The Healing Power of Gemstones: In Tantra, Ayurveda, and Astrology [Paperback]

Harish Johari (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1996

This is the most comprehensive guide to the chemical and subtle nature of gemstones and their use throughout history. Johari includes detailed instructions for the creation of gem talismans and the rituals surrounding the use of gems to obtain desired effects. He also uses Hindu astrology to explain the gems you should wear to maximize your physical and psychological well-being. 

New edition of a popular classic. 

This is the first book in this subject area to draw on the ancient Hindu sciences of Tantra, Ayurvedic medicine, and astrology, as well as on the author's own family tradition of gemology. 

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About the Author

Tantric scholar, composer, and artist, Harish Johari (1934-1999) authored many books including Leela: The Game of Self Knowledge, Tools for Tantra, Chakras, Ayurvedic Healing Cuisine, Ayurvedic Massage, and Breath, Mind, and Consciousness.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Destiny Books; Revised edition (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892816082
• ISBN-13: 978-0892816088
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,912 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #40 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > New Age > Divination > Crystals

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A gem of a book!, March 29, 2003

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This review is from: The Healing Power of Gemstones: In Tantra, Ayurveda, and Astrology (Paperback)

This is a guide to optimising physical and psychological well-being through the use of gemstones, with reference to the disciplines of Tantra an Ayurveda. The author discusses how Indian astrologers, Ayurvedic healers and Tantric alchemists use gems in their practices and provides clear instructions for the creation of gemstone talismans and the performanc of rituals involving gems to bring about desired effects. The book serves as both a practical guide to the subtle nature of gemstones and as an overview of their use through the ages. The introduction looks at gemstones and the human race and gems and astrology, while Part 2 deals with particular stones and their ruling planets: ruby, pearl, coral, emerald, yellow sapphire, diamond, blue sapphire, hessonite and cat's eye. There is also a chapter on semi-precious stones and gems of medicinal value plus one devoted to healing with gemstones. It was interesting to learn that gems work with both Physicochemical and Pranic energy, whether the are worn as jewelry or taken orally in the form of pastes or oxides. Beautiful illustrations, Sanskrit script and figures enliven the text and there are many tables and astrological charts.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, May 9, 2010

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This review is from: The Healing Power of Gemstones: In Tantra, Ayurveda, and Astrology (Paperback)

This is a very well researched classical approach to the use of gemstones in the ancient sciences of India.
It would still be best to have a qualified teacher if you are interested in putting this information to use, but it is a great text to support study.