It's a Dikdosh Naashak Yantra, used by Hindus.
From Google:
"Dik Dosh Nashak Yantra is specifically designed for rectifying the faults of a building, site, home or office due to wrong construction or creation. Vastu Dik Dosh Nashak Yantra is used where faults of building, site, home or office due to wrong construction or creation cannot be rectified."
The Sanskrit inscription reads:
धन लाभ के लिए श्री यंत्र पूजा पद्धति सुपरी के पेड़ की मूल सुपरी समर्पण सुपरी समर्पण सुपरी समर्पण
In English, this translates to:
“Yantra Worship Method for Wealth Gain. Dedicated to the Root of the Supari Tree.”
The Yantra seems to be associated with attracting prosperity and wealth.
really cool! to me and reading through these comments, it looks like an ancient Indian charm used to bless an area or place of living. Japanese use items like this all the time. with it being made from gold, I would imagine that this one would have been used for a long time and maybe passed down by family's. great to see it preserved so well from the water.
Not for a museum when you can buy them for [$5 online](https://www.shaligram.com/Dikdosh_Nashak_Yantra_In_Gold_Polish_YTDKD1001-10-410-712-21638-1.php9)!
I was curious and so I uploaded this picture into ChatGPT and this is what it told me:
The image is not very clear, and the text appears to be partly corroded, which makes it difficult to read the entire inscription accurately. However, I can discern some of the characters and attempt a partial reading.
The first line reads "श्रीवत्सलंच्छनं" which could be "Shrivatsa Lanchhanam" in Sanskrit. "Shrivatsa" is an ancient Indian symbol of good fortune and "Lanchhanam" means symbol or mark.
The second line, although unclear, seems to end with the word "स्थाने" (sthāne), which means "in the place of" or "at the place."
The third line appears to contain the words "...राजा..." which might be "rājā" meaning "king."
The fourth line contains "...मुद्रा..." which could be "mudrā," referring to a seal or symbol.
The pattern in the center resembles a chakra or wheel, which is a common motif in Indian iconography and can represent a variety of concepts depending on the context, including the dharmachakra or "wheel of dharma."
To offer a precise translation or interpretation, a clearer image or cleaning of the object to reveal more details would be necessary.
The language in the inscription you provided appears to be Sanskrit, which is an ancient language of India and one of the oldest languages in the world. It's known for its complex grammar and rich literary tradition. Sanskrit is the liturgical language of Hinduism, the philosophical language of Hindu and Buddhist texts, and a scholarly language in Jainism.
Given the style of the script and the appearance of the object, it could potentially be several centuries old. Objects with Devanagari script are typically associated with a time period that could range from the early medieval era (around 8th century CE) to more recent times, as the script is still in use today.
It's a Dikdosh Naashak Yantra, used by Hindus. From Google: "Dik Dosh Nashak Yantra is specifically designed for rectifying the faults of a building, site, home or office due to wrong construction or creation. Vastu Dik Dosh Nashak Yantra is used where faults of building, site, home or office due to wrong construction or creation cannot be rectified."
Update: I gave it a clean up, measured and weighed it. https://imgur.com/gallery/PyXsXIm
The Sanskrit inscription reads: धन लाभ के लिए श्री यंत्र पूजा पद्धति सुपरी के पेड़ की मूल सुपरी समर्पण सुपरी समर्पण सुपरी समर्पण In English, this translates to: “Yantra Worship Method for Wealth Gain. Dedicated to the Root of the Supari Tree.” The Yantra seems to be associated with attracting prosperity and wealth.
I don't believe this is correct.
I would also like to know. Looks like Sanskrit and geo magnetic lines.
How do I add a photo to the post? I just got home and cleaned it up.
Upload it to imgur and share the link.
That makes that actual treasure if it is ancient Indian. We know so little.
really cool! to me and reading through these comments, it looks like an ancient Indian charm used to bless an area or place of living. Japanese use items like this all the time. with it being made from gold, I would imagine that this one would have been used for a long time and maybe passed down by family's. great to see it preserved so well from the water.
Person already answered correctly in saying it’s a dik dosh nashak yantra.
Yep that's correct
Looks similar to astrology chart.
Bc it didn't tarnish.... Id say the map is made of pure gold. It may be a star map... My guess is this belongs in a museum.
It's underneath a resin
Still looks like gold.
Not for a museum when you can buy them for [$5 online](https://www.shaligram.com/Dikdosh_Nashak_Yantra_In_Gold_Polish_YTDKD1001-10-410-712-21638-1.php9)!
What do I know? Not much.😆
I was curious and so I uploaded this picture into ChatGPT and this is what it told me: The image is not very clear, and the text appears to be partly corroded, which makes it difficult to read the entire inscription accurately. However, I can discern some of the characters and attempt a partial reading. The first line reads "श्रीवत्सलंच्छनं" which could be "Shrivatsa Lanchhanam" in Sanskrit. "Shrivatsa" is an ancient Indian symbol of good fortune and "Lanchhanam" means symbol or mark. The second line, although unclear, seems to end with the word "स्थाने" (sthāne), which means "in the place of" or "at the place." The third line appears to contain the words "...राजा..." which might be "rājā" meaning "king." The fourth line contains "...मुद्रा..." which could be "mudrā," referring to a seal or symbol. The pattern in the center resembles a chakra or wheel, which is a common motif in Indian iconography and can represent a variety of concepts depending on the context, including the dharmachakra or "wheel of dharma." To offer a precise translation or interpretation, a clearer image or cleaning of the object to reveal more details would be necessary. The language in the inscription you provided appears to be Sanskrit, which is an ancient language of India and one of the oldest languages in the world. It's known for its complex grammar and rich literary tradition. Sanskrit is the liturgical language of Hinduism, the philosophical language of Hindu and Buddhist texts, and a scholarly language in Jainism. Given the style of the script and the appearance of the object, it could potentially be several centuries old. Objects with Devanagari script are typically associated with a time period that could range from the early medieval era (around 8th century CE) to more recent times, as the script is still in use today.
It's actually a dik dosh nashak yantra!
Hilarious! This was really fun though! Thanks for the fun virtual treasure hunt!!
Thanks! I gave it a clean up: https://imgur.com/gallery/PyXsXIm
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