Guest guest Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Namaste Len, Good to see you! Been some time since we last chatted. Thanks for the update from Namarupa Magazine. I've heard about this fantastic mag but its not available in Ozland. You are correct about rudraksha malas set in gold being expensive. But if one were to obtain normal sized 5 mukhi beads without gold, they are inexpensive. When strung in thread or wire using silver caps, 5 mukhis are not costly. For example, Japa malas of 10mm rudraksha strung with orange thread are around US$10 to $12 a strand, excluding shipping charges. The Giant Mala mentioned in my previous message is *Huge* and very long with 108 beads in gold capping. Each bead is the size of an Amla fruit (Indian Gooseberry). Its one of those rare Large-sized beads of 5 mukhi that emanates powerful electromagnetic energies. When holding it, the Mala feels like a moving serpent (Shiva's serpent of course), almost like Kundalini type experience for some who are attuned to such energies without being affected, overwhelmed, thrown off balance or enter into highly meditative states and become ungrounded. Gurus, swamis, sadhus, sadhvis, yogis, yoginis, sanyasins, sanyasinis and Parampara Holders usually do not wear the particular Giant Sized beads mentioned. Not many would have access to such giant sized beads; I mean genuine rudraksha beads. They usually wear the next size down which is readily available at around US$5 or $7, each bead depending on the exchange rate and the quality of the beads. Origin and quality of beads are also other factors that determine the cost. In India when asking for a special mala to be custom-made, gold is sold by weight. Hence the cost for gold caps are separate from that of rudraksha beads. Cost of giant beads and high mukhi rudrakshas are also dependent on seasonal yield and quality. We select only the top 25% quality. At the Temple, we had to obtain both costings before the artisans in India could string the Mala. The gold caps were custom-made too, specific to the design I drew for the goldsmith. The mala was also strung according to my specifications, undertaken on behalf of the Temple (dharma and seva). The entire length of a Giant Mala is too long for even a person of 6ft 5inches to wear. Hence the particular giant size is mostly reserved for Temple Deities and in our case, the giant Shiva Lingam housed within one of the holy inner sanctums. Note of Caution for the Inexperienced Buyer ---------- In modern times sadly, there are many counterfeits and shonky dealers who sell fake rudrakshas some of which are betelnuts or berries. Tampering with lower mukhi beads to craft them into high mukhi beads are also part of the operations of unscrupulous sellers. Unfortunately very, very few shopkeepers and stall-holders possess knowledge of rudrakshas. Hence they are duped by fake suppliers into thinking they are selling the real thing to the public. This can be seen outside temples around India even today. Ganesha Sharanam Simone , Len Rosenberg <kalipadma108> wrote: > > The latest issue of the magazine NAMARUPA has an > interview with photos of Hatha Yoga Gurus B.K.S. > Iyengar and P. Jois. Shree Jois was shown wearing a > rudraksha mala set in beautiful gold caps and links, > over a sleeveless undershirt; Shree Iyengar wore what > looks like a navaratna mala over a plain kurta. These > venerable sages are well into their eighties, and > still going strong! > > Rudraksha malas set in gold are very attractive (and > undoubtedly very EXPENSIVE!). > > -- Len/ Kalipadma > > > --- Simone <syzenith> wrote: > > > Namaste, > > > > To Friends in Australia and New Zealand > > ======================================= > > > > Through the bhakti and kind sponsorship of many > > devotees, the Shri > > Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs, Victoria, > > Australia has > > obtained Australia's first Giant Mala in 5 mukhi > > with 22 carat gold > > caps. > > > > The giant mala consists of 108 beads. Each bead is > > the size of an > > Amla fruit (mentioned in Scriptures such as the > > Shiva Purana to be > > most auspicious). > > > > Upon its arrival in Australia, the energies were > > very powerful. All > > persons who handled it, felt great states of peace > > and bliss. > > > > This Auspicious Mala was installed on the giant > > Shiva Lingam in the > > Temple's inner sanctum by priests during a wonderful > > ceremony on > > 16th October 2005 in the evening. > > > > Friends in Australia and New Zealand who have not > > seen this mala and > > who may wish to see it one day, can visit: > > > > Shri Shiva-Vishnu Temple > > 52 Boundary Road, > > Carrum Downs, Victoria, > > Australia. > > Telephone: (03) 9782-0878 > > > > ** Any questions or further info required about > > Kantha Malas and > > giant malas, you are welcome to write me or post > > your message on > > this group. ********* > > > > > > Om HariHara Om > > Simone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Can you give the size of these beads in millimeters? > The Giant Mala mentioned in my previous message is > *Huge* and very > long with 108 beads in gold capping. Each bead is > the size of an > Amla fruit (Indian Gooseberry). > > Its one of those rare Large-sized beads of 5 mukhi > that emanates > powerful electromagnetic energies. When holding it, > the Mala feels > like a moving serpent (Shiva's serpent of course), > almost like > Kundalini type experience for some who are attuned > to such energies > without being affected, overwhelmed, thrown off > balance or enter > into highly meditative states and become ungrounded. > FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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