Should Rudraksha be oiled? Veteran players say never oil it carelessly
Oil application issuesI have been playing with Rudraksha for several years. Should Rudraksha be oiled? Today I’ve compil
Why does your Rudraksha always have color differences? The reason has been found
Causes of color differenceI've been breaking-in (patina process) Rudraksha (large) for years now, so why does yours alwa
Admire a 4-year broken-in old Rudraksha that has already turned jade-like
Appreciation of a 4-year-old vintage mala (prayer beads)After all this time playing with Rudraksha, the piece I have the
A Rudraksha Mala Given by a Friend—After Three Years of Breaking-in, It's Now a Treasure
Friendship Mala AppreciationAfter playing with Rudraksha for so long, the one I'm most attached to is this mala in my ha
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
What Brush Is Best for Rudraksha Base Cleaning—Hard Bristle Brush or Nano Brush
Choosing Base-Cleaning ToolsI've been into Rudraksha for a few years now. What kind of brush is best for the initial bas
This Rudraksha (small) with honeycomb grain has been breaking-in for a year and a half, and its current color is so beautiful
One and a Half Years of ResultsAfter playing with Rudraksha for so long, the one I'm most attached to is this mala in my
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
Why Do Others’ Rudraksha Turn Redder With Breaking-in Yours Turn Dark?
Reasons for Not Turning RedI have been playing with Rudraksha for several years, and I have always wondered why other pe
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
