Rudraksha (large) is known for being difficult to break-in, and is reputed as the "Bodhi that tests patience the most". Its breaking-in process is both complex and arduous, and the action of "brushing" is actually the core link throughout the whole process. Therefore, breaking-in Rudraksha (large) not only tempers the body, but also polishes the mind. Some players may find that after three months of careful breaking-in, the color of Rudraksha (large) has not changed significantly. What is the reason for this?
### I. Understand the Mechanism of Rudraksha (large) Patina Formation
To obtain a high-quality Rudraksha (large) with ruddy patina and transparent jadeization, you must first clarify the principle of its patina formation. The patina of Rudraksha (large) mainly comes from the long-term penetration of hand sweat and oil into its wood structure during breaking-in, which reacts with anthocyanins inside to produce color; then, when Rudraksha (large) comes into contact with air, an oxidation reaction occurs, gradually forming a patina. This cycle repeats, finally obtaining a ruddy color and thick patina. As for "jadeization", it is actually a comprehensive presentation of the thickness of the patina and the fineness of polishing - the finer the polishing, the more prominent the jadeization effect.
### II. Explore the Truth of Slow Coloring of Rudraksha (large)
The slow coloring of Rudraksha (large) is usually related to the following two aspects:
1. **Influence of Cortex and Density**: High-density Rudraksha (large) or those with turmeric cortex have a tight texture, so their coloring rate is correspondingly slow. In this regard, only continuous breaking-in and patient brushing are the solutions.
2. **Improper Breaking-in Skills**: Some players have good coloring effect in the early stage, but the coloring rate slows down over time. This may be because the formation of patina hinders the subsequent coloring process. If you regularly clean the patina to allow sweat and oil to continuously penetrate into the interior of Rudraksha (large) and react, the coloring rate can be maintained.
To sum up, the breaking-in process of Rudraksha (large) is actually a double tempering of the mind and will. However, when seeing the ruddy patina and transparent jadeization effect after breaking-in, countless players still endure this painful but joyful process.
