Healing Power of Gemstones: In Tantra, AyurVeda, and Astrology »

Harish Johari (1934-1999) was a distinguished North Indian author, Tantric scholar, poet,musician, composer, artist, and gemologist who held degrees in philosophy and literature and made it his life's work to introduce the culture of his homeland to the West.

Here is a hot link to a web site dedicated to Harish Johari's work that was set up by his students. sanatansociety.com/artists_authors/aa_harish_johari.htm

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.

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

The Healing Power of Gemstones
In Tantra, Ayurveda, & Astrology

Author's Note
Part I Introduction
Chapter 1: Gems and the Human Race Chapter 2: Gems and Astrology
Part II The Precious Gemstones and Their Ruling Planets
Chapter 3: The Sun and It's Gemstone, Ruby Chapter 4: The Moon and It's Gemstone, Pearl Chapter 5: Mars and It's Gemstone, Coral Chapter 6: Mercury and Gemstone, Emerald Chapter 7: Jupiter and It's Gemstone, Yellow Sapphire Chapter 8: Venus and It's Gemstone, Diamond Chapter 9: Saturn and It's Gemstone, Blue Sapphire Chapter 10: Rahu and It's Gemstone, Hessonite Chapter 11: Ketu and It's Gemstone, Cat's-Eye Chapter 12: Semiprecious Gemstones and Gems of Medicinal Value
Part III Gem Therapy
Chapter 13: Healing with Gemstones Sources of Supply Glossary