindi, and Cat’s eye in English. This gem shines in the dark like a cat’s eyes. Lehsuniya/ Cat’s eye is found in 4 colors. The Vaidurya with a black and white aura, which has three stripes drawn on it like Yajnopavita, is the best. The lord of Cat’s Eye is planet Ketu. The person who is affected by the planet Ketu should wear Vaidurya. To pacify planet Ketu, wear Vaidurya Ratna on Wednesday in Ashwini, Magha, and Moola Nakshatras in Ravipushya Yoga in a Panchdhatu ring on the little finger. Before wearing, invoke the ring with Ketu’s Beej Mantra. It should not weigh less than 5 Ratti. After every 3 years, Vaidurya should be embedded in a new ring, and it should be worn after inviting it. Vaidurya is found in Sripur, Mahanadi, Saurashtra, Trikut hills, Himalayas, and Sundarban on the banks of Ganga, Amar Kantak, and Manjjhar country. Its color is white, golden, chalk, green, yellow, black etc. It shines at night.

केतु- रत्न लहसनिया को संस्कृत में वैदूर्य, हिन्दी में लहसुनिया, अंग्रेजी में इसे Cat’s eye कहते है | यह नग अंधेरे में बिल्ली की आँखों के समान चमकता है। लहसुनिया ४ रंगों में पाया जाता है। काली तथा श्वेत आभा युक्त लहसुनिया जिस पर यज्ञोपवीत के समान तीन धारियाँ खिंची हों, वह वैदूर्य ही उत्तम होता है। लहसुनिया का स्वामी केतु ग्रह होता है । जिसके ऊपर केतु ग्रह का प्रकोप हो उसे लहसुनिया धारण करना चाहिये । केतु ग्रह शांति हेतु वैदूर्य रत्न को बुधवार के दिन अश्विनी, मघा, मूल नक्षत्रों में रविपुष्य योग में पंचधातु की अंगूठी में कनिष्ठका अंगुली में धारण करें । धारण करने से पूर्व केतु के बीज मन्त्र द्वारा अंगूठी अभिमन्त्रित करें । ५ रत्ती से कम वजन का नहीं होना चाहिए। प्रत्येक ३ वर्ष पश्चात्‌ नई अंगूठी में लहसुनिया जड़वाकर उसे अभिमन्त्रित कर धारण करना चाहिए। श्रीपुर, महानदी, सौराष्ट्र, त्रिकुट पहाड़, हिमालय, गंगा किनारे सुन्दरवन, अमर कंटक व मंजझार देश में लहसुनिया मिलते हैं । इसका रंग श्वेत, सुनहरा, खड़िया, हरा, जर्द काला आदि रंग के होता है। यह रात्रि में चमकता है।

Specification of Vaidurya

A unique feature of Vaidurya is its Vidalakshi effect. Whenever this gem is shaken, a milky-white, bluish-greenish-white, or yellow glow like gold comes out from it. This characteristic becomes more pronounced when the head is cut in the shape of an elevation or a dome. When turned upside down in sunlight, a white line like a thin silver wire is visible. In ancient Indian texts, it is written for Vaidurya Mani: Ekam Venu-Palash-Peshalrucha Mayur-Kanthatvisha Majarikshan Pijlachvijusha Gya ya॑ Tridha Chhaya. That is, there are three types of best Vaidurya gems – one which has a luster like bamboo and bamboo leaves. The second one whose shadow is like the shadow of a peacock’s neck. The third one is the one which has the shade of pigtail color like the image of a cat’s eye.

वैदूर्य की एक अनुपम विशेषता इसका विडालाक्षि प्रभाव है । इस रत्न को जब-जब हिलाया-डुलाया जाता है तो इसमें से दूधिया-सफेद, नीली सी अथवा हरी सी-सफेद अथवा सोने की सी पीली चमक निकलती है । यह विशेषता सिर पर से उन्नतोदर अथवा गुम्वद के आकार में काटने पर खूब अधिक हो जाती है। सूर्य के प्रकाश में उल्टा -पलटी करने पर इसमें चादी की पतली तार जसी श्वेत रेखा दिखायी देती है । भारतीय प्राचीन ग्रन्थों में वैदूर्य मणि के लिये लिखा है एकं वेणु-पलाश-पेशलरुचा मायूर-कण्ठत्विषा माजरिक्षण पिज्लछविजुषा ज्ञ य॑ त्रिधा छायया । अर्थात्‌ उत्तम वैदूर्यमणि के तीन भेद है- एक वह जिसमें बांस और ढाक के पत्ते के समान कान्ति हो | दूसरी वह जिस की छाया मोर के कण्ठ की छाया जैसी हो | तीसरी वह जिस में बिल्ली के आँख की छवि-सरीखी पिगल वर्ण की छाया हो |

References of Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone

Reference of Gomed / Gomedhikam / Rahu Ratna (Zircon / Cinnamon Stone / Hessonite)

Ratna Indicated as per Astrological Science to Nullify the Maleficent Effect of Various Planets (Grahas) and to Treat the Roga (Disorders) Related to that Particular Planet

Planet	Gem used
Sun (Surya)	Manikya (Ruby)
Moon (Chandra)	Mukta (Pearl)
Mars (Mangala)	Vidruma (Coral)
Mercury (Buddha)	Markat (Emerald)
Jupiter (Guru)	Pushapraga (Topaz)
Venus (Shukra)	Vajra (Diamond)
Saturn (Shani)	Neelam (Blue sapphire)
Rahu	Gomeda (Hessonite)
Ketu	Vaidurya (Cat’s eye stone)

Diseases Induced by Maleficent Effects of Planets (Greha Roga) or Diseases Induced by Dushkarma (Sinful Deeds) Done by the Rogi (Patient) i.e Karma Vipaka Siddhanta

Planet	Diseases caused
Sun	Shoth (Inflammation in the body), Apsmar (Epilepsy), Paitikavikara, Jawara (Fever), Diseases of the eye, skin, and bone, rational fears, Bites from poisonous reptiles like snakes, weakening the digestive system, and constipation.
Moon	Sleep diseases such as Anidra (insomnia) or somnambulism (sleepwalking), Kaphaj Kasa, Atisara, Alsaya, Agnimandya (Loss of appetite), Aruchi (Disinterest in food), Kamala (Jaundice), Chitudvega, Grehani, Hydrophobia, Fear of animals with horns, Problems concerning women, Hallucinations
Mars	Trishna (Excessive thirst), Bilious disorders, Flatulence, Excessive fear of fire, Gulma, appendicitis, Kustha (Leprosy), eye disorder, Apsmar (Epilepsy), Rakta Vikara, Majja Vikar (Bone marrow diseases), Kandu (Itching), Ruksha Twaka (Rough skin).
Mercury	Lack of self-confidence, Gala Rog (Throat problems like goiter, etc.), Nasagata Rog (Nose Diseases), Vata- Kaphaj Roga, Cold and Cough, Flatulence, Poisoning. Twaka Dosha (Skin diseases), Vicharchika. Jaundice.
Jupiter	Gulma, Appendicitis, Karan Vedna (an ear disease), Sanyas.Frequent litigation, Problems with friends, parents, and relatives.
Venus	Pandu (Anaemia), Netra Roga (Disorders of the eye), Flatulence, Cough, Mutrakrich (Urinary disease), Prameha (Diabetes), Syphilis, Shukra-Vyapati (Low sperm count), Impotence, Dryness of Mouth, Constipation, Irrational fears.
Saturn	Flatulence, Cough, Pain in the legs, Excessive Fatigue, Illusion, Daha (Excessive heat in the body), Mental shocks, Personal calamities, and Accidents causing temporary or lasting wounds.
Rahu	Heart diseases such as an attack, Shotha (Inflammation), Kushtha (Leprosy), illusions, hallucinations, disease due to poisoning, excessive hurt, and wounds.
Ketu	Unknown mysterious diseases, cannot be easily found by doctors.

Rashi or A Zodiac Sign that can Wear A Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone

According to the astrological sign, the people with Ketu in a particular position in the horoscope can wear Vidurya / Cat’s eye to get maximum benefits.

Vaidurya Stone represents the Greha Ketu. Vaidurya is very special and very popular among the Nava Ratna. Cat’s eyes increase the memory power and awareness of the wearer. Vaidurya / Cat’s Eye is highly recommended to be worn by people who want to increase their memory and marvelous results in their personal and professional lives.

People with the Rashi or zodiac signs can also wear Vaidurya (Cat’s eye) when there is a specific placement of Houses and Dashna in their horoscope. After careful consultation with astrological experts, one can wear a Cat’s eye/ Vaidurya. Below are a few conditions where a person can wear a Vaidurya/ Cat’s eye-

Aries Ascendant (Mesha Rashi) – Only when Ketu period is operating if Ketu is posited in the 5^th, 6^th, 9^th, or 12^th house, the individual can wear Lehsuniya/ Vaidurya or Cat’s eye after consulting with an astrologer. One can first wear the gem for 3 days if it gives a good result then he/ she can wear it for a longer period.

Taurus Ascendant (Vrishabha Rashi) – If Ketu is posited in the 9^th or 11^th house then the individual with the zodiac sign Taurus ascendant after a trial period of three days can wear Lehsuniya or Cat’s eye. Wearing this stone by such a person will increase the memory and prosperity of such a person.

Gemini Ascendant (Mithuna Rashi) – The individual with Gemini zodiac sign is ruled by Mercury planet and if Ketu is posited in the 9^th, 10^th, or 11^th house in the chart of the individual then they should wear a Cat’s Eye/ Vaidurya/ Lehsuniya gemstone after a trial period of three days but it is necessary they Ketu is operating and wear after consultation with the astrologer.

Cancer Ascendant (Kark Rashi) – The ascendant with Karka Rashi or Cancer zodiac sign is ruled by Chandra Greha or Moon planet and in such individuals if the Ketu is in the 6^th, 9^th, 11^th house in the natal chart then they should wear a Cat’s Eye/ Vaidurya gemstone after a trial period of three days only when Ketu periods are operating and after taking consultation from the astrologer.

Leo Ascendant (Sinha Rashi) – The ascendant with Sinha Rashi or Leo zodiac sign is ruled by Surya Greha or Sun planet and in such individuals if the Ketu is in the 8^th, 9^th, or 11^th house then they should wear Vaidurya as birthstones after consulting with astrologer and after trial period.

Virgo Ascendant (Kanya Rashi) – The ascendant with Kanya Rashi or Virgo zodiac sign is ruled by Buddha Greha or Mercury planet and in such individual if the Ketu is in the 3^rd, 4^th, and 9^th house, then wearing Vaidurya/ cat’s eye or Lehsuniya brings out the best in the individual.

Libra Ascendant (Tula Rashi) – The ascendant with Tula Rashi or Libra zodiac sign is ruled by Shukra Greha/ Venus planet and if the individual has Ketu Greha in the 2^nd, 3^rd, and 11^th house in the chart then wearing Vaidurya, Lehsuniya after the trial of the 3 days helps to increase awareness, memory, and brings out best in professional and personal life.

Scorpio Ascendant (Vrischika Rashi) – The ascendant with Vrischika Rashi or Scorpio zodiac sign is ruled by Mars planet or Mangal Greha and if the individual has Ketu Greha in the 2^nd, 10^th, or 11^th house in the chart of the individual then they can wear Vaidurya/ Cat’s eye gemstone after consulting to the astrologer.

Sagittarius Ascendant (Dhanu Rashi) – It is mandatory for the individuals that are ruled by the Jupiter planet to wear Vaidurya/ Lehsuniya after completing the 3-day trial period especially if they have Saggitarius zodiac sign or Dhanu Rashi. If Ketu Greha is positioned in the 2^nd, 4^th, 9^th, or 12^th house can wear the Lehsuniya/ Cat’s eye.

Capricorn Ascendant (Makar Rashi) – The ascendant with Makar Rashi or Capricorn zodiac sign has Ketu Greha positioned in the 2^nd, 4^th, 9^th, or 12^th house then after a trial period of three days the individual can wear Lehsuniya / Cat’s eye after consulting with the astrologer.

Aquarius Ascendant (Kumbha Rashi) – In this ascendant ruled by Shani Greha/ Saturn planet and in the individuals whose horoscopes Ketu is posited in the 2^nd, 10^th, or 11^th house can wear a Cat’s Eye / Vaidurya stone / Lehsuniya gemstones after a trial period of three days.

Pisces Ascendant (Meena Rashi) – In this ascendant ruled by Jupiter planet and has the zodiac sign Pisces or Meena Rashi in whose horoscopes Ketu is posited in the 1^st, 2^nd, 9^th, or 10^th house can wear a Vaidurya gemstone after a trial period of three days.

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Types of Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone

Chrysoberyl Cat’s eye
Cat’s eye tourmaline
Tiger’s eye
Cat’s eye apatite
Cat’s eye aquamarine
Cat’s eye moonstone
Cat’s eye emerald

Vaidurya another types:

Four types depending on the colour-

White colored
Smoky colored
Blackish colored
Mixture of different colors

Two types depending on source-

Chrysoberyl or Emerald group (Marakata varga)
Quartz group (Sphatika varga)

Two types presently available-

Cat’s eye (Vidalaksa)
Alexandrite

वर्ण भेद से इसके चार भेद माने गए है –

ब्राह्मण – नील आभा युक्त श्वेत वर्ण
क्षत्रिय– अरुण आभा युक्त पीत श्वेत वर्ण
वैश्य– नील आभा युक्त पीत वर्ण
शूद्र– नील वर्ण व आभा युक्त

As per sacred texts or classical literature two color variants of Vaidurya are used to strengthen or pacify the planet Ketu. They are as follows:

Dhoom Khet
Kanak Khet

Dhoom Khet: The Dhoom Khet Vaidurya/ Cat’s Eye is Smokey gray and milky in color.

Kanak Khet: The Kanak Khet Vaidurya/ Cat’s Eye has a yellow hue or Greenish yellow.

Chrysoberyl Cat’s eye – The most precious and well-known cat’s eye gemstone is known as Chrysoberyl Cat’s eye. This gemstone is very hard and used in jewelry and is available in Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, India, and China. Out of all the different kinds of Vaidurya Navratna type Chrysoberyl Cat Eye, it is one of the rarest ones. It’s a rock-solid gemstone. The Chrysoberyl cat’s eye is an ancient Nava Ratna that is 8.5 on the Mohs Scale and was used by those ancient cultures to make weapons and tools of all different types. It belongs to the alexandrite family that exhibits different colors in artificial and natural lights thereby making the Alexandrite cat’s eye a most desirable Ratna.

Cat’s eye tourmaline – Cat’s eye tourmaline is one of the varieties of Vaidurya that shows the properties of chatoyancy. This gemstone is available in Pink, green, or even in large sizes. This gemstone is very durable and used to make jewelry. This variety of gemstones acts as an emotional protector, boosts confidence, fosters compassion, improves mental focus, and promotes harmony in relationships.

Different Types of Cat’s Eye Tourmaline

Green Cat’s Eye Tourmaline: This variety of Vaidurya gemstone has a forest green hue and is used in Anaahat or Heart Chakra. This gemstone helps to maintain Love- promoting properties and emotional balancing. This gemstone enhances the connection with nature and brings luck.
Honey Brown Cat’s Eye Tourmaline: This variety of Cat’s eye tourmaline exhibits a warm, honey-brown tone, helps with releasing emotions, and nurtures the soul. This gemstone often used in earth-based healing practices boosts the self-confidence of the wearer.
Pink Cat’s Eye Tourmaline: This variety of Cat’s eye is a soft pink color. Wearing this gemstone helps in matters related to relationships and heart.
Blue Cat’s Eye Tourmaline: This variety of Cat’s eye Tourmaline gemstone stimulates the Throat or Vishudh Chakra. This is the blue type of Cat’s eye tourmaline. Wearing this stone helps in enhancing the expression and communication of the wearer.
Black Cat’s Eye Tourmaline: The black Cat’s eye tourmaline is the Dark variety of the cat’s eye tourmaline which has protective qualities along with powerful grounding and is used to ward off negative energies and psychic protection.
Red Cat’s Eye Tourmaline: This variety of Cat’s eye Tourmaline has a red hue and gives strength and vitality to the wearer.
Rainbow Cat’s Eye Tourmaline: This variety of Cat’s eye tourmaline gives the benefits of various colors due to the multiple colors present in one stone. The individual who wears this stone has harmony in their life and their creativity increases. This variety of stones is very rare and represents inclusivity and unity.
Cat’s Eye Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline: This stone is distributed in Brazil and has a green to neon blue color due to both these reasons this stone is highly prized. The wear of this stone has strong intuition and has a strong connection between sky and sea elements i.e Aakasha and Prithvi Mahabhuta
Purple Cap Green Cat’s Eye Tourmaline: This type of Cat’s eye tourmaline has two colors i.e. purple and green which represent crown and heart Chakra respectively and help in growth and transformation.

Tiger’s Eye: There are various types of Cat’s eye stones but none of them are as popular as Tiger’s eye. This Ratna is available in two colors i.e. golden brown color or golden yellow color. This Stone forms a fibrous blue mineral that is famous for its name crocodile. This Tiger’s eye stone is chatoyant Ratna that has silky luster with red-brown to golden color and is usually a metamorphic rock. Wearing Tiger’s eye stone causes an individual to flow with radiance, unwavering patience, and bravery. Tiger’s gemstone is ruled by the planets sun i.e. Surya Greha and Mars i.e. Mangal Greha. This stone belongs to the quartz family and the Roman warriors wore this stone, especially during battle or when they went to war because it may give them strength to face various difficulties. Tiger’s gemstone is considered the birthstone of the people who give birth in June month. This precious gemstone is very lucky for the Gemini zodiac sign/ astrological sign. Buddha Greha or Mercury planet is most closely aligned to the Tiger Eye Ratna and brings positive transformation in the life of the wearer of this Ratna. The individual can achieve various dreams and goals by wearing this gemstone. This Ratna is a symbol of security and power.

Cat’s eye apatite: The gemstone i.e. bluish green to greenish yellow is famous with the name Cat’s eye apatite. Cat’s eye apatite comes from Brazil, Sri Lanka, and Madagascar. This stone is considered the stone of intelligence. To achieve spiritual heights in life and to do various types of meditation this stone is considered the best one. On the Mohs scale of hardness, the Cat’s eye stone is 5 and to enhance its color heat treatment is done. Cat’s eye apatite is a unique variety of gemstones that exhibits a chatoyancy phenomenon which is a rare very optical phenomenon. The term Cat’s eye apatite is derived from the French oeil de chat, which means the eye of the cat. The phenomenon for which apatite gemstone is famous i.e. Chatoyancy is a unique reflection of light that appears as a narrow slit, similar to the pupils in the eyes, and is very bright. This impact gives Cat’s eye apatite a unique identity.

Cat’s Eye Apatite various colors – This gemstone comes in various colors or hues i.e. pink, green, violet, blue, or yellow. Cat’s Eye Apatite with deep honey or greenish yellow color commands the highest value due to lesser availability and high demand.

Cat’s Eye Apatite Clarity – This famous gemstone due to the presence of rutile inclusion is mostly transparent to translucent. The cat’s effect i.e. present in this gemstone is due to the needle-like inclusion. The best quality of a cat’s eye Apatite shows a contrast that is very sharp between the body color of the stone and the eye.

Cat’s Eye Apatite Cut – The maximum chatoyancy is found in the cabochon cut therefore this gemstone has a cabochon cut. Sometimes this stone is also cut into pear-shaped or round-shaped cabochons which have higher prices because they are a rare variety.

Cat’s eye aquamarine: Cat’s eye aquamarine is a unique variety of gemstones that exhibits a chatoyancy phenomenon which is a rare very optical phenomenon. This is green blue beryl which belongs to minerals i.e. beryllium aluminum silicate and to the beryl family which is very famous for green emerald i.e. chromium rich. This gemstone owns its color due to the presence of iron impurities in it. Cat’s eye aquamarine has rod-like inclination and is mainly identified by its unique sea blue color. The rod-like inclusion that is present in this gemstone helps to identify aquamarine from other varieties. The side crystal structure and presence of iron are the distinctive features of the cat’s eye aquamarine. This gemstone is very rare and is mainly found in countries like Brazil, Pakistan, Zambia, Myanmar (Burma), China, Nigeria, Australia, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and the USA. In India, Karur is very famous and has become a recognized supplier of the Cat’s eye aquamarine.

Cat’s Eye Aquamarine various colors – This gemstone comes in various colors ranging from green-blue to blue-green or from dark blue to light blue. Its pastel green-blue variety is also very famous. Cat’s eye aquamarine with well-centered, well-defined eyes, clear in appearance has the highest prices.

Cat’s Eye Aquamarine Clarity and Luster – Aquamarine is translucent to transparent but if we take low-grade aquamarine then it may appear opaque.

Cat’s Eye Aquamarine Cut and Shape – Aquamarine is always cut cabochon but it may appear oval.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine – Al₂Be₃Si₆O₁₈

Color – Dark blue to light blue

Refractive index – 1.564- 1.596

Density – 2.68- 2.74

Transparency – Transparent to Opaque

Hardness – 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale

Birefringence – -0.004 to – 0.005

Luster – vitreous

Cat’s eye moonstone – The variety of orthoclase feldspar which is transparent to opaque is known as Cat’s eye moonstone. Cat’s eye moonstone is a unique variety of gemstones that exhibits a chatoyancy phenomenon which is a rare very optical phenomenon. Cat’s eye moonstone is famous for calcium feldspar, due to the bluish-white shimmer in this stone, it resembles the moon at night. With the alternate layer of orthoclase and albite, this stone exhibits a shimmer. The main deposit of Cat’s Eye moonstone is Sri Lanka and India. India is very famous for blue-sheen moonstones and Sri Lanka is popular for blue-colored moonstones. Cat’s eye moonstone comes in a wide range of colors but most often has a base body of yellow, gray, blue, mocha, brown, cream, orange, and white. This stone also occurs with a silvery sheen and the most desirable moonstones are those white to colorless body color and bluish sheen. The most valuable moonstone is the deep blue color.

Chemical formula of Cat’s eye moonstone – KalSi₃O₈

Color – Pale sheen, yellow, colorless

Refractive index – 1.518- 1.526

Density –2.56- 2.59

Transparency – Transparent to translucent

Hardness – 6- 6.5 on Mohs scale

Bifringence – -0.008

Luster – pearly to vitreous

Cleavage – perfect

How to Wear Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone?

वैदूर्य धारण विधि – लहसुनिया रत्न बुधवार के दिन अश्विनी, मघा, मूल नक्षत्रों में रविपुष्य योग में पंचधातु की अंगूठी में कनिष्ठका अंगुली में धारण करें । धारण करने से पूर्व केतु के बीज मन्त्र द्वारा अंगूठी अभिमन्त्रित करें । ५ रत्ती से कम वजन का नहीं होना चाहिए। प्रत्येक ३ वर्ष पश्चात्‌ नई अंगूठी में लहसुनिया जड़वाकर उसे अभिमन्त्रित कर धारण करना चाहिए।

केतु बीज मन्त्र- ॐ स्रां स्त्री स्रीं स: केतवे नम:।

रत्न धारण करने के पश्चात्‌ बुधवार को ही किसी श्रेष्ठ ब्राह्मण को तिल, तेल, कम्बल, धूर्मवर्ण का वस्त्र, सप्तधान्य (अलग-अलग रूप में) यथाशक्ति दक्षिणा सहित दान करें । विधिपूर्वक लहसुनिया धारण करने से भूत प्रेतादि की बाधा नहीं रहती है । सन्तान सुख, धन की वृद्धि एवं शत्रु व रोग नाश में सहायता प्रदान करता है।

Wear Lahsuniya / Cat’s eye gemstone on Wednesday in Ashwini, Magha, Moola Nakshatras in Ravipushya Yoga in a Panchdhatu ring on the little finger. Before wearing, invoke the ring with Ketu’s Beej Mantra. It should not weigh less than 5 Ratti. After every 3 years, garlic should be embedded in a new ring and it should be worn after offering prayers and Mantra.

Ketu Beej Mantra- Om Sraam Stree Sree Sah Ketve Namah.

After wearing the gemstone, donate sesame seeds, oil, a blanket, dark-colored clothes, and Saptdhaanya (in different forms) along with Dakshina as per your capacity to any great Brahmin on Wednesday itself. By wearing Cat’s eye/ Vaidurya gemstone properly, there is no hindrance from ghosts, etc. It helps in the happiness of children, increases wealth, and destruction of enemies and diseases.

Vedic Siddhanta of Wearing Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone

अंगूठी बनवाने के लिए वैदूर्य मणि भी ५ रत्ती से कम वजन की नहीं होनी चाहिये। अधिक इच्छानुसार जितना भी लें शुभकारी होगी । किन्तु २, ४, ११ या १३ रत्ती के वजन का वैदूर्य धारण करना निषिद्ध है । भारतीय मत से वैदूर्य पंचधातु या लोहे की अँगूठी जो कि ७ रत्ती से कम वजन की न हो में जड़वाना उपयुक्त होगा । पाश्चात्य मत से ५ अथवा ७ कैरेट के वजन का वैदूर्य चाँदी की अँगूठी में जड़वाना शुभ होता है। जिस किसी भी दिन मेष, धनु अथवा मीन का चन्द्रमा हो अथवा अश्विनी मघा या मूल नक्षत्र हो या किसी भी बुधवार या शुक्रवार को सायंकाल में सूर्यास्त के समय रात्रि के आठ बजे के मध्य अँगूठी तैयार करवानी चाहिये । अँगूठी तैयार होने के दूसरे दिन प्रात:काल ९ बजे केतु का मण्डप बनाकर केतु स्थण्डिल का निर्माण करें । सात तोले वजन के चाँदी के पत्तर पर पूर्व निर्मित केतु यन्त्र को जिसमें वैदूर्य मणि के छोटे टुकड़े को भी जड़ा गया हो, रखना चाहिये । इसके ऊपर वैदूर्य जड़ित अँगूठी को रखना चाहिये। अँगूठी में केतु की प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा कर शोडषोपचार विधि से पूजन करना चाहिये। फिर ॐ हीं करूं क्रररूपिण्यै केतवे ऐं सौं स्वाहा मन्त्र का उच्चारण करते हुये २,७०० आहुति देकर हवन करना चाहिये। हवन के पश्चात्‌ ॐ केतु कृण्वन्नकेतवे पेशो मय्र्या अपेशसे समुषदिभर जायथा: । श्री केतवे नम: मंत्र का १७,००० की संख्या में जाप कराना चाहिये। उसके बाद दायें हाथ की मध्यमा अँगुली में अँगूठी को धारण कर पूर्णाहुती करनी चाहिये । इसके बाद केतु रत्न, कम्बल, शस्त्र, कस्तूरी, तिल, तैल, काला वस्त्र, काले पुष्प, लौह तथा यथाशक्ति दक्षिणा के साथ कर्मकाण्ड करने वाले ब्राह्मण को दान देना चाहिये। उपरोक्त विधि अनुसार धारण करने से अँगूठी केतुजन्य अनिष्ट को दूर कर शत्रु भय को भी नष्ट करती है तथा यश, तेज, धन एवं बल की वृद्धि करते हुये मनोकामनाओं को पूर्ण करती है ।

To nullify the bad effect of Ketu the astrologer recommends the ring which has Vaidurya in it then a ring of the Vaidurya gem that should not weigh less than 5 Ratti. The wearer can take more weight of the gemstone as much as they wish, and it will be auspicious. But wearing Vaidurya weighing 2, 4, 11, or 13 Ratti is prohibited. According to Indian belief, it would be appropriate to get a Vaidurya set in a Panch Dhatu or iron ring weighing not less than 7 Ratti. According to Western belief, it is auspicious to have Vaidurya weighing 5 or 7 carats embedded in a silver ring. On any day when the moon is in Aries, Sagittarius, or Pisces or there is Ashwini Magha or Moola Nakshatra, or on any Wednesday or Friday in the evening at the time of sunset, the ring should be prepared between 8 o’clock the night. On the second day after the ring is ready, make a pavilion for Ketu at 9 am and construct a Ketu platform. The pre-made Ketu Yantra should be placed on a silver plate weighing seven tola in which a small piece of Vaidurya gem is also embedded. A ring studded with Vaidurya should be kept over it. Ketu should be consecrated in the ring and worshiped with the Shodoshopachar method. Then reciting the mantra Om Hi Karun Karrrupinyay Ketve Aim Sau Swaha, Havan should be performed by offering 2,700 offerings. After the Havan, Om Ketu Krivannketve Pesho Mayrya Apeshse Samushdibhar Jayatha. Shri Ketve Namah’s mantra should be chanted 17,000 times. After that, Purnahuti should be performed by wearing the ring on the middle finger of the right hand. After this, Ketu gemstones, blankets, weapons, musk, sesame seeds, oil, black clothes, black flowers, iron, and Dakshina as per the capacity should be donated to the Brahmin performing the rituals. By wearing it as per the above-mentioned method, the ring removes the evil caused by Ketu, destroys the fear of enemies, and also fulfills the wishes while increasing fame, glory, wealth, and strength.

When to Wear Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone?

लहसुनिया रत्न बुधवार के दिन अश्विनी, मघा, मूल नक्षत्रों में रविपुष्य योग में पंचधातु की अंगूठी में कनिष्ठका अंगुली में धारण करें । धारण करने से पूर्व केतु के बीज मन्त्र द्वारा अंगूठी अभिमन्त्रित करें । ५ रत्ती से कम वजन का नहीं होना चाहिए। प्रत्येक ३ वर्ष पश्चात्‌ नई अंगूठी में लहसुनिया जड़वाकर उसे अभिमन्त्रित कर धारण करना चाहिए।

Wear Lahsuniya / Cat’s eye gemstone on Wednesday in Ashwini, Magha, Moola Nakshatras in Ravipushya Yoga in a Panchdhatu ring on the little finger. Before wearing, invoke the ring with Ketu’s Beej Mantra. It should not weigh less than 5 Ratti. After every 3 years, garlic should be embedded in a new ring, and it should be worn after offering prayers and Mantras in it.

Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone Merits and Demerits in Astrology

लहसुनिया के लाभ – गुणयुक्त लहसुनिया चिकना, चमकदार अच्छे घाट तथा जनेऊ सूत्र की शुद्ध रेखायुक्त होता है। शुद्ध सूत्र देखकर इसके धारण करने से पुत्र, सम्पत्ति और घर में आनन्द रहता है। नष्ट हुई लक्ष्मी वापस आती है। दरिद्रता दु:ख आदि दूर होते हैं । इसके धारण करने से शस्त्र, अपमान तथा भयानक पशुओं से रक्षा होती है। धारणकर्ता शूरवीर शत्रु पर विजय पाता है । ब्राह्मण के लिये श्वेत सूत्र वाला लहसुनिया लाभदायक है। पीले या हरे सूत्र वाला लहसुनिया या वैश्य के लिये, स्वर्ण सूत्रवाला लहसुनिया क्षत्रिय के लिये, कृष्ण सूत्र वाला लहसुनिया शुद्र के लिये लाभदायक होता है।

Quality Vaidurya / Cat’s eye gemstone is smooth and shiny, comes from a good valley, and has pure lines of sacred thread. Seeing the pure thread and wearing it brings happiness to the son, property, and home. The destroyed Lakshmi returns. Poverty, sorrow, etc. go away. Wearing it protects one from weapons, insults, and dangerous animals. The wearer wins over the brave enemy. Vaidurya/ Lehsuniya with white formula is beneficial for Brahmins. Vaidurya with yellow or green formula is beneficial for Vaishyas, Vaidurya with golden formula is beneficial for Kshatriyas, and Vaidurya with Krishna formula is beneficial for Shudras.

लहसुनिया के दोष – दूषित लहसुनिया इस प्रकार हैं। रक्त बिन्दु वाला लहसुनिया पुत्र को दुःखी करता है । रक्त दोष वाला गृह क्लेश बढ़ाता है। मधुवन बिन्दु वाला लहसुनिया स्त्री को दुःख पहुँचाता है। सफेद बिन्दु वाला भाईयों को दु:ख देता है। काले बिन्दु वाला लहसुनिया प्राण हर लेता है। धब्बा वाला शत्रु भय और लड़ाई में पराजय कराता है । गड्ढादार लहसुनिया उदर रोग पैदा करता है। ऐसा दोषयुक्त लहसुनिया प्राणी को नहीं धारण करना चाहिये।

Contaminated Vaidurya / Cat’s eye is as follows. Vaidurya/ Cat’s eye gemstone with blood spots makes the son sad. Vaidurya/ Cat’s eye gemstone with blood defect increases troubles in the home. Vaidurya having Madhuvan point causes pain to women. The one with a white dot brings sorrow to the brothers. Cat’s eye with black dot takes life. Cat’s eye gemstone with a spot causes fear and defeat in battle from the enemy. Pitted Vaidurya gemstone causes stomach problems. Such a flawed gemstone should not be worn.

लहसुनिया का उपयोग – केतु ग्रह की शान्ति के लिये लहसुनिया का उपयोग किया जाता है। लहसुनिया रत्न की अंगूठी बनवाकर पहनें । इसके पहनने से सुख-सम्पत्ति वंश आदि की वृद्धि है । शत्रु का नाश कर भय को दूर करता है।

Cat’s eye gemstone is used to pacify planet Ketu. Make a ring made of a Cat’s eye stone and wear it. Wearing it increases happiness, wealth, lineage, etc. Destroys the enemy and removes fear.

Synonyms of Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone

Reference: Rasa Trangini 23/ 112

विदूर रत्नम वैदूर्यम केतु रत्नम विदुरजम। विडाल आंख्यां विडाल अक्षम वायजञ्च परिकीर्तितं।।

Vaidurya Ratna, Ketu ratna, Viduraja, Vidalaakhy, Vidaalakshm, Vayaja all these are the synonymous words used in the classics for Vaidurya i.e Cat’s eye.

Names of Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone in Different Languages

Cat’s eye (English)
Vaidurya Mani, Lahsuniya, Sutra Mnai (Hindi)
Vaidurya Mani (Marathi)
Vaidhuryamu (Telegu)
Vaidhura Kallu, Vaidhurya (Kannada)
Vaidurya Mnai (Bengali)
Ain-Ul-Hir (Arabic)
Vaidurya Ratna, Ketu ratna, Viduraja, Vidalaakhy, Vidaalakshm, Vayaja (Sanskrit)
Vaiduryam (Tamil)
Vaiduryam (Malayalam)
Maw- Gi- Gan (Chinese)
Chano (Burmese)

History of Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone

रत्नो के इतिहास में वैदूर्य भी बहुत पुराना रत्न है। भारतीय चिकित्स के प्राचीनतम ग्रन्थ चरक संहिता में अनेक स्थलों में वैदूर्य का वर्णन मिलता है। ज्योतिष के प्राचीन ग्रन्थ बृहत् संहिता में वैदूर्य का और भी अधिक वर्णन मिलता है। ५वी शांति के बाद वैदूर्य को केतु रत्न माना जाने लगा। ८ वि शांति के बाद रस शास्त्र के काल में इसके गन दोष एवं शोधन मारन का और भी विकास हुआ। अत: खा जाता है की वैदूर्य का चिकित्सार्थ प्रयोग आज ३००० वर्ष पूर्व से लेकर लगातार आज तक निर्वाध गति से हो रहा है।

For ages, we find references to Nava Ratna and Upratnain Indian history. Vaidurya/ Lehsuniya (cat’s eye) has lured people of all centuries by its beauty. We find references to Vaidurya in different classical literatures like Srimadbhagavata, Mahabharata story, and the Brihat Samhita especially in Charaka Samhita. From the period of Samhita, the therapeutic use of Vaidurya was thought about and its references are found in many places of Charka Samhita. Along with this later the development of Rasa Shastra, Shodhana, Marana, Pisti preparation, and the Aamyik Pryoga (therapeutic utility) of all Nava Ratna was in practice.

Characteristics of Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone

बिडालाक्ष अथवा साइमोफेन रत्न वैदूर्य अथवा हेम वैदूर्य की तीन किस्मो मे से एक किस्म का नाम है । इसके विविध रंग अँधेरे मे उसी प्रकार चमकते हैं जैसे कि बिल्ली की आँखें अँधेरे में चमकती हैं । इसमे रेशम के समान चमक तथा हरा रंग होता है। कैबोशौग काट में काटे जाने पर प्रकाश एक रेखा मे केन्द्रित हो जाता है और फिर रत्न की सतह पर फैलता है । घुमाने पर प्रकाश की इस रेखा का स्थान बदल जाता है और इस प्रकार बिल्ली की आँखों जैसा दीखने लगता है। यह रत्न बहुत लोक-प्रिय हो चला है। रासायनिक सगठन की दृष्टि से यह बैरिलियम का ऐल्यूमिनेट है। वैदूर्य कठिन रत्न है। इसका आपेक्षित घनत्व । ५ से । ८ तक है और काठिन्य । ५ है। इसका रासयनिक सूत्र Beo Al₂O₃ है।

Vaidurya / Cat’s eye is available in two varieties i.e. Chrysoberyl and quartz. Chrysoberyl is considered to be the best variety.

Habit – Simple crystals are usually tubular and they are often twinned to form pseudo-hexagonal crystals.

Crystallization – Dipyramidal, Orthorhombic

Lustre – Vitreous

Streak – Colorless, Transparent to translucent- Diaphaniety

Fracture – Conchoidal to uneven

Hardness – 8.5

Cleavage – Distinct, Prismatic

Specific gravity – 3.7

Refractive index – 1.76

Fusibility – Infusible

Color – Emerald green, Greenish white, greenish-brown, yellow, yellowish green

Be Al₂O₄ (Beryl Aluminum oxide), iron and chromium may be present in small amounts. Common chrysoberyl is pale green to yellow. Cat’s eye or cymophane is a yellowish-green variety with an opalescent luster. The description of the best Vaidurya in terms of traditional gemologists is that it looks like a ripened neem fruit with bright, lustrous, shifting, mid- lines which is called Sutra. This is worn on the left little finger to please the Ketu Graha. The quartz group- cat’s eye is opaque white or whitish-black or transparent in appearance. It contains SiO₂ (Silicon oxide) having a hardness of 7, Specific gravity- 2.65, and Refractive index- 1.54. This is slightly inferior to the chrysoberyl type as per the traditional gemologists.

Test and Identification of Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone

पहचान- असली लहसुनिया को यदि हड्डी के ऊपर रख दिया जाए तो वह २४ घण्टे के भीतर हड्डी के आर-पार छेद कर देता है।

असली वैदूर्य में ढाई या तीन सफेद सूत्र होते हैं, जो बीच में इधर-उधर घूमते हिलते रहते हैं ।

If a real Vaidurya/ Cat’s eye is placed on a bone, it pierces through the bone within 24 hours.
The real Vaidurya has two and a half or three white threads, which keep moving here and there in the middle.

Grahaya Lakshana of Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone

Reference: Rasa Ratna Sammuchya. 4/ 57

वैडूर्यं श्याम शुभ्र आभम समम् स्वच्छां गुरु स्फुटं। अभ्र शुभ्रो उतरियें गर्भितम शुभमिरितम।।

It should be blackish – white in color, even, clear, lustrous, heavy and have lines vertically in the center which looks like glittering long cloth piece, that shift to either side, on moving the stone this is called white- shoulder cloth i.e Abhrasubhrottariyam.

Reference: Ayurveda Parkasha. 5/ 110

एकं वेणु पलाश पेशल रूच्मायुर कंठ अतिशवा।

मार्जार अक्षि पिङ्गल अच्छ विजुषा ज्ञेयं त्रिधा छायाया।।

यद् गात्रं गुरुता दधाति नितरा स्निग्धं तू दोषजझतीं।

वैदूर्यम विदलं वदन्ति सुविध: स्वछं च ताच्चोभनं।।

A good Vaidurya / Cat’s eye has three shades i.e leaves of Bamboo and butea monosperma, neck of pea cock and greyish yellow like the eye of the cat. It should be heavy, smooth, devoid of Doshas and clear.

जो वैदूर्य कृष्णाभ श्वेतवर्ण, सम, स्वच्छ, गुरु, चमकदार एवं मध्य में श्वेत अंग्रक के सदृश चमकीली श्वेत रेखा का घेरायुक्त हो, वह शुभ माना जाता है। जिसमें एक साथ बांस और पलाश के कोमल पत्र तुल्य सुन्दर झलक दिखोई दें एवं उसी में मयूर के कण्ठ जैसा नीलवर्ण तथा बिल्ली की आँख जैसी पिंगल छवि दिखाई दे तो रत्न विशेषज्ञ इसे उत्तम कोटि का वैदूर्य मानते हैं।

Reference: Rasa Tarangni

वैदूराम गुरु सुस्निग्धं विडाल अक्ष सप्रभम।

भ्र्मचु शुभ्र उत्तरीय आढ्यम वैदूर्यम जात्यम उच्यते||

वैदूर्य भारी, स्नि्ध, बिल्ली की आँख को तरह कांटी वाला जिसमें श्वेत रंग की धागे जैसी चक्राकृति लाइन हो, श्रेष्ठ माना जाता है। | किन्तु इसके साथ साथ आयुर्वेद के आचार्यों को एलेक्जेण्ड्राइड के लक्षण वाला वैदूर्य का ज्ञान था। तभी तो माधव ने लिखा है कि एक ही वैदूर्य्य मैं एक साथ बाँस एवं पलाश के कोमल पत्ते जैसी कान्ति से युक्त तथा मयूर के कण्ठ के जैसा नीलवर्ण का और बिल्ली की आँख जैसे पिङ्गल वर्ण की छाया दिखाई दे तो रत्न विशेषज्ञ इसे उत्तम कोटि का वैदूर्य मानते हैं। ऐसे लक्षणों से युक्त वैदूर्य को एलेक्जेण्ड्राइड वैदूर्य कहते हैं।

जो लहसनिया काली तथा श्वेत आभा लिये हुआ हो, स्वच्छ हो, दड़कदार हो, खिलव हो, वीचों बीच श्वेत बादल से लहराते श्वेत दुपट्टे के समान श्वेत रेखा वाला हो, वह शुभ कहलाता है । यह श्वेत सूत जितना चमकदार और सीधा हो, गोमेदक उतना ही अधिक उत्तम माना जाता है। कभी-कभी यह सूत नही होता, प्रकाश फैला हुआ रहता है। इसको चादर कहते हैं । सुतरहित वैदूर्य को करकेतक (Chrysolite) कहते है । जो कस पर घिसने से स्वच्छ प्रतीत होता हो वह उत्तम तथा चुभ माना जाता है।

Agrahya Lakshna of Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone

अग्राह्य लक्षण

Reference: Rasa Ratna Sammuchya. 4/ 58

श्यामं तोय सम छायं चिपित्म लघु करकशं।

रक्त गर्भ उत्तरीयम च वैदूर्यम नैव शसयते।।

Vaidurya that should not be taken for use is black, having watery shade, flat, light, rough and having red colored mid lines.

जो वैदूर्य श्यामवर्ण, जल के समान, कान्ति रहित, चपटा, लघु, खुरदरा और रक्त वर्ण की रेखाओं से युक्त हो, वह अग्राह्म होता है।

Reference: Rasa Trangini 23/ 114

वि छ्यां लघु रुक्षञ्च स त्रासं चिपित्म खरं।

कृष्णम तथा मृच्छिल आढ्यम वैदूर्यम हयामिरितम।।

The Vaidurya, which is non- radiant, dry, light weighted, having mixture of different colors i.e Traas, flat bodied, rough surfaced, with blackish shade or the one with small muddy segments in it such a sample of Vaidurya i.e Cat’s eye is considered unfit and is rejected for the pharmaceutical purposes.

आभारहित, मिट्टी और पत्थर जिसके गर्भ में हो, रूक्ष, अशुभकृत्‌, भयावह (त्रासदायी), चिपटा और काला वैदूर्य दूर से त्याग देना चाहिए।

केवल काली झाई वाला, पानी जैसा दिखायी देने वाला, चिपटा हुआ, दादाक रहित, किरकिरा, डोरी में ललाई लिये हुआ वैदूर्य अशुभ होता है। एक दूसरे ग्रन्थ के अनुसार चमक न होना, मिटटी तथा पत्थर के भाग का बीच में होना , टेढ़ा होना, चिपटा आदि दोष होते है।

Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone Aayu (Lifespan of Topaz)

Reference: Rasa Jala Niddhi. 3/ 4, Ratna Dhatu Vigyana

न जरां यान्ति रत्नानि मौक्तिकं विद्रुमं बिना।

Though the gemstones of mineral origin are eternal, the Exception is Mukta (pearl) which has a limited lifespan, and also Vidruma- coral. After a few years, it grows old and eventually loses its character, but other gemstones are eternal, but they also need to be maintained and revitalization of them is necessary to get maximum benefits.

आयु- कुछ समय पश्चात्‌ काल प्रभाव से प्रवाल, मुक्ता खराब हो जाते है। किन्तु अन्य रत्नों पर काल का प्रभाव नहीं होता है।

Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone Aayu after Dharana (Lifespan of Topaz after Assumption)

Ratna gives maximum benefits when they have a powerful life expectancy. A lot is dependent on how much you care about your Cat’s eyes as they need to be maintained to remain effective. The average effectiveness of Emerald is approximately 3 years. (By Ratna Samrat Pandit Kapil Mohan).

Reference: Astrologer Prakasha Prasada- Jyotish Evam Sadhna Parkasha

कम से कम ४ रत्ती का लहसुनिया रत्न या वैदूर्य रत्न को कम से कम ७ रत्ती वजन की पांच धातु या लोहे की अंगूठी में डाल कर पहनना चाहिए। किसी अन्य धातु की नहीं, अंगूठी का वजन ७ रत्ती से कम नहीं होना चाहिए तथा पहनने के बाद इसका प्रभाव तीन वर्षों तक रहता है। इसके बाद बेकार हो जाता है फिर दूसरा वैदूर्य रत्न धारण करना चाहिए।

As Topaz is a Gem for the planet Ketu (Neptune) and its life span after assumption is approximately 3 years after it loses its Prabhava on the beholder. Although the Vaidurya/ Cat’s eye gemstone is eternal and forever, for astrological purposes and effectiveness, its revitalization is necessary.

Precious gemstones like Ruby and emeralds, all varieties of sapphires like yellow sapphire (topaz), Hessonite Garnet, Cat’s eye, and Diamond have a long lifespan as they belong to the transparent group. Over some time, when they are worn these transparent gems start to get scratches on their surface, and even start losing their high polishing due to which sun rays stop passing through the gems (Ratna) When these precious gems are worn for a long period a greasy layer starts to deposit on their surface which is probably a mixture of lubricants, oils and other materials that a wearer come in contact with it. As the deposition starts to get thicker with time, it even blocks the rays (different wavelengths) that these precious stones receive from the planets to give effect. Although precious gemstones are forever yes, their effectiveness for astrological purposes falls and therefore proper and regular maintenance is important.

Occurrence or Places of Availability of Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone

Sri Lanka, North America, Orissa, Assam, the Ural Mountains in India and also in Himalayan Mountain range, the Vindhya range, and rivers like Mahanadi, Brahma Putra, etc. Cat’s eye is found in Brazil, China, Myanmar, Russia, Norway, and the US. In India, it is also available in Jammu and Kashmir.

यह मणि पेम्मेटाइट, नाइस तथा अभ्र्क मय परत दार शिलाओं मे पायी जाती है। नालो की तल छटो में भी यह पायी जाती है । यह रत्न श्री लंका, ब्राजील तथा चीन मे पाया जाता है । वर्मा की मोगोक खान का वैदूर्य उत्तम माना जाता है । त्रिवेंद्रम (दक्षिण भारत) से भी ये रत्न मिलता है। ब्रिटिश संग्रहालय में क्रीसॉलिटे साथ ३५५ मम लम्बा तथा ३५ मम चौड़ा एक सुंदर वैदूर्य रत्न भी रखा हुआ यही।

Purification of Cat’s Eye Stone (Shodhana of Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja)

Reference: Rasa Tarangini. 23/ 115

त्रिफला कवथितो उपेतं वैदूर्यम याम मात्रकम।

दोला यंत्रे प्रस्विन्नं शुद्धिम अत्या उत्तमम।।

दोला यंत्र विद्धि से त्रिफला क्वाथ में वैदूर्य को ३ घंटे तक स्वेदन करने पर वह शुद्ध हो जाता है।

Vaidury is tied in the poultice kept suspended amidst Triphala decoction and boiled for 3 hours in the Dola yantra for purifying it. Later the drug is dried and stored in an air-tight container as Suddha Vaidurya for further pharmaceutical use.

Incineration of Cat’s Eye Stone (Bhasmikarana / Marana of Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja)

First method of Vaidurya Marana

Reference: Rasa Ratna Samucchya. 4/ 66

लकुच द्राव समपिष्ते: शिला गंधक तालके: ।

वज्रम विंनया रत्नांनी म्रियते अष्ट पुट्टे: खलु।।

वैदूर्य चूर्ण, शुद्ध गंधक, शुद्ध हरताल, शुद्ध मनशिला समभाग को एक साथ लकुच स्वरस की भावना देकर चक्रिका बना क्र सुखावें और गजपुट में पाक करे। ऐसा १० बार करने से वैदूर्य का भस्म हो जाता है।

The fine powders of any of the individual Suddha Ratna (except vajra) – 1 part, Suddha manahsila – 1 part; Suddha gandhaka – 1 part; and Suddha haratala – 1 part, all these are taken in a clean khalva yantra and subjected for 3 bhavanas with ‘lakucha swarasa’

Later chakrikas are prepared, dried and enclosed in sarava samputa. This samputa is subjected to one gajaputa. This whole process is repeated 8 times to obtain properly prepared bhasma of six gemstones of mineral origin except vajra.

Vaidurya Vishesha Marana

Reference: Rasa Tarangini. 23/ 92

माणिक्य मारणो द्विष्ट विद्धिभ्याम अतियत्नत:।

विदुर रत्नम पुटिटम तव अष्टधा मृतमा आप्नुयात।

The methods followed for the incineration of ‘Cat’s eye/ Vaidurya’ are the same as that of the two methods (1* and 2″ method) followed to obtain ‘Manikya Bhasma’.

Below is the Marana/ incineration method of Manikya. Use Vaidurya/ Cat’s eye despite Manikya (ruby) in the below-given procedure.

First incineration method

Reference: Rasa Trangini. 23/ 50- 53

विमलीकृतमत्यर्थ माणिक्य सुविचूर्णितम्‌ ।

शिलालगन्धैर्विमलै: पृथक्‌ तु समभागिके: ||

निम्बूकस्वरसेनेह पेषयेदिनसप्तकम्‌ ।

विन्यसेत्सम्पुटे घर्मे विशुष्क॑ कृतचक्रिकम्‌ ||

ततस्तु पुटयेद्धीमान्‌ पुटे वारणसंज्ञके ।

रीत्यानया सुपुटितमष्टवारं प्रयत्नत: ||

माणिक्यं म्रियते भस्म जायते पाण्डुरप्रभम्‌ ।

पिष्टं तु लकुचद्रावै: पुटेदेवमथापि वा ||

One part of Suddha manikya is taken in a clean khalva yantra. It is carefully pounded and triturated to bring it in fine powder form. This powder is added with equal quantities of suddha manahsila, suddha haratala (ala), and Suddha Gandhaka and triturated to obtain a homogeneous mixture. This mixture is added with the required quantity of nimbu swarasa and triturated thoroughly for seven days. Later the Chakrikas (pellets) of even size and shape are prepared, dried under the sun, enclosed in Sarava samputa, and subjected to one gaja puta. This entire procedure and the gaja puta are repeated 8 times to obtain pale white colored and appropriately prepared Manikya bhasma. Later it is stored in a suitable airtight container for further therapeutic use.

Note: Instead of ‘nimbu rasa’, lakuca swarasa’ may also be used in the process to obtain perfect manikya bhasma.

Second incineration method

Reference: Rasa Trangini. 23/ 54- 56

चूर्णीकृत शोणरत्न॑ विमलै: समभागिकै: |

पेषये न्रिम्बुक द्रावै बलिरोगशिले अंगुलै: ||

विमर्च सुदृडे खल्वे यत्नेन सप्तवासरम्‌ |

पुटयेद्वारणपुटे विशुष्क॑ कृतचक्रिकम्‌ ||

रीत्यानयापि पुटितमष्टवारमसंशयम्‌ |

माणिक्यमचिरादेव मृतिमाप्नोत्यनुत्तमाम्‌ ||

One part of Suddha manikya is taken in a clean khalva yantra. It is carefully pounded and triturated to bring it in fine powder form. This powder is added with equal quantities of ‘Suddha gandhaka’ (Bali), ‘Suddha manahsila’ (rogasila), ‘Suddha hingul’, and triturated to obtain a homogenous mixture.

This mixture is added with the required quantity of “nimbu swarasa” and triturated thoroughly for seven days. Later the ‘chakra’ (pellets) of even size and shape are prepared, dried under the sun, enclosed in “Sarava samputa”, and subjected to one Gaja Puta.

This entire procedure and the ‘gajaputa’ are repeated 8 times to obtain appropriately prepared, pale white ‘manikya bhasma. Later it is stored in a suitable airtight container for further therapeutic use.

Bhasma Color of Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone

According to Chandra Bhushan Jha, Vaidurya Bhasma is white.

Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone Pishti

Suddha Vaidurya is taken into a clean Khalva Yantra and triturated to obtain it into fine powder form. It is added with the desired quantity of Gulab Jala i.e. rose water and triturated thoroughly for 3 days to obtain a very fine pale white colored powder with rose fragrance. It is later stored in a suitable airtight container as Vaidurya Pishti.

The powder of purified Vaidurya is subjected to grinding along with rose water for 5- 6 days to make it into a very fine powder which is called Pishti.

शुद्ध वैदूर्य को एक साफ खल्व यंत्र में ले जाया जाता है और इसे महीन पाउडर के रूप में प्राप्त करने के लिए इसे पीसा जाता है। इसमें वांछित मात्रा में गुलाब जल यानी गुलाब जल मिलाया जाता है और गुलाब की सुगंध के साथ बहुत महीन हल्के सफेद रंग का पाउडर प्राप्त करने के लिए 3 दिनों तक अच्छी तरह से रगड़ा जाता है। बाद में इसे वैदूर्य पिष्टी के रूप में एक उपयुक्त वायुरोधी कंटेनर में संग्रहीत किया जाता है।

Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone Properties: (Bhasma and Pishti)

Reference: Rasa Trangini 23/ 117- 118

सु अमृतं खलु वैदूर्यम मधुरं शिशिरम परम्।

दीपनं मेध्यं आयुष्यं ब्लयं च मल भेदनम ।।

रक्त पित्त प्रशमनं चक्षुश्यम बृहनम परम्।

पित्त आमाय प्रशमनं समाख्यातम विशिष्ट:।।

उचित रूप से तैयार की गई वैदूर्य भस्म में मधुर रस और शीतल गुण होते हैं। वैदूर्य एक बहुत अच्छा क्षुधावर्धक है। यह बुद्धि को बढ़ाता है, आयु बढ़ाता है और शारीरिक शक्ति प्रदान करता है। यह एक हल्का रेचक है और सभी प्रकार के कब्ज को ठीक करता है। यह रक्त पित्त रोग में बहुत उपयोगी है। इसका विवेकपूर्ण उपयोग आंखों की रोशनी में सुधार करता है, यह शरीर का वजन बढ़ाता है और सभी प्रकार के पित्तज रोग को ठीक करता है क्योंकि इसमें मधुर रस और शीत गुण होता है।

Properly prepared Vaidurya Bhasma possesses Madhura Rasa and Sheeta Guna. Vaidurya is a very good appetizer. It enhances the intellect and provides longevity and physical strength. It is a mild laxative and cures all types of constipation. It is very useful in Rakta Pitta Roga. Its judicious use improves eyesight, it adds to body mass and cures all types of Pittaja Roga as it has Madhura Rasa and Sheeta Guna.

Reference: Rasa Ratna Sammuchya. 4/ 59

वैदूर्यम रक्त पित्तघ्नं प्रज्ञा आयु बल वर्ध्नम। पित्त प्रधान रोगघ्नं दीपनं मल मोचनं।।

Vaidurya is used in hemorrhagic disorders, increases intellectual power, and longevity, and also helps to increase the strength of the body. Cat’s eye is famous for pacifying the Pitta prominent disorders and also acts as a good appetizer and a mild laxative.

Vaidurya is also famous for curing infertility.

वैदूर्य का उपयोग रक्तस्रावी विकारों में किया जाता है, यह बौद्धिक शक्ति, दीर्घायु बढ़ाता है और शरीर की ताकत बढ़ाने में भी मदद करता है। बिल्ली की आँख पित्त प्रमुख विकारों को शांत करने के लिए प्रसिद्ध है और यह अच्छे क्षुधावर्धक और हल्के रेचक के रूप में भी काम करती है। वैदूर्य बांझपन दूर करने के लिए भी प्रसिद्ध है।

Reference: Ayurved Parkash 5/ 109

वैदूर्यम उष्णम अम्लम च कफ मारुत नाशनम।

गुल्म प्रभृति रोगघ्नं भूमिजम च शुभवहं।।

Vaidurya is hot in potency, sour in taste, and digestive in nature. It is very useful in curing the diseases caused by Kapha and Vata. It also helps to cure Gulma etc disorders.

Devi Shakti Chikitsa (Feminine Dynamic Energy Treatment)

केतु प्रभाव अधीन उत्पन्न व्यक्तियों को यह रत्न धारण करना चाहिये । अर्थात्‌ वे व्यक्ति जो मीन राशिस्थ सूर्य के समय यानी कि १५ मार्च से १४ अप्रैल तक जन्मे हो इसको पहनते हैं। केतु के अनिष्ट प्रभाव को कम करने के लिये उन्हे चाँदी मे ३, ५ अथवा ७ कैरट का विडालाक्ष धारण करना चाहिये । इस समय निम्नलिखित मन्त्र का जाप करना चाहिये ।

ऊँ केतु कृण्वन्न केतवे पेशोमर्या एप शस्रे समुषदिभ रजायथा ॥

धारण करने के लिये विडालाक्ष का तोल २, ४, ११ अथवा १३ रत्ती कभी नही होना चाहिये ।

रत्न धारण करने वाला सरकारी दण्ड, आकस्मिक दुर्घटनाओं तथा गुप्त शत्रूओ से सुरक्षित रहता है । प्राचीनो का विश्वास था कि वैदूर्य मणि आने वाले रोग कि सुचना पहले ही दे देती है, इसमे वैज्ञानिक कारण यह प्रतीत होता है कि कोई भी रोग हो वह त्वचा द्वारा शरीर का विष उक्त करता है । ज्वर में त्वचा सुख जाती है और जुकाम मे गीली हो जाती है। वैदूर्य मणि सच्छिद्र होती है । अत: हाथ आदि पर तावीज के रूप में बंधी हुई वैदूर्य मणि परशरीर के तापमान अथवा आद्रता आदि का प्रभाव पडता है और वह अपना रंग तथा वर्ण बदल लेती है। इसका वदल उपरत्न गोदन्ती है ।

People born under the influence of Ketu should wear this gemstone. That is, those people who are born during the time of the Sun in Pisces i.e. from March 15 to April 14 wear it. To reduce the adverse effects of Ketu, they should wear Vidalaksh of 3, 5, or 7 carats in silver. At this time the following mantra should be chanted.

Om Ketu Krivann Ketve Peshomarya App Share Samushadibh Rajayatha.

To wear, the weight of Vidalaksh should never be 2, 4, 11, or 13 ratti. The person wearing the gemstone remains safe from government punishment, sudden accidents, and secret enemies. The ancients believed that Vaidurya Mani gives advance information about the upcoming disease, the scientific reason for this seems to be that whatever the disease may be, it releases the poison of the body through the skin.

The skin becomes dry during fever and becomes wet during cold. Vaidurya’s gem is porous. Therefore, the Vaidurya gem tied as a talisman on the hand, etc. gets affected by body temperature or humidity and it changes its color and hue. It’s alternative

gemstone is Godanti.

Dosage and Usage of Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone

Reference: Rasa Tarangini. 23/ 119

वश वशंतो रक्ति काय वैदूर्यम गूंज सम्मितं।

प्राणाचार्य: परयुज्जितं बल कालदय अपेक्षया।।

Quarter Ratti to one Ratti is the general dosage of Vaidurya Bhasma. However, the dosage has to be finalized after consideration of all the relevant factors that affect the dosage.

Anupana (Adjuvant / Vehicle) for Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone Use of Bhasma or Pishti

Honey, butter, or any other suitable medicine.

अनुपान- मधु, घृत |

Important Formulations of Vaiduryam / Ketu Ratna / Lehsunia / Viduraja / Cat’s Eye Stone

Nava Ratnaraja Mriganka Rasa
Nava Ratna Pottali
Ratna Bhagottara Rasa
Pinda Anjan
Vaidurya Bhasma
Vaidurya Pishti
Indrokt Rasayana
Churna Anjan

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