Syamantaka
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The Syamantaka (Sanskrit: स्यमन्तक, romanized: Syamantaka) is a legendary jewel featured in Hindu literature, regarded to be blessed with magical powers.[1] It is described to be a ruby.[2] The jewel is described to protect its owner if they were virtuous and good, but bring evil to them if they were not.[3]
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Affiliation | Surya, Satrajita, Jambavan, Shatadhanva, Krishna, Akrura |
Texts | Vishnu Purana, Padma Purana |
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