Guest guest Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Namaste Arjuna, Wow, I didn't think that I would get a response so quickly, mere hours after I posted my question. How wonderful. Thank you so much for your response, I feel relieved. I should know that it is best to trust one's instinct, I have a good relationship with my beads and I try to do what I feel is right. Maybe you can answer another question for me: why does on perform jap with the third finger and thumb of the right hand only? Thanks again, and many blessings, Celesst Arjuna <arjunaacharya wrote: Namaste Celeste, Bracelets are definitely acceptable. It is good to have the rudrakshas against the skin, but if they shouldn't be seen what of sadhus with only a loin cloth who wear them? I my own dealing wehn mine are visible, certain people are attracted to their energy, others don't even seem to notice. It has been said that seeing rudrakshas confers benefits on people. If that is done so easily, why would I not want to share Shiva's grace with others. Perhaps others have more to add. Respectfully yours, Arjuna celesstnw wrote: Greetings, I have read many times that there are no rules for wearing rudraksha, then I read rules. Please help me with this. I saw some lovely rudraksha bracelets on a reputable website, so I made my own out of five large beads that I had. Then I read that one should not wear the beads as a bracelet. Also, I recently purchased a one mukhi rudraksha pendant and I am wearing it on a short necklace. But today I read that one should keep the beads out of sight of others. I wear my mala inside my clothes against my skin and my new pendant is worn against my skin. I like having it near my throat, but if this is wrong I suppose I will have to change that, albeit reluctantly. Thanks in advance for an answer to my little dilemma. Namaste Celesst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Dear Celesst You can wear as you wish as there are not specific rules to goven what you are speaking of..........simply is best to wear on skin for best results hope this helps DharmaDev In a message dated 3/17/2005 1:23:55 PM Pacific Standard Time, celesstnw writes: > > > > > > Greetings, > I have read many times that there are no rules for wearing > rudraksha, then I read rules. Please help me with this. I saw some > lovely rudraksha bracelets on a reputable website, so I made my own > out of five large beads that I had. Then I read that one should not > wear the beads as a bracelet. Also, I recently purchased a one > mukhi rudraksha pendant and I am wearing it on a short necklace. > But today I read that one should keep the beads out of sight of > others. I wear my mala inside my clothes against my skin and my new > pendant is worn against my skin. I like having it near my throat, > but if this is wrong I suppose I will have to change that, albeit > reluctantly. Thanks in advance for an answer to my little dilemma. > Namaste > Celesst > > > To send an email to: > > > > Links > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Namaste Celeste, Actually people perform japa with the thumb and different fingers depending on their tradition and the results for which the meditate. I don't have the reference at the office that describes the rationale for each. Many suggest that you meditate with the mala going over the middle and ring fingers and not touching the first or little finger. I will see if I can find the reference over the weekend and email you the details on Monday. Har Har Mahadev! Arjuna celesst nash-weninger <celesstnw wrote: Namaste Arjuna, Wow, I didn't think that I would get a response so quickly, mere hours after I posted my question. How wonderful. Thank you so much for your response, I feel relieved. I should know that it is best to trust one's instinct, I have a good relationship with my beads and I try to do what I feel is right. Maybe you can answer another question for me: why does on perform jap with the third finger and thumb of the right hand only? Thanks again, and many blessings, Celesst Arjuna <arjunaacharya wrote: Namaste Celeste, Bracelets are definitely acceptable. It is good to have the rudrakshas against the skin, but if they shouldn't be seen what of sadhus with only a loin cloth who wear them? I my own dealing wehn mine are visible, certain people are attracted to their energy, others don't even seem to notice. It has been said that seeing rudrakshas confers benefits on people. If that is done so easily, why would I not want to share Shiva's grace with others. Perhaps others have more to add. Respectfully yours, Arjuna celesstnw wrote: Greetings, I have read many times that there are no rules for wearing rudraksha, then I read rules. Please help me with this. I saw some lovely rudraksha bracelets on a reputable website, so I made my own out of five large beads that I had. Then I read that one should not wear the beads as a bracelet. Also, I recently purchased a one mukhi rudraksha pendant and I am wearing it on a short necklace. But today I read that one should keep the beads out of sight of others. I wear my mala inside my clothes against my skin and my new pendant is worn against my skin. I like having it near my throat, but if this is wrong I suppose I will have to change that, albeit reluctantly. Thanks in advance for an answer to my little dilemma. Namaste Celesst To send an email to: / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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