Wearing Ruds during Menstrual cycle

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Namaste Narasimhayeji,

 

Well said indeed!

 

And many thanks for the informative points, too.

Do you know, even in those tribes and cultures indigenous to the North

American continent, many men misunderstood the purpose of the

'isolation' during menses, and convoluted the basic idea to suggest

that women were tainted during this time, instead of understanding the

heightened level of power and vulnerability.

 

If each of us is a microcosmic form of the macrocosmic Universe, then

Shiva and Shakti are within each of us also, yes?

Ideally there would be a harmonious blend of both. And I can think of

nothing more suited to every facet of life and development than

rudraksha. For every situation and station.

 

It is not my personal likes or beliefs that concern me, really. And if

anyone feels obligated by their culture or religious beliefs to either

do or refrain from doing anything, I respect this supremely.

But for those who desire to transcend superstitious 'tradition' ( any

tradition that is not supported by the Scriptures), I also applaud

this. (eg; why is this myth about rudraksha during menses so prevalent

a misunderstanding in the world even today?)

 

Many years ago,

I myself had been upbraided for wearing rudraksha ( I was admonished

that I better NOT be wearing them during menses!). To this I replied,

" In which verse of Scripture do you find this prohibition? " The

contention continued, so I terminated the attempt to argue erudite

technicalities by stating, " Before God we are all as women. The only

active creative principle force in the Manifested and Unmanifested

Universe is God. Go...ask your Guru if this is not absolute Truth. "

 

I rarely interject on this forum - I prefer to observe and learn.

There is no question nor debate that rudraksha needs to be handled

with reverence, re: bathing, chanting mantra, etc. I sing to my

beads, and I offer songs of praise and gratitude to Shiva for this

gift to mankind, don't I? Good thing only the intent is honored,

because my warbling leaves much to be desired....LOL.

 

In answer to your question about me, I recognize that it facilitates

our access to God if we have an incarnated form to wrap our minds

around. I see Shiva in Shakti, and Shakti within Shiva --the lines of

distinction are blurred for me. In those exalted moments of

transcendental blissful awareness where my puny ego was temporarily

dissolved, and I encountered the Presence of God/dess, there was no

form either of my Self or otherwise. I could not have told you that

any such boundaries or separation or forms really exist, for I felt

they did not. Male? Female? There was only One-ness ...OM.... the All,

of which I was a tiny but integral part.

Of course I cannot function from that platform in every waking moment,

either. But it was a divine lesson and experience. So I see people as

mirrors who reflect a fragment, but try to keep in mind that this too

is a limited view.

In the eyes of the noble cow, I see the nurturing gentle compassion of

Divine Mother; who could not appreciate the form of Shiva also?

Beyond these forms, only the OM....

As biased as this sounds, I have found no culture more understanding

and enlightened and respectful to others as the Hindu people. And

rudraksha are a gift for ALL of us. So I cannot fathom why anyone

would desire to impose limitations on the use where none exist by

Divine Decree.

 

I, for one, do not think it is of great import what path one feels

drawn to walk, we all must climb the same summit, yes?

Good thing we are blest to have such companions as yourself & others

of this forum to help us as we journey.

 

May you be blest a thousandfold for your sagacious input and efforts,

Narasimhayeji !!

I'm returning to my observant silence, where I can learn more (than

when I am prattling on...LOL.)

 

OM Namah Shivaya

Gina