Rudraksha Maintenance

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Greetings Narsimhayeji,

 

Just now I read in this post about cracks near the central hole.

 

I have noticed that quite a few of the Rudraksha Beads that I wear

have Fine Hairline Cracks radiating from the Central Hole. They are

very fine not too deep or wide, but indeed they are noticeable. I

have them strung in a Red Silk Thread with knots in between.

 

What is the significance? Can I continue to wear them? Or does it

mean that it is Brittle & of Inferior quality?

 

Another query:

 

I have purchased Rudraksha Beads from 3 different dealers, and they

have advised 3 different ways of maintaining the beads:

 

01) Soak the Beads in Luke Warm Water for 15-20 minutes and clean

thoroughly with a soft toothbrush. Allow to dry in a shade for a

day, and apply oil on the next day.

 

02) Boil the beads in water for 2-3 minutes so that all the pores

get opened & cleaned of dirt. Clean thoroughly with a soft

toothbrush. Clean with a cotton towel and dry in a shade for a day.

On the next day immerse them completely in Olive oil, for one day.

Dry them with tissue paper.

 

03) Boil the beads in water for 2-3 minutes, clean with soft

toothbrush and dry for a day. On the next day Boil in Olive Oil for

2-3 minutes so that the oil permeates deep into the beads. Dry with

tissue paper and energise by chanting the Beej Mantras.

 

Out of the above three which one is correct. What is the exact

procedure? Does'nt boiling the beads in water and oil harm them?

 

One interesting thing I noticed about OLIVE OIL, it contains the

words I LOVE & LIVE.

 

Please guide !

 

Regards,

Dr. Pritesh Patel