Stones and Crystals: Mysteries Beyond Beauty
Stones and crystals, an incredible gift from nature, come in a variety of colors and properties. Historically, these stones hold value not just because of their extraordinary beauty that attracts both men and women, but according to legends, they store energy and are used for luck, protection from negative energy, and countless other beliefs. Different crystals have different purposes: they are believed to enhance healing, promote emotional balance, and even attract love. You'll find their significance throughout history in every part of the world.
But is good luck really the only thing they bring? Are those shiny objects really that simple to be understood by humans? The stories I’ve heard don’t say so. They say some are cursed, bringing bad luck to their owners. These could be coincidences, but after hearing so many similar tales, I began to wonder: could there be truth to the curse of the Delhi Sapphire?
Hello Readers! Welcome to Arcane Gonia, where we delve into the mysteries and hidden stories of the world. Today, I bring you an incredible and mind-bending story that will surely change your perspective on the world around you.
The Origin of the Cursed Delhi Sapphire
It all started in early May in present-day Kanpur (Cawnpore then), during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, when Indians unleashed their rage against colonial rule in unprecedented numbers. The revolt was so destructive that it led to the deaths of thousands of British and hundreds of thousands of Indians. During the 1.5 years of the revolt, various temples and properties were looted amidst the chaos. One of these temples, located in the Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, housed an idol of Lord Indra, the King of Devas and ruler of Svarga in Hinduism.
The idol was adorned with a marvelous purple sapphire. Naturally, the officials took the stone from the crown and sold it to a cavalryman from Bengal, Colonel W. Ferris. Thus began the legend of the cursed Delhi Purple Sapphire, believed to bring misfortune to its owners.
The Unfortunate Journey of Colonel W. Ferris
Colonel W. Ferris, the first known victim of the Cursed Sapphire—or more accurately, the amethyst that was misidentified as a sapphire—brought the gem back to England in hopes that it would bring good luck. How unfortunate. Since the day he acquired the gem, he and his family experienced a series of financial misfortunes and unexplained illnesses. It could be a coincidence, right? But why did these misfortunes occur only when the gem was with them? Ferris decided to lend the stone to a family friend. Tragically, the friend committed suicide, leaving no explanation behind, which solidified Ferris's suspicions. It was the stone!
Eventually, the story of the cursed gem spread, and it found its way to a well-known scientist and writer of the era, the famous Edward Heron-Allen.
A Scientist's Dilemma: Edward Heron-Allen's Encounter
In 1890, when Edward Heron-Allen acquired the stone, his goal as a scientist and scholar was to prove that the curse was merely a myth. However, since bringing the stone into his possession, he also brought misfortune. Initially, Edward dismissed these as mere coincidences. He tried to keep his troubles private, ensuring no one attributed them to the supposed curse.
But in 1902, something happened that he couldn't hide from the world: sadly, Edward's wife passed away. With his two daughters still very young, Edward remarried in 1903 to a woman named Eleanor. Unfortunately, soon after their marriage, he lost his younger daughter in a car accident.
Now, Edward began to believe in the possibility of the curse. As a scientist, he decided to experiment by lending the gem to a friend. His situation improved, but his friend then fell victim to misfortune. Determined to rid himself of the cursed stone, Edward threw it into Regent's Canal.
However, fate seemed to have other plans. The story of the stone's curse had become popular, and the people who found the stone returned it to Edward. He realized that it wouldn't be easy to escape the curse of the Delhi Sapphire.
The Amulet of Protection: Edward's Desperate Measure
Now leaving his scientific mind behind, Edward got the idea of visiting one of the popular fortune tellers in his city. The fortune teller advised him to attach a metallic charm around the stone. This charm was crafted from a special alloy believed to possess protective properties, designed to ward off evil spirits and negative energy. The charm was inscribed with ancient symbols meant to neutralize any curse.
Unfortunately, Edward's problems did not quite get solved. According to his letters, he started having nightmares about a yogi haunting his house and searching for the stone. Meanwhile, as Edward was deeply disturbed by the stone, one of his friends, who happened to be a singer, asked to borrow the gem out of curiosity. But who could have predicted what would happen next? Soon after having the stone by his side, the singer got into an accident and lost his voice. He returned the stone to Edward, as it seemed the most logical thing to do.
For the second time, the stone returned to Edward. Now things got really serious. Edward locked the stone in a box with a letter instructing it to be opened only 33 years after his death.
The Legacy Unveiled: The Natural History Museum
After Edward Heron-Allen's death in 1943, his daughter donated the box to the Natural History Museum in London. There it stayed until 1972, languishing in a drawer until curator Peter Tandy uncovered the sapphire and the strange letter enclosed, detailing the particular tales of woe attached to the stone. It ends: "Whoever opens this box, do whatever you want with it. My advice, however, is to throw it into the sea."
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