Guest guest Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Dear Hansraj, Beads get darker with long-term wearing and usage due to sweat, body chemicals and other factors such as climatic. Notice you are from Singapore! Wow! I was there last year and stayed with family friends in Katong on the east coast. Was wearing several 11 mukhis that were new but they became dark due to Singapore's humidity during May and June. Was told these are the hottest months in your part of the world. Virtually I had to live out of an ice box and jump into the swimming pool or take cold showers 10 times a day or more. You see, I'm used to cooler climates and higher altitudes above sea level. Soon as I stepped out of every cold shower, sweat starting pouring from the top of the head to foot, no kidding.. Went to the Australian Embassy on other matters but managed to also ask a couple of Ozzie officers how they cope with the heat. Was told they'd been posted there by Foreign Affairs Dept. on contract for several years, hence they became assimilated with the environment but all were looking forward to returning to either Adelaide or Canberra when contract ended. Yes, it is normal for rudrakshas to become dark in color between 2 weeks to 6 months with constant wearing (I wore mine 24 hours a day). After washing, make sure the beads are allowed to dry naturally. In Singapore's humidity, the beads will dry within half a day even if you put it away from sunlight. After drying, use almond oil mixed with a couple of drops of sandalwood essential oil. Use a soft toothbrush for oiling. Make sure you drip some oil into the mouths of the beads so they run down to the tail from inside. This will condition nicely. Rudraksha last for many generations when properly and regulary maintained. They don't come apart (disintegrate with passage of time) or chip off easily, especially with very high mukhi beads. If Shiva be Willing, perhaps maybe I will visit Singapore next year for rudraksha exhibition. First have to take care of matters in Australia, then discuss with Mrs Neeta and Rudra Centre. Will let you know if I can really come. If so, then I shall be happy to demonstrate the oiling process and share further with you. Hope this helps. Best wishes Simone , "hansraj" <Hansraj@p...> wrote: > > Dear all > > My beads have gone darkish after use for about 6mnths. Is this normal? After cleaning in mild soap solution and rose after so I have to oil the beads? Pls advise. > > Thanks > > Hansraj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 Dear Simoneji Well , we - my wife and I - are based in Singapore. The place is humid and one does sweat profusely. It happens with me too. These days its cooler and rains most of the days. Your are most welcome to come down to this part of the world and be our guests. Pls do lemme know your travel plans and we could atleast meet. I wish to thank you for your advise. I shall follow the procedure and get back to you in a day or two. Thanking you Om Namah Shivaya Hansraj - Simone Sunday, November 14, 2004 3:55 AM RBSC : Cleaning Rudraksha Dear Hansraj, Beads get darker with long-term wearing and usage due to sweat, body chemicals and other factors such as climatic. Notice you are from Singapore! Wow! I was there last year and stayed with family friends in Katong on the east coast. Was wearing several 11 mukhis that were new but they became dark due to Singapore's humidity during May and June. Was told these are the hottest months in your part of the world. Virtually I had to live out of an ice box and jump into the swimming pool or take cold showers 10 times a day or more. You see, I'm used to cooler climates and higher altitudes above sea level. Soon as I stepped out of every cold shower, sweat starting pouring from the top of the head to foot, no kidding.. Went to the Australian Embassy on other matters but managed to also ask a couple of Ozzie officers how they cope with the heat. Was told they'd been posted there by Foreign Affairs Dept. on contract for several years, hence they became assimilated with the environment but all were looking forward to returning to either Adelaide or Canberra when contract ended. Yes, it is normal for rudrakshas to become dark in color between 2 weeks to 6 months with constant wearing (I wore mine 24 hours a day). After washing, make sure the beads are allowed to dry naturally. In Singapore's humidity, the beads will dry within half a day even if you put it away from sunlight. After drying, use almond oil mixed with a couple of drops of sandalwood essential oil. Use a soft toothbrush for oiling. Make sure you drip some oil into the mouths of the beads so they run down to the tail from inside. This will condition nicely. Rudraksha last for many generations when properly and regulary maintained. They don't come apart (disintegrate with passage of time) or chip off easily, especially with very high mukhi beads. If Shiva be Willing, perhaps maybe I will visit Singapore next year for rudraksha exhibition. First have to take care of matters in Australia, then discuss with Mrs Neeta and Rudra Centre. Will let you know if I can really come. If so, then I shall be happy to demonstrate the oiling process and share further with you. Hope this helps. Best wishes Simone , "hansraj" <Hansraj@p...> wrote: > > Dear all > > My beads have gone darkish after use for about 6mnths. Is this normal? After cleaning in mild soap solution and rose after so I have to oil the beads? Pls advise. > > Thanks > > Hansraj To send an email to: Sponsor Eliminate Your Debt! · Get out of Debt Now · Christian counselors available · Click here to find out how you can become free from debt. Links / b.. c.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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