![]() ![]() This quote, attributed to Brihat Jataka and is mentioned in Mani-mala as well as Jataka Parijata "Top quality and flawless ruby is the gem for the Sun, natural pearl for the Moon, red coral for Mars, emerald for Mercury, yellow sapphire for Jupiter, diamond for Venus, blue sapphire for Saturn, hessonite for Rahu (ascending lunar node), and cat's eye for Ketu (descending lunar node)." Late Thai astrologer Horacharn Thep Sarikabutr has given the meaning of these nine gems in his Parichad-Jataka (chapter 2, verse 21, page 35–36) translated as follows: ![]() Gold Ring of the Nine Gems, for men, to wear on the right ring finger.Star of the Nine Gems, to wear on the left chest.For women, the Pendant of the Nine Gems is attached onto a silk ribbon, worn on the front left shoulder. Pendant of the Nine Gems, on a yellow sash with a red, blue and green trims, worn over the right shoulder of the left hip (for men).The decoration consists of a single class (Knight). A high award given by the king is called "Noppharat Ratchawaraphon" (the Ancient Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems). ![]() In Thailand, the Navaratna is officially recognised as a national and royal symbol of the king.
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