Guest guest Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Dear Ryanji Namaskar My Friend Will try to answer questions from experience we have had regarding process of Purifying Beads and Cleaning Beads with light brushing and Keeping Beads Oiled at all times 1. Some wearers only give their Beads Oil Baths to clean them same as we treat our skin to an oil bath in Abhyanga however we also have a choice of mild detergents or soaps with different chemical compositions like Woolite that protects the oils in the item being washed. Due to chemical composition some soaps will dry a Bead and some mild detergents like Woolite will help protect the oils. We recommend a person does not sit in bathtub water that is a mixture of bathing soap and water because some of these types of soap is made to specifically remove oils 2. If a Bead remains oiled then pure water and light brushing is perfect to remove fine particles because minimal exposure to pure water will normally not remove the oils and will not dry out the Bead. After pure water and light brushing then Oil is recommeded again to restore oil in beads 3. To be really specifec regarding descriptive words.......... Beads are always....... lightly...... brushed with a soft toothbrush and not scrubbed in what might be interpreted as a heavier manner. Beads need to be kept in a lightly oiled condition at all times with Mustard Oil or Sandalwood Oil that can be purchased at any local Indian Market. This oil is lightly brushed on the Beads with a soft toothbrush when they become dry or if you notice a lot of dust particles on the Beads. 4. Normally we would wash and lightly brush beads....... to clean them.....prior to special occassions and if they become heavily soiled for some reason so is really not an every day or every week practice from what has been seen 5. For some reason dont remember seeing information stateing water is food for Rudraksa however we do know that the really like Mustard Oil as this makes them strong 6. General conscensus is to bathe with oil more than water and soap so the bead will not experience a drying effect that can on occasion actually cause any natural cracks to increase in size 7. Yes the natural Rudraksa sometimes do have the smallest natural cracks around the mouth area sometimes. From what I have found this seems to be part of their natural growth process. In addition we have sometimes seen these cracks increase in size as the Holy Rudraksa are doing their work for us in balanceing our Neurophysiology. Best way to prevent these cracks from becomeing enlarged is to keep the Beads lightly oiled at all times meaning oil and lightly brush every two weeks as a standard 8. In the Rituals to Purify the Rudraksa have not found soap mentioned at any time I continue to wear the Beads that have changed from doing their necessary work on my behalf and sometimes I also retire these Holy Rudraksa to the worshipping place to be with the others that have helped me and then new Beads are added to the Mala Hope this helps a little Thanks and Take Care My Friend DharmaDev Arya thestar777 <thestar777 <thestar777 <> Sunday, February 16, 2003 11:32 AM New Rudraksha Wearer With Questions Greetings: My Rudraksha has arrived from India, The Rudra Centre. It is the Dhyan Yog Kantha necklace. I have a few questions. In the book it says to wash it with soapy water and then scrub it with a toothbrush, and put sandalwood oil on it. It also says not to get soap on it because that will dry it out. This seems contrary to the previous statement. What kind of soap do I use? Where do I get sandalwood oil, and how often should this be done? When it gets grimy? Once a week? Once a month? Also, what about water? It says it is good to bathe with them and that water is food for them. (As long as soap is avoided.) Yesterday I felt the urge to do so, but I didn't want to subject them to our treated city water. So I just dipped them in some water ran through our water filter. How often is bathing with them recomended? Also, I read in the book that the Rudraksha beads should be free of cracks, especially around the center hole. I noticed a 2-3 small cracks around the center hole of the 9 muhki bead and a few small cracks on other beads. Is this normal? I I Brought this point up to neeta and I was told, "Rudraksha are natural seeds from the tree . They have a skin outside , which when peeled reveals the inner bead with different number of mukhis . Small cracks are ignored and are found in all beads . When you wear them , the beads would slightly expand and the cracks would fill up . As the beads work for you , they may lose a few thorns , which is natural ..But their proeprties and power remain the same . We endeavour to select the healthist and fresh beads of the season . .." The cracks seem to have gotten a little longer since I've been wearing it and mentioned this to Neeta. Not much longer, it just appears they go further down on the bead now. Your advice is much appreciated. My experience with this necklace has been profound. I wish to take as good care of it as possible. I'm grateful for this gift of Shiva. Thanks, Ryan- Sponsor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Dear Ryanji We are most Happy to have you here My Friend DharmaDev thestar777 <thestar777 <thestar777 <> Sunday, February 16, 2003 3:15 PM Re: New Rudraksha Wearer With Questions Dear DharmaDev Arya Thank you very much for your insight. It is very helpful and appreciated. I'm glad to be a part of this group. Best Wishes, Ryan- , "ShiningLotus" <shininglotus@c...> wrote: > Dear Ryanji > > Namaskar My Friend > > Will try to answer questions from experience we have had regarding process of Purifying Beads and Cleaning Beads with light brushing and Keeping Beads Oiled at all times > > 1. Some wearers only give their Beads Oil Baths to clean them same as we treat our skin to an oil bath in Abhyanga however we also have a choice of mild detergents or soaps with different chemical compositions like Woolite that protects the oils in the item being washed. Due to chemical composition some soaps will dry a Bead and some mild detergents like Woolite will help protect the oils. We recommend a person does not sit in bathtub water that is a mixture of bathing soap and water because some of these types of soap is made to specifically remove oils > > 2. If a Bead remains oiled then pure water and light brushing is perfect to remove fine particles because minimal exposure to pure water will normally not remove the oils and will not dry out the Bead. After pure water and light brushing then Oil is recommeded again to restore oil in beads > > 3. To be really specifec regarding descriptive words.......... Beads are always....... lightly...... brushed with a soft toothbrush and not scrubbed in what might be interpreted as a heavier manner. Beads need to be kept in a lightly oiled condition at all times with Mustard Oil or Sandalwood Oil that can be purchased at any local Indian Market. This oil is lightly brushed on the Beads with a soft toothbrush when they become dry or if you notice a lot of dust particles on the Beads. > > 4. Normally we would wash and lightly brush beads....... to clean them.....prior to special occassions and if they become heavily soiled for some reason so is really not an every day or every week practice from what has been seen > > 5. For some reason dont remember seeing information stateing water is food for Rudraksa however we do know that the really like Mustard Oil as this makes them strong > > 6. General conscensus is to bathe with oil more than water and soap so the bead will not experience a drying effect that can on occasion actually cause any natural cracks to increase in size > > 7. Yes the natural Rudraksa sometimes do have the smallest natural cracks around the mouth area sometimes. From what I have found this seems to be part of their natural growth process. In addition we have sometimes seen these cracks increase in size as the Holy Rudraksa are doing their work for us in balanceing our Neurophysiology. Best way to prevent these cracks from becomeing enlarged is to keep the Beads lightly oiled at all times meaning oil and lightly brush every two weeks as a standard > > 8. In the Rituals to Purify the Rudraksa have not found soap mentioned at any time > > I continue to wear the Beads that have changed from doing their necessary work on my behalf and sometimes I also retire these Holy Rudraksa to the worshipping place to be with the others that have helped me and then new Beads are added to the Mala > > Hope this helps a little > > Thanks and Take Care My Friend > > DharmaDev Arya > > thestar777 <thestar777> <thestar777> > <> > Sunday, February 16, 2003 11:32 AM > New Rudraksha Wearer With Questions > > > Greetings: > > My Rudraksha has arrived from India, The Rudra Centre. It is the > Dhyan Yog Kantha necklace. I have a few questions. > > In the book it says to wash it with soapy water and then scrub it > with a toothbrush, and put sandalwood oil on it. > > It also says not to get soap on it because that will dry it out. > This seems contrary to the previous statement. > > What kind of soap do I use? Where do I get sandalwood oil, and how > often should this be done? When it gets grimy? Once a week? Once a > month? > > Also, what about water? It says it is good to bathe with them and > that water is food for them. (As long as soap is avoided.) > Yesterday I felt the urge to do so, but I didn't want to subject them > to our treated city water. So I just dipped them in some water ran > through our water filter. How often is bathing with them > recomended? > > Also, I read in the book that the Rudraksha beads should be free of > cracks, especially around the center hole. I noticed a 2-3 small > cracks around the center hole of the 9 muhki bead and a few small > cracks on other beads. Is this normal? I I Brought this point up to > neeta and I was told, > > "Rudraksha are natural seeds from the tree . They have a skin > outside , which when peeled reveals the inner bead with different > number of mukhis . Small cracks are ignored and are found in all > beads . When you wear them , the beads would slightly expand and the > cracks would fill up . As the beads work for you , they may lose a > few thorns , which is natural ..But their proeprties and power remain > the same . We endeavour to select the healthist and fresh beads of > the season . > ." > > The cracks seem to have gotten a little longer since I've been > wearing it and mentioned this to Neeta. Not much longer, it just > appears they go further down on the bead now. Your advice is much > appreciated. > > My experience with this necklace has been profound. I wish to take > as good care of it as possible. I'm grateful for this gift of > Shiva. > > Thanks, > Ryan- > > > > Sponsor > > > > > > > > > > > Terms of Service. > > > > Sponsor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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