Ratna-parīkṣā: Vajra (Diamond/Thunderbolt) — Origin, Types, Testing, Defects, Weights, and Royal Auspiciousness
यत्तण्डुलैर्द्वादशभिः कृतस्य वज्रस्य मूल्यं प्रथमं प्रदिष्टम् / द्वाभ्यां क्रमाद्वानिमुपागतस्य त्वेकावमानस्य विनिश्चयो ऽयम्
yattaṇḍulairdvādaśabhiḥ kṛtasya vajrasya mūlyaṃ prathamaṃ pradiṣṭam / dvābhyāṃ kramādvānimupāgatasya tvekāvamānasya viniścayo 'yam
「金剛(ヴァジュラ)」と呼ばれる単位の価は、まず米粒十二によって成る金剛の価として示された。ついで段階を追って知られる尺度が確定される—これが一つの評価単位の標準決定である。
Lord Viṣṇu (in dialogue, instructing Garuḍa/Vinatā-putra)
Concept: Establishing a baseline unit (māna) and deriving subsequent measures by orderly progression to fix valuation standards.
Vedantic Theme: Pramāṇa and vyavahāra-satya (conventional truth) maintained through agreed standards.
Application: Define a clear baseline unit; document conversion steps; ensure repeatability in measurement and pricing.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.68 (māna-nirṇaya for vajra/ratna valuation)
This verse emphasizes a fixed, verifiable standard for valuation, supporting accurate ritual requirements and fair dharmic practice.
By grounding religious and social duties in precise standards, the text links dharma to correctness in offerings, transactions, and prescribed procedures.
Use clear, consistent standards—especially in religious giving, charity, and ethical dealings—so actions remain transparent and fair.