Re: Rudraksha - What should I do?
Originally Posted by
Eastern Mind
Vannakkam Ram,
Often rudrakshas have small natural anomalies so the extended line is not that unusual. People look for markings like tridents, or Aums as well, in the natural curves there.
Yes, they do come in slightly different colors, even from the same tree. Just as in any other fruit tree, the fruits vary some. Not all mangoes look identical either.
Yes, they can get damaged in the cleaning process. Small chips can break off. If they aren't sorted by hand, or the sorters are in a hurry, you could easily find damaged ones. The small white patches are most likely abrasions from the cleaning process itself.
Yes, they have to be drilled, and different drill sizes are used, depending on what kind of mala is to be made. Some are quite hard while others are softer. The drill hole should be directly through the natural softer center 'spine'.
Aum Namasivaya
Namaste Ji,
Thanks a lot.I learnt many things from your answer.
P.S.I'll see if there are any auspicious markings on the Rudrakshas.
He dances in the golden hall of Chidambaram, Let us worship His rosy anklet girt Feet.
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