# Gold & Gem Analogies > [!summary] > *Gold and precious gems illustrate spiritual truths about the soul's unchanging nature, the transformative power of devotion, and the relationship between the Lord and His creation.* ## Gold & The Soul ### Unchanging Identity As gold remains gold whether in a ring, bracelet, or necklace, the soul remains unchanged regardless of which body it inhabits. ![[bg/9/29#purport|gold]] —Bg. [[bg/9/29|9.29]] Purport See also: [[sb/3/14/46|SB 3.14.46]] ## Gold Mine & The Lord ### Source of Everything The Lord is compared to a gold mine, and all manifestations are like gold produced from that mine—everything comes from Him. ![[sb/1/1/1#purport|gold mine]] —SB [[sb/1/1/1|1.1.1]] Purport See also: [[sb/8/12/8|SB 8.12.8]], [[cc/madhya/23/77|Madhya 23.77]] ## Gold Ornaments & Creation ### Variety in Unity As one gold reserve produces various ornaments, the one Supreme Lord manifests the entire creation in its variety. ![[sb/8/12/8#purport|gold ornaments]] —SB [[sb/8/12/8|8.12.8]] Purport ## Gold Transaction & Transmigration ### Changing Forms As gold is melted and recast into new ornaments, the soul leaves one body and accepts another. ![[sb/6/16/6#purport|gold]] —SB [[sb/6/16/6|6.16.6]] Purport ## Bell Metal to Gold ### Transformation by Association As bell metal can be transformed to gold by the touch of mercury, a lowborn person can be elevated through proper initiation and association. ![[cc/adi/7/47#purport|bell metal]] —Cc. [[cc/adi/7/47|Ādi 7.47]] Purport See also: [[sb/5/24/17|SB 5.24.17]], [[cc/madhya/24/331|Madhya 24.331]] ## Touchstone ### The Lord's Transforming Power The Lord is compared to a touchstone that transforms iron into gold. By His association, even the most fallen can become purified. ![[cc/madhya/22/63#purport|touchstone]] —Cc. [[cc/madhya/22/63|Madhya 22.63]] Purport ## Gold & Love ### The Highest Standard Pure love of God is compared to gold—the highest standard by which all other values are measured. ![[cc/adi/4/164|gold]] —Cc. [[cc/adi/4/164|Ādi 4.164]] *Complete reference: [[index/entries/analogies|Analogies Index]]* *See also: [[wiki/analogies/soul-body|Soul & Body Analogies]], [[wiki/analogies/transmigration|Transmigration Analogies]]*