The IQ taxes I’ve paid while playing with Rudraksha, hope you don’t pay them Pitfall SummaryI've been playing with Rudraksha for years, and I've paid a lot of 'stupid tax' during this time. Today I 2026-09-10
This Rudraksha mala has been through the breaking-in (patina process) for half a year, and the color change is already very noticeable. Half-year transformation recordThis mala in my hand was picked out from a pile of seeds back then, and I never expected 2026-10-10
Two Rudraksha malas have been breaking-in for three years; let’s compare them side by side. Appreciating two strands side by sideToday I was tidying up a drawer and came across some old photos. I compared them wi 2026-09-17
This Plum Blossom mound mala has only been in the breaking-in (patina process) for a year, and the changes are already significant One-year change recordI’ve worn this mala for a long time but never took good photos. Today the weather is nice with goo 2026-09-15
Admire a set of Rudraksha (small) that has been broken in for three years, with a ruddy and translucent color. Rudraksha (small) appreciationLooking back at the photos from when I first got it and comparing to now, I can barely bel 2026-10-09
Admire a pair of old Rudraksha malas that have been through the breaking-in (patina process) for seven years, with thick patina and a jade-like finish. Appreciation of a 7-year-old mala (prayer beads)Recently, many friends have been asking me how to start with a new mala 2026-10-11
My friend's Rudraksha mala has been through the breaking-in (patina process) for a year; I'm comparing it with mine. One-year mala comparisonToday I was tidying up a drawer and came across some old photos. I compared them with the mala I 2026-10-10
When Breaking-in Rudraksha, Do You Need 30% Breaking-in and 70% Brushing? Let Me Explain Breaking-in and Brushing RatioI’ve been playing with Rudraksha for a few years now. When it comes to breaking-in Rudraks 2026-10-09
My dad's Rudraksha has been broken in for six years, and its patina is now like jade. Six-year-old mala AppreciationToday I was tidying up a drawer and came across some old photos. I compared them with the 2026-10-08
There’s a lot of grime hidden in the grain of Rudraksha. How do you clean it thoroughly? Grain cleaningI have been playing with Rudraksha for several years, and a lot of dirt is hidden in the grain of Rudraksh 2026-10-07