Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Hi Oleji: Yes, next time I go there I'll ask..it will be some time as I have quite a bit in stock here. BTW I have a background in aromatherapy. Essential oils are rarely used full strength when used on human body.. I use a sandlewood oil/olive oil dilution when I give beads a full soak.. Sometimes beads just need a "touch up" & I will use sandlewood straight and apply with a tooth brush .. I have been using Tulsi Oil on shaligrama. Just seems Mother wants to be applied to Her Lord. I then use a very high quality sandlewood paste on top of it. Blessings Ariel sacred-objects, "alstrup" <alstrup wrote: > > > Dear Arielji, > > Thanks for that info! Can you find out where the local shop of yours > buys it? > > Thanks, > > Ole > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> wrote: > > > > Hello Oleji ! > > > > Yes, the pouch of Gangotri water that is pictured on the Krishna > > Culture Site is the Same as what I purchased locally.. > > > > BTW Great website !! > > > > Hari Bol > > > > Ariel > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ wrote: > > > > > > > > > Dear Ariel Ji, > > > > > > Namaste and thanks very much for taking time to copy write the info > > from > > > the label of the Gangotri water. > > > > > > I can not find any online references for this company. Are these > > 200ml > > > pouches? Where do you buy yours, in the US? > > > > > > Does the label look like this: > > > > > > http://www.krishnaculture.com/cgi-bin/miva? > > Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=\ > > > PROD&Store_Code=KC&Product_Code=GGJ > > > <http://www.krishnaculture.com/cgi-bin/miva? > > Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen\ > > > =PROD&Store_Code=KC&Product_Code=GGJ> > > > > > > I know that Uttakarshi Minerals Corp. received govt approval in > > 2005, I > > > have a copy of their cert. papers and this was done in early 2005. > > They > > > are allowed to draw 10.000 ltrs from the Gangotri every day. They > > claims > > > they are the only ones so far. Perhaps this other company have > > followed > > > in their footsteps. It could also be that they buy from Uttarkashi > > and > > > get private labelling done. I will check with Uttarkarshi. > > > > > > I have for some time tried to find out how many companies are > > bottling > > > gangajal from the himalayan region, but it is difficult to ascertain > > > unless you go there yourself and do research, as some of the > > companies > > > are not online. I would appreciate any insights from members here > > who > > > know about other available labels. > > > > > > I purchased some 12 bottles of The Ganga Water 1008 Tirthas in 2004 > > from > > > krishnaculture.com, to distribute among devotee friends. I also > > > purchased T-series Gangajal which is/was bottled at Risikesh. > > > > > > The first time I tasted Gangajal was from an ISKCON devotee who had > > > brought back a bottle he collected from Sridham Mayapur in West > > Bengal. > > > This water remained completely fresh for 5-6 years until the last > > drop > > > was consumed. > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > ~Ole > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Namaste Oleji and thank you for that website address. > > > > > > > > I only have regular address for Gangotri Minerals Ltd. > > > > > > > > PO Jhala, Gangotri Region, Distt. Uttarkashi, Himalayas (U.P.) > > India > > > > > > > > On the pouch it says: > > > > > > > > "Everyday Elixir of Life. Zero Bacteria. Full of Herbal and > > Mineral > > > > Vitality of Himalayas. Gangotri is the ultimate Aqua Pura is > > > > absolutely free from bacterias, pollutants and chemical > > additives . > > > > Builds immunity, drink every day - make it a habit. Beneficial for > > > > all diseases." > > > > > > > > The Ganga Water 1008 Tirthas Bottle says: > > > > > > > > "According to the Srimad Bhagavatam Purana, the water of the > > Ganges > > > > is sacred because it emanates from the lotus feet of Lord Vishnu. > > > > The water in this bottle is from Sridhama Mayapur, birthplace of > > Sri > > > > Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. This water has not been filtered so > > > > that the full effect of the Ganges will be with you wherever you > > take > > > > this bottle. A very rare collection of waters from 1008 sacred > > holy > > > > places has been added to this bottle." > > > > > > > > Website for Vedanta Society where I purchased mine is > > www.vedanta.com > > > > > > > > Also received e-mail from Shri Neetaji at Rudra Center. > > > > > > > > Her reply is: > > > > "Yes it is very much recommended to drink water after bathing the > > > > Silas . This water is very healing and cures many diseases" > > > > > > > > > > > > Blessings to All. > > > > Ariel > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Ariel, > > > > > > > > > > Namaskar > > > > > > > > > > I dont know the company "Gangotri Minerals" that you mention. On > > > > > Surya's request, I have just posted the address (including a > > photo) > > > > of > > > > > the Gangajal water made by Uttarkashi Minerals Corp that I use. > > > > > > > > > > Please let me know if you have any website/email/postal address > > of > > > > the > > > > > "Gangotri Minerals" company, thanks! > > > > > > > > > > The Ganga water plus 1008 Tirtha's bottle has its origins from > > the > > > > > Sahasra Tirtha Jala Maha Abhisheka of HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta > > Swami, > > > > on > > > > > the occasion of his Centennial Celebrations in 1996. > > > > > http://www.afn.org/~centennl/centkals.htm > > > > > <http://www.afn.org/~centennl/centkals.htm> > > > > > > > > > > I have a whole book about the subject of the collection of the > > 1008 > > > > > waters (actually it is 1111). I was also BLESSED to drink this > > > > water > > > > > at the centennial celebrations! Will post some particular info > > from > > > > the > > > > > book here, if there is any interest. > > > > > > > > > > The water in this particular Tirtha bottle is made for some > > years > > > > from > > > > > Ganga water collected locally at the ISKCON Sridham Mayapur > > temple > > > > in > > > > > West Bengal. The Ganga water is carbon filtered and blended > > with a > > > > very > > > > > minute amount of the 1996 water. The perceived energetic effect > > of > > > > this > > > > > water is different from that of pure Gangajal. > > > > > > > > > > ~Ole > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > <http://www.afn.org/~centennl/centkals.htm> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Hare Hari !! > > > > > > > > > > > > I too have some of those pouches of water from company called > > > > > > Gangotri Minerals that is said to be packaged at 8500 ft. > > > > > > > > > > > > What I have RECCOMENDS on the pouch that it be used for > > drinking. > > > > > > > > > > > > I purchased it at local Indo Grocery store and man there > > actually > > > > > > asked me what I was using the water for as it was sold at the > > puja > > > > > > section > > > > > > in store..I told him for puja and he said, "Good, that's > > alright > > > > > > then." Implying not to drink it. > > > > > > > > > > > > Also bought a bottle from Vedanta Society called "Ganga Water > > with > > > > > > 1008 Tirthas in One". > > > > > > > > > > > > It says on bottle "This holy water is so potent that by > > touching, > > > > > > drinking or bathing in it all reactions of sinful activities > > are > > > > > > destroyed." However in Vedanta Society catalog ..it clearly > > > > > > states "For external use OnlY" > > > > > > > > > > > > That is why I asked as I was aware of the scriptual > > references to > > > > the > > > > > > benefits of drinking the prasadam that has bathed the > > shilaji.. > > > > > > > > > > > > It is interesting to note, but I know about adding regular > > water > > > > to > > > > > > the Ganga water for puja. I had some in a container that I had > > > > yet to > > > > > > use to bathe Shaligram and found that it had matter floating > > in it > > > > > > that looked to me as bacteria, however the water/tulsi mixture > > > > that > > > > > > HAS bathed shaligram looks perfect... > > > > > > > > > > > > Interesting considerations and perspectives.. > > > > > > > > > > > > Again Maha Pranams to the members of this wonderful group :-) > > > > > > > > > > > > Ariel > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have purchased this Gangajal directly from the > > manufacturer. > > > > They > > > > > > are > > > > > > > so far the only authorized company by the Government of > > > > Uttaranchal > > > > > > who > > > > > > > have been permitted to draw and packing Gangajal from > > Gangotri > > > > > > Valley. > > > > > > > Their plant is situated in Gangotri valley with govt. > > > > permission to > > > > > > draw > > > > > > > water at the Gangotri. They have a modern plant. The water > > is > > > > not > > > > > > > treated with any process to purify it of germs. It is > > claimed > > > > to be > > > > > > > mechanically filtered, but I have found minute amounts of > > > > sediment > > > > > > in > > > > > > > some pouches. It is clearly stated on the pouches that this > > > > water is > > > > > > > only for puja purpose. I believe this phrasing is used > > because > > > > the > > > > > > > company have not applied govt. for permission to make a > > drinking > > > > > > water > > > > > > > plant, as there would be more regulations involved. But > > water > > > > used > > > > > > for > > > > > > > puja is usually also consumed, so... ;-) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > As far as I know, this is definitely the best and purest > > > > gangajal > > > > > > you > > > > > > > can obtain commercially. I have absolutely no hesitation of > > > > drinking > > > > > > > gallons of it, what to speak of bathing in it! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ~ Ole > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Richard Shaw- Brown" > > > > > > <rsbj66@> > > > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > /dispCategory.php? catId=27 > > > > > > > > they sell Ganga jal. I think it's purified of > > germs...better > > > > write > > > > > > > > them and ask about that. It's worth to get it because you > > can > > > > mix > > > > > > > > normal water into the Ganga jal and you have a lot more. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sure, drinking unpurified Gangajal can make you ill. I > > know > > > > of a > > > > > > true > > > > > > > > story from last year. In Vraja-Mandala, in Varshan- dham, > > at > > > > Maan > > > > > > > > Mandir is Avadhuta Radha Charan Babaji - he has been > > caretaker > > > > > > there > > > > > > > > since over 60 years now. Last year he lead a group of > > > > devotees on > > > > > > a > > > > > > > > confidential Vraja Mandala Parikrama. At one sacred kunda > > > > they all > > > > > > > > sipped water...and one videshi man became so ill that he > > died > > > > > > within > > > > > > > > 12 hours of drinking that holy water. They got him to the > > > > > > hospital in > > > > > > > > Vrindavan in time, but he died anyway. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > There is also a mudra, mantra, and method to turn normal > > water > > > > > > into > > > > > > > > Ganga jala. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Y/s, Richard > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Thanks Arielji, The pure Mysore sandalwood oil, is that to be classifiied as an essential oil? Where to obtain the pure Sandalwood oil from Mysore in larger qty's? I received some 5ml bottles from Rudra Centre, but now I am unable to even locate it on the website. [/:)] Richardji, when you order from Rudra Centre, what size bottles do you get? ~ Ole sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9 wrote: > > Hi Oleji: > > Yes, next time I go there I'll ask..it will be some time as I have > quite a bit in stock here. > > BTW I have a background in aromatherapy. Essential oils are rarely > used full strength when used on human body.. I use a sandlewood > oil/olive oil dilution when I give beads a full soak.. > > Sometimes beads just need a "touch up" & I will use sandlewood > straight and apply with a tooth brush .. > > I have been using Tulsi Oil on shaligrama. Just seems Mother wants to > be applied to Her Lord. I then use a very high quality sandlewood > paste on top of it. > > Blessings > Ariel > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ wrote: > > > > > > Dear Arielji, > > > > Thanks for that info! Can you find out where the local shop of yours > > buys it? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Ole > > > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> wrote: > > > > > > Hello Oleji ! > > > > > > Yes, the pouch of Gangotri water that is pictured on the Krishna > > > Culture Site is the Same as what I purchased locally.. > > > > > > BTW Great website !! > > > > > > Hari Bol > > > > > > Ariel > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Dear Ariel Ji, > > > > > > > > Namaste and thanks very much for taking time to copy write the > info > > > from > > > > the label of the Gangotri water. > > > > > > > > I can not find any online references for this company. Are these > > > 200ml > > > > pouches? Where do you buy yours, in the US? > > > > > > > > Does the label look like this: > > > > > > > > http://www.krishnaculture.com/cgi-bin/miva? > > > Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=\ > > > > PROD&Store_Code=KC&Product_Code=GGJ > > > > <http://www.krishnaculture.com/cgi-bin/miva? > > > Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen\ > > > > =PROD&Store_Code=KC&Product_Code=GGJ> > > > > > > > > I know that Uttakarshi Minerals Corp. received govt approval in > > > 2005, I > > > > have a copy of their cert. papers and this was done in early > 2005. > > > They > > > > are allowed to draw 10.000 ltrs from the Gangotri every day. > They > > > claims > > > > they are the only ones so far. Perhaps this other company have > > > followed > > > > in their footsteps. It could also be that they buy from > Uttarkashi > > > and > > > > get private labelling done. I will check with Uttarkarshi. > > > > > > > > I have for some time tried to find out how many companies are > > > bottling > > > > gangajal from the himalayan region, but it is difficult to > ascertain > > > > unless you go there yourself and do research, as some of the > > > companies > > > > are not online. I would appreciate any insights from members > here > > > who > > > > know about other available labels. > > > > > > > > I purchased some 12 bottles of The Ganga Water 1008 Tirthas in > 2004 > > > from > > > > krishnaculture.com, to distribute among devotee friends. I also > > > > purchased T-series Gangajal which is/was bottled at Risikesh. > > > > > > > > The first time I tasted Gangajal was from an ISKCON devotee who > had > > > > brought back a bottle he collected from Sridham Mayapur in West > > > Bengal. > > > > This water remained completely fresh for 5-6 years until the > last > > > drop > > > > was consumed. > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > ~Ole > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Namaste Oleji and thank you for that website address. > > > > > > > > > > I only have regular address for Gangotri Minerals Ltd. > > > > > > > > > > PO Jhala, Gangotri Region, Distt. Uttarkashi, Himalayas (U.P.) > > > India > > > > > > > > > > On the pouch it says: > > > > > > > > > > "Everyday Elixir of Life. Zero Bacteria. Full of Herbal and > > > Mineral > > > > > Vitality of Himalayas. Gangotri is the ultimate Aqua Pura is > > > > > absolutely free from bacterias, pollutants and chemical > > > additives . > > > > > Builds immunity, drink every day - make it a habit. > Beneficial for > > > > > all diseases." > > > > > > > > > > The Ganga Water 1008 Tirthas Bottle says: > > > > > > > > > > "According to the Srimad Bhagavatam Purana, the water of the > > > Ganges > > > > > is sacred because it emanates from the lotus feet of Lord > Vishnu. > > > > > The water in this bottle is from Sridhama Mayapur, birthplace > of > > > Sri > > > > > Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. This water has not been > filtered so > > > > > that the full effect of the Ganges will be with you wherever > you > > > take > > > > > this bottle. A very rare collection of waters from 1008 sacred > > > holy > > > > > places has been added to this bottle." > > > > > > > > > > Website for Vedanta Society where I purchased mine is > > > www.vedanta.com > > > > > > > > > > Also received e-mail from Shri Neetaji at Rudra Center. > > > > > > > > > > Her reply is: > > > > > "Yes it is very much recommended to drink water after bathing > the > > > > > Silas . This water is very healing and cures many diseases" > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Blessings to All. > > > > > Ariel > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Ariel, > > > > > > > > > > > > Namaskar > > > > > > > > > > > > I dont know the company "Gangotri Minerals" that you > mention. On > > > > > > Surya's request, I have just posted the address (including a > > > photo) > > > > > of > > > > > > the Gangajal water made by Uttarkashi Minerals Corp that I > use. > > > > > > > > > > > > Please let me know if you have any website/email/postal > address > > > of > > > > > the > > > > > > "Gangotri Minerals" company, thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > > The Ganga water plus 1008 Tirtha's bottle has its origins > from > > > the > > > > > > Sahasra Tirtha Jala Maha Abhisheka of HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta > > > Swami, > > > > > on > > > > > > the occasion of his Centennial Celebrations in 1996. > > > > > > http://www.afn.org/~centennl/centkals.htm > > > > > > <http://www.afn.org/~centennl/centkals.htm> > > > > > > > > > > > > I have a whole book about the subject of the collection of > the > > > 1008 > > > > > > waters (actually it is 1111). I was also BLESSED to drink > this > > > > > water > > > > > > at the centennial celebrations! Will post some particular > info > > > from > > > > > the > > > > > > book here, if there is any interest. > > > > > > > > > > > > The water in this particular Tirtha bottle is made for some > > > years > > > > > from > > > > > > Ganga water collected locally at the ISKCON Sridham Mayapur > > > temple > > > > > in > > > > > > West Bengal. The Ganga water is carbon filtered and blended > > > with a > > > > > very > > > > > > minute amount of the 1996 water. The perceived energetic > effect > > > of > > > > > this > > > > > > water is different from that of pure Gangajal. > > > > > > > > > > > > ~Ole > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > <http://www.afn.org/~centennl/centkals.htm> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hare Hari !! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I too have some of those pouches of water from company > called > > > > > > > Gangotri Minerals that is said to be packaged at 8500 ft. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > What I have RECCOMENDS on the pouch that it be used for > > > drinking. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I purchased it at local Indo Grocery store and man there > > > actually > > > > > > > asked me what I was using the water for as it was sold at > the > > > puja > > > > > > > section > > > > > > > in store..I told him for puja and he said, "Good, that's > > > alright > > > > > > > then." Implying not to drink it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Also bought a bottle from Vedanta Society called "Ganga > Water > > > with > > > > > > > 1008 Tirthas in One". > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It says on bottle "This holy water is so potent that by > > > touching, > > > > > > > drinking or bathing in it all reactions of sinful > activities > > > are > > > > > > > destroyed." However in Vedanta Society catalog ..it > clearly > > > > > > > states "For external use OnlY" > > > > > > > > > > > > > > That is why I asked as I was aware of the scriptual > > > references to > > > > > the > > > > > > > benefits of drinking the prasadam that has bathed the > > > shilaji.. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It is interesting to note, but I know about adding regular > > > water > > > > > to > > > > > > > the Ganga water for puja. I had some in a container that > I had > > > > > yet to > > > > > > > use to bathe Shaligram and found that it had matter > floating > > > in it > > > > > > > that looked to me as bacteria, however the water/tulsi > mixture > > > > > that > > > > > > > HAS bathed shaligram looks perfect... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Interesting considerations and perspectives.. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Again Maha Pranams to the members of this wonderful > group :-) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Ariel > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have purchased this Gangajal directly from the > > > manufacturer. > > > > > They > > > > > > > are > > > > > > > > so far the only authorized company by the Government of > > > > > Uttaranchal > > > > > > > who > > > > > > > > have been permitted to draw and packing Gangajal from > > > Gangotri > > > > > > > Valley. > > > > > > > > Their plant is situated in Gangotri valley with govt. > > > > > permission to > > > > > > > draw > > > > > > > > water at the Gangotri. They have a modern plant. The > water > > > is > > > > > not > > > > > > > > treated with any process to purify it of germs. It is > > > claimed > > > > > to be > > > > > > > > mechanically filtered, but I have found minute amounts > of > > > > > sediment > > > > > > > in > > > > > > > > some pouches. It is clearly stated on the pouches that > this > > > > > water is > > > > > > > > only for puja purpose. I believe this phrasing is used > > > because > > > > > the > > > > > > > > company have not applied govt. for permission to make a > > > drinking > > > > > > > water > > > > > > > > plant, as there would be more regulations involved. But > > > water > > > > > used > > > > > > > for > > > > > > > > puja is usually also consumed, so... ;-) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > As far as I know, this is definitely the best and purest > > > > > gangajal > > > > > > > you > > > > > > > > can obtain commercially. I have absolutely no > hesitation of > > > > > drinking > > > > > > > > gallons of it, what to speak of bathing in it! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ~ Ole > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Richard Shaw- > Brown" > > > > > > > <rsbj66@> > > > > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > /dispCategory.php? > catId=27 > > > > > > > > > they sell Ganga jal. I think it's purified of > > > germs...better > > > > > write > > > > > > > > > them and ask about that. It's worth to get it because > you > > > can > > > > > mix > > > > > > > > > normal water into the Ganga jal and you have a lot > more. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sure, drinking unpurified Gangajal can make you ill. I > > > know > > > > > of a > > > > > > > true > > > > > > > > > story from last year. In Vraja-Mandala, in Varshan- > dham, > > > at > > > > > Maan > > > > > > > > > Mandir is Avadhuta Radha Charan Babaji - he has been > > > caretaker > > > > > > > there > > > > > > > > > since over 60 years now. Last year he lead a group of > > > > > devotees on > > > > > > > a > > > > > > > > > confidential Vraja Mandala Parikrama. At one sacred > kunda > > > > > they all > > > > > > > > > sipped water...and one videshi man became so ill that > he > > > died > > > > > > > within > > > > > > > > > 12 hours of drinking that holy water. They got him to > the > > > > > > > hospital in > > > > > > > > > Vrindavan in time, but he died anyway. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > There is also a mudra, mantra, and method to turn > normal > > > water > > > > > > > into > > > > > > > > > Ganga jala. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Y/s, Richard > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Dear Ole, I have mentioned in my earlier posting about source of 'Sandle Wood Oil'. You can get Sandle Wood Oil from the 'Kauvery Stores', Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore, India. The shop is run by the Karnataka State Government, India. You can write to the Manager, of the shop. Aluminium bottles available are of 25 ml. and One litre. Thanking you and with best wishes, Chandrashekhar Phadke alstrup <alstrup > wrote: Thanks Arielji, The pure Mysore sandalwood oil, is that to be classifiied as an essential oil? Where to obtain the pure Sandalwood oil from Mysore in larger qty's? I received some 5ml bottles from Rudra Centre, but now I am unable to even locate it on the website. Richardji, when you order from Rudra Centre, what size bottles do you get? ~ Ole sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9 wrote: > > Hi Oleji: > > Yes, next time I go there I'll ask..it will be some time as I have > quite a bit in stock here. > > BTW I have a background in aromatherapy. Essential oils are rarely > used full strength when used on human body.. I use a sandlewood > oil/olive oil dilution when I give beads a full soak.. > > Sometimes beads just need a "touch up" & I will use sandlewood > straight and apply with a tooth brush .. > > I have been using Tulsi Oil on shaligrama. Just seems Mother wants to > be applied to Her Lord. I then use a very high quality sandlewood > paste on top of it. > > Blessings > Ariel > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ wrote: > > > > > > Dear Arielji, > > > > Thanks for that info! Can you find out where the local shop of yours > > buys it? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Ole > > > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> wrote: > > > > > > Hello Oleji ! > > > > > > Yes, the pouch of Gangotri water that is pictured on the Krishna > > > Culture Site is the Same as what I purchased locally.. > > > > > > BTW Great website !! > > > > > > Hari Bol > > > > > > Ariel > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Dear Ariel Ji, > > > > > > > > Namaste and thanks very much for taking time to copy write the > info > > > from > > > > the label of the Gangotri water. > > > > > > > > I can not find any online references for this company. Are these > > > 200ml > > > > pouches? Where do you buy yours, in the US? > > > > > > > > Does the label look like this: > > > > > > > > http://www.krishnaculture.com/cgi-bin/miva? > > > Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=\ > > > > PROD&Store_Code=KC&Product_Code=GGJ > > > > <http://www.krishnaculture.com/cgi-bin/miva? > > > Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen\ > > > > =PROD&Store_Code=KC&Product_Code=GGJ> > > > > > > > > I know that Uttakarshi Minerals Corp. received govt approval in > > > 2005, I > > > > have a copy of their cert. papers and this was done in early > 2005. > > > They > > > > are allowed to draw 10.000 ltrs from the Gangotri every day. > They > > > claims > > > > they are the only ones so far. Perhaps this other company have > > > followed > > > > in their footsteps. It could also be that they buy from > Uttarkashi > > > and > > > > get private labelling done. I will check with Uttarkarshi. > > > > > > > > I have for some time tried to find out how many companies are > > > bottling > > > > gangajal from the himalayan region, but it is difficult to > ascertain > > > > unless you go there yourself and do research, as some of the > > > companies > > > > are not online. I would appreciate any insights from members > here > > > who > > > > know about other available labels. > > > > > > > > I purchased some 12 bottles of The Ganga Water 1008 Tirthas in > 2004 > > > from > > > > krishnaculture.com, to distribute among devotee friends. I also > > > > purchased T-series Gangajal which is/was bottled at Risikesh. > > > > > > > > The first time I tasted Gangajal was from an ISKCON devotee who > had > > > > brought back a bottle he collected from Sridham Mayapur in West > > > Bengal. > > > > This water remained completely fresh for 5-6 years until the > last > > > drop > > > > was consumed. > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > ~Ole > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Namaste Oleji and thank you for that website address. > > > > > > > > > > I only have regular address for Gangotri Minerals Ltd. > > > > > > > > > > PO Jhala, Gangotri Region, Distt. Uttarkashi, Himalayas (U.P.) > > > India > > > > > > > > > > On the pouch it says: > > > > > > > > > > "Everyday Elixir of Life. Zero Bacteria. Full of Herbal and > > > Mineral > > > > > Vitality of Himalayas. Gangotri is the ultimate Aqua Pura is > > > > > absolutely free from bacterias, pollutants and chemical > > > additives . > > > > > Builds immunity, drink every day - make it a habit. > Beneficial for > > > > > all diseases." > > > > > > > > > > The Ganga Water 1008 Tirthas Bottle says: > > > > > > > > > > "According to the Srimad Bhagavatam Purana, the water of the > > > Ganges > > > > > is sacred because it emanates from the lotus feet of Lord > Vishnu. > > > > > The water in this bottle is from Sridhama Mayapur, birthplace > of > > > Sri > > > > > Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. This water has not been > filtered so > > > > > that the full effect of the Ganges will be with you wherever > you > > > take > > > > > this bottle. A very rare collection of waters from 1008 sacred > > > holy > > > > > places has been added to this bottle." > > > > > > > > > > Website for Vedanta Society where I purchased mine is > > > www.vedanta.com > > > > > > > > > > Also received e-mail from Shri Neetaji at Rudra Center. > > > > > > > > > > Her reply is: > > > > > "Yes it is very much recommended to drink water after bathing > the > > > > > Silas . This water is very healing and cures many diseases" > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Blessings to All. > > > > > Ariel > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Ariel, > > > > > > > > > > > > Namaskar > > > > > > > > > > > > I dont know the company "Gangotri Minerals" that you > mention. On > > > > > > Surya's request, I have just posted the address (including a > > > photo) > > > > > of > > > > > > the Gangajal water made by Uttarkashi Minerals Corp that I > use. > > > > > > > > > > > > Please let me know if you have any website/email/postal > address > > > of > > > > > the > > > > > > "Gangotri Minerals" company, thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > > The Ganga water plus 1008 Tirtha's bottle has its origins > from > > > the > > > > > > Sahasra Tirtha Jala Maha Abhisheka of HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta > > > Swami, > > > > > on > > > > > > the occasion of his Centennial Celebrations in 1996. > > > > > > http://www.afn.org/~centennl/centkals.htm > > > > > > <http://www.afn.org/~centennl/centkals.htm> > > > > > > > > > > > > I have a whole book about the subject of the collection of > the > > > 1008 > > > > > > waters (actually it is 1111). I was also BLESSED to drink > this > > > > > water > > > > > > at the centennial celebrations! Will post some particular > info > > > from > > > > > the > > > > > > book here, if there is any interest. > > > > > > > > > > > > The water in this particular Tirtha bottle is made for some > > > years > > > > > from > > > > > > Ganga water collected locally at the ISKCON Sridham Mayapur > > > temple > > > > > in > > > > > > West Bengal. The Ganga water is carbon filtered and blended > > > with a > > > > > very > > > > > > minute amount of the 1996 water. The perceived energetic > effect > > > of > > > > > this > > > > > > water is different from that of pure Gangajal. > > > > > > > > > > > > ~Ole > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > <http://www.afn.org/~centennl/centkals.htm> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hare Hari !! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I too have some of those pouches of water from company > called > > > > > > > Gangotri Minerals that is said to be packaged at 8500 ft. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > What I have RECCOMENDS on the pouch that it be used for > > > drinking. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I purchased it at local Indo Grocery store and man there > > > actually > > > > > > > asked me what I was using the water for as it was sold at > the > > > puja > > > > > > > section > > > > > > > in store..I told him for puja and he said, "Good, that's > > > alright > > > > > > > then." Implying not to drink it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Also bought a bottle from Vedanta Society called "Ganga > Water > > > with > > > > > > > 1008 Tirthas in One". > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It says on bottle "This holy water is so potent that by > > > touching, > > > > > > > drinking or bathing in it all reactions of sinful > activities > > > are > > > > > > > destroyed." However in Vedanta Society catalog ..it > clearly > > > > > > > states "For external use OnlY" > > > > > > > > > > > > > > That is why I asked as I was aware of the scriptual > > > references to > > > > > the > > > > > > > benefits of drinking the prasadam that has bathed the > > > shilaji.. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It is interesting to note, but I know about adding regular > > > water > > > > > to > > > > > > > the Ganga water for puja. I had some in a container that > I had > > > > > yet to > > > > > > > use to bathe Shaligram and found that it had matter > floating > > > in it > > > > > > > that looked to me as bacteria, however the water/tulsi > mixture > > > > > that > > > > > > > HAS bathed shaligram looks perfect... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Interesting considerations and perspectives.. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Again Maha Pranams to the members of this wonderful > group :-) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Ariel > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have purchased this Gangajal directly from the > > > manufacturer. > > > > > They > > > > > > > are > > > > > > > > so far the only authorized company by the Government of > > > > > Uttaranchal > > > > > > > who > > > > > > > > have been permitted to draw and packing Gangajal from > > > Gangotri > > > > > > > Valley. > > > > > > > > Their plant is situated in Gangotri valley with govt. > > > > > permission to > > > > > > > draw > > > > > > > > water at the Gangotri. They have a modern plant. The > water > > > is > > > > > not > > > > > > > > treated with any process to purify it of germs. It is > > > claimed > > > > > to be > > > > > > > > mechanically filtered, but I have found minute amounts > of > > > > > sediment > > > > > > > in > > > > > > > > some pouches. It is clearly stated on the pouches that > this > > > > > water is > > > > > > > > only for puja purpose. I believe this phrasing is used > > > because > > > > > the > > > > > > > > company have not applied govt. for permission to make a > > > drinking > > > > > > > water > > > > > > > > plant, as there would be more regulations involved. But > > > water > > > > > used > > > > > > > for > > > > > > > > puja is usually also consumed, so... ;-) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > As far as I know, this is definitely the best and purest > > > > > gangajal > > > > > > > you > > > > > > > > can obtain commercially. I have absolutely no > hesitation of > > > > > drinking > > > > > > > > gallons of it, what to speak of bathing in it! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ~ Ole > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Richard Shaw- > Brown" > > > > > > > <rsbj66@> > > > > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > /dispCategory.php? > catId=27 > > > > > > > > > they sell Ganga jal. I think it's purified of > > > germs...better > > > > > write > > > > > > > > > them and ask about that. It's worth to get it because > you > > > can > > > > > mix > > > > > > > > > normal water into the Ganga jal and you have a lot > more. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sure, drinking unpurified Gangajal can make you ill. I > > > know > > > > > of a > > > > > > > true > > > > > > > > > story from last year. In Vraja-Mandala, in Varshan- > dham, > > > at > > > > > Maan > > > > > > > > > Mandir is Avadhuta Radha Charan Babaji - he has been > > > caretaker > > > > > > > there > > > > > > > > > since over 60 years now. Last year he lead a group of > > > > > devotees on > > > > > > > a > > > > > > > > > confidential Vraja Mandala Parikrama. At one sacred > kunda > > > > > they all > > > > > > > > > sipped water...and one videshi man became so ill that > he > > > died > > > > > > > within > > > > > > > > > 12 hours of drinking that holy water. They got him to > the > > > > > > > hospital in > > > > > > > > > Vrindavan in time, but he died anyway. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > There is also a mudra, mantra, and method to turn > normal > > > water > > > > > > > into > > > > > > > > > Ganga jala. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Y/s, Richard > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Here's a new way to find what you're looking for - Answers Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Messenger Version 8. Get it NOW Here's a new way to find what you're looking for - Answers Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Messenger Version 8. Get it NOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Namaste all. what great posts on how to preserve rudra beads.. right now my beads are soacked in three bottles of mustard oil and i specially like its strong aroma...in mumbai, during monsoon, if the beads are out for even a day, they catch fungus..i do not know about any other indian city...and i am wondering if they catch fungus similarly in nepal during monsoon or elsewhere in the world...or has it something to do with humidity here..i have no idea about this. if anybody can explain, please... warm regards aadi sacred-objects, chandrashekhar phadke <chphadke wrote: > > Dear Ole, > > I have mentioned in my earlier posting about source of 'Sandle Wood Oil'. You can get Sandle Wood Oil from the 'Kauvery Stores', Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore, India. The shop is run by the Karnataka State Government, India. You can write to the Manager, of the shop. Aluminium bottles available are of 25 ml. and One litre. > > Thanking you and with best wishes, > > Chandrashekhar Phadke > > alstrup <alstrup wrote: > Thanks Arielji, > The pure Mysore sandalwood oil, is that to be classifiied as an essential oil? > Where to obtain the pure Sandalwood oil from Mysore in larger qty's? I received some 5ml bottles from Rudra Centre, but now I am unable to even locate it on the website. > Richardji, when you order from Rudra Centre, what size bottles do you get? > ~ Ole > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> wrote: > > > > Hi Oleji: > > > > Yes, next time I go there I'll ask..it will be some time as I have > > quite a bit in stock here. > > > > BTW I have a background in aromatherapy. Essential oils are rarely > > used full strength when used on human body.. I use a sandlewood > > oil/olive oil dilution when I give beads a full soak.. > > > > Sometimes beads just need a "touch up" & I will use sandlewood > > straight and apply with a tooth brush .. > > > > I have been using Tulsi Oil on shaligrama. Just seems Mother wants to > > be applied to Her Lord. I then use a very high quality sandlewood > > paste on top of it. > > > > Blessings > > Ariel > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ wrote: > > > > > > > > > Dear Arielji, > > > > > > Thanks for that info! Can you find out where the local shop of yours > > > buys it? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Ole > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Hello Oleji ! > > > > > > > > Yes, the pouch of Gangotri water that is pictured on the Krishna > > > > Culture Site is the Same as what I purchased locally.. > > > > > > > > BTW Great website !! > > > > > > > > Hari Bol > > > > > > > > Ariel > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Dear Ariel Ji, > > > > > > > > > > Namaste and thanks very much for taking time to copy write the > > info > > > > from > > > > > the label of the Gangotri water. > > > > > > > > > > I can not find any online references for this company. Are these > > > > 200ml > > > > > pouches? Where do you buy yours, in the US? > > > > > > > > > > Does the label look like this: > > > > > > > > > > http://www.krishnaculture.com/cgi-bin/miva? > > > > Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=\ > > > > > PROD&Store_Code=KC&Product_Code=GGJ > > > > > <http://www.krishnaculture.com/cgi-bin/miva? > > > > Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen\ > > > > > =PROD&Store_Code=KC&Product_Code=GGJ> > > > > > > > > > > I know that Uttakarshi Minerals Corp. received govt approval in > > > > 2005, I > > > > > have a copy of their cert. papers and this was done in early > > 2005. > > > > They > > > > > are allowed to draw 10.000 ltrs from the Gangotri every day. > > They > > > > claims > > > > > they are the only ones so far. Perhaps this other company have > > > > followed > > > > > in their footsteps. It could also be that they buy from > > Uttarkashi > > > > and > > > > > get private labelling done. I will check with Uttarkarshi. > > > > > > > > > > I have for some time tried to find out how many companies are > > > > bottling > > > > > gangajal from the himalayan region, but it is difficult to > > ascertain > > > > > unless you go there yourself and do research, as some of the > > > > companies > > > > > are not online. I would appreciate any insights from members > > here > > > > who > > > > > know about other available labels. > > > > > > > > > > I purchased some 12 bottles of The Ganga Water 1008 Tirthas in > > 2004 > > > > from > > > > > krishnaculture.com, to distribute among devotee friends. I also > > > > > purchased T-series Gangajal which is/was bottled at Risikesh. > > > > > > > > > > The first time I tasted Gangajal was from an ISKCON devotee who > > had > > > > > brought back a bottle he collected from Sridham Mayapur in West > > > > Bengal. > > > > > This water remained completely fresh for 5-6 years until the > > last > > > > drop > > > > > was consumed. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > ~Ole > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Namaste Oleji and thank you for that website address. > > > > > > > > > > > > I only have regular address for Gangotri Minerals Ltd. > > > > > > > > > > > > PO Jhala, Gangotri Region, Distt. Uttarkashi, Himalayas (U.P.) > > > > India > > > > > > > > > > > > On the pouch it says: > > > > > > > > > > > > "Everyday Elixir of Life. Zero Bacteria. Full of Herbal and > > > > Mineral > > > > > > Vitality of Himalayas. Gangotri is the ultimate Aqua Pura is > > > > > > absolutely free from bacterias, pollutants and chemical > > > > additives . > > > > > > Builds immunity, drink every day - make it a habit. > > Beneficial for > > > > > > all diseases." > > > > > > > > > > > > The Ganga Water 1008 Tirthas Bottle says: > > > > > > > > > > > > "According to the Srimad Bhagavatam Purana, the water of the > > > > Ganges > > > > > > is sacred because it emanates from the lotus feet of Lord > > Vishnu. > > > > > > The water in this bottle is from Sridhama Mayapur, birthplace > > of > > > > Sri > > > > > > Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. This water has not been > > filtered so > > > > > > that the full effect of the Ganges will be with you wherever > > you > > > > take > > > > > > this bottle. A very rare collection of waters from 1008 sacred > > > > holy > > > > > > places has been added to this bottle." > > > > > > > > > > > > Website for Vedanta Society where I purchased mine is > > > > www.vedanta.com > > > > > > > > > > > > Also received e-mail from Shri Neetaji at Rudra Center. > > > > > > > > > > > > Her reply is: > > > > > > "Yes it is very much recommended to drink water after bathing > > the > > > > > > Silas . This water is very healing and cures many diseases" > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Blessings to All. > > > > > > Ariel > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Ariel, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Namaskar > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I dont know the company "Gangotri Minerals" that you > > mention. On > > > > > > > Surya's request, I have just posted the address (including a > > > > photo) > > > > > > of > > > > > > > the Gangajal water made by Uttarkashi Minerals Corp that I > > use. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Please let me know if you have any website/email/postal > > address > > > > of > > > > > > the > > > > > > > "Gangotri Minerals" company, thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The Ganga water plus 1008 Tirtha's bottle has its origins > > from > > > > the > > > > > > > Sahasra Tirtha Jala Maha Abhisheka of HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta > > > > Swami, > > > > > > on > > > > > > > the occasion of his Centennial Celebrations in 1996. > > > > > > > http://www.afn.org/~centennl/centkals.htm > > > > > > > <http://www.afn.org/~centennl/centkals.htm> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have a whole book about the subject of the collection of > > the > > > > 1008 > > > > > > > waters (actually it is 1111). I was also BLESSED to drink > > this > > > > > > water > > > > > > > at the centennial celebrations! Will post some particular > > info > > > > from > > > > > > the > > > > > > > book here, if there is any interest. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The water in this particular Tirtha bottle is made for some > > > > years > > > > > > from > > > > > > > Ganga water collected locally at the ISKCON Sridham Mayapur > > > > temple > > > > > > in > > > > > > > West Bengal. The Ganga water is carbon filtered and blended > > > > with a > > > > > > very > > > > > > > minute amount of the 1996 water. The perceived energetic > > effect > > > > of > > > > > > this > > > > > > > water is different from that of pure Gangajal. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ~Ole > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > <http://www.afn.org/~centennl/centkals.htm> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hare Hari !! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I too have some of those pouches of water from company > > called > > > > > > > > Gangotri Minerals that is said to be packaged at 8500 ft. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > What I have RECCOMENDS on the pouch that it be used for > > > > drinking. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I purchased it at local Indo Grocery store and man there > > > > actually > > > > > > > > asked me what I was using the water for as it was sold at > > the > > > > puja > > > > > > > > section > > > > > > > > in store..I told him for puja and he said, "Good, that's > > > > alright > > > > > > > > then." Implying not to drink it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Also bought a bottle from Vedanta Society called "Ganga > > Water > > > > with > > > > > > > > 1008 Tirthas in One". > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It says on bottle "This holy water is so potent that by > > > > touching, > > > > > > > > drinking or bathing in it all reactions of sinful > > activities > > > > are > > > > > > > > destroyed." However in Vedanta Society catalog ..it > > clearly > > > > > > > > states "For external use OnlY" > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > That is why I asked as I was aware of the scriptual > > > > references to > > > > > > the > > > > > > > > benefits of drinking the prasadam that has bathed the > > > > shilaji.. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It is interesting to note, but I know about adding regular > > > > water > > > > > > to > > > > > > > > the Ganga water for puja. I had some in a container that > > I had > > > > > > yet to > > > > > > > > use to bathe Shaligram and found that it had matter > > floating > > > > in it > > > > > > > > that looked to me as bacteria, however the water/tulsi > > mixture > > > > > > that > > > > > > > > HAS bathed shaligram looks perfect... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Interesting considerations and perspectives.. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Again Maha Pranams to the members of this wonderful > > group :-) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Ariel > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have purchased this Gangajal directly from the > > > > manufacturer. > > > > > > They > > > > > > > > are > > > > > > > > > so far the only authorized company by the Government of > > > > > > Uttaranchal > > > > > > > > who > > > > > > > > > have been permitted to draw and packing Gangajal from > > > > Gangotri > > > > > > > > Valley. > > > > > > > > > Their plant is situated in Gangotri valley with govt. > > > > > > permission to > > > > > > > > draw > > > > > > > > > water at the Gangotri. They have a modern plant. The > > water > > > > is > > > > > > not > > > > > > > > > treated with any process to purify it of germs. It is > > > > claimed > > > > > > to be > > > > > > > > > mechanically filtered, but I have found minute amounts > > of > > > > > > sediment > > > > > > > > in > > > > > > > > > some pouches. It is clearly stated on the pouches that > > this > > > > > > water is > > > > > > > > > only for puja purpose. I believe this phrasing is used > > > > because > > > > > > the > > > > > > > > > company have not applied govt. for permission to make a > > > > drinking > > > > > > > > water > > > > > > > > > plant, as there would be more regulations involved. But > > > > water > > > > > > used > > > > > > > > for > > > > > > > > > puja is usually also consumed, so... ;-) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > As far as I know, this is definitely the best and purest > > > > > > gangajal > > > > > > > > you > > > > > > > > > can obtain commercially. I have absolutely no > > hesitation of > > > > > > drinking > > > > > > > > > gallons of it, what to speak of bathing in it! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ~ Ole > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Richard Shaw- > > Brown" > > > > > > > > <rsbj66@> > > > > > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > /dispCategory.php? > > catId=27 > > > > > > > > > > they sell Ganga jal. I think it's purified of > > > > germs...better > > > > > > write > > > > > > > > > > them and ask about that. It's worth to get it because > > you > > > > can > > > > > > mix > > > > > > > > > > normal water into the Ganga jal and you have a lot > > more. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sure, drinking unpurified Gangajal can make you ill. I > > > > know > > > > > > of a > > > > > > > > true > > > > > > > > > > story from last year. In Vraja-Mandala, in Varshan- > > dham, > > > > at > > > > > > Maan > > > > > > > > > > Mandir is Avadhuta Radha Charan Babaji - he has been > > > > caretaker > > > > > > > > there > > > > > > > > > > since over 60 years now. Last year he lead a group of > > > > > > devotees on > > > > > > > > a > > > > > > > > > > confidential Vraja Mandala Parikrama. At one sacred > > kunda > > > > > > they all > > > > > > > > > > sipped water...and one videshi man became so ill that > > he > > > > died > > > > > > > > within > > > > > > > > > > 12 hours of drinking that holy water. They got him to > > the > > > > > > > > hospital in > > > > > > > > > > Vrindavan in time, but he died anyway. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > There is also a mudra, mantra, and method to turn > > normal > > > > water > > > > > > > > into > > > > > > > > > > Ganga jala. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Y/s, Richard > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Here's a new way to find what you're looking for - Answers > Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Messenger Version 8. Get it NOW > > > Here's a new way to find what you're looking for - Answers > Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Messenger Version 8. Get it NOW > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Dear Chandrashekharji, Yes, I did read and note this, but can this be ordered online? I cant locate anything through google. What are the retail prices in India for the two sizes you mention. Thanks, Ole sacred-objects, chandrashekhar phadke <chphadke wrote: > > Dear Ole, > > I have mentioned in my earlier posting about source of 'Sandle Wood Oil'. You can get Sandle Wood Oil from the 'Kauvery Stores', Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore, India. The shop is run by the Karnataka State Government, India. You can write to the Manager, of the shop. Aluminium bottles available are of 25 ml. and One litre. > > Thanking you and with best wishes, > > Chandrashekhar Phadke > > alstrup alstrup wrote: > Thanks Arielji, > The pure Mysore sandalwood oil, is that to be classifiied as an essential oil? > Where to obtain the pure Sandalwood oil from Mysore in larger qty's? I received some 5ml bottles from Rudra Centre, but now I am unable to even locate it on the website. > Richardji, when you order from Rudra Centre, what size bottles do you get? > ~ Ole > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" kamael9@ wrote: > > > > Hi Oleji: > > > > Yes, next time I go there I'll ask..it will be some time as I have > > quite a bit in stock here. > > > > BTW I have a background in aromatherapy. Essential oils are rarely > > used full strength when used on human body.. I use a sandlewood > > oil/olive oil dilution when I give beads a full soak.. > > > > Sometimes beads just need a "touch up" & I will use sandlewood > > straight and apply with a tooth brush .. > > > > I have been using Tulsi Oil on shaligrama. Just seems Mother wants to > > be applied to Her Lord. I then use a very high quality sandlewood > > paste on top of it. > > > > Blessings > > Ariel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Dear Ole, You can write to Manager, Cauveri, Bangalore. In India, the retail cost of 25 ml. pure Sandal Wood oil from Mysore is in the range of Rs. 1800/- to Rs. 2100/- (Rs. 47. = One USD) I will let you know the exact cost of one litre bottle soon. Both the bottles are of aluminium. With best wishes, Chandrashekhar Phadke alstrup <alstrup > wrote: Dear Chandrashekharji, Yes, I did read and note this, but can this be ordered online? I cant locate anything through google. What are the retail prices in India for the two sizes you mention. Thanks, Ole sacred-objects, chandrashekhar phadke <chphadke wrote: > > Dear Ole, > > I have mentioned in my earlier posting about source of 'Sandle Wood Oil'. You can get Sandle Wood Oil from the 'Kauvery Stores', Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore, India. The shop is run by the Karnataka State Government, India. You can write to the Manager, of the shop. Aluminium bottles available are of 25 ml. and One litre. > > Thanking you and with best wishes, > > Chandrashekhar Phadke > > alstrup alstrup wrote: > Thanks Arielji, > The pure Mysore sandalwood oil, is that to be classifiied as an essential oil? > Where to obtain the pure Sandalwood oil from Mysore in larger qty's? I received some 5ml bottles from Rudra Centre, but now I am unable to even locate it on the website. > Richardji, when you order from Rudra Centre, what size bottles do you get? > ~ Ole > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" kamael9@ wrote: > > > > Hi Oleji: > > > > Yes, next time I go there I'll ask..it will be some time as I have > > quite a bit in stock here. > > > > BTW I have a background in aromatherapy. Essential oils are rarely > > used full strength when used on human body.. I use a sandlewood > > oil/olive oil dilution when I give beads a full soak.. > > > > Sometimes beads just need a "touch up" & I will use sandlewood > > straight and apply with a tooth brush .. > > > > I have been using Tulsi Oil on shaligrama. Just seems Mother wants to > > be applied to Her Lord. I then use a very high quality sandlewood > > paste on top of it. > > > > Blessings > > Ariel Here's a new way to find what you're looking for - Answers Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Messenger Version 8. Get it NOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Dear Aadi, More humid conditions and little warm temperature are the optimum conditions for fungus growth like in Bombay. With best wishes, Chandrashekhar Phadke aadi291 <aadi291 (AT) (DOT) co.in> wrote: Namaste all. what great posts on how to preserve rudra beads.. right now my beads are soacked in three bottles of mustard oil and i specially like its strong aroma...in mumbai, during monsoon, if the beads are out for even a day, they catch fungus..i do not know about any other indian city...and i am wondering if they catch fungus similarly in nepal during monsoon or elsewhere in the world...or has it something to do with humidity here..i have no idea about this. if anybody can explain, please... warm regards aadi sacred-objects, chandrashekhar phadke <chphadke wrote: > > Dear Ole, > > I have mentioned in my earlier posting about source of 'Sandle Wood Oil'. You can get Sandle Wood Oil from the 'Kauvery Stores', Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore, India. The shop is run by the Karnataka State Government, India. You can write to the Manager, of the shop. Aluminium bottles available are of 25 ml. and One litre. > > Thanking you and with best wishes, > > Chandrashekhar Phadke > > alstrup <alstrup wrote: > Thanks Arielji, > The pure Mysore sandalwood oil, is that to be classifiied as an essential oil? > Where to obtain the pure Sandalwood oil from Mysore in larger qty's? I received some 5ml bottles from Rudra Centre, but now I am unable to even locate it on the website. > Richardji, when you order from Rudra Centre, what size bottles do you get? > ~ Ole > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> wrote: > > > > Hi Oleji: > > > > Yes, next time I go there I'll ask..it will be some time as I have > > quite a bit in stock here. > > > > BTW I have a background in aromatherapy. Essential oils are rarely > > used full strength when used on human body.. I use a sandlewood > > oil/olive oil dilution when I give beads a full soak.. > > > > Sometimes beads just need a "touch up" & I will use sandlewood > > straight and apply with a tooth brush .. > > > > I have been using Tulsi Oil on shaligrama. Just seems Mother wants to > > be applied to Her Lord. I then use a very high quality sandlewood > > paste on top of it. > > > > Blessings > > Ariel > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ wrote: > > > > > > > > > Dear Arielji, > > > > > > Thanks for that info! Can you find out where the local shop of yours > > > buys it? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Ole > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Hello Oleji ! > > > > > > > > Yes, the pouch of Gangotri water that is pictured on the Krishna > > > > Culture Site is the Same as what I purchased locally.. > > > > > > > > BTW Great website !! > > > > > > > > Hari Bol > > > > > > > > Ariel > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Dear Ariel Ji, > > > > > > > > > > Namaste and thanks very much for taking time to copy write the > > info > > > > from > > > > > the label of the Gangotri water. > > > > > > > > > > I can not find any online references for this company. Are these > > > > 200ml > > > > > pouches? Where do you buy yours, in the US? > > > > > > > > > > Does the label look like this: > > > > > > > > > > http://www.krishnaculture.com/cgi-bin/miva? > > > > Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=\ > > > > > PROD&Store_Code=KC&Product_Code=GGJ > > > > > <http://www.krishnaculture.com/cgi-bin/miva? > > > > Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen\ > > > > > =PROD&Store_Code=KC&Product_Code=GGJ> > > > > > > > > > > I know that Uttakarshi Minerals Corp. received govt approval in > > > > 2005, I > > > > > have a copy of their cert. papers and this was done in early > > 2005. > > > > They > > > > > are allowed to draw 10.000 ltrs from the Gangotri every day. > > They > > > > claims > > > > > they are the only ones so far. Perhaps this other company have > > > > followed > > > > > in their footsteps. It could also be that they buy from > > Uttarkashi > > > > and > > > > > get private labelling done. I will check with Uttarkarshi. > > > > > > > > > > I have for some time tried to find out how many companies are > > > > bottling > > > > > gangajal from the himalayan region, but it is difficult to > > ascertain > > > > > unless you go there yourself and do research, as some of the > > > > companies > > > > > are not online. I would appreciate any insights from members > > here > > > > who > > > > > know about other available labels. > > > > > > > > > > I purchased some 12 bottles of The Ganga Water 1008 Tirthas in > > 2004 > > > > from > > > > > krishnaculture.com, to distribute among devotee friends. I also > > > > > purchased T-series Gangajal which is/was bottled at Risikesh. > > > > > > > > > > The first time I tasted Gangajal was from an ISKCON devotee who > > had > > > > > brought back a bottle he collected from Sridham Mayapur in West > > > > Bengal. > > > > > This water remained completely fresh for 5-6 years until the > > last > > > > drop > > > > > was consumed. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > ~Ole > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Namaste Oleji and thank you for that website address. > > > > > > > > > > > > I only have regular address for Gangotri Minerals Ltd. > > > > > > > > > > > > PO Jhala, Gangotri Region, Distt. Uttarkashi, Himalayas (U.P.) > > > > India > > > > > > > > > > > > On the pouch it says: > > > > > > > > > > > > "Everyday Elixir of Life. Zero Bacteria. Full of Herbal and > > > > Mineral > > > > > > Vitality of Himalayas. Gangotri is the ultimate Aqua Pura is > > > > > > absolutely free from bacterias, pollutants and chemical > > > > additives . > > > > > > Builds immunity, drink every day - make it a habit. > > Beneficial for > > > > > > all diseases." > > > > > > > > > > > > The Ganga Water 1008 Tirthas Bottle says: > > > > > > > > > > > > "According to the Srimad Bhagavatam Purana, the water of the > > > > Ganges > > > > > > is sacred because it emanates from the lotus feet of Lord > > Vishnu. > > > > > > The water in this bottle is from Sridhama Mayapur, birthplace > > of > > > > Sri > > > > > > Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. This water has not been > > filtered so > > > > > > that the full effect of the Ganges will be with you wherever > > you > > > > take > > > > > > this bottle. A very rare collection of waters from 1008 sacred > > > > holy > > > > > > places has been added to this bottle." > > > > > > > > > > > > Website for Vedanta Society where I purchased mine is > > > > www.vedanta.com > > > > > > > > > > > > Also received e-mail from Shri Neetaji at Rudra Center. > > > > > > > > > > > > Her reply is: > > > > > > "Yes it is very much recommended to drink water after bathing > > the > > > > > > Silas . This water is very healing and cures many diseases" > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Blessings to All. > > > > > > Ariel > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Ariel, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Namaskar > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I dont know the company "Gangotri Minerals" that you > > mention. On > > > > > > > Surya's request, I have just posted the address (including a > > > > photo) > > > > > > of > > > > > > > the Gangajal water made by Uttarkashi Minerals Corp that I > > use. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Please let me know if you have any website/email/postal > > address > > > > of > > > > > > the > > > > > > > "Gangotri Minerals" company, thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The Ganga water plus 1008 Tirtha's bottle has its origins > > from > > > > the > > > > > > > Sahasra Tirtha Jala Maha Abhisheka of HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta > > > > Swami, > > > > > > on > > > > > > > the occasion of his Centennial Celebrations in 1996. > > > > > > > http://www.afn.org/~centennl/centkals.htm > > > > > > > <http://www.afn.org/~centennl/centkals.htm> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have a whole book about the subject of the collection of > > the > > > > 1008 > > > > > > > waters (actually it is 1111). I was also BLESSED to drink > > this > > > > > > water > > > > > > > at the centennial celebrations! Will post some particular > > info > > > > from > > > > > > the > > > > > > > book here, if there is any interest. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The water in this particular Tirtha bottle is made for some > > > > years > > > > > > from > > > > > > > Ganga water collected locally at the ISKCON Sridham Mayapur > > > > temple > > > > > > in > > > > > > > West Bengal. The Ganga water is carbon filtered and blended > > > > with a > > > > > > very > > > > > > > minute amount of the 1996 water. The perceived energetic > > effect > > > > of > > > > > > this > > > > > > > water is different from that of pure Gangajal. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ~Ole > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > <http://www.afn.org/~centennl/centkals.htm> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hare Hari !! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I too have some of those pouches of water from company > > called > > > > > > > > Gangotri Minerals that is said to be packaged at 8500 ft. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > What I have RECCOMENDS on the pouch that it be used for > > > > drinking. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I purchased it at local Indo Grocery store and man there > > > > actually > > > > > > > > asked me what I was using the water for as it was sold at > > the > > > > puja > > > > > > > > section > > > > > > > > in store..I told him for puja and he said, "Good, that's > > > > alright > > > > > > > > then." Implying not to drink it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Also bought a bottle from Vedanta Society called "Ganga > > Water > > > > with > > > > > > > > 1008 Tirthas in One". > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It says on bottle "This holy water is so potent that by > > > > touching, > > > > > > > > drinking or bathing in it all reactions of sinful > > activities > > > > are > > > > > > > > destroyed." However in Vedanta Society catalog ..it > > clearly > > > > > > > > states "For external use OnlY" > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > That is why I asked as I was aware of the scriptual > > > > references to > > > > > > the > > > > > > > > benefits of drinking the prasadam that has bathed the > > > > shilaji.. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It is interesting to note, but I know about adding regular > > > > water > > > > > > to > > > > > > > > the Ganga water for puja. I had some in a container that > > I had > > > > > > yet to > > > > > > > > use to bathe Shaligram and found that it had matter > > floating > > > > in it > > > > > > > > that looked to me as bacteria, however the water/tulsi > > mixture > > > > > > that > > > > > > > > HAS bathed shaligram looks perfect... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Interesting considerations and perspectives.. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Again Maha Pranams to the members of this wonderful > > group :-) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Ariel > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have purchased this Gangajal directly from the > > > > manufacturer. > > > > > > They > > > > > > > > are > > > > > > > > > so far the only authorized company by the Government of > > > > > > Uttaranchal > > > > > > > > who > > > > > > > > > have been permitted to draw and packing Gangajal from > > > > Gangotri > > > > > > > > Valley. > > > > > > > > > Their plant is situated in Gangotri valley with govt. > > > > > > permission to > > > > > > > > draw > > > > > > > > > water at the Gangotri. They have a modern plant. The > > water > > > > is > > > > > > not > > > > > > > > > treated with any process to purify it of germs. It is > > > > claimed > > > > > > to be > > > > > > > > > mechanically filtered, but I have found minute amounts > > of > > > > > > sediment > > > > > > > > in > > > > > > > > > some pouches. It is clearly stated on the pouches that > > this > > > > > > water is > > > > > > > > > only for puja purpose. I believe this phrasing is used > > > > because > > > > > > the > > > > > > > > > company have not applied govt. for permission to make a > > > > drinking > > > > > > > > water > > > > > > > > > plant, as there would be more regulations involved. But > > > > water > > > > > > used > > > > > > > > for > > > > > > > > > puja is usually also consumed, so... ;-) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > As far as I know, this is definitely the best and purest > > > > > > gangajal > > > > > > > > you > > > > > > > > > can obtain commercially. I have absolutely no > > hesitation of > > > > > > drinking > > > > > > > > > gallons of it, what to speak of bathing in it! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ~ Ole > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Richard Shaw- > > Brown" > > > > > > > > <rsbj66@> > > > > > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > /dispCategory.php? > > catId=27 > > > > > > > > > > they sell Ganga jal. I think it's purified of > > > > germs...better > > > > > > write > > > > > > > > > > them and ask about that. It's worth to get it because > > you > > > > can > > > > > > mix > > > > > > > > > > normal water into the Ganga jal and you have a lot > > more. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sure, drinking unpurified Gangajal can make you ill. I > > > > know > > > > > > of a > > > > > > > > true > > > > > > > > > > story from last year. In Vraja-Mandala, in Varshan- > > dham, > > > > at > > > > > > Maan > > > > > > > > > > Mandir is Avadhuta Radha Charan Babaji - he has been > > > > caretaker > > > > > > > > there > > > > > > > > > > since over 60 years now. Last year he lead a group of > > > > > > devotees on > > > > > > > > a > > > > > > > > > > confidential Vraja Mandala Parikrama. At one sacred > > kunda > > > > > > they all > > > > > > > > > > sipped water...and one videshi man became so ill that > > he > > > > died > > > > > > > > within > > > > > > > > > > 12 hours of drinking that holy water. They got him to > > the > > > > > > > > hospital in > > > > > > > > > > Vrindavan in time, but he died anyway. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > There is also a mudra, mantra, and method to turn > > normal > > > > water > > > > > > > > into > > > > > > > > > > Ganga jala. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Y/s, Richard > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Here's a new way to find what you're looking for - Answers > Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Messenger Version 8. Get it NOW > > > Here's a new way to find what you're looking for - Answers > Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Messenger Version 8. Get it NOW > Here's a new way to find what you're looking for - Answers Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Messenger Version 8. Get it NOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Hi Oleji: Yes, sandalwood is considered an essential oil. I don't know where to get any Mysore oil in large quantities. I have often had good luck striking gold on E-bay with large quantites of fine oil, but that usually a one time event.. I have seen the oil available in small amounts already diluted in base oils. There is some lovely sandalwood I have used from the MahaLakshmi Shop of the Haidakhan Babaji ashram in the US..Very small bottle, but has a lovely energy. http://babajiashram.org/mls/devotional/index.html Regards, Ariel sacred-objects, "alstrup" <alstrup wrote: > > > Thanks Arielji, > > The pure Mysore sandalwood oil, is that to be classifiied as an > essential oil? > > Where to obtain the pure Sandalwood oil from Mysore in larger qty's? I > received some 5ml bottles from Rudra Centre, but now I am unable to even > locate it on the website. [/:)] > > Richardji, when you order from Rudra Centre, what size bottles do you > get? > > ~ Ole > > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> wrote: > > > > Hi Oleji: > > > > Yes, next time I go there I'll ask..it will be some time as I have > > quite a bit in stock here. > > > > BTW I have a background in aromatherapy. Essential oils are rarely > > used full strength when used on human body.. I use a sandlewood > > oil/olive oil dilution when I give beads a full soak.. > > > > Sometimes beads just need a "touch up" & I will use sandlewood > > straight and apply with a tooth brush .. > > > > I have been using Tulsi Oil on shaligrama. Just seems Mother wants to > > be applied to Her Lord. I then use a very high quality sandlewood > > paste on top of it. > > > > Blessings > > Ariel > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ wrote: > > > > > > > > > Dear Arielji, > > > > > > Thanks for that info! Can you find out where the local shop of yours > > > buys it? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Ole > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Hello Oleji ! > > > > > > > > Yes, the pouch of Gangotri water that is pictured on the Krishna > > > > Culture Site is the Same as what I purchased locally.. > > > > > > > > BTW Great website !! > > > > > > > > Hari Bol > > > > > > > > Ariel > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Dear Ariel Ji, > > > > > > > > > > Namaste and thanks very much for taking time to copy write the > > info > > > > from > > > > > the label of the Gangotri water. > > > > > > > > > > I can not find any online references for this company. Are these > > > > 200ml > > > > > pouches? Where do you buy yours, in the US? > > > > > > > > > > Does the label look like this: > > > > > > > > > > http://www.krishnaculture.com/cgi-bin/miva? > > > > Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=\ > > > > > PROD&Store_Code=KC&Product_Code=GGJ > > > > > <http://www.krishnaculture.com/cgi-bin/miva? > > > > Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen\ > > > > > =PROD&Store_Code=KC&Product_Code=GGJ> > > > > > > > > > > I know that Uttakarshi Minerals Corp. received govt approval in > > > > 2005, I > > > > > have a copy of their cert. papers and this was done in early > > 2005. > > > > They > > > > > are allowed to draw 10.000 ltrs from the Gangotri every day. > > They > > > > claims > > > > > they are the only ones so far. Perhaps this other company have > > > > followed > > > > > in their footsteps. It could also be that they buy from > > Uttarkashi > > > > and > > > > > get private labelling done. I will check with Uttarkarshi. > > > > > > > > > > I have for some time tried to find out how many companies are > > > > bottling > > > > > gangajal from the himalayan region, but it is difficult to > > ascertain > > > > > unless you go there yourself and do research, as some of the > > > > companies > > > > > are not online. I would appreciate any insights from members > > here > > > > who > > > > > know about other available labels. > > > > > > > > > > I purchased some 12 bottles of The Ganga Water 1008 Tirthas in > > 2004 > > > > from > > > > > krishnaculture.com, to distribute among devotee friends. I also > > > > > purchased T-series Gangajal which is/was bottled at Risikesh. > > > > > > > > > > The first time I tasted Gangajal was from an ISKCON devotee who > > had > > > > > brought back a bottle he collected from Sridham Mayapur in West > > > > Bengal. > > > > > This water remained completely fresh for 5-6 years until the > > last > > > > drop > > > > > was consumed. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > ~Ole > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Namaste Oleji and thank you for that website address. > > > > > > > > > > > > I only have regular address for Gangotri Minerals Ltd. > > > > > > > > > > > > PO Jhala, Gangotri Region, Distt. Uttarkashi, Himalayas (U.P.) > > > > India > > > > > > > > > > > > On the pouch it says: > > > > > > > > > > > > "Everyday Elixir of Life. Zero Bacteria. Full of Herbal and > > > > Mineral > > > > > > Vitality of Himalayas. Gangotri is the ultimate Aqua Pura is > > > > > > absolutely free from bacterias, pollutants and chemical > > > > additives . > > > > > > Builds immunity, drink every day - make it a habit. > > Beneficial for > > > > > > all diseases." > > > > > > > > > > > > The Ganga Water 1008 Tirthas Bottle says: > > > > > > > > > > > > "According to the Srimad Bhagavatam Purana, the water of the > > > > Ganges > > > > > > is sacred because it emanates from the lotus feet of Lord > > Vishnu. > > > > > > The water in this bottle is from Sridhama Mayapur, birthplace > > of > > > > Sri > > > > > > Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. This water has not been > > filtered so > > > > > > that the full effect of the Ganges will be with you wherever > > you > > > > take > > > > > > this bottle. A very rare collection of waters from 1008 sacred > > > > holy > > > > > > places has been added to this bottle." > > > > > > > > > > > > Website for Vedanta Society where I purchased mine is > > > > www.vedanta.com > > > > > > > > > > > > Also received e-mail from Shri Neetaji at Rudra Center. > > > > > > > > > > > > Her reply is: > > > > > > "Yes it is very much recommended to drink water after bathing > > the > > > > > > Silas . This water is very healing and cures many diseases" > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Blessings to All. > > > > > > Ariel > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Ariel, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Namaskar > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I dont know the company "Gangotri Minerals" that you > > mention. On > > > > > > > Surya's request, I have just posted the address (including a > > > > photo) > > > > > > of > > > > > > > the Gangajal water made by Uttarkashi Minerals Corp that I > > use. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Please let me know if you have any website/email/postal > > address > > > > of > > > > > > the > > > > > > > "Gangotri Minerals" company, thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The Ganga water plus 1008 Tirtha's bottle has its origins > > from > > > > the > > > > > > > Sahasra Tirtha Jala Maha Abhisheka of HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta > > > > Swami, > > > > > > on > > > > > > > the occasion of his Centennial Celebrations in 1996. > > > > > > > http://www.afn.org/~centennl/centkals.htm > > > > > > > <http://www.afn.org/~centennl/centkals.htm> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have a whole book about the subject of the collection of > > the > > > > 1008 > > > > > > > waters (actually it is 1111). I was also BLESSED to drink > > this > > > > > > water > > > > > > > at the centennial celebrations! Will post some particular > > info > > > > from > > > > > > the > > > > > > > book here, if there is any interest. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The water in this particular Tirtha bottle is made for some > > > > years > > > > > > from > > > > > > > Ganga water collected locally at the ISKCON Sridham Mayapur > > > > temple > > > > > > in > > > > > > > West Bengal. The Ganga water is carbon filtered and blended > > > > with a > > > > > > very > > > > > > > minute amount of the 1996 water. The perceived energetic > > effect > > > > of > > > > > > this > > > > > > > water is different from that of pure Gangajal. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ~Ole > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > <http://www.afn.org/~centennl/centkals.htm> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Ariel" <kamael9@> > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hare Hari !! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I too have some of those pouches of water from company > > called > > > > > > > > Gangotri Minerals that is said to be packaged at 8500 ft. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > What I have RECCOMENDS on the pouch that it be used for > > > > drinking. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I purchased it at local Indo Grocery store and man there > > > > actually > > > > > > > > asked me what I was using the water for as it was sold at > > the > > > > puja > > > > > > > > section > > > > > > > > in store..I told him for puja and he said, "Good, that's > > > > alright > > > > > > > > then." Implying not to drink it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Also bought a bottle from Vedanta Society called "Ganga > > Water > > > > with > > > > > > > > 1008 Tirthas in One". > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It says on bottle "This holy water is so potent that by > > > > touching, > > > > > > > > drinking or bathing in it all reactions of sinful > > activities > > > > are > > > > > > > > destroyed." However in Vedanta Society catalog ..it > > clearly > > > > > > > > states "For external use OnlY" > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > That is why I asked as I was aware of the scriptual > > > > references to > > > > > > the > > > > > > > > benefits of drinking the prasadam that has bathed the > > > > shilaji.. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It is interesting to note, but I know about adding regular > > > > water > > > > > > to > > > > > > > > the Ganga water for puja. I had some in a container that > > I had > > > > > > yet to > > > > > > > > use to bathe Shaligram and found that it had matter > > floating > > > > in it > > > > > > > > that looked to me as bacteria, however the water/tulsi > > mixture > > > > > > that > > > > > > > > HAS bathed shaligram looks perfect... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Interesting considerations and perspectives.. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Again Maha Pranams to the members of this wonderful > > group :-) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Ariel > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "alstrup" alstrup@ > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have purchased this Gangajal directly from the > > > > manufacturer. > > > > > > They > > > > > > > > are > > > > > > > > > so far the only authorized company by the Government of > > > > > > Uttaranchal > > > > > > > > who > > > > > > > > > have been permitted to draw and packing Gangajal from > > > > Gangotri > > > > > > > > Valley. > > > > > > > > > Their plant is situated in Gangotri valley with govt. > > > > > > permission to > > > > > > > > draw > > > > > > > > > water at the Gangotri. They have a modern plant. The > > water > > > > is > > > > > > not > > > > > > > > > treated with any process to purify it of germs. It is > > > > claimed > > > > > > to be > > > > > > > > > mechanically filtered, but I have found minute amounts > > of > > > > > > sediment > > > > > > > > in > > > > > > > > > some pouches. It is clearly stated on the pouches that > > this > > > > > > water is > > > > > > > > > only for puja purpose. I believe this phrasing is used > > > > because > > > > > > the > > > > > > > > > company have not applied govt. for permission to make a > > > > drinking > > > > > > > > water > > > > > > > > > plant, as there would be more regulations involved. But > > > > water > > > > > > used > > > > > > > > for > > > > > > > > > puja is usually also consumed, so... ;-) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > As far as I know, this is definitely the best and purest > > > > > > gangajal > > > > > > > > you > > > > > > > > > can obtain commercially. I have absolutely no > > hesitation of > > > > > > drinking > > > > > > > > > gallons of it, what to speak of bathing in it! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ~ Ole > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > sacred-objects, "Richard Shaw- > > Brown" > > > > > > > > <rsbj66@> > > > > > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > /dispCategory.php? > > catId=27 > > > > > > > > > > they sell Ganga jal. I think it's purified of > > > > germs...better > > > > > > write > > > > > > > > > > them and ask about that. It's worth to get it because > > you > > > > can > > > > > > mix > > > > > > > > > > normal water into the Ganga jal and you have a lot > > more. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sure, drinking unpurified Gangajal can make you ill. I > > > > know > > > > > > of a > > > > > > > > true > > > > > > > > > > story from last year. In Vraja-Mandala, in Varshan- > > dham, > > > > at > > > > > > Maan > > > > > > > > > > Mandir is Avadhuta Radha Charan Babaji - he has been > > > > caretaker > > > > > > > > there > > > > > > > > > > since over 60 years now. Last year he lead a group of > > > > > > devotees on > > > > > > > > a > > > > > > > > > > confidential Vraja Mandala Parikrama. At one sacred > > kunda > > > > > > they all > > > > > > > > > > sipped water...and one videshi man became so ill that > > he > > > > died > > > > > > > > within > > > > > > > > > > 12 hours of drinking that holy water. They got him to > > the > > > > > > > > hospital in > > > > > > > > > > Vrindavan in time, but he died anyway. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > There is also a mudra, mantra, and method to turn > > normal > > > > water > > > > > > > > into > > > > > > > > > > Ganga jala. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Y/s, Richard > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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