Kaustubha

Kaustubha

Kaustubha (alternatively Kastubha) is a divine jewel - the most valuable stone "Mani" is in the possession of lord Vishnu who lives in the Ksheer Sagar - "the ocean of milk".

In History

It is believed that Gods and "Asuras", churned the ocean (known as "Samudra manthan" in Hindu Mythology) to get Amrita (Devanagari - अमृत), fourteen treasures ("ratnas") emerged from the ocean. The fourth "Ratna" that was emerged is known as Kaustubha.

Kaustubham is the 'Mani'. Kaustubha is the person who is wearing that Mani. That is no other than Lord Vishnu.

External links

* [http://vedabase.net/k/kaustubha Kaustubha]


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