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Asth Dathu Items
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Ashtdhaatu is a combination of
eight metals. The metals used
are gold, silver, copper, zinc,
lead, tin, iron and mercury.
There are also Ashtdhaatu Yantras
Ashtdhaatu Idols are found in
many temples in India. The idols
are very costly and idol thieves
are always on the lookout for
such idols. Some of the idols
date back to the 6th century AD.
Some Items of
Asth Dhatu: |
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Yantra |
Shri Yantra |
Shri
Yantra |
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Asht Dhatu Ring |
Yantra |
Asht Dhatu Bell |
Metals
are used to make idols,
jewellary, dresses for gods and
other accessories.Hindus
consider following metals very
sacred and auspicious:-
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Gold
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A yellow
precious metal
which is valued
for its beauty
and purity since
it does not
oxidize or
tarnish like
most other
metals. It has
been used for
coins and
jewelry for over
6000 years and
from this has
become regarded
as a symbol of
wealth. Gold is
very ductile and
is the most
malleable of all
metals. .
The idol of lord
Balaji at
tirupati is an
example of
this.Gold
expresses the
splendour and
radiance of Sun.
It is the only
metal that never
tarnishes and
resists the
fiercest of
fires. Gold is
associated with
riches, rule and
truth.
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Silver
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Silver is ruled
by the Moon also
called Luna by
alchemists.
Silver is used
for protection
against magic.
The symbolic
meaning of the
Moon is reaction
and reflection.
The Moon acts as
a mirror
reflecting the
light from the
Sun and a mirror
is just glass
with a thin
layer of Silver.
The Moon is
associated with
femininity,
motherliness,
cycles and
changeable
emotions and
silver is used
in rituals
involving them.
Silver
neutralizes
negativity and
helps in dreams
and intuition,
psychic
abilities.
Silver is used
for religious
jewellery and
accesories in
bulk.
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Copper
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Copper is ruled
by planet Venus
and is mainly
used for money
and fertility.
Venus has the
lowest rotation
rate and its
character is
passive,
receptive, ready
to adapt and
kind. Copper has
a great affinity
to Venus because
they share the
same
characteristics.
Copper easily
combines with
other metals and
it easily
transfers warmth
and electricity.
Copper is used
in rituals and
spells used for
promoting love,
positive
relationships,
negotiations and
peace. Copper
yantras are
favorite among
Hindus.
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Parad
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Parad is ruled
by the planet
Mercury and is
known for its
changing
properties. In
the Indian
Mythology Parad
is also known as
"RASA" (liquid).It
is mentioned in
ancient Vedas
that there is
nothing pure and
auspicious than
Parad. Parad is
the source of
supreme energy,
and energy is
nothing but
another form of
element in the
shape of waves
and rays. Parad
is highly
sensitive and
has magnificent
magnetic powers.
Parad is also
very useful in
controlling
various diseases
like High Blood
Pressure, Asthma
and increase the
Sex Power. Parad
has special
significance in
Ayurveda too.
Parad benefits
have be proved
beneficial from
Astrological as
well as
Scientific.Parad
is believed to
be originated
from the sperms
of Lord Shiva.
So it is the
most auspicious
metal used for
worship (Pooja)
of Lord
Shiva.Parad
idols and
Shivlinga are
very popular
among hindus.
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Iron
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Iron is ruled by
planet
Saturn.Iron has
been used since
its discovery
for making tools
and weapons to
help in his work
and in his
defence. Iron
corresponds to
mars because of
the similar
characteristics
of building and
conquering new
worlds. Iron is
used in rituals
to promote
energy,
strength,
determination,
will power,
aggression,
power and
courage. It is
also used for
fertility
rituals.
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Tin
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Tin is ruled by
the planet
Jupiter and is
used for
meditation and
relaxation,
honor, wealth
and wisdom.
Jupiter is the
largest planet
of the solar
system and it
symbolises
abundance,
prosperity,
growth and
success. Tin is
used in rituals
promoting
abundance,
prosperity,
success in
business and in
legal matters,
stimulation,
healing,
regeneration and
rejuvenation.
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Lead |
Lead is ruled by
planet Rahu and
is used for
business and
houses.Objects
made out of lead
are used for Lal
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Brass |
Brass is another
metal that's
considered
sacred by
Hindus.
Idols,yantras
and accessories
made in brass
are considered
sacred as well
as very
pure.Brass is
the most
preferred metal
when it comes to
strength and
reliability.Brass
idols pass
generations to
generations
without any
problem.
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The process
of making
Ashtadhatu idols
is bit complex
and it varies.
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