You might have heard and read a lot about gems. But here, we are talking about a magnificent and divine gem that compelled readers to explore its fascinating story. The name of this gem is Syamantaka Mani, which is associated with Hindu deities. The story of Syamantaka Mani became widely popular in Hindu scriptures and Puranas because it is intricately linked with Lord Krishna. It is said that due to this gem, a mark resembling a flaw was left on Krishna's forehead. The reason behind this mark was the accusation made by the owner of the gem, who claimed that Krishna had stolen it.
The story begins with the deep friendship between Surya Deva (the Sun God) and his devoted friend Satrajit. Their friendship was so special that Satrajit, upon visiting the realm of Surya, was welcomed by Surya Deva, his wife Sanjna, and all the families. This friendship was built on devotion, as Satrajit considered Surya Deva his revered deity. Surya Deva, known for his supreme knowledge and radiance, was even considered the guru of deities and sages during the Dvapara Yuga.
Surya Deva always shone brightly due to his knowledge and brilliance, but the special gem, Syamantaka Mani, around his neck added extra sparkle. This particular gem not only emitted a dazzling glow but possessed many other qualities. It was believed that wherever this gem was present, it alleviated all pain, suffering, and poverty. According to ancient texts, the gem also produced eight measures of gold daily. When Satrajit obtained this gem, he became extremely happy.
Satrajit, wearing the gem, visited Dwarka one day, creating an illusion that Surya Deva himself had come. Some people even informed Krishna that Surya Deva had personally arrived. Krishna was initially surprised, but soon the truth about the divine gem reached the people of Dwarka. The gem, bestowed upon Satrajit by Surya Deva, was now in Krishna's possession. However, Krishna suggested that Satrajit should present the gem to King Ugrasena.
Unfortunately, Satrajit ignored Krishna's advice and became enamored with the gem. One day, Satrajit's brother Prasena took the gem without informing anyone and went hunting. Tragically, Prasena was attacked and killed by a lion. Nearby, Jambavan, residing in a cave, saw the gem with the lion. Jambavan fought and killed the lion, taking the gem and giving it to his cubs to play with.
When Krishna went to retrieve the gem from the cubs, they started crying. Jambavan, in a fit of anger, attacked Krishna. A fierce battle ensued, with both initially fighting with their hands and later using rocks and trees against each other. When Krishna's Vajra (thunderbolt) struck Jambavan's bones, he realized that Krishna was not an ordinary human but a divine being. Jambavan then recognized Krishna as Lord and offered his apologies. He not only returned the gem but also gave his daughter Jambavati in marriage to Krishna.
Upon Krishna's return with the gem and narrating the entire incident to Satrajit, the latter felt ashamed for falsely accusing Krishna of theft. Satrajit, realizing his mistake, apologized and requested Krishna to accept the gem along with his daughter Satyabhama. Thus, the captivating story of the Syamantaka Mani is still cherished by people today.
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स्यमन्तक मणि की कहानी
Aapne shayad mani aur ratnon ke baare mein bahut kuch suna aur padha bhi hoga. Lekin yahan, ham ek aise adbhut aur divya mani ke baare mein baat kar rahe hain jisne padhne ke liye pathakon ko majboor kar diya. Is mani ka naam Syamantaka Mani hai, jo Hindu devi-devtaon se judi hui hai. Syamantaka Mani ki kahani Hindu dharm granthon aur puranon mein itni lokpriya hui, kyunki is kahani ke saath Krishna jude hain. Mana jata hai is mani ke karan Krishna ke mathe par ek kalank ka tika lag gaya tha. Kyunki jiske paas mani thi usne Krishna par seedha yahi dosh lagaya ki Krishna ne unki mani chura li hai.
Kahani Surya Deva ke param mitr Satrajit se shuru hoti hai. Dono ke beech ki mitrata bahut khaas thi, itni ki Satrajit Suryalok jaakar Suryadev, unki patni Sanjna aur sabhi parivaron se bhi mil aate the. Vastav mein ye mitrata bhakti ke karan hi bani thi. Satrajit Surya Dev ko apna aradhya dev manate the. Isi karan Surya Dev ne unhe bhakt se adhik apna mitr bana liya tha.
Surya Dev ko shastron mein param gyaani aur tejswi mana gaya hai. Dvapar yug mein unhone Hanuman ji ko bhi shiksha di thi. Ve kai aur devi-devtaon aur rishiyon ke bhi guru rahe chuke the. Surya Dev apne gyan aur tej ke karan hamesha damakate to rahe hi the lekin unke gale mein jo ek khaas mani thi uske karan unki chamak aur bhi badh jati thi aur vo thi unke sabse pyaari Syamantaka Mani. Isi mani ke karan koi door se kehta tha ki dekho Surya Dev aa rahe hain. Lekin ek din Surya Dev ne vo mani apne param bhakt aur param mitr Satrajit ko de di...
Satrajit mani paakar bahut khush ho gaya. Ab Satrajit jab bhi apne gale mein vo mani dharan karta vo Surya ke saman damakta. Us mani mein keval chamak wali hi baat nahi thi usme aur bhi bahut sare gun the. Jaise ki kahi kitna bhi rog, dukh aur garibi kyun na ho, vo mani jahan hoti vahan ki saari peeda har leti. Saari samasya ko khatm kar deti.
Puranon ke anusar us mani se roz aath bhar sona bhi bahar aata tha. Jab Satrajit vo mani pahan kar Dwarka aaya to ek baar sabko yahi bhram hua ki Suryadev svayam hi padhare hain. Kuch logon ne jaakar Krishna ko bhi khabar di ki aaj to Suryadev swayam hi padhare hain. Krishna ko bhi ye jaan bada ajeeb hua. Lekin phir jaldi hi pure Dwarka ke logon ko us divya mani ke baare mein pata chal gaya jo Satrajit ko Suryadev ke dwara mili thi. Krishna ne Satrajit ko sujhav diya ki vo mani Raja Ugrasena ko samarpan kare...
Satrajit, Bhagwan ki baat ko ignore karte hue, Syamantaka mani mein vyast ho gaya aur uske chamak mein uljhan mein fans gaya. Jab Krishna ne is baat ko Satrajit ko bataya, tab uske bhai Prasen bhi vahaan tha. Lekin Satrajit ne Krishna ki baaton ko nazar andaz kiya. Ek din, bina apne bhai ko suchit kiye, Prasen ne mani ko lekar shikaar khelne nikal gaya, use gale mein dharan karte hue. Unfortunately, Prasen ko van mein ek sher ne hamla kiya aur sher ne use maar diya. Jambavan, jo paas ke gufa mein ashraya liye hue the, ne ghatna ko dekha. Prasen aage badha, to Jambavan ne dekha ki ek sher ne use mara hai. Jambavan ne us sher se yudh kiya, use haraya, mani ko liya aur use apne bachchon ko khelne ke liye saunp diya.
Samay beet gaya, lekin na to Satrajit ko mani milti thi aur na hi uska bhai kahin mil raha tha. Ab Satrajit ne seedha-seedha Krishna par mani chori ka aarop lagaya ki usne unke bhai ko lapata kar unki mani chura li hai. Jab Krishna ko ye dosh nagavar laga, to vo apne kuch saathiyon ke saath Satrajit ke bhai ki khoj mein nikal pade. Jab Krishna aur kuch log van mein aaye to unhein mara hua Prasen aur ek ghoda dikhai diya. Is drishya se ab tak to ye sabit ho chuka tha ki Prasen ko sher ne maar diya tha lekin fir vo mani gayi kahan..?
Kuch door aur aage badhne par Prasen aur uske logon ne dekha ki samne ek sher bhi mara pada hai. Ab tak mazra thoda-thoda samajh aa gaya tha. Tabhi Krishna ko samne hi ek gufa dikhai diya. Krishna ne sabko bahar rukne ka aadesh dekar khud hi andar chale gaye. Krishna ne andar jaakar dekha ki kuch riksha ke bachche us Syamantaka mani ke saath khel rahe hain. Jab Krishna bachchon se vo mani lene lage to bachche rone lage aur phir bachchon ki aawaz sun kar Jambavan daudkar aa gaye.
Jambavan us samay itne krodh mein the ki unhein Krishna, Bhagwan ke roop mein nahi balki ek aise vyakti ke roop mein dikhayi diya jo bachchon se unki khelne ki cheez le raha tha. Jambavan ne achanak hi Krishna par prahaar kiya aur dono mein yuddh shuru ho gaya. Ye yuddh bahut hi bhayankar tha. Dono pehle haathon se ladte rahe phir shilaon aur vrkshon ko ek dusre par maar maar kar ladne lage. Lekin jab Krishna ke vajra prahaar haathon se Jambavan ki har haddi chatakne lagi to unhein dhyan aaya ki ye koi sadharan manav nahi ho sakta. Phir shant hokar Jambavan ne Krishna ko Bhagwan Vishnu ke roop mein pehchana aur apne karmon ke liye khed vyakt kiya. Unhone na keval mani vapas ki balki apni putri Jambavati ko bhi Krishna ko vivah ke liye samarpan kiya.
Jab Krishna ne mani ke saath lautkar poora kissa Satrajit ko bataya, to usne Krishna par galat aarop lagane ke liye gehra pashchatap mehsoos kiya. Satrajit, dosh mein doob kar, apna sir jhuka liya aur Krishna se Syamantaka mani aur apni beti Satyabhama ko svikar karne ko prarthana ki. Is prakar, Syamantaka mani ki katha, uske galatfahmiyon aur ant mein suljhav ka ek rochak prasang bana, jo log aaj bhi padh kar aanand lete hain aur dusron ko sunate hain.
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