Namaste

[Guest guest]

Oh Babaji:

 

Those malas are wonderful.

Truly a puja to Kali Ma.

 

I had been wondering about using bone beads in rudrakshas and for her it

would be most appropriate.

 

The only oil I have heard to use on the rudrakshas is sandalwood.

The added plus is it makes them smell wonderful.

 

Some one else more knowledgable that I will have to jump in with the answers

on the other oils.

 

You may want to check with DharmaDev Aryaji as I think he may have found a

good supplier of sandalwood oil.

 

If I have time I will post my Kali malas.

 

Yours are totally wonderful Babaji and to show them as part of a puja is

blessed indeed. I know our Dark Mother is pleased with her beloved :-)

 

Namaste

Kanti

 

In a message dated 9/8/2002 1:33:39 PM Central Daylight Time,

baba108 writes:

 

 

> My Beloved Self;

>

> If I understand correctly, mustard oil should not be used

> because it darkens the beads. What oil is recommended?

>

> For many years I have used extra virgin olive oil in the

> lamps on my alter, in place of ghee. Would olive oil be a good

> substitute in you opions. We seem to venture in to new territories

> all the time here.

>

> I have added a picture of my wrist malas, that I made. I want

> to start the rituals as soon as possible. Bottom mala is for my

> right wrist. It has six - four mukhis and six - six mukhis. The top

> mala is for my right wrist and has three - nine mukhis and nine -

> five mukhis. Can't tell I worship Kali Maa can you.

>

> Love baba

>

>

>

>

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Kantiji,

 

I am now just ordering some beads to make a mala for myself.

1M through 14 with a Gauri Shankar.

Many, many years ago in India, I was shown how to tie the knots when making

Mala and I am now practising and getting ready for when the order arrives

and I start putting it together.

You are exactly right. It is an act of devotion and very much a meditation.

Tom

PS I do computer image and web design work for a living. If ever you need

any help, feel free to contact me off-list.

 

 

>Thank you Tomji.

>I am total bubble head when it comes to computer technology.

>I'm going over the images on Rudra Center site now and replacing the blurry

>ones.

>

>

>If you approach it with devotion, anyone can make a mala.

>When approached as puja or a meditation, they make themselves.

>Is easier than one would think.

>

>Namaste.

>Kanti