Is it good to break-in Rudraksha with sweaty hands? Listen to what veteran players say
Breaking-in (patina process) with sweaty handsI've been into Rudraksha for several years now. Is it good to break in Rud
Can a Rudraksha that’s been over-broken be saved? Try these methods
Uneven patina repairI've been into Rudraksha for several years. Is there any way to save Rudraksha that has developed un
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
This Rudraksha strand, from new seeds to translucent red—two years of changes recorded
Two-Year Change RecordSome hobbyists said they want to see real changes during the breaking-in (patina process), not sto
Don’t throw away a cracked Rudraksha, it can still be played with after handling
Crack repairI have been playing with Rudraksha for several years, don't throw away cracked Rudraksha. Today I organize t
Admire a freshly cleaned Rudraksha mala—the grain is clear and truly beautiful
Appreciation after cleaningToday, when cleaning up the table, I found a few old photos. Comparing them with the mala (pr
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
What to do when Rudraksha has alkaline bloom? Experienced players teach you to fix it in a week
Alkaline bloom treatmentI have been playing with Rudraksha for several years, and I was once confused about what to do w
Admire a 4-year broken-in old Rudraksha that has already turned jade-like
Appreciation of a 4-year-old vintage mala (prayer beads)The mala in my hand was picked out from a pile of beads back in
I Have Been Breaking in Rudraksha for 5 Years, These Are the Summarized Must-Read Tips for Newbies
Five Years of Breaking-In: A SummaryI've been playing with Rudraksha for a few years now—five years, to be exact. Today,
