Hand painted and gold plated Norbu. The wish-granting gem is said to exist in both the god and naga realms, and the great naga kings are frequently depicted with this precious jewel held between their folded palms. As one of the seven possessions of the cakravartin or "universal monarch", this gem is believed to fulfill all of the altruistic desires of its owner. The Buddha and his teachings are in essence the manifestation of the wish-granting gem.