Rudraksha Beads: Height of Fashion (or Sacrilege?)

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>From http://www.hindunet.com/

 

NEWDELHI,JANUARY 3: The sacred tears of Lord Siva that have been

used to make sacred malas for japa and worn by devout Saivites for

centuries are now entering the mainstream in a new way. Rudraksha

beads are now being used by the fashion world to enhance outfits

and to wear as jewelry. The news release explains, "Over the past

two or three years, the beads have also become a fairly popular

fashion statement. Women generally combine rudraksha and gold

beads for the neck, while men wear them either as a small mala or

bracelet. Interestingly, most people wear them as accessories,

without realising which type of bead ought to go with their

astrological chart." Samir Kumar, a jeweller from Delhi says,

"Today, almost every fashion boutique and jeweller uses them." A

Mumbai-based rudraksha therapist, Tanay Seetha, adds, "More people

are taking to them after research worldwide has proved they

possess electromagnetic powers. Their therapeutic effects on

ailments like blood pressure, heart disease and stress have also

been proved. The beads are very popular in Mumbai too, and

everyone from film stars like Shammi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan and

Rajnikanth to college-goers can be seen sporting them. Even former

Prime Minister Indira Gandhi used to wear them. They are also

liked by new age spirituality seekers, who range from software

experts to corporates and those working in the BPO sector."

 

Regards,

saidevo

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In one of a very popular Rudraksha selling web site, one pc each of 40 mm 17-19

mukhi rudraksha are featured with a price tag of Rs. 4.95 lac. and caption is -

GRAB

IT..

 

Om Namah Shivaya