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Seven Gems

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Seven Gems or Seven Treasures


1. Gold
2. Silver
3. lapis lazuli
4. Crystal
5. Agate or Mother-of-pearl
6. Rubies or Red pearls
7. Carnelian


They represent the seven powers of


1. faith
2. perseverance
3. sense of shame
4. avoidance of wrongdoing
5. mindfulness
6. concentration
7. wisdom.

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