Parad Gutika
Parad Gutika (also called Parad Mani or Rasamani) is a sacred bead or capsule made from solidified and purified mercury, often combined with sulfur through ancient Rasa Shastra techniques. It is considered a powerful talisman (yantra) embodying divine energy, primarily that of Lord Shiva.
Scriptural References
In ancient texts like Rasa Ratna Samuccaya, Rasa Tarangini, and Shiva Purana, Parad is glorified as Dhatu Raj — the king of all metals — capable of granting spiritual elevation and physical well-being.
"गुटिका पारदेनैव रटिताऽत्यन्तटिद्धिदा।
धारणात्िववदुुःखघ्नी रोगशाद्धन्तप्रदाटिनी॥"Gutika pāradenaiva racitā’tyantasiddhidā,
Dhāraṇāt sarvaduḥkha-ghnī roga-śānti-pradāyinī.Meaning: "A gutika made of Parad grants supreme success, destroys all sorrows, and brings health and peace when worn."
