Let's accept that gemstones are no ordinary stones.  For there are schools which admit that few of these gems have more vital force than we humans have. Gems are more refined in bringing out the results than crystals. Crystals are present in their crude form in nature. But out of these crystals only few can be converted into gemstones. While crystals have a weaker relationship with ourselves owing to the distance and gaps in our proximity with them,  they are only able to help balance the energies in their surroundings. But gemstones, by virtue of their remaining in direct interaction with our physical body all the time, keep balancing our aura even when they are totally inconspicuous to us. And one more thing, gemstones not only introduce their vibrations to our systems but they also change and alleviate our own vibrations to get attuned to that of theirs.

We all know that our physical body is composed of certain macro and some micro elements which have to be in a fairly constant proportion to keep the body healthy and functioning properly. Now the question arises—is we aware of what are the nutritional requirements to the minutest degree and even if we are, are we able to replenish all these macro and micro elements precisely? Then how does the human body keep beyond the conception of a neurosurgeon or a nuclear scientist. It is because what we perceive as the brain is but only the tip of the iceberg beneath which the mind keeps working to keep our bodies functioning without our being aware of this. And it is here that we have to enter the domain of the astral plane to quench die gush of questions that keep puzzling us. Modern medical science has kept its vision confined to the four gross elements— earth (flesh and blood), air (vital or oxygen), fire (say ATP which they take as charging the cells) and water. But one factor has been totally ignored, that is Ether or which we know as the Akasa. But if we look at our ancient scriptures carefully we shall find that the factor of akasa is the domain of sound, which we have seen in our section on the mantras as the origin of all thoughts. Hence what we suggest here is that the higher frequencies lying above those in the electromagnetic spectrum constitute our etheric or the pranic sarira which is in a better position to  take  charge  of  the  situation.  But unfortunately our higher self which remains beguiled by the ignorance of the intellect gets alienated from the vehicle that relates us to the world of perception—that is, the lower mind—and this leads to all the confusion. The more spiritual a person is, the more he is in control of his lower vital forces. Is it not a paradox that those who consider the physical body as something insignificant compared to their higher self are in much better health than us who keep trying beautify our gross body thinking that it is only asset we have.

It is because by trying to bring all the facets of our personality into the gamut of the  gross  body  composed  of  seven frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum, we stifle the higher vital systems of ours and hence all this confusion.

The subject requires an in-depth explanation and we should restrict our discussion to the working of gemstones in

keeping ourselves healthy. Modern medical science completely ignores the factor of ether and hence does not accept the philosophy of the chakras which are considered the seven circles  of coordination serving as  bridges between our gross bodies and the other vital forces of the universe. But first, we must understand that everything in this universe is basically a vibration ranging between certain frequencies. Next, just like we can reduce any entity of this universe between two polarities—negative and the positive—similarly every vibration has a spin factor, either clockwise or anticlockwise.

In  fact  in  modern  physics  and  electrochemistry, it has been accepted that the  orbit of an atom can  only become stable when  there are two electrons with opposite spin factors in the two sub-orbits or the orbital.

Hence when we see that green and magenta have exactly the same frequency of vibration, yet they appear as different colors, we are left with no choice but to accept the spin factor to act as one of the major forces deciding which vibration would appear in which form in the world of physical senses. (Because that is the only factor which is opposite in green and magenta.) And the chakras do exactly the same.

Basically, the chakras are spinning vortices in the juncture between our gross and the electromagnetic components and act as the centers of coordination to maintain a balance of the micro and macro elements in the body.

Hence the chakras keep_ replenishing not the elements but the deficiencies in our systems because through the virtue of their spinning vortices they are able to transform energy into the deficient elements.

Now we shall see what role gemstones play in keeping our vitals in function. As we all know every soul is inflicted with certain karmic obstacles and the malefic push and pull of the various planetary bodies. These obstacles impede the natural spin factor of the chakra vortices. But gemstones, by introducing their vibrations to the various levels of the chakra vibrations, cut through these impediments and let the soul realize the goals for which it has taken birth.

But for the gemstones to administer their suitable frequencies, they should be prescribed by an expert. Just like it is dangerous to treat a patient without the scrutiny of a certified medical practitioner, the gemstones if administered wrongly can cause more harm than benefit.

We shall explain this with the help of an example. Suppose we find that a patient is suffering from cancer. And suppose we also find in our diagnosis that the patient was afflicted with the disease because of an astronomical rise in any toxin in the body. Will treating the body with an equal dosage of similar element with opposite spin factor help? To many people's astonishment, it does help and of late this method is being used to treat cancer.

But what exactly is happening? Why is the effect getting nullified? It's happening because a similar element when introduced in the system has the same frequency of vibration with an out-of-phase wave cycle because of its opposite spin factor. Hence when these two vibrations meet, due to interference, both the vibrations are cancelled-out and the body is restored to health.

Similarly when an element has to be replenished we have to introduce an element with equal frequency and spin factor which magnifies because of interference and hence the body is brought back in order.

This way gemstones help restore health in an ailing body.

Now we shall see that there is an inseparable connection between all of the Vedic sciences including gemstones. My experience as a practitioner of vastu, astrology and gemstones has taught me that the best results are obtained when we take all the perspectives into consideration. For example, the reader would remember the parallel we have drawn between astrology and vastu shastsra in this book.

Now we shall reiterate few observations made during our discussion on vastu, pyramids and astrology. Every human being comes into the physical world with certain karmic imprints on his soul. This karmic imprint he inherits from his performance in his previous births. We have already discussed the feasibility of rebirth in the light of many instances cited. Basically the chakra of the human yoni starts with the Muladhara. It is the kind of gateway between the human energy level and that of the animals. Hence, many of the saints opine that once a soul packet reaches the level of the Muladhara chakra it enters the human domain. But then a new journey begins. As we keep performing good karmas the energy level keeps rising and the kundalini rises to the higher chakras as mentioned before. Now after the death of the specific human being the soul packet remains in its resting abode for a certain period after which it starts preparing for taking another birth. Now the kind of birth and the quality of life the soul body is going to lead in the forthcoming birth is mainly decided by the energy level which the soul body retains after leaving the physical sheath. Hence whatever good or bad karma we perform in a birth, reaps its benefit in the next or subsequent janmas.

Hence, depending upon the energy level in the chakra system, a soul body takes birth in the physical realm. And the position of the planets inscribes a permanent imprint on the soul body. Moreover, the rhythm of every planet gets registered in the soul body which keeps affecting the course of life. There are seven planets and two cloud planets—Rahu and Ketu—along with 27 Nakshatras which keep affecting the course of our life as per their position during the time of our birth.

Clearly then, whatever we experience throughout the course of our life is heavily influenced by the rhythmic motion of these planets.

The seven chakras are associated with the seven planets and 27 Nakshatras, so that whenever these planets have any specific pull or push on our soul bodies the chakras start acting adversely or beneficially. Hence the cosmic rays which act as a bridge between the chakras and the planets are either wane or wax according to the phases that the trajectory of our lives go through.

This trajectory and the phases in which different planets behave differently can be properly sorted out in the form of Janma KundaJi (horoscope). In fact, as I said earlier, the phrase Janma Kundalis derived from Kundalini, which gives the reflection of our Kundalini energy in various chakras.

Each gemstone vibrates on a specific frequency level. When a specific chakra starts slowing down due to the waning of cosmic rays reaching it form a specific planet, this frequency has to be replenished with the external agent in the form of tools and in the form of internal catalysts like mantra and mudras of kriya yoga.

From these, for me gemstones are one of the most efficacious therapies as they remain nearest to the charkas, in direct touch with the physical body, and, moreover, are almost as vibrant as the internal catalysts like mantras and kriya yoga.

But in today's times when the higher frequencies are yet to re-flood the physical realm due to certain cosmic obstacles, most of the people do not have energy level required to make effective renditions. Further, as today's times

make it an imperative to feed the body by running faster than ever, the promising mudras of kriya yoga have become musings for sanyasis and those who have retired from active life. And to top it all our psychology is changing with the advent of new ideas and hence it is difficult to maintain the minimum level of balance that is an imperative to take up kriya yoga seriously and in our day-to-day life. Hence to me it appears that gemstones are one of the best agents to bring back harmony between our karmic factors and the planetary effects along with our aspirations and energy level.