Guest guest Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Namaste Gina, mustard oil is recommended for maintaining Rudraksha (being Shiva's Beads) and mentioned in Shiv Purana somewhere. However, there are many people highly allergic to mustard oil which is governed by Mars (as considered by some). Mustard oil is " hot " and it also represents " fire " . Some people are also allergic to olive oil though less so. Some folks use til (sesame), almond, avocado or grapeseed base oils mixed with sandalwood oil without problems. Make sure the sandalwood oil is essential oil and not synthetic. No matter what type of oil you use, rudraksha always turns a darker color with the passage of time. Darker spots may appear first, then gradually the whole bead may turn the same rich, darker color. This actually gives the bead more lustre. Color changes do not affect the beads at all. If your 'friend' Baba is your Guruji, you should seek his opinion further and guidance too. Ask his blessings before you change from mustard oil. Jai Bholenath , " paxetamo " <mirmade wrote: > > Namaste, > > I was enocurgaed by friend Baba to soak beads in mustard oil w/sandal > oil added for scent; but a few beads have now places (spots) that are > much darker color.Is this normal, does this affect the bead? > > I allergic olive oil,so cannot use that as substitute. Also, Baba very > strict that mustard oil must be used for Vedic purpose,and to soak bead > often. > > Thank you for advice. > > Om Shankara! > Gina > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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