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Namaste Tiinaji,

 

Thanks for all the wonderful links and articles that you so kindly

share with us here. You're a great treasure hunter, bless you!

 

While I'm not familiar with the town of Lantegree and its history, I

have personally seen a Black Coral mala, something like Kantha type.

The beads are round-polished and big. There were only two such malas

commissioned by a certain Shree Maha-Guruji in nothern India who has

retired to the Himalayas long time ago after his parampara holder was

anointed head of the Order.

 

Of the two malas, one was given to a yogacharya who is also swami and

sanyas. The other one was given to another beloved chela of this

Shree Guruji. So far as I know, only 2 such malas were designed in

the same way. Out of respect and for privacy reasons, I'm unable to

disclose the names and location of those mentioned. When the two

sanyas were bestowed the Black Coral Malas, they were definitely told

by their Shree Guruji that the beads were black coral.

 

Between late 1960's to late 1970's I spent time in Singapore and saw

Black Onyx dimond cut beads that were made into necklaces &

bracelets. It was the 'fashion' of the time. They usually has silver

spacers or caps. However at the time, I did not see them being used

religiously.

 

Back to "Coral Rudraksha" -- my very humble guess is that what

the "yellow-reddish coral rudraksha" as described in the article is

actually one of a species of Rudraksha itself, not coral. Rudraksha

come in different shades, from white to brown, etc. Because of

the "thorny" surface of rudraksha, they could have been mistaken

for "coral". Another guess is the term "coral rudraksha" was used by

the people of the time. But that did not necessary mean it was coral

from the oceans. Probably just an 'advertising term' of that period.

 

For example when we say "Apple", some would think its apple from the

Garden of Eden, apple that we can eat. Computer fans would know

straight away we mean "Apple Computer" :-)

 

Om Namah Shivaya

Sy

 

 

, "Tiina"

<xenamacbeal> wrote:

> Dear All, I came by this article "The Gems of Pre-British India"

> by Manikant Shah

> http://www.infinityfoundation.com/mandala/h_es/h_es_shah_m_gems.htm

> Here's an excerpt:

>

> "A small town named Lantegree in Maharashtra was a great centre of

> coral polishing in the early seventeenth century. The preference of

> the Indians and other Asians for coral was manifest even during the

> ancient period, and the reason for this preference has been subject

> of many dissertations. The real reason could be religious. The

> reddish yellow coral is known as rudrakhsha, the eye of the Siva

and

> a symbol of renunciation and spirituality. It must have gained

> popularity during the Tantric period of .Hinduism and (Mahayana)

> Buddhism. The 'ornament for the neck' used by the common people was

a

> rosary of coral beads, which were counted during prayers."

>

> Does anyone have an idea? Have you heard of coral called rudraksh?

>

> Tiina

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That's where she got her title: Tiina the Treasure Finder. <g>

 

Love, K.

 

, "syzenith"

<syzenith> wrote:

> Namaste Tiinaji,

>

> Thanks for all the wonderful links and articles that you so kindly

> share with us here. You're a great treasure hunter, bless you!

>

> While I'm not familiar with the town of Lantegree and its history,

I

> have personally seen a Black Coral mala, something like Kantha

type.

> The beads are round-polished and big. There were only two such

malas

> commissioned by a certain Shree Maha-Guruji in nothern India who

has

> retired to the Himalayas long time ago after his parampara holder

was

> anointed head of the Order.

>

> Of the two malas, one was given to a yogacharya who is also swami

and

> sanyas. The other one was given to another beloved chela of this

> Shree Guruji. So far as I know, only 2 such malas were designed in

> the same way. Out of respect and for privacy reasons, I'm unable

to

> disclose the names and location of those mentioned. When the two

> sanyas were bestowed the Black Coral Malas, they were definitely

told

> by their Shree Guruji that the beads were black coral.

>

> Between late 1960's to late 1970's I spent time in Singapore and

saw

> Black Onyx dimond cut beads that were made into necklaces &

> bracelets. It was the 'fashion' of the time. They usually has

silver

> spacers or caps. However at the time, I did not see them being

used

> religiously.

>

> Back to "Coral Rudraksha" -- my very humble guess is that what

> the "yellow-reddish coral rudraksha" as described in the article is

> actually one of a species of Rudraksha itself, not coral.

Rudraksha

> come in different shades, from white to brown, etc. Because of

> the "thorny" surface of rudraksha, they could have been mistaken

> for "coral". Another guess is the term "coral rudraksha" was used

by

> the people of the time. But that did not necessary mean it was

coral

> from the oceans. Probably just an 'advertising term' of that

period.

>

> For example when we say "Apple", some would think its apple from

the

> Garden of Eden, apple that we can eat. Computer fans would know

> straight away we mean "Apple Computer" :-)

>

> Om Namah Shivaya

> Sy

>

>

> , "Tiina"

> <xenamacbeal> wrote:

> > Dear All, I came by this article "The Gems of Pre-British India"

> > by Manikant Shah

> >

http://www.infinityfoundation.com/mandala/h_es/h_es_shah_m_gems.htm

> > Here's an excerpt:

> >

> > "A small town named Lantegree in Maharashtra was a great centre

of

> > coral polishing in the early seventeenth century. The preference

of

> > the Indians and other Asians for coral was manifest even during

the

> > ancient period, and the reason for this preference has been

subject

> > of many dissertations. The real reason could be religious. The

> > reddish yellow coral is known as rudrakhsha, the eye of the Siva

> and

> > a symbol of renunciation and spirituality. It must have gained

> > popularity during the Tantric period of .Hinduism and (Mahayana)

> > Buddhism. The 'ornament for the neck' used by the common people

was

> a

> > rosary of coral beads, which were counted during prayers."

> >

> > Does anyone have an idea? Have you heard of coral called rudraksh?

> >

> > Tiina

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Namaste Sis Kariji,

 

Yep, you're right!

 

Love ya

Sy

 

, "karisprowl"

<karisprowl@e...> wrote:

 

> That's where she got her title: Tiina the Treasure Finder. <g>

>

> Love, K.

>

> , "syzenith"

> <syzenith> wrote:

> > Namaste Tiinaji,

> >

> > Thanks for all the wonderful links and articles that you so

kindly

> > share with us here. You're a great treasure hunter, bless you!

> >

> > While I'm not familiar with the town of Lantegree and its

history,

> I

> > have personally seen a Black Coral mala, something like Kantha

> type.

> > The beads are round-polished and big. There were only two such

> malas

> > commissioned by a certain Shree Maha-Guruji in nothern India who

> has

> > retired to the Himalayas long time ago after his parampara holder

> was

> > anointed head of the Order.

> >

> > Of the two malas, one was given to a yogacharya who is also swami

> and

> > sanyas. The other one was given to another beloved chela of this

> > Shree Guruji. So far as I know, only 2 such malas were designed

in

> > the same way. Out of respect and for privacy reasons, I'm unable

> to

> > disclose the names and location of those mentioned. When the two

> > sanyas were bestowed the Black Coral Malas, they were definitely

> told

> > by their Shree Guruji that the beads were black coral.

> >

> > Between late 1960's to late 1970's I spent time in Singapore and

> saw

> > Black Onyx dimond cut beads that were made into necklaces &

> > bracelets. It was the 'fashion' of the time. They usually has

> silver

> > spacers or caps. However at the time, I did not see them being

> used

> > religiously.

> >

> > Back to "Coral Rudraksha" -- my very humble guess is that what

> > the "yellow-reddish coral rudraksha" as described in the article

is

> > actually one of a species of Rudraksha itself, not coral.

> Rudraksha

> > come in different shades, from white to brown, etc. Because of

> > the "thorny" surface of rudraksha, they could have been mistaken

> > for "coral". Another guess is the term "coral rudraksha" was

used

> by

> > the people of the time. But that did not necessary mean it was

> coral

> > from the oceans. Probably just an 'advertising term' of that

> period.

> >

> > For example when we say "Apple", some would think its apple from

> the

> > Garden of Eden, apple that we can eat. Computer fans would know

> > straight away we mean "Apple Computer" :-)

> >

> > Om Namah Shivaya

> > Sy

> >

> >

> > , "Tiina"

> > <xenamacbeal> wrote:

> > > Dear All, I came by this article "The Gems of Pre-British

India"

> > > by Manikant Shah

> > >

> http://www.infinityfoundation.com/mandala/h_es/h_es_shah_m_gems.htm

> > > Here's an excerpt:

> > >

> > > "A small town named Lantegree in Maharashtra was a great centre

> of

> > > coral polishing in the early seventeenth century. The

preference

> of

> > > the Indians and other Asians for coral was manifest even during

> the

> > > ancient period, and the reason for this preference has been

> subject

> > > of many dissertations. The real reason could be religious. The

> > > reddish yellow coral is known as rudrakhsha, the eye of the

Siva

> > and

> > > a symbol of renunciation and spirituality. It must have gained

> > > popularity during the Tantric period of .Hinduism and

(Mahayana)

> > > Buddhism. The 'ornament for the neck' used by the common people

> was

> > a

> > > rosary of coral beads, which were counted during prayers."

> > >

> > > Does anyone have an idea? Have you heard of coral called

rudraksh?

> > >

> > > Tiina

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Tiina:

 

Off the subject a bit, what are the properties of 'black coral', there is a

shop in Victoria, which sells bracelets made out of black coral, bangle

type, however, I'd like to know the properties ....they sell for $40.00

Canadian.

 

Love,

Lada

 

 

 

 

 

L. Baines

Financial Assistance Officer

Ministry of Advanced Education

Student Services Branch

 

 

 

 

Tiina [xenamacbeal]

October 4, 2003 12:29 PM

 

RBSC : Re: Coral called rudraksh?/Tiinaji

 

 

Dear Syji and Friends, thank you for sharing this.

Regarding the coral rudraksham, I had thought along the same lines...

it's possible that the author of the book, not being well aquainted

with rudraksham, and hearing the expression "coral rudraksham" (which

again, maybe, denoted coral-coloured rudraksham, due to the orangeish

dye that I've heard is used for keeping off the bugs) for coral

beads...

Another thought that I initially had was that maybe red pieces of

knobbly coral were strung in malas ... and as they resembled

rudraksham, were called "coral rudraksham"... Hypothesis, and

probably wrong because, as far as I know, red coral is smooth.

But intersting enough though.

About the black coral - my interest was immediately peaked and I went

to ebay, found out that black coral still exists in Hawaii. There was

only one piece - a necklace of fine strands of black coral - that

came from Tibet. So probably big chunks of it - as would be needed

for a kantha type mala - would be very rare in this part of the

world, as (again probably) the black coral would be extinct in these

waters. Thank you for sharing this.

 

This group is really something you know - the knowledge you all have

is so immense and yet offered with such modesty...

National Treasures, that's what you are - each and every one of you !

(I'm gushing but in all sincerity :))

 

Love ya all

Tiina

 

, "syzenith"

<syzenith> wrote:

> Namaste Tiinaji,

>

> Thanks for all the wonderful links and articles that you so kindly

> share with us here. You're a great treasure hunter, bless you!

>

> While I'm not familiar with the town of Lantegree and its history,

I

> have personally seen a Black Coral mala, something like Kantha

type.

> The beads are round-polished and big. There were only two such

malas

> commissioned by a certain Shree Maha-Guruji in nothern India who

has

> retired to the Himalayas long time ago after his parampara holder

was

> anointed head of the Order.

>

> Of the two malas, one was given to a yogacharya who is also swami

and

> sanyas. The other one was given to another beloved chela of this

> Shree Guruji. So far as I know, only 2 such malas were designed in

> the same way. Out of respect and for privacy reasons, I'm unable

to

> disclose the names and location of those mentioned. When the two

> sanyas were bestowed the Black Coral Malas, they were definitely

told

> by their Shree Guruji that the beads were black coral.

>

> Between late 1960's to late 1970's I spent time in Singapore and

saw

> Black Onyx dimond cut beads that were made into necklaces &

> bracelets. It was the 'fashion' of the time. They usually has

silver

> spacers or caps. However at the time, I did not see them being

used

> religiously.

>

> Back to "Coral Rudraksha" -- my very humble guess is that what

> the "yellow-reddish coral rudraksha" as described in the article is

> actually one of a species of Rudraksha itself, not coral.

Rudraksha

> come in different shades, from white to brown, etc. Because of

> the "thorny" surface of rudraksha, they could have been mistaken

> for "coral". Another guess is the term "coral rudraksha" was used

by

> the people of the time. But that did not necessary mean it was

coral

> from the oceans. Probably just an 'advertising term' of that

period.

>

> For example when we say "Apple", some would think its apple from

the

> Garden of Eden, apple that we can eat. Computer fans would know

> straight away we mean "Apple Computer" :-)

>

> Om Namah Shivaya

> Sy

>

>

> , "Tiina"

> <xenamacbeal> wrote:

> > Dear All, I came by this article "The Gems of Pre-British India"

> > by Manikant Shah

> >

http://www.infinityfoundation.com/mandala/h_es/h_es_shah_m_gems.htm

<http://www.infinityfoundation.com/mandala/h_es/h_es_shah_m_gems.htm>

> > Here's an excerpt:

> >

> > "A small town named Lantegree in Maharashtra was a great centre

of

> > coral polishing in the early seventeenth century. The preference

of

> > the Indians and other Asians for coral was manifest even during

the

> > ancient period, and the reason for this preference has been

subject

> > of many dissertations. The real reason could be religious. The

> > reddish yellow coral is known as rudrakhsha, the eye of the Siva

> and

> > a symbol of renunciation and spirituality. It must have gained

> > popularity during the Tantric period of .Hinduism and (Mahayana)

> > Buddhism. The 'ornament for the neck' used by the common people

was

> a

> > rosary of coral beads, which were counted during prayers."

> >

> > Does anyone have an idea? Have you heard of coral called rudraksh?

> >

> > Tiina

 

 

 

 

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ThankQ Tiina:

 

Well I think I might get a 'black coral bracelet for myself. sound rather

rare!

 

Lada

 

 

 

 

 

L. Baines

Financial Assistance Officer

Ministry of Advanced Education

Student Services Branch

 

 

 

 

Tiina [xenamacbeal]

October 6, 2003 11:06 AM

 

RBSC : Re: Coral called rudraksh?/Tiinaji

 

 

Dear Lada, yours truly knows hardly anything about gems, but I

searced the net and that's what I found:

http://www.mysticsandmagic.co.uk <http://www.mysticsandmagic.co.uk>

"Black Coral Black coral is reported to both absorb and transform

negativity when worn, carried, as an elixir, or placed in ones

enviroment. It elevates the aspects of the significant creative

forces and imparts tranquility to action. It can dispel fear of

darkness and can bring hidden matters to the forefront, allowing one

to utilize original thinking and the meditative state to actualize

the elimination of problems. It is a "stone of regeneration and

purification" and can be used in the treatment of disorders related

to the internal organs, to the skin and the pores, and to the

elimination of toxins."

Love

Tiina

 

http://www.coralnegro.cu/ingles/i_menu01_a.htm

<http://www.coralnegro.cu/ingles/i_menu01_a.htm>

, "Baines, Lada

AVED:EX" <Lada.Baines@g...> wrote:

> Tiina:

>

> Off the subject a bit, what are the properties of 'black coral',

there is a

> shop in Victoria, which sells bracelets made out of black coral,

bangle

> type, however, I'd like to know the properties ....they sell for

$40.00

> Canadian.

>

> Love,

> Lada

>

>

>

>

>

> L. Baines

> Financial Assistance Officer

> Ministry of Advanced Education

> Student Services Branch

>

>

>

>

> Tiina [xenamacbeal]

> October 4, 2003 12:29 PM

>

> RBSC : Re: Coral called rudraksh?/Tiinaji

>

>

> Dear Syji and Friends, thank you for sharing this.

> Regarding the coral rudraksham, I had thought along the same

lines...

> it's possible that the author of the book, not being well aquainted

> with rudraksham, and hearing the expression "coral rudraksham"

(which

> again, maybe, denoted coral-coloured rudraksham, due to the

orangeish

> dye that I've heard is used for keeping off the bugs) for coral

> beads...

> Another thought that I initially had was that maybe red pieces of

> knobbly coral were strung in malas ... and as they resembled

> rudraksham, were called "coral rudraksham"... Hypothesis, and

> probably wrong because, as far as I know, red coral is smooth.

> But intersting enough though.

> About the black coral - my interest was immediately peaked and I

went

> to ebay, found out that black coral still exists in Hawaii. There

was

> only one piece - a necklace of fine strands of black coral - that

> came from Tibet. So probably big chunks of it - as would be needed

> for a kantha type mala - would be very rare in this part of the

> world, as (again probably) the black coral would be extinct in

these

> waters. Thank you for sharing this.

>

> This group is really something you know - the knowledge you all

have

> is so immense and yet offered with such modesty...

> National Treasures, that's what you are - each and every one of

you !

> (I'm gushing but in all sincerity :))

>

> Love ya all

> Tiina

>

> , "syzenith"

> <syzenith> wrote:

> > Namaste Tiinaji,

> >

> > Thanks for all the wonderful links and articles that you so

kindly

> > share with us here. You're a great treasure hunter, bless you!

> >

> > While I'm not familiar with the town of Lantegree and its

history,

> I

> > have personally seen a Black Coral mala, something like Kantha

> type.

> > The beads are round-polished and big. There were only two such

> malas

> > commissioned by a certain Shree Maha-Guruji in nothern India who

> has

> > retired to the Himalayas long time ago after his parampara holder

> was

> > anointed head of the Order.

> >

> > Of the two malas, one was given to a yogacharya who is also swami

> and

> > sanyas. The other one was given to another beloved chela of this

> > Shree Guruji. So far as I know, only 2 such malas were designed

in

> > the same way. Out of respect and for privacy reasons, I'm unable

> to

> > disclose the names and location of those mentioned. When the two

> > sanyas were bestowed the Black Coral Malas, they were definitely

> told

> > by their Shree Guruji that the beads were black coral.

> >

> > Between late 1960's to late 1970's I spent time in Singapore and

> saw

> > Black Onyx dimond cut beads that were made into necklaces &

> > bracelets. It was the 'fashion' of the time. They usually has

> silver

> > spacers or caps. However at the time, I did not see them being

> used

> > religiously.

> >

> > Back to "Coral Rudraksha" -- my very humble guess is that what

> > the "yellow-reddish coral rudraksha" as described in the article

is

> > actually one of a species of Rudraksha itself, not coral.

> Rudraksha

> > come in different shades, from white to brown, etc. Because of

> > the "thorny" surface of rudraksha, they could have been mistaken

> > for "coral". Another guess is the term "coral rudraksha" was

used

> by

> > the people of the time. But that did not necessary mean it was

> coral

> > from the oceans. Probably just an 'advertising term' of that

> period.

> >

> > For example when we say "Apple", some would think its apple from

> the

> > Garden of Eden, apple that we can eat. Computer fans would know

> > straight away we mean "Apple Computer" :-)

> >

> > Om Namah Shivaya

> > Sy

> >

> >

> > , "Tiina"

> > <xenamacbeal> wrote:

> > > Dear All, I came by this article "The Gems of Pre-British

India"

> > > by Manikant Shah

> > >

> http://www.infinityfoundation.com/mandala/h_es/h_es_shah_m_gems.htm

<http://www.infinityfoundation.com/mandala/h_es/h_es_shah_m_gems.htm>

>

< http://www.infinityfoundation.com/mandala/h_es/h_es_shah_m_gems.htm

<http://www.infinityfoundation.com/mandala/h_es/h_es_shah_m_gems.htm> >

> > > Here's an excerpt:

> > >

> > > "A small town named Lantegree in Maharashtra was a great centre

> of

> > > coral polishing in the early seventeenth century. The

preference

> of

> > > the Indians and other Asians for coral was manifest even during

> the

> > > ancient period, and the reason for this preference has been

> subject

> > > of many dissertations. The real reason could be religious. The

> > > reddish yellow coral is known as rudrakhsha, the eye of the

Siva

> > and

> > > a symbol of renunciation and spirituality. It must have gained

> > > popularity during the Tantric period of .Hinduism and

(Mahayana)

> > > Buddhism. The 'ornament for the neck' used by the common people

> was

> > a

> > > rosary of coral beads, which were counted during prayers."

> > >

> > > Does anyone have an idea? Have you heard of coral called

rudraksh?

> > >

> > > Tiina

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Namaste Tiinaji,

 

In resonance with your thoughts below and thank you for the link

about Black Coral properties. The info is good. You're a national gem

yourself, bless you!

 

Om Namah Shivaya

Sy

 

, "Tiina"

<xenamacbeal> wrote:

 

> Dear Syji and Friends, thank you for sharing this.

> Regarding the coral rudraksham, I had thought along the same

lines...

> it's possible that the author of the book, not being well aquainted

> with rudraksham, and hearing the expression "coral rudraksham"

(which

> again, maybe, denoted coral-coloured rudraksham, due to the

orangeish

> dye that I've heard is used for keeping off the bugs) for coral

> beads...

> Another thought that I initially had was that maybe red pieces of

> knobbly coral were strung in malas ... and as they resembled

> rudraksham, were called "coral rudraksham"... Hypothesis, and

> probably wrong because, as far as I know, red coral is smooth.

> But intersting enough though.

> About the black coral - my interest was immediately peaked and I

went

> to ebay, found out that black coral still exists in Hawaii. There

was

> only one piece - a necklace of fine strands of black coral - that

> came from Tibet. So probably big chunks of it - as would be needed

> for a kantha type mala - would be very rare in this part of the

> world, as (again probably) the black coral would be extinct in

these

> waters. Thank you for sharing this.

>

> This group is really something you know - the knowledge you all

have

> is so immense and yet offered with such modesty...

> National Treasures, that's what you are - each and every one of

you !

> (I'm gushing but in all sincerity :))

>

> Love ya all

> Tiina

>

> , "syzenith"

> <syzenith> wrote:

> > Namaste Tiinaji,

> >

> > Thanks for all the wonderful links and articles that you so

kindly

> > share with us here. You're a great treasure hunter, bless you!

> >

> > While I'm not familiar with the town of Lantegree and its

history,

> I

> > have personally seen a Black Coral mala, something like Kantha

> type.

> > The beads are round-polished and big. There were only two such

> malas

> > commissioned by a certain Shree Maha-Guruji in nothern India who

> has

> > retired to the Himalayas long time ago after his parampara holder

> was

> > anointed head of the Order.

> >

> > Of the two malas, one was given to a yogacharya who is also swami

> and

> > sanyas. The other one was given to another beloved chela of this

> > Shree Guruji. So far as I know, only 2 such malas were designed

in

> > the same way. Out of respect and for privacy reasons, I'm unable

> to

> > disclose the names and location of those mentioned. When the two

> > sanyas were bestowed the Black Coral Malas, they were definitely

> told

> > by their Shree Guruji that the beads were black coral.

> >

> > Between late 1960's to late 1970's I spent time in Singapore and

> saw

> > Black Onyx dimond cut beads that were made into necklaces &

> > bracelets. It was the 'fashion' of the time. They usually has

> silver

> > spacers or caps. However at the time, I did not see them being

> used

> > religiously.

> >

> > Back to "Coral Rudraksha" -- my very humble guess is that what

> > the "yellow-reddish coral rudraksha" as described in the article

is

> > actually one of a species of Rudraksha itself, not coral.

> Rudraksha

> > come in different shades, from white to brown, etc. Because of

> > the "thorny" surface of rudraksha, they could have been mistaken

> > for "coral". Another guess is the term "coral rudraksha" was

used

> by

> > the people of the time. But that did not necessary mean it was

> coral

> > from the oceans. Probably just an 'advertising term' of that

> period.

> >

> > For example when we say "Apple", some would think its apple from

> the

> > Garden of Eden, apple that we can eat. Computer fans would know

> > straight away we mean "Apple Computer" :-)

> >

> > Om Namah Shivaya

> > Sy

> >

> >

> > , "Tiina"

> > <xenamacbeal> wrote:

> > > Dear All, I came by this article "The Gems of Pre-British

India"

> > > by Manikant Shah

> > >

> http://www.infinityfoundation.com/mandala/h_es/h_es_shah_m_gems.htm

> > > Here's an excerpt:

> > >

> > > "A small town named Lantegree in Maharashtra was a great centre

> of

> > > coral polishing in the early seventeenth century. The

preference

> of

> > > the Indians and other Asians for coral was manifest even during

> the

> > > ancient period, and the reason for this preference has been

> subject

> > > of many dissertations. The real reason could be religious. The

> > > reddish yellow coral is known as rudrakhsha, the eye of the

Siva

> > and

> > > a symbol of renunciation and spirituality. It must have gained

> > > popularity during the Tantric period of .Hinduism and

(Mahayana)

> > > Buddhism. The 'ornament for the neck' used by the common people

> was

> > a

> > > rosary of coral beads, which were counted during prayers."

> > >

> > > Does anyone have an idea? Have you heard of coral called

rudraksh?

> > >

> > > Tiina

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