Vedic Gemstone Guide
Ruby (Manik, माणिक) — Vedic Gemstone Guide
Quick Answer
Ruby (Manik, माणिक) is the gemstone for planet Sun (Surya). Wear on Ring finger of right hand in Gold (preferably 22K) on Sunday morning during Shukla Paksha. Minimum weight: Minimum 3 carats (ideally 5+ for strong effects). Mantra: Om Suryaya Namaha (108 times before wearing). Price range: ₹3,000-50,000 per carat (natural, untreated).
Ruby (Manik) Details
| Gemstone | Ruby (Manik, माणिक) |
| Planet | Sun (Surya) |
| Color | Deep red to pinkish-red |
| Hardness | 9 (Mohs) |
| Minimum Weight | Minimum 3 carats (ideally 5+ for strong effects) |
| Metal | Gold (preferably 22K) |
| Finger | Ring finger of right hand |
| Day to Wear | Sunday morning during Shukla Paksha |
| Mantra | Om Suryaya Namaha (108 times before wearing) |
| Origin | Myanmar (Burma), Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Thailand |
| Price Range | ₹3,000-50,000 per carat (natural, untreated) |
Benefits of Ruby
- ✓Boosts leadership and authority
- ✓Strengthens father relationship
- ✓Improves government dealings
- ✓Enhances vitality and bone health
- ✓Increases confidence and decision-making power
Cautions & Who Should NOT Wear
- ⚠Never wear if Sun is malefic in your chart
- ⚠Avoid if Surya is in 6th, 8th, or 12th house without benefic aspect
- ⚠Can increase aggression and ego if Sun is already strong
How to Wear Ruby
Step 1: Purchase a natural, untreated Ruby of minimum Minimum 3 carats (ideally 5+ for strong effects) from a certified dealer.
Step 2: Set the stone in Gold (preferably 22K) as a ring.
Step 3: On Sunday morning during Shukla Paksha, purify the ring by soaking in raw milk mixed with Ganga water for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Chant Om Suryaya Namaha (108 times before wearing) 108 times while holding the ring.
Step 5: Wear on the Ring finger of right hand. Do not remove for at least 40 days.