Skandapurana 2.4.2.56

2.4.2.56

2.4.2.56
In connection with the gift of the stone, the characteristics of the stone are stated in the Padma Purāṇa: 'One should indicate it as marked with a disc, having golden parts, and possessor of a net of rays; abundant in golden streaks, and beautified with the lustre of crystal. An extremely glossy one brings perfection, and a black one bestows renown; / a pale white one burns sins, a yellow one grants the fruit of sons; / a blue one bestows fortune, a red one gives disease; / a dry, rough one causes agitation, a crooked one brings poverty. One disc should be known as Sudarśana, two as Lakṣmīnārāyaṇa; / a third one should know as Acyuta, and a fourth as Janārdana; / the fifth as Vāsudeva, and the sixth as Pradyumna; / the seventh as Saṃkarṣaṇa, and the eighth as Puruṣottama; / the ninth as Navavyūha, and the tenth as Daśātman; / the eleventh as Aniruddha, and the twelfth as Dvādaśātman; / above that, when discs are seen, it is called Ananta. Even if chipped, broken, or cracked, a śāligrāma brings no fault.' Thus are the characteristics of the forms of Dāmodara and others, which are not stated here for fear of lengthening the text. 56.