Syamantaka

The Syamantaka (Sanskrit: स्यमन्तक, romanized: Syamantaka) is a legendary jewel featured in Hindu literature, regarded to be blessed with magical powers. It is described to be a ruby. The jewel is described to protect its owner if they were virtuous and good, but bring evil to them if they were not.

Syamantaka
Satrajita offers the jewel to Prasena
AffiliationSurya, Satrajita, Jambavan, Krishna, Akrura, Shatadhanva
TextsVishnu Purana, Padma Purana
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