Natural Pearl—Jyotish
Gemstone of the Serene Moon
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The following is the method to donate a natural pearl. The pearl can be of any size but it should be natural, untreated, free from flaws and should have the characteristics desired in a pearl.

On a square silver plate of 5 tolal (approximately)-58 grams, inscribe the
figure of the moon and in the centre of the moon figure set the pearl. Once this
has been done the shodashopchara pooja (sacred worship) of 16 steps should be performed for 7 days. On completion of this pooja the following should be donated:

- Natural pearl with the silver plate.
- White Rice
- White cow
- Ghee (clarified butter)
- Conch
- White Sugar
- Yoghurt
- Camphor
- A new white cloth
- White flowers
- Dakshina/Offering in terms of currency to the Brahmin.

All these things should be donated to a wise, capable, devout and practising Brahmin (priest of the highest Hindu caste) on a Monday morning before 9 am.

Those who are not in a position or unable to perform the ritual given above should donate a natural pearl to a female leader on a Monday evening. One can also donate a blue sheen moonstone or a white moonstone for similar purpose.

Donation in such a way pacifies the negative results of the planet Moon and blesses the individual with health, wealth and happiness.

To be continued....