Gold – Money of the Kings
Gold – What actually is Gold? From where did it get its name? Why is Gold considered so auspicious? These are few of the questions which people would wonder about. However every few of us give much endurance to it. We Indians follow one simple principle “Eat it, how, when and why is not our business”. Anyway after intense studies and research I could come actually find some answers to such questions which float in the sea of our intellects.
The first question – what is Gold? Well scientifically or to mention in chemical terms ‘Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au. Its atomic number is 79’. However the scientific version of Gold is not explicitly accepted by the commoners as half of them will hardly understand what is the symbol used for and the atomic number. For beginners in understanding the true value of gold, let me give you a very simple definition: Gold is associated with Gods and hence in olden times where thought to be the excrement of Gods. However Gold is considered to be invincible. It symbolizes purity in spiritual aspects. Gold never tarnishes and hence it enhances the spiritual development and the complete realm of understanding of an individual. It is said to emit positive energy which helps in the overall development not only in any relation but also in an individuality. It also possess healing properties which help in the purification of the physical body. A perfect yellow metal which posses the color of sun and hence assist to be active, to mobilize and to grow the intrinsic potential of the self.
The second question which generally hunts our mind is – Where did this precious metal come from? Well as said before in the first paragraph that – Gold was thought to be the excrement of God. But now we know it is actually not so. Gold comes from the veins and alluvial deposits. It is through the process of mining and panning. Extracting gold from deep inside the earth is not an easy task. This yellow metal is also recovered from its ores by cyaniding, amalgamating and smelting processes. South Africa is considered to be contributing around two – thirds of the world’s gold out put.
Why is Gold considered auspicious in India? Well if we put this question it would be partially wrong as gold is unanimously considered to be auspicious in any country and any religion. Gold is the symbol of wealth, it represents prosperity and is also durable. Gold in the metaphysical term is used to open the third eye and the crown chakra. It emit positive vibes and attracts happiness and success. Gold is also said to attune the negative nature and characteristics of any individual. Due to the healing properties of Gold, it helps in increasing the personal power, helps in relaxing the mind and gives enjoyment to life. Gold is also said to be promoting courage, confidence and willpower.
In simple logic let me tell you Gold is also associated to the most powerful planetary star ‘The Sun’ and hence it has its color. It is this divinity link between the sun and the gold that makes yellow metal so sacred and pure.