शमो दमस्तपः शौचं क्षान्तिरार्जवमेव च।
ज्ञानं विज्ञानमास्तिक्यं ब्रह्मकर्म स्वभावजम्॥
"Peacefulness, self-control, purity, patience, sincerity, wisdom and inner understanding are the hallmarks of a disciplined life."
Source: Bhagavad Gita 18.42
Unlike the gemstones celebrated in Ratna Shastra, Howlite belongs to a more recent chapter in history. Discovered in the nineteenth century, it gradually found its place in modern spiritual traditions, not because of ancient legend, but because its quiet character came to reflect virtues that never go out of time.
Sources: Modern mineralogical history and contemporary crystal traditions.
