To solve particular problems particular medicines are given.

Gods Ganapati, Subrahmanya Swami, Durga Parameswari, Sri Rama, Datta, Iswara, and Hanumanta solve every type of human problems. They are like the general medicine. If you pray, they will look after you, and will give you good strength. That is why Swamiji has chosen these idols.

Now the question, why is the idol of Hanuman made of emerald (Marakata)? Emerald works on those body parts or nerves that are diseased. The deities’ positive energy works on Nadis (subtle nerves) as well as the visible nerves. Bad vibrations and bad thoughts go away by worshiping or even by merely seeing an idol made of emerald and by consuming the Prasadam from there. The person is filled with good vibration and good thoughts. This is what I wanted to give to Frisco. So I did. The medicinal value of that emerald is required in Frisco.

In Kali Yuga we need Hanuman. He is the God. There is one old story. An important story where Hanuman took on the form of an emerald idol and gave darshan to a devotee. With this, the devotee got fulfillment and was blessed with spiritual knowledge. In Frisco, especially in Kali Yuga this energy is necessary. Because Swamiji likes it, he installed it.

(Q&A Session, Dallas, 16 Aug 2015)