The Sacred Pearls are a group of natural gemstones that have been largely lost to the world for centuries.  These gems were first documented in the Hindu scriptures, and their tradition extends throughout the legends of the Far East and beyond.

Within the Hindu holy texts (known as the Vedas) is a volume called Atharva-Veda, wherein a book called Sri Garuda Purana (believed to have been written anywhere between 2200 BCE. and 300CE) first referenced The Sacred Pearls.  Generally known as the Sri Garuda Purana, this book is a dialogue between Hinduism's Lord Vishnu (left, the "Preserver" in the Hindu trinity) and the winged deity Garuda wherein secrets are divulged about how the universe functions.  Within this volume, the existence of Nine Pearls are described, which have thereafter been held as Sacred.  These are:  The Oyster Pearl, The Conch Pearl, The Cobra Pearl, The Boar Head Pearl, The Elephant Pearl, The Bamboo Pearl, The Whale Pearl, The Fish Pearl, and The Cloud Pearl.  Barring the most prevalently known bivalve pearls, the balance of these gems have not been seen, even within the learned Hindu population, for hundreds if not thousands of years.

There is nothing that can properly prepare you for what you are about to see here.  Unlike better-known gemstones, these are not exactly the type of jewels (or "Mani") that you can plop down on a jeweler's bench and ask for an appraisal.  The Hindus have had some of these items in temples for centuries, and reports exist that physical analysis, always producing inconclusive results, has long been considered futile.  This is due to the fact that, as Holy Relics, these artifacts have been, by definition, objects of faith and have traditionally been considered beyond testing.  We have developed some of our own conclusions through this research, and our analysis group has been diverse.  The historical and anecdotal research, when coupled with our analyst views, present an interesting and broad picture.  We feel that this  may be  reaching a point where we can now share the first of our findings with readers, so this site is ultimately positioned to facilitate communications between all parties interested in these artifacts.

Our mission at VedicPearls.Com, a division of Divine Net Galleries, is straightforward:  To remind seekers about the existence of these sacred objects, and with a modern eye help place them where they might be most appreciated; doing so according to the instructions within their traditions.  Since these gems are not only objects of faith, but symbols within group consciousness; subjects of common cultural reference amongst almost a billion, it is also the mission of Divine.Net and VedicPearls.Com to help disseminate this information as objectively as possible to those who may be seeking it.  During this project, we have had to consider that the axiom "For those who believe, no proof is necessary; For those that do not believe, no proof is possible" holds true, however we are also functioning as a commercial agency for what is likely the world's largest collection of these artifacts.  We find it our place, therefore, to use best accepted business practice in their administration, while working towards a general certification path; especially since this market is a new one and represents a rather deep exchange between East and West.

Finally, these gems are scarce.  Some have come from holy men in remote jungles, others received as gifts from tribal chieftains; some have been generational heirlooms; they have all been made available through legitimate transactions within changing times and circumstance.  This class of revered artifact has transculturaly been the subject of legend, even in the oldest written library (The Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian Cuneiform, 2200 BCE), and some have been traditionally procured under circumstances endangering life and limb; with deep appreciation and respect for all animals.  A chain of long and trusted personal relationships is what is able to bring these natural treasures to fore at the present time.  These are also intercultural relationships, making the journey of these objects from a tribal religious order, through an Islamic social system, into the United States, and available to those within Sanatana Dharma, as almost an unusual phenomenon as the pearls themselves.

While the Vedic Pearls are historically a cultural heirloom of Hinduism, one does not need to be a Hindu to enjoy this site or to learn about these artifacts.  While Vedic scriptures may indicate that some pearls require ritual handling for owners, or an installation rite by a Hindu priest, VedicPearls.Com is a cooperative project driven by a spiritual mission to share objectively, and this between Hindus, Muslims, Taoists, Shamans, and Christians; without such this site would never exist.