Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire) - The Astrological and Ayurvedic Benefits

Neelam Stone (Blue Sapphire – Nilamani)

Know the Astrological and Ayurvedic Benefits of Neelam Gemstone, which is also known as Nila, Blue Sapphire, Bluestone, Shani Ratna and Nilamani Stone.

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Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire) – The Astrological and Ayurvedic Benefits

Introduction

Neelam Stone (Blue Sapphire) is a gemstone variety of the mineral corundum, an aluminum oxide (n- Al₂O₃). Trace amounts of other elements such as iron, titanium, copper, magnesium, and chromium can give corundum blue, yellow, orange, purple, or greenish color, etc. The chemical formula of blue stone is Al₂O₃. If this stone is dominated by chromium and iron, then it would be called Ruby or Manikya while cobalt and iron dominance makes it Nila (Sapphire). As envisaged, the astronomer of Indian origin believes that Manikya corresponds to the sun planet while Nila / Neelam / Blue sapphire to his son Saturn / Shani. The good blue sapphire has a uniform color, smoothness, round, clear, and oval shape with bright light in the center. If the blue sapphire has a flat shape, rough, and has reddish striations then it should be discarded. As per Ayurvedic classical literature, Bhasma is used as an appetizer, improves the color and tone of the skin, and helps to cure many diseases like dyspnea, piles, irregular fever, cough, skin disorders, etc. There are many different varieties of blue sapphire, but Kashmir Blue sapphire is the best blue sapphire in the whole world and is distinguished from the other blue sapphires by its soft velvety appearance and remarkable blue color. Nila Ratna (Sapphire) has lured people of all the centuries. The first reference to Sapphire is in Brihat Samhita of Varaha Mihir in the 5^th century, with the later development of the Rasa Shastra, the purification, incineration, pishti preparation and therapeutic utility of all gemstones was in practice.

नीला पत्थर या नीलम खनिज कोरन्डम, एक एल्यूमीनियम ऑक्साइड (n- Al2O3) की एक रत्न किस्म है। लोहा, टाइटेनियम, तांबा, मैग्नीशियम, क्रोमियम जैसे अन्य तत्वों की सूक्ष्म मात्रा कोरंडम को नीला, पीला, नारंगी, बैंगनी या हरा रंग आदि दे सकती है। नीले पत्थर के रासायनिक सूत्र में Al2O3 है। यदि इस रत्न में क्रोमियम और लौह की प्रधानता है तो इसे रूबी या माणिक्य कहा जाएगा जबकि कोबाल्ट और लौह की प्रधानता इसे नीला (नीलम) बनाती है। जैसा कि परिकल्पना की गई है, भारतीय मूल के खगोल शास्त्रियों का मानना है कि माणिक्य सूर्य ग्रह से मेल खाता है जबकि नीला / नीलम उसके पुत्र शनि ग्रह से मेल खाता है। अच्छे नीले नीलमणि में एक समान रंग, चिकनापन, केंद्र में चमकदार रोशनी के साथ गोल, स्पष्ट और अंडाकार आकार होता है। यदि नीला नीलम चपटा, खुरदरा और लाल रंग की धारियां वाला हो तो उसे त्याग देना चाहिए। आयुर्वेदिक शास्त्रीय साहित्य के अनुसार इसकी भस्म का उपयोग क्षुधावर्धक के रूप में किया जाता है, यह त्वचा के रंग और टोन में सुधार करता है और सांस की तकलीफ, बवासीर, अनियमित बुखार, खांसी, त्वचा विकार आदि जैसी कई बीमारियों को ठीक करने में मदद करता है। नीले नीलम की कई अलग-अलग किस्में हैं लेकिन कश्मीर नीला/ नीलमणि पूरी दुनिया में सबसे अच्छा नीला/ नीलमणि है और यह अपनी नरम मखमली उपस्थिति और उल्लेखनीय नीले रंग के कारण अन्य नील/ नीलमणि से अलग है। नीला रत्न (नीलम) ने सभी सदियों के लोगों को लुभाया है। नीलम का पहला संदर्भ 5वीं शताब्दी में वराह मिहिर की बृहत संहिता में मिलता है, बाद में रस शास्त्र के विकास के साथ, सभी रत्नों की शुद्धि, भस्मीकरण, पिष्टी तैयारी और चिकित्सीय उपयोगिता प्रचलन में थी।

Astrological View of Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire)

According to the astrological texts, the Blue Sapphire is the gem of the Saturn planet or Shani Greha. Shani Greha plays a great role in changing the luck of the native from one extreme to another in no time and it can change good to bad or vice versa i.e. can turn an underprivileged man into a prosperous, rich man, similarly the opposite too can happen due to the bad effect of Shani Greha. The good effect of Shani can rid the sickness of the person. Shani results in the death of the native through accidents and other causes if it’s in the bad houses of the person. Therefore, while wearing ratna for calming (shanti) of Shani greha one has to be extremely careful. The Puja of the Shani greha has to be observed with the strictest vigil to avoid his wrath and any kind of mishappening. Saturn is inactive, impartial, malefic, and lethargic. The Saturn Planet (Shani Greha) is the planet of confinement and darkness. This planet helps to govern the skin, nervous system, skeleton system, and old age. It makes its natives reflective, reserved, patient, and rebellious.

बलि की नेत्र पुतलिकाओं से इन्द्रनील मणि उत्पन्न हुई। जिसके स्वामी शनिदेव हैं । हिन्दी में नीलम, फारसी में नीलाबिल याकूतत कहते हैं । यह रत्न हिमालय, सीलोन, विन्ध्यप्रदेश, महानदी, काबुल, मुलतान, कलिंग, सिंहलद्वीप, जावा और ब्रह्मपुत्र में अधिकतर पाया जाता है । यह रत्न महादेव के कण्ठ के समान नीला, नीलकण्ठ के पंख, अफीम, नीलकमल, कोकिला की गर्दन, नीलगिरी की नीली छांह, इन्द्रधनुष के बीच के रंग का नीलम रत्न होता है। यह नीले से श्वेतवर्ण का पारदर्शक खनिज एल्युमिनियम ऑक्साइडहोता है। इसका नील वर्ण टाइटेनिक ऑक्साइड एवं अल्प मात्रा में कोबाल्ट की उपस्थिति के कारण होता है। यह कुरुविन्द वर्ग का बहुत ही टिकाऊ कठिन रत्न है। कठिनता में हीरे के बाद इसी वर्ग का स्थान है। यह शनिग्रह को प्रसन्न करता है। कुरुविन्द्‌ वर्ग में माणिक्य, नीलम और एमरी तीन रत्न है। नीलम के धारण करने पर अनुकूल एवं प्रतिकूल दोनों फल होते हैं। शरद पूर्णिमा या चैत्र पूर्णिमा की निर्भ्र एवं स्वच्छ चाँदनी में एक गौरंग सुंदरी स्त्री को वस्त्रालंकृत कर दुग्ध पूरित पात्र उसके हाथ में रख कर चन्द्रमा के समान खड़ा करें। एक अन्य पुरुष नीलम को हाथ में रखकर चाँदनी के माध्यम से नीलम का प्रकाश उक्त दुग्ध पात्र पर डाले। यदि वह नीलम अपने प्रकाश से दुग्ध एवं स्त्री पर नीलाभ प्रकाश उत्पन्न कर दे तो उसे उत्तम नीलम समझना चाहिए। हीरा के जैसा ही ब्राह्मण क्षत्रिय वैश्य शूद्र भेद से नीलम भी चार प्रकार एवं श्वेत- पीत- रक्त- कृष्ण चार रंग का होता है।

References of Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire)

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 Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire)

According to the astrological sign, the people with Saturn (Shani) in a particular position in the horoscope can wear blue sapphire to get maximum benefits.

Blue sapphire Stone represents the Greha Shani / planet Saturn. Blue Sapphire/ Neelam is very special and very popular among the Nava Ratna. Blue sapphire not only improves leadership quality, and eases mental stress but also strengthens the financial condition.

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

Aries (Mesha): The Aries natives are ruled by the planet Mars and Shani Greha (planet Saturn) has an inimical relationship with the planet. As the Shani greha (planet Saturn) is the ruler of the Neelam (blue sapphire). Shani Greha (Saturn planet) is the lord of the 10th, and 11th houses, and Neelam isn’t recommended for them as it may harm the life of the wearer. But if there is Mahadasha or Antardasha of Shani (Saturn planet), then Neelam stone (Blue sapphire) will prosper your business but use it after consulting with an astrologer.
Taurus (Vrishabh): Shani Greha is the lord of the 10^th and 11^th houses and is considered the Yogakaraka planet for them. Neelam stone (Blue Sapphire stone) is highly recommended for this Rashi (zodiac sign) and it brings prosperity, and happiness along with the growth of the profession to the Taurus zodiac sign. Taurus benefits from the Blue Sapphire gemstone can benefit from this zodiac sign because of the native-born of the planet.
Gemini (Mithun): In Gemini Zodiac sign Shani/ Saturn planet is in the 8th and 9th house and blue sapphire stone benefits this zodiac sign. Gemini signs when wearing this stone results in good fortune, happiness, and wealth in one’s life. If the Gemini Zodiac sign has Mahadasha of Shani, then the Neelam stone (Blue sapphire) stone is strongly recommended. When blue sapphire stone is worn with emerald then it will double the benefit to this zodiac sign. However, it is always highly recommended to consult with an astrologer before wearing them in combination.
Cancer (Karka): For Cancer (Karka Rashi), Saturn (Shani Greha) planet is in the 6^th, 7^th and 8^th house. The 6^th and 8^th houses from them are inauspicious whereas the 7^th is the Maraka house i.e. death inflicting house. The lord of the ascendents of the Karka Rashi/ Cancer zodiac sign are enemies of Saturn. So wearing a Neelam Ratna (Blue Sapphire stone) can be very harmful if worn by the Karka Rashi (Cancer Zodiac sign). If Saturn planet (Shani) is in the 7th and 8th house, then one can wear Neelam (blue sapphire) after consulting with the astrologer).
Leo (Sinha): Neelam Ratna (Blue Sapphire stone) is also denied for this Leo zodiac sign because Shani Greha/ Saturn planet is in the 6th and 7th house of this Rashi (zodiac sign). Like Karka Rashi (Cancer zodiac sign), it is harmful for Leo zodiac sign also so one should not wear this gemstone without consulting an astrologer.
Virgo (Kanya): The lord of the Neelam Ratna (Blue sapphire) i.e. Shani greha (Saturn planet) and Lord of Virgo ascendants share the average relationship. For the Virgo zodiac sign, Saturn is the lord of the 5^th and 6^th house. Blue sapphire is not beneficial, not inauspicious for the Virgo zodiac sign. Wearers can take advantage of Neelam stone (Blue Sapphire stone) because Shani is in its 5th and 6th house but after consulting to astrologer. The wearer can gain the Blue Sapphire benefits like intelligence, wisdom, etc, and it is good for the childless couples as well as the students.
Libra (Tula): The lord of the Neelam Ratna (Blue sapphire) i.e. Shani greha (Saturn planet) and Lord of Libra ascendants share a friendly relationship. As Shani Greha (Saturn planet) is in the 4th and 5th house of the zodiac sign Libra, one can get the maximum benefits of Neelam Ratna (Blue sapphire). It can give benefit the Libra zodiac sign in the presence of mind, education, prosperity, and wisdom. During the Mahadasha and Antardasha of Shani, the Neelam stone can turn out to be the lucky gemstone.
Scorpio (Vrischika): The lord of the Neelam Ratna (Blue sapphire) i.e. Shani greha (Saturn planet) and Lord of Scorpio ascendants share the average relationship. If Shani (Saturn planet) is in the 5^th, 9^th, and 10^th house of the Scorpio sign, then it will give benefits to the wearer.
Sagittarius (Dhanu): Shani Greha (Saturn) is the Lord of the Sagittarius ascendants in the 2^nd house, which becomes death inflicting 3^rd house where Shani Greha (Saturn) is considered an enemy of planet Jupiter. Sagittarius zodiac signs shouldn’t wear Neelam Ratna (Blue Sapphire gemstone) as Shani is in the 2nd and 3rd house. If Saturn planet (Shani Greha) is exalted from its place in the Mahadasha period, then one can wear Neelam Ratna (Blue Sapphire gemstone) after consulting with the astrologer. It improves health and brings harmony to the life of the wearer.
Capricorn (Makar): It is a highly beneficial gemstone for this zodiac sign as Shani rules over this zodiac sign and is in its 2nd house, which helps this zodiac sign to attain knowledge, wealth, name, and fame.
Aquarius (Kumbh): Shani (Saturn planet) is in the 12^th house of this zodiac sign Aquarius, and one can take all the astrological benefits of Neelam Ratna (Blue Sapphire). When Shani is afflicted by Mars, Rahu, Ketu, and Sun (Surya), the wearer of Neelam Ratna (Blue Sapphire gemstone) can improve his/her health, courage, and personality.
Pisces (Meen): Pisces ascendant is advised not to wear Neelam Ratna (Blue sapphire gemstone) as Shani is in the 11th and 12th house. During the Mahadasha and Antardasha of Shani to get stabilization in wealth one can wear blue sapphire by consulting with an astrologer.

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Types of Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire)

The Kashmir Blue Sapphire (India)
The Burma (Myanmar) Blue Sapphire
The Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Blue Sapphire
The Thailand Blue Sapphire
The Australian Blue Sapphire
The Royal Blue Sapphire
The Cornflower Blue Sapphire

The Kashmir Blue Sapphire (India) – Kashmir Blue sapphire is the best blue sapphire in the whole world and is distinguished from other blue sapphires by its soft velvety appearance and remarkable blue color. Another remarkable and distinguishable trait of Kashmir blue sapphires is that they are often quoted with white Kaolin. The mines of Kashmir have this beautiful stone but in 1938 the mining of this stone was stopped and Kashmir blue stone was discontinued from the market. But these Kashmir stones are considered best even today due to their minimal gray masking and extreme clarity and the ones that are present in the market are of great value and utmost quality. The origin of these Kashmir blue sapphire occurs from a remote part of Himalayan Mountain i.e. Zanskar Range. First time in 1879- 1882 bright blue Kashmir sapphire was discovered from the Padar portion of Kashmir. As of today mining has been stopped but theft of sapphire is always a constant problem. New mines of sapphire were discovered in Kashmir in 1952 but the sapphire found in the new mine is different from the Kashmir sapphire that is found in the old mines. The main difference is that the majority of the Kashmir sapphires that are collected from the new mine lose their blue hue due to the corrosion and they also miss the flat-formed face of the old mine sapphires. These new mine stones closely resemble the infamous Sri Lankan Ottu stone. These new mine stones are hexagonal pyramid shapes.

The Burma (Myanmar) Blue Sapphire – Although it is the Manikya or ruby for which Burma is famous, the Mogok area of Burma is also famous for some of the world’s famous blue sapphires and has been mined for centuries. Along with this the town of Pein- Pyit and the Chaung-Gyi Valley to the northeast of Mogok city in particular are also famous for producing a blue sapphire of various tones and intensity. Quality wise the Myanmar or Burma Blue sapphire comes after the Kashmir Blue sapphire. The main feature that is found in Burma blue sapphire is the electric blue color which is its distinctive feature and found only in Burma blue stones. These Burma blue stones are medium to darker tones of blue and these stones are very famous for their even color distribution. Sapphires that are mined from Burma also come in other colors like yellow, green, pink, and even black. The mines of the Mogok area of Burma also produce Padparadscha sapphire which is a very rare color of sapphire.

What is a Padparadscha Sapphire?

From the rarest of the sapphires that are considered in the world, Padparadscha sapphires are the one. These stones are extremely rare stones that have a unique mix color of orange and pink. The Padparadscha word is derived from the ancient Sanskrit word that is used to describe the color of a tropical lotus flower. This word is also derived from the Sinhalese word which represents aquatic lotus blossom and has an unusual, rare salmon color. The general public is not very aware of this stone, but the gemologist treasured this unique stone. Some of the Padparadscha stones are heat-treated and these stones should not be confused with the beryllium diffusion-treated sapphires. Untreated Padparadscha are very rare, and few have the opportunity to buy them. Heated variety is also very costly. These stones are found in Sri Lanka, Burma, Tanzania, and Madagascar. However, according to the experts, the true Padparadscha comes only from Sri Lanka. Today Madagascar is producing the majority of the stones that are available in the gem market.

The Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Blue Sapphire

Sri Lanka is considered the capital of Sapphire, as it is the largest source of sapphire in the global market. Sri Lanka has the oldest mines of sapphire in the world reaching as far as the 2^nd century AD and international trading of Ceylon blue sapphire has been recorded from Sri Lanka since the 4^th and 5^th centuries. Primarily the blue sapphire is collected from the Alluvial deposits. The Ceylon blue sapphire that is collected from the Elahera region is considered to be the best quality. The third finest blue sapphire is provided by Sri Lanka after Kashmir and Burma. The blue sapphire of Sri Lanka is superior in quality and beauty. In Ceylon blue sapphire the uneven color is spread throughout the stone, and it is light to medium in tone. This sapphire has a low saturation level due to the presence of grey masking. The Ceylon blue sapphire is the best fit to use in jewelry as they have minimum dark extinction. The blue color of the Ceylon blue sapphire is compared with the hue of the cornflower.

The Thailand Blue Sapphire

The blue stones that are collected from Thailand are one of the rarest and most amazing qualities. These gemstones are famous for their amazing cuts, deep blue color and 90% clarity, and their inclusion is so minute that they can’t be seen with the naked eye. The Thailand blue sapphire is mainly collected from the mining that occurs mainly in the Kanchanaburi and Chanthaburi but the major source of blue sapphire from Thailand is Kanchanaburi which was discovered in 1919. The blue sapphire of Thailand is compared with the heat-treated blue sapphires. These sapphires have a dark blue color to greenish-blue color due to which it is widely used in jewelry.

The Australian Blue Sapphire

The sapphire mining was first revealed in Australia as the Gold mining efforts. In 1851, sapphire was reported during gold mining on the Cudgegong and Macquarie for the first time. The Australian blue sapphires are different from the other blue sapphires for possessing an ink-like dark blue color due to which they appear black. These sapphires have strong green dichroism. By heating process, this Australian blue sapphire is used to produce light blue color sapphire. Greenish blue undertones sapphire is only found in Australia. Many of the blue sapphires that are collected from Australia are heat treated to lighten and make transparent and their color is also improved.

The Royal Blue Sapphire

The most expensive type of blue sapphire is the royal blue sapphire. They are the highest-demanded blue sapphires throughout the world. This sapphire is referred to as royal blue because of the specific deep shade of the blue. Royal blue sapphire value depends upon dimension, transparency, pigments, etc.

The Cornflower Blue Sapphire

This is the most popular type of blue sapphire with a cornflower-like hue with medium to high clarity. This stone has a deep blue color and is famous among world gem lovers.

Types of Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire) – According to Astrology and Ayurveda

नीलम कई गहरे एवं हलके रंगो में मिलता है किन्तु रस शास्त्र में इसके दो भेद है।

जल नीलम
इन्द्र नीलम

इनमे जल नीलम श्रेष्ठ तथा इन्द्र नीलम श्रेष्ठम है।

जल नीलम – ये नीलम का प्रकार श्वेत गरभूत एवं नीलाभ तथा लघु होता है।
इन्द्र नीलम- ये कृष्ण गर्भित नीलाभ एवं गुरु होता है।

इन दो रंगो के अतिरिक्त आनंद कंदकार ने नीलम को ११ रंगो में उपमित किया है। जो उनकी नीलिमा के तर- ताम भेद के प्रकार अन्तर से ११ भेद भी हो सकता हैं।

नीली रस समाभासा वैष्णवी पुष्प सम्भवा। लवली पुष्प संकाशा नीलेन्दीवर सप्रभा।।

अतसी पुष्प संकाशा चाष पक्ष समद्युति । कृष्ण त्रिकर्णिका पुष्प समानद्युति धारिणी।। मयूर कण्ठ सच्छाया शम्भो: कण्ठनिभा तथा। विष्णु देह समाभासा भृंग पत्र समप्रभा।। एताश्छायाश्शुभकरा इन्द्र नील महामणे: । (AA. K. KRI. 8)

नीली वृक्ष के रस जैसा नीलम
अपराजिता पुष्प जैसा नीलम
लवली पुष्प जैसा नीलम
नील कमल पुष्प जैसा नीलम
अतसी पुष्प जैसा नीलम
चाष (नील कंठ) पक्षी जैसा नीलम
त्रि कार्णिक पुष्प जैसा नीलम
मयूर कंठ जैसा गहरा नीलम
भग्वान शंकर के कंठ जैसा नीलम
भग्वान विष्णु के शरीर जैसा नीलम
भृंगराज के पत्र जैसा नीलम

Jala Nila and Indra Nila are the two chief varieties of Nila. The one which is white internally and blue externally is called Jala Nila. Indra Nila has a blue color internally and lacks it externally.

Apart from these two Pushyaraga Nila, Mayurnila, Kakanila, etc are also available.

Identification of Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire)

नकली नीलम – माणिक्य के समान नीलम के स्थान पर भी संश्लिष्ट नीलम, नीले रंग की संश्लिष्ट कटकिजमणि, तथा कॉँच की अनुकृतियों का प्रयोग किया जाता है । माणिक्य के प्रकरण से असली – नकली माणिक्य की पहचान के जो तरीके दिये गये हैं, वही यहा भी प्रयुक्त करने चाहिये । कृत्रिम नीलम मे रगो की मुडी हुई (वक्र) पट्टिकाये होती हैं। असली नीलम मे ये धारियां सीधी होती है। श्री लंका के नीलम मे ‘पर’ पाये जाते है ।

Fake Sapphire – Like Ruby, in place of Sapphire, synthetic sapphire, blue colored synthetic sapphire and imitations of glass are used. The methods given in the case of Ruby to identify real and fake Ruby should be used here also. Artificial sapphire has curved plates of veins. In real sapphire these stripes are straight. ‘Par’ is found in sapphires of Sri Lanka.

पहचान– असली नीलम चमकीला, चिकना, मोरपंख के समान वर्ण जैसा, नीली किरणों से युक्त एवं पारदर्शी होगा।

परीक्षा–

असली नीलम को गाय के दूध में डाल दिया जाए तो दूध का रंग नीला लगता है।
पानी से भरे कांच के गिलास में डाला जाए नीली किरणें दिखाई देंगी।
सूर्य की धूप में रखने से नीले रंग की किरणें दिखाई देंगी ।

Identification – Real sapphire will be bright, smooth, like peacock feather in color, with blue rays and transparent.

Examination-

• If real sapphire is put in cow’s milk, then the color of the milk appears blue.

• If put in a glass filled with water, blue rays will be visible.

• If kept in sunlight, blue rays will be visible.

गुण – नीलम धारण करने से धन- धान्य, यश- कीर्ति, बुद्धि चातुर्य, नौकरी, व्यवसाय तथा वंश में वृद्धि होती है । स्वास्थ्य सुख का लाभ होता है ध्यान रहे, बहुधा नीलम चौबीस घण्टे के भीतर ही प्रभाव करना शुरू कर देता है। यदि नीलम अनुकूल न बैठे तो भारी मुकसान की आशंका हो जाती है। अतएव परीक्षा के तौर पर कम से कम ३ दिन तक पास रखने पर यदि बुरे स्वप्त आएँ, रोग-उत्पनन हो या चेहरे की बनावट में अन्तर आ जाए तो नीलम मत पहनें ।

Properties: Wearing Sapphire increases wealth, fame, intelligence, cleverness, job, business and lineage. Health and happiness are beneficial. Keep in mind that often Neelam starts working within 24 hours. If the sapphire does not sit favorably, there is a possibility of huge loss. Therefore, if you keep it near you for at least 3 days as a test, if you have bad dreams, develop diseases or there is a difference in the facial structure, then do not wear Blue Sapphire.

How to Wear Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire)?

नीलम धारण विधि – नीलम ५, ७, ९, १२ अथवा अधिक रत्ती के वजन का, पांच धातु, लोहे अथवा सोने की अंगूठी में शनिवार को शनि की होरा में एवं पुष्य, उभा, चित्रा, स्वाति, धनिष्ठा या शत भीषा नक्षत्रों में शनि के बीज मंत्र ॐ प्राम प्रीम प्रोम स: शनये नम: मन्त्र से २३००० की संख्या में अभिमंत्रित करके धारण करे। तत्पश्चात शनि की वस्तुओं का दान दक्षिणा सहित करना कल्याणकारी होगा।

Blue sapphire weighing 5, 7, 9, 12 or more Ratti, in a ring of five metals, iron or gold, on Saturday, in Saturn’s Hora and Pushya, Ubha, Chitra, Swati, Dhanishta or Shatabhisha Nakshatras, chant Saturn’s Beej Mantra. Wear it after invoking it 23000 times with the mantra Om Pram Prem Pram Sa Shanaye Namah. After that, it will be beneficial to donate Shani’s things along with Dakshina.

Vedic Siddhanta of Wearing Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire)

जब शनि मकर अथवा कुम्भ राशि में हो या तुला राशि के उच्चस्थान में या जिस शनिवार को श्रवण, धनिष्ठा, शतभिषा, पूर्वा, भाद्रपद, उत्तराषाढ़ा, चित्रा, स्वाति या विशाखा नक्षत्र हो, उस दिन ही नीलम को खरीद कर स्वर्ण, लोहा, रांगा, सीसा या पंचधातु (सोना, चाँदी, रांगा, सीसा और ताँबा) की अँगूठी में जड़वाना चाहिये। अँगूठी के लिये धातु का वजन ९ रत्ती से कम नहीं होना चाहिये तथा नीलम ४ रत्ती से कम का नहीं होना चाहिये। इससे जितना अधिक वजन का हो लाभ देने वाला है । साधारणत: ५ अथवा ७ रत्ती वजन का नीलम अधिक शुभ माना जाता है। अँगूठी तैयार होने के बाद शनिवार के दिन ही उपर्युक्त वर्णित नक्षत्रों व राशियों में शनि मण्डप बनाकर शनियज्ञ करते हुये ॐ ऐं हीं श्नैश्चराय नम: का उच्चारण करते हुये ६,००० बार आहुति देनी चाहिये। इसके बाद धनुषाकार शनिस्थण्डल बनाकर व नौ तोले चाँदी के पत्तर पर निर्मित शनि यन्त्र को स्थापित करना चाहिये। शनियन्त्र में एक छोटा सा नीलम जड़ा होना चाहिये। शनियन्त्र पर अँगूठी को रखकर ही नीलम में शनि की प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा करनी चाहिये। फिर ॐ शन्नो देवीरभिष्टय आपो भवन्तु पीतये। शय्योरभिस्त्रवन्तु नम; । श्री शनैश्चराय नम; । मंत्र का २३,००० की संख्या में जाप करना चाहिये। इसके पश्चात्‌ अँगूठी को अपने दाहिने हाथ की मध्यमा अँगुली में धारण कर पूर्णाहुति देनी चाहिये। इसके बाद शनियन्त्र, काले रंग की गाय, भैंस, सरसों का तेल, तेल, तिल, पान, लोहा तथा काले रंग का वस्त्र यथाशक्ति दक्षिणा के साथ कर्मकाण्डी ब्राह्मण को दान देना चाहिये तथा संध्या समय में दीप, बलि, भैरव पूजन एवं दीप दान आदि कर्म करना चाहिये। इस विधि से धारण की गई अँगूठी शनि के अनिष्ट प्रभाव को दूर करती है।

When Saturn is in Capricorn or Aquarius or the exalted position of Libra or on a Saturday when there are Shravan, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Purva, Bhadrapada, Uttarashadha, Chitra, Swati or Vishakha Nakshatras, then buy sapphire on that day itself and buy gold, iron, iron ore., should be embedded in a ring made of lead or five metals (gold, silver, tin, lead and copper). The weight of metal for the ring should not be less than 9 Ratti and the weight of sapphire should not be less than 4 Ratti. The more weight of ratna, the more it will be beneficial. Generally, sapphire weighing 5 or 7 Ratti is considered more auspicious. After the ring is ready, on Saturday itself, Shani Mandap should be made in the above-mentioned constellations and zodiac signs and Shaniyagya should be performed, and the offering should be made 6,000 times by reciting Om Ain Hi Shanaishcharaya Namah. After this, an arched Shanisthandal should be made, and a Shani Yantra made on a tola silver sheet should be installed. There should be a small sapphire embedded in the Shaniyantra. There should be a small sapphire embedded in the Shaniyantra. By placing the ring on Shani Yantra, one should consecrate Shani in Neelam. Then Om Shanno Devirabhishtaya Apo Bhavantu Peetaye. Shayyorbhistravantu Namah, Sri Shanaishcharaya Namah: The mantra should be chanted 23,000 times. After this, the ring should be worn on the middle finger of your right hand and Purnahuti should be offered. After this, Shaniyantra, black cow, buffalo, mustard oil, oil, sesame seeds, betel leaf, iron, and black colored clothes should be donated to the ritualistic Brahmin along with Dakshina as per one’s capacity, and in the evening, lamp, sacrifice, Bhairav worship and lamp donation should be done. A ring worn in this manner removes the negative effects of Saturn.

When to Wear Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire)

नीलम ५, ७, ९, १२ अथवा अधिक रत्ती के वजन का, पांच धातु, लोहे अथवा सोने की अंगूठी में शनिवार को शनि की होरा में एवं पुष्य, उभा, चित्रा, स्वाति, धनिष्ठा या शत भीषा नक्षत्रों में शनि के बीज मंत्र ॐ प्राम प्रीम प्रोम स: शनये नम: मन्त्र से २३००० की संख्या में अभिमंत्रित करके धारण करे।

Blue sapphire weighing 5, 7, 9, 12 or more ratti, in a ring of five metals, iron or gold, on Saturday, in Saturn’s Hora and in Pushya, Ubha, Chitra, Swati, Dhanishtha or Shat Bhisha Nakshatras, chant Saturn’s Beej Mantra. Wear it after invoking it 23000 times with the mantra Om Pram Prem Pram sah Shanaye Namah.

In the old times, only royal people like kings and queens or Aadhya (rich) people wore obnoxiously expensive gemstones. But today over time they are becoming affordable to successful business people, celebrities, and even the regular population also able to buy gemstones. But the certification and verification of Gems are important otherwise one cannot get its maximum benefits, or it just remains a waste of money.

Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire) Merits and Demerits in Astrology

नीलम के लाभ– चिकना, चमकदार, शुद्ध घाट का साफ तथा मोरकंठ और अलजी के समान रंग वाला नीलम अच्छा होता है । असली नीलम दूध में रखने पर दूध नीला हो जाता है। ब्राह्मण के लिये सफेद नीलम तथा क्षत्रिय के लिये गुलाबी, वैश्य के लिये पीला, शूद्र के लिये श्याम रंग का नीलम लाभप्रद होता है । शनिवार के दिन मध्याहव में स्नानादि कर नीलम को दूध मिश्रित जल से स्नान कराकर चन्दन, अक्षत, धूपदीप, फूल फल आदि से पूजन कर फिर उसे गले या हाथ में पहनें तथा रात में साफ भूमि पर सोयें तथा स्त्री साथ में न हो । यदि रात में बुरा स्वप्न दीखे तो नीलम उत्तारकर रख दें और यदि अच्छा स्वप्न है तो पहने रखें । यदि शनि को कुदृष्टि या साढ़ेसाती हो तो नीलम पहनना चाहिये । इससे दुःख दरिद्रता दूर होते हैं तथा धन सम्पत्ति आदि की वृद्धि होती है।

Smooth, shiny, clear sapphire of the pure ghat and having a color similar to morkanth and alji is good. When real sapphire is kept in milk, the milk turns blue. White sapphire is beneficial for Brahmin, pink sapphire for Kshatriya, yellow sapphire for Vaishya, and black sapphire for Shudra. On Saturday afternoon, after taking a bath, bathe Neelam with water mixed with milk, worship it with sandalwood, Akshat, incense lamp, flowers, fruits, etc., and then wear it around the neck or hand and sleep on clean ground at night and no woman should be with you. If you have a bad dream at night, then remove the sapphire and if you have a good dream then keep it. If Saturn has an evil eye or Sade Sati, then blue sapphire should be worn. This removes poverty and sorrow and increases wealth etc.

नीलम के दोष– डोरिया, चीर, दुरंगा, दूधक, जालदार, सुनन, मैला, अबरखी बिन्दुयुक्त नीलम दूषित होता है । दुरंगा नीलम शत्रु भय कराता है। चीरवाला नीलम शस्त्राघात होता है। दूधक नीलम घर में दरिद्रता और हानि करता है। सफेद डोरिया युक्त नीलम आँखों में चोट तथा शरीर में दु:ख देता है। काले बिन्दु वाला नीलम अपना घर देश छुटाता है। सुन्न नीलम प्रिय बन्धुओं को नष्ट करता है। मेघछांह वाला नीलम मन को मैला करता है। जालयुक्त नीलम शरीर में रोग पैदा करता है। ऐसे दोषयुक्त नीलम को धारण नहीं करना चाहिये।

Doria, Chir, Duranga, Dudhak, Net, Sunan, Muddy, and Abarakhi pointed sapphire are contaminated.
The colored sapphire scares the enemy.
Ripped sapphire is a weapon attack.
Milk sapphire causes poverty and loss in the house.
A sapphire with a white cord causes injury to the eyes and pain to the body.
The black dot sapphire leaves its home country.
Numb sapphire destroys dear friends.
A cloudy sapphire pollutes the mind.
Reticulated sapphire causes diseases in the body. Such defective sapphire should not be worn.

Synonyms of Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire)

Reference: Rasa Trangini 23/ 96

नीलो निलोपलो नीलं नील रत्नम सुनीलकं।

महा नीलञ्च नीलाश्म शनि रत्नञ्च कीर्तितं।।

Nila, Nilopala, Nila Ratna, Sunilakm, Maha Neel, Nilasham, and Nilratna all are synonyms of the word used for the Neel Ratna or blue sapphire in classics.

Names of Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire) in Different Languages

Sapphire (English)
Sapphire (Latin)
Nila Mani (Hindi)
Neelam (Telegu)
Nila (Kannada)
Yakut- Al- Asir (Arabic)
Nila, Nilopala, Nila Ratna, Sunilakm, Maha Neel, Nilasham, Nilratna\, Trin Grahi, Indra Nila, Shakra Nila, Shani ratnam (Sanskrit)
Neelam (Punjabi)
Neelam (Malayalam)
Neelam (Gujrati)

Characteristics of Nila / Neelam / Shani Ratan (Blue sapphire)

नीलम नीले रंग का पारदर्शक रत्नपाषाण है। अंग्रेजी में सफायर का अर्थ नीला रह का पाषाण है। कुरुविन्द वर्ग के तीन रत्नो माणिक्य, नीलम और ऐमरी में से यह एक है। नीलम का नीला रंग सम्भवत: टाइटेनिक आक्साइड के कारण है। यह एक ज्वलन्त रत्नपाषाण है। हीरा के बाद कठिनता में कुरुविन्द वर्ग का ही स्थान है। नीलम कई तरह के रंगो में मिलता है। यथा- गहरानीला, हल्कानीला, स्याहीनुमा, मखमलीनुमा, काला, काला-नीला मिश्रित, आसमांनी रंग आदि। इनमें पारदर्शक नीलम ही सर्वोत्तम होता है। नीलम इतना जागरित रत्न है कि कभी-कभी शनिग्रह पीड़ित व्यक्तिओं को भी प्रतिकूल प्रभाव दिखाता है लेकिन अधिकांश शनिग्रह बाधित व्यक्तिओं को अनुकूल प्रतिफल देकर श्री- समृद्धिशाली बना देता है। एक मात्र नीलम ही ऐसा रत्न है जिसका धारण फल अनुकूल एवं प्रतिकूल दोनों होता है। अन्य रत्नों के धारण करने से प्राय: प्रतिकूल फल नहीं होता है किन्तु कोई-कोई शनिग्रह पीड़ित व्यक्ति को नीलम खरीदते ही अनेक उपद्रव एवं विघ्नो से युक्त मृत्यु तक करा देता है। इसके रासायनिक संगठन में अल्यूमिनियम का आक्साइड है। इसका रासायनिक सूत्र Al₂O₃ है, काठिन्य-९ है एवं आपेक्षिक घनत्व ४ है। ये शोभार्थ धारण किया जाता है। शनिग्रह वाधित व्यक्तियों के लिए धारण योग्य है। औषधि प्रयोग से अनेक रोग नाशक है। शींशा आदि को काटने में उपयोगी है। पन्ना आदि रत्नों पर पालिश करने में उपयोगी है।

Properties of Nila / Neelam / Blue sapphire

Crystallization – hexagonal, scalenohedral

Habit – Rhombohedral, prismatic, pyramidal, tubular, or barrel-shaped crystals, commonly striated, crystals often twinned. Also granular, lamellar, and compact.

Color – colorless, blue, yellow, purple, green, pink, red or grey.

Lustre – Adamantine to vitreous

Streak – none

Fracture – Conchoidal to uneven

Elasticity – Brittle

Hardness – 9

Specific gravity – 4.1

Fusibility – infusible

Refractive index – 1.77

Chemical composition – Al₂O_3,Iron, cobalt

If it is dominated by chromium and iron it would be called Manikya while cobalt and iron make it Nila (sapphire). As envisaged, the astronomer of Indian origin believes that Manikya corresponds to the sun planet while Nila to his son, Saturn. It is one of the three gems of the Kuruvind category, Ruby, Sapphire, and Emery. The blue color of sapphire is probably due to titanium oxide. It is a fiery gemstone. After Heera, only the Kuruvind class has a place in hardness. Sapphire is available in many colors such as dark blue, light blue, inky, velvety, black, black-blue mixed, sky blue, etc. Among these, transparent sapphire is the best. Sapphire is such an alert gem that sometimes it shows adverse effects to the people affected by Shanigraha, but mostly it gives favorable rewards to the people affected by Shanigraha and makes them prosperous. Sapphire is the only gem whose wearing results in both favorable and unfavorable. Wearing other gems generally does not have any adverse effect, but some people suffering from Shani graha, as soon as they buy sapphire, face many troubles and obstacles up to death. Its chemical composition is aluminum oxide.

Grahaya Lakshana of Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire) and How to Identify it?

Reference: Ayurveda Parkash. 5/ 125

अस्त्यान चन्द्रिकास्यन्द सुन्दरी क्षीर पूरितम्‌ । यत्पात्रं रंजयत्याशु स जात्यो नील उच्यते|

शरद पूर्णिमा या चैत्र पूर्णिमा की निर्भ्र एवं स्वच्छ चाँदनी में एक गौरंग सुंदरी स्त्री को वस्त्रालंकृत कर दुग्ध पूरित पात्र उसके हाथ में रख कर चन्द्रमा के समान खड़ा करें। एक अन्य पुरुष नीलम को हाथ में रखकर चाँदनी के माध्यम से नीलम का प्रकाश उक्त दुग्ध पात्र पर डाले। यदि वह नीलम अपने प्रकाश से दुग्ध एवं स्त्री पर नीलाभ प्रकाश उत्पन्न कर दे तो उसे उत्तम नीलम समझना चाहिए। हीरा के जैसा ही ब्राह्मण क्षत्रिय वैश्य शूद्र भेद से नीलम भी चार प्रकार एवं श्वेत- पीत- रक्त- कृष्ण चार रंग का होता है।

In the clear moonlight of Sharad Purnima or Chaitra Purnima, adorn a Gauranga beautiful woman and place a vessel full of milk in her hand and make her stand like the moon. Another man should hold the sapphire in his hand and shine the light of the sapphire on the said milk vessel through moonlight. If that sapphire produces blue light on milk and women with its light, then it should be considered as a good sapphire. Like diamonds, sapphire also comes in four types according to Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra, and has four colors: white, yellow, blood, and black.

Reference: Rasa ratna Sammuchya. 4/ 40

जलनीलेन्द्रनीलश्ञ शक्रनीलं तयोर्वरम्‌।।

श्वेत्यगर्भितनीलाभ॑ लघु तज्जलनीलकम्‌ ।

काष्णर्य गर्भत नीलाभ॑ सभार॑ शक्रनीलकम्‌।।

एक जैसा रंग वाला , भारी, स्निग्ध, स्वच्छ गोल पिंण्डाकृति, सुखस्पर्शी और मध्यभाग से अत्यन्त चमकीला नीलम श्रेष्ठ होता है।

Reference: Rasa ratna Sammuchya. 4/ 50

एकच्छायं गुरु स्निग्ध॑ स्वच्छ पिण्डितविग्रहम्‌।

मृदुमध्ये लसज्ज्योति: सप्तधा नीलमुत्तमम्।

Reference: Rasa Tarangini. 23/ 97

स्वच्छ सच्छायममल मसूण तु महोज्जवलम्‌।

स्निग्ध गुरु लसज्ज्योतिर्जात्य॑ नील॑ मतं॑ बुधै: ।।

एक समान वर्ण वाला, भार में गुरु, सनिग्ध, स्वच्छ, गोल पिंडाकार, स्पर्श में मृदु एवं मध्य में ज्योति युक्त इन सात लक्षणों वाला नीलम श्रेष्ठ होता है।

The ‘Nila’ (sapphire), which is crystal clear, radiant, semi-transparent, lustrous, soft and smooth to touch, heavy and having bright blue color, such a sample of sapphire is considered fit and selected for pharmaceutical pur-poses.

Reference: Anandkand Kriya 8/ 142- 144

नीली रस समाभासा वैष्णवी पुष्प सम्भवा। लवली पुष्प संकाशा नीलेन्दीवर सप्रभा।।

अतसी पुष्प संकाशा चाष पक्ष समद्युति । कृष्ण त्रिकर्णिका पुष्प समानद्युति धारिणी।।

मयूर कण्ठ सच्छाया शम्भो: कण्ठनिभा तथा। विष्णु देह समाभासा भृंग पत्र समप्रभा।।

एताश्छायाश्शुभकरा इन्द्र नील महामणे: ।

The author of Anand Kand describes 11 shades of sapphire i.e. Nili juice, Vaisnavi (Aparajita) flower, Lavali flower, Nilakamala flower, Atasi flower, Casa bird, Krsnatrikamika flower, Mayura kantha, Siva kantha, Visnu Sharira and Bhringraja leaf.

Agrahya Lakshna of Nila / Neelam / Blue sapphire

अग्राह्य लक्षण

Reference: Rasa Taringini. 23/ 98

रकतार्धं विगत च छायं रुक्षं लघु च कोमलं।

परिहेयम शौरी रत्नम मतं रत्न परीक्षके:।।

जो नीलम आधे भाग में रक्त वर्ण और आधे भाग में नील वर्ण का, अपारदर्शक, रुक्ष एवं कोमल हो वह अग्राह्य होता है।

The Nila / Neelam or blue sapphire, which is partially reddish and the remaining part bluish, opaque, rough surfaced, light weighted, malleable, or brittle such a sample of sapphire is considered unfit and is rejected for any of the pharmaceutical purposes.

Nila / Neelam Aayu (Lifespan of Blue Sapphire)

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) 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।

Nila / Neelam / Blue Sapphire Aayu after Dharana (Lifespan of Blue sapphire after assumption)

नीलम कम से कम चार रत्ती वजन या इससे अधिक वजन का होना चाहिए तभी ज्यादा प्रभावशाली होगा। नीलम को पांच धातु या लोहे की अंगूठी में धारण करना चाहिए या सोने की अंगूठी में भी पहन सकते है। नीलम धारण करने के दिन से यह पांच वर्षों तक प्रभाव बनाये रखता है। इसके बाद दूसरा नीलम लेना चाहिए।

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

Reference: Astrologer Prakasha Prasada-Jyotish Evam Sadhna Parkasha

Ratna gives maximum benefits when they have a powerful life expectancy. A lot is dependent on how much you care about your blue sapphire as they need to be maintained to remain effective. The average effectiveness of blue sapphire after wearing it in a ring is approximately 5 years.

Blue sapphire is a Gem for the planet Shani and its life span after assumption is approximately 5 years after it loses its Prabhava on the beholder. Although the blue sapphire 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, Neelam (blue sapphire), 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 Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire)

Sapphires are mined from alluvial deposits or primary underground workings. The mining locations include Myanmar, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Australia, Thailand, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tanzania, Kenya and China. The Logan sapphire, the Star of India, and the Star of Bombay originate from Sri Lankan mines. The sapphire deposits of Kashmir are still well known in the gem industry, even though the peak production from this area mostly took place in a relatively short period at the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries. At present, the world record price-per-carat for a sapphire at auction is held by a sapphire from Kashmir, which sold for over $145,000 per carat (over 3.8 million dollars in total) in November 2011.

काश्मीर (भारत) का नीलम सर्वश्रेष्ठ होता है, इसका रंग मोर की गर्दन के रंग का होता है । इसमें यदि एक बिन्दु रंग भी हो तो वह सम्पूर्ण नग को रंगीन रखता है। परन्तु यदि डक, पोल व ढुरगेपन से रहित मिले तभी उसका नग सुन्दर बनता है। फिर इस पर विजातीय पदार्थ भी चिपका रहता है।
बर्मा के नीलम मे हरापन कम तथा सुन्दर नीला रग होता है । विजातीय पदार्थ चिपका न होने के कारण नग बनाने मे सुविधा रहती है।
श्री लंका का नीलम ऊपर लिखे दोनों नीलमो से घटिया दर्जे का होता है इसमे लाल रग की आभा होती है। श्याम आभा भी बहुत होती है।
स्याम देश के नीलम में कृष्णवर्ण की आभा तथा हरापन अधिक होता है।रंग गहरा होने के कारण यह काला दिखायी देता है । इसमे कठोरता व चिकनाईं अधिक होती है।
सलेम (दक्षिण भारत) के नीलम मे हरापन स्याम के नीलम से अधिक होता है । पीला और नीला रंग मिश्रित रहता है।
ऑस्ट्रेलिया के नीलम गहरे नीले रंग के होते हैं।
मोटान, अमेरिका के नीलम की चमक धातु की-सी चमक होती है ।
रोडेशिया (अफ्रीका) , तथा त्रोयत्स्क मीस्क (रूस) में भी नीलम मिलते है पर घटिया दर्जे के होते है ।
पुखराज, माणिक्य तथा नीलम कभी-कभी एक ही क्षेत्र में पाये जाते है । इस लिये इनके क्रमश दवेत, लाल और नीले रंगो का एक दूसरे मे मिश्रण हो जाता है । इनकी कठोरता मे अंतर् होता है । पुखराज से माणिक्य और माणिक्य से, नीलम अधिक कठोर होता है ।

कुछ ऐतिहासिक नीलम- सुन्दरतम नीलम रत्न भारत के काश्मीर राज्य से मिलते हैं । नीलम की खाने वहाँ जांसकर पहाड़ी में १४९४० फुट की ऊँचाई पर सुमजाम नामक गाँव के समीप स्थित है। सम्भवत बड़े-बड़े ज्ञात नीलम भारत की खानों से ही मिले है। रीवां राज्य के खजाने में जो नीलम १८२७ में विद्यमानथा, वह सबसे बडा श्रौर तोल में ९५१ कैरट था । जार्डीन डेस प्लाटीन के संग्रह में दो सुन्दर नीलम है, इनमें से एक रास्पली नाम का, वहुत ही सुन्दर और दोष रहित नीलम १३२ करेट तोल का है। दूसरा नीलम २ इंच लम्बा और १५० इंच चौडा है, डेवन बायर के ड्यूक के पास एक सुन्दर ज्वलन्त काट का नीलस १०० कैरट तोल का है । ब्रिटिश म्यूजियम मे खनिज विभाग मे सोने की पिन पर रखी हुई भगवान्‌ बुद्ध की मूर्ति एक ही नीलम रत्न को काट कर बनायी गयी है । सबसे वडा लगभग १३२ कैरेट तोल का भूरे रंग का नीलम पेरिस के खनिज संग्रहालय में है । लकडी के चम्मच बेचने वाले किसी व्यक्ति को यह बगाल से मिला था । कभी स्काच रानी मेरी के पति डार्नल के अधिकार मे रहा एक हृदय के आकार का नीलम अब शाही ताज मे है, यह १५७५ ई० का बताया जाता है । दो बड़े नीलम एक पादरी ने नैपोलियन को भेट किये थे । ये फिर लुई नैपलियन तुतीय की सम्पत्ति बने ।

Purification of Blue Sapphire (Shodhana of Nila / Neelam)

Reference: Rasa Tarangini. 23/ 99

नीली स्वरसं संयुक्तं दोला यंत्री विधांत:।

याम एक: परिपक्वञ्तु नीलम शुध्यति निश्चितं।।

१ फूट लम्बा चौड़ा साफ़ कपडा में नीलम खंड को पोटली बाँध कर नीली स्वरस पूरित दोला यंत्र में ३ घंटे तक स्वेदन करे। पुन: साफ जल से धोकर रख ले। ऐसा करने से नीलम शुद्ध हो जाता है।

The roughly pounded nila is tied in a pottali and subjected for 3 hours (one Yama) of swedana in dolyantra by keeping Nila swarasa as liquid media. Later the drug is dried and stored in an airtight container as Suddha Nila for further pharmaceutical use.

Reference: Rasa Ratna Samucchya. 4/ 61

नीलम नीली रसेन च।

दोला यंत्र विद्धि से नीली स्वरस में ३ घंटे तक स्वेदन करने पर नीलम शुद्ध हो जाता है।

Nila is tied in a poultice, suspended in a Dola Yantra amidst Mili (Indigofera tinctoria) juice and boiled for three hours.

Incineration of Nili / Neelam or Bhasmikarana / Marana of Nila / Neelam / Blue Sapphire

First Method of Neelam Marana

Reference: Rasa Ratna Samucchya. 4/ 66

लकुच द्राव समपिष्ते: शिला गंधक तालके: ।

वज्रम विंनया रत्नांनी म्रियते अष्ट पुट्टे: खलु।।

नीलम 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 नीलम 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 Neelam gemstones of mineral origin except vajra.

Or Nila is first made into powder by pounding in an Amam Dasta (Iron mortar and pestle), it is then added with equal quantities of purified Manashila, Gandhaka, and Talaka and ground well along with lemon juice, made into Chakrika (round-shaped pellets), dried and kept amidst earthen plates. Sealing is done with a mud-smeared cloth, dried, and subjected to Puta (incineration). This process is done 8 times.

Nila / Neelam / Blue sapphire Vishesha Marana

Reference: Rasa Tarangini. 23/ 100

माणिक्य मारणो द्विष्ट विद्धिभ्याम अति यतनन्त:।

मारयेत्छ निरत्नम तू रसागम विशारद:।।

The methods followed for incineration of Nila are the same as that of the two methods ist and 2^nd method that are followed to obtain Manikya Bhasma. Below is the Marana/ incineration method of Manikya. Use Nila/ Neelam 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.

Nila / Neelam / Blue Sapphire Bhasma Color

According to Chandrabhushan Jha, Nila Bhasma is white in color.

Nila / Neelam / Blue Sapphire Bhasma Pishti

शुद्ध नीलम का कपड़ छन्न चूर्ण बनाये और सीमाक पत्थर के साफ़ खरल में नीलम का सूक्ष्म चूर्ण दाल क्र गुलाब जल की भावना देकर ३- ४ दिनों तक मर्दन करे। जब गुलाब जल सुख जाये तो पुन: पुन: देते रहे। सूखने पर चूर्ण कर शीशी में रख ले। यूनानी चिकित्सा में नीलम पिष्टी का बहुत अधिक प्रयोग हो रहा है।

Neelam can be turned into pishti by grinding it for 4- 5 days, along with rose water (Gulab Jal). Or

Shuddha Nila/ Neelam is taken in a clean Khalva Yantra and triturated to obtain it in a fine powder form. It is added with the desired quantity of Gulaba Jala (rose water) and triturated thoroughly for 3 days to obtain very fine pale white color powder with rose fragrance. It is later stored in a suitable airtight container as Nila Ratna Pishti.

Nila / Neelam / Blue Sapphire Properties: (Bhasma and Pishti)

Reference: Rasa Tarangini. 23/ 101, 102

नीलम तु सु अमृतं वृष्यं बल्यं दीपनं उत्तमम।

त्रिदोषघ्नं वर्ण्यं गुदज आमय नाशनम।।

तवचयं कुष्ठादि दोषघ्नं श्वास कास सुदीपनं।

कफ पित्त अनिल हरम विषम ज्वर नाशनम।।

नीलम की पिष्टी वृष्य, बल्य, दीपनीय तथा त्व्चय है। नीलम भस्म त्रिदोशघ्न, पापघ्न, श्वास, कास, अर्श, विषम ज्वर, और कुष्ठ नाशक है। नीलम के धारण करने से आयु, यश, बल, लक्ष्मी एवं आरोग्य की प्राप्ति होती है। नीलम की भस्म वर्ण्य, पापघ्न और धारण करने से शनि ग्रेहा का असर भी मंगलमय कर देती है।

Properly prepared Neelam Bhasma is an aphrodisiac, strengthening, appetizer, and mitigates all three vitiated doshas. Its judicious internal use provides good skin complexion and cures many diseases of the anal region. It is good for the skin and is indicated in Kustha Roga, Swasha, and Kasa Roga. It mitigates the vitiated Kapha, Pitta, and Vata Dosha. It nullifies the effects of poison in the body.

Reference: Rasa Ratna Sammuchya. 4/ 53

श्वास कास हरं वृष्यं त्रिदोषघ्नं सुदीपनं।

विषम ज्वर दुर्नाम पापघ्नं नीलमीरितम।।

It is useful in Shwasa and Kasa Roga. It is an aphrodisiac, mitigates all three vitiated doshas, and is a good appetizer. It is also useful in Vishma Jwara, Arsha Roga, and diseases due to sins.

रत्नचिकित्सा – रत्न चिकित्सा पद्ति के अनुसार बनाई हुई नील मणि की गोलियों का प्रयोग बेगनी रंग की कमी से उत्पन्न रोगों में किया जा सकता है । गज, मूत्राशय , रूसी, जलोदर, खुजली, मृगी, वृक्क रोग, मस्तिष्क शिल्‍ली-प्रदाह,अधिक पाली का दर्द , कर्ण मुलप्रदाह, स्नायु शूल, संधि वात, शियाटिका (कटिशुल) , रसौली आदि ऐसे रोग है ।

Blue Sapphire Gem Therapy – Blue Sapphire pills prepared according to the method of gem therapy can be used in diseases caused by deficiency of purple color. Such diseases are goiter, urinary bladder, dandruff, ascites, itching, epilepsy, kidney disease, meningitis, maxillary pain, mastitis, neuralgia, rheumatic pains, sciatica, fibroids, etc.

दैवी शक्ति – दिल पर धारण करने से यह उसको शर्क्ति प्रदान करता है। बौद्धों का विचार है कि इस के धारण करने से मन प्रशांत होता है, बुरे विचार जाते रहते हैं। शनि के प्रभावाधीन व्यवित अथार्थ १५ जनवरी से १४ फरवरी तक अवधि मे, जवकि सूर्य कुम्भ राशि में रहता है, जन्मे व्यक्ति इसको धारण करते है। कहते है कि यह रत्न धारण करने के पश्चात कुछ ही घंटो में अपना प्रभाव दिखाने लगता है । धारण करने के बाद यदि किसी को बुरे स्वप्न आने लगे या अन्य कोई अनिष्ट हो गया हो तो नीलम उतार देना चाहिये । नीलम घारण करने का मन्त्र इस प्रकार है ॐ शनौ देवी रभिष्टय आपो सवन्तु पीतये । शंयोरसभि स्त्रवन्तु न । नीलम पांच रत्ती का या सात रत्ती का लेना चाहिये । इसका वदल पन्ना भी है ।

Devi Shakti Chikitsa (Feminine Dynamic Energy Treatment) – By wearing it on the heart it provides strength to it. Buddhists believe that wearing this makes the mind peaceful and bad thoughts go away. People born under the influence of Saturn i.e. in the period from January 15 to February 14, when the Sun is in Aquarius, wear it. It is said that after wearing this gemstone, it starts showing its effects within a few hours. After wearing it, if someone starts having bad dreams or any other untoward incident happens, then the sapphire should be removed. The mantra for wearing blue sapphire is as follows: Om Shanau Devi Rabhishtaya Apo Savantu Peetaye. Shanyorasabhi stravantu n. Sapphire should be of five ratti or seven ratti. It’s an alternative in Panna.

Dosage and Usage of Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire)

Reference: Rasa Tarangini. 23/ 111

आरभ्य गुन्जजा पादांशाद गुञ्जके एक प्रमितम परम् |

मृत मर्कटं युंज्जयात बल कालदया अपेक्षया ||

Quarter Ratti to one Ratti (31 to 125 mg) is the general dosage of Neelam Bhasma. However, the dosage must be finalized after thoroughly considering all the relevant factors that affect the dosage.

Reference: Rasa Tarangini. 23/ 103

गुंजा अष्टम अंश प्रमितात गुंजा अर्ध प्रमितं परम्।

सुअमृतं नील रत्नम तु प्राणाचार्य: प्रयोजयेत।।

Quarter Ratti to half Ratti i.e. 31- 62 mg is the general dosage of the Neela Bhasma. However, the dosage has to be finalized after thorough consideration of all the relevant factors that affect the dosage.

Anupana (Adjuvant / Vehicle) for Use of Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire)

Honey, butter, or any other suitable medicine.

अनुपान- मधु, घृत |

Important Formulations of Nila / Neelam / Nilamani (Blue Sapphire)

Nava Ratnaraja Mriganka Rasa
Mani Parpati
Ratna Bhagottara Rasa
Raj Mrigank Rasa
Nila Pishti
Navratna Pishti
Nila Bhasma

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