The Syamantaka (Sanskrit: स्यमन्तक, romanized: Syamantaka) is a legendary jewel featured in Hindu literature, regarded to be blessed with magical powers.[1] It is described to be a ruby.[2] The jewel is described to protect its owner if they were virtuous and good, but bring evil to them if they were not.[3]
| Syamantaka | |
|---|---|
 Satrajita offers the jewel to Prasena | |
| Affiliation | Surya, Satrajita, Jambavan, Shatadhanva, Krishna, Akrura |
| Texts | Vishnu Purana, Padma Purana |
- ^ "Jambavan and the Story of the Syamantaka Jewel". www.harekrsna.de. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
- ^ Brown (October 2007). Ancient Astrological Gemstones & Talismansfirst=Richard Shaw. Hrisikesh Ltd. ISBN 978-974-8102-29-0.
- ^ Bane, Theresa (2020-06-08). Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects. McFarland. p. 152. ISBN 978-1-4766-7688-3.