Guest guest Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Namaste Dr Patel, pls scroll below for answers..... 1) The procedure of keeping rudraksha healthy has already been answered by yourself in the first paragraph of your message. 2) The frequency of maintaining depends on the condition of the bead. If it appears dry, gritty or dehydrated, then its time to wash, dry and oil them. Having said that, some people do it every 3 months as a habitual or spriitual practice. 3) Use only gente soapy water or soap-nut (reetha). 4) Gentle sunlight at room temperature would be beneficial. But always make sure the beads are completely dry before oiling them. 5) Mysore Sandalwood Oil doesn't cost a fortune. Shall send you a pic and link later so you can see. Yes there are also other options such as cold-pressed coconut or olive oil. Cold pressed is suggested because they don't go rancid. Both coconut and olive oils are as good as each other so its a matter of personal preference which one you wish to use. 6) If the bead chips off slightly, its fine, no bad side effects. But if there is a crack, then its not good for use. Aum Namah Shivaya , " Dr. Pritesh Patel " <drpriteshpatel wrote: > > As far as I know dust and grime accumulates on the rudraksha beads > with time, which has to be cleaned with warm water and a brush > periodically. Next, to prevent it from getting dehydrated one has to > apply Mysore Sandalwood Oil on it after it is perfectly dry. > > My questions are : > > 1) What is the correct procedure of maintaining them in a healthy > condition? > > 2) How frequently has it to be done? > > 3) Can we use soap? Doesn't it harm them? > > 4) Can we expose them in the sunlight after washing with water so > that the water is completely dried before applying oil? Or does it > harm them? > > 5) Since Mysore Sandalwood Oil costs a fortune, is there any other > option? What about coconut oil or olive oil? Which is better? > > One more question: > > Suppose if I try to enlarge the hole of a bead so as to put a thread > thro it, and in the process the bead slightly chips off at the other > end; can I still string it and use it or one should not use that > bead? Does it cause any ill-effect? > > Please answer these few queries of mine. > > Regards, > Dr. Pritesh Patel > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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