Admire a set of old Rudraksha (large) that has been broken-in for three years, with patina and jade-like transformation
Appreciation of 3-year-old vintage mala (prayer beads)Looking back at the photos from when I first got it and comparing
Don’t panic when you run into color differences while breaking-in (patina process) Rudraksha—veteran players share three practical color-matching methods
Most friends who play with Rudraksha have probably run into the problem of color difference. As you keep breaking-in (pa
How to check density? The feel and weight of Rudraksha (large) matter
How do you judge density? The feel and weight of Rudraksha (large) matter. When choosing Rudraksha (large), density is a
Where does the price difference lie? Rudraksha (large) grain, density, and skin quality
Where does the price difference come from? Rudraksha (large) grain, density, and skin quality. For the same strand of Ru
Raw seeds versus polished ones: how to choose Rudraksha (large)?
Unpolished vs. polished: How to choose Rudraksha (large)? When buying a mala, some are made of unpolished seeds, while o
How to choose between single-loop and 108-bead large Rudraksha mala without regret
Single-loop or 108 beads—how to choose a Rudraksha (large) so you won't regret it. The form of Rudraksha (large): single
Which looks better after breaking-in, yellow-skinned or red-skinned Rudraksha (large)?
Yellow skin or red skin: which looks better when breaking-in (patina process) a Rudraksha (large)? When choosing a Rudra
Thin grain vs. full grain—which large Rudraksha is easier to break in?
Between sparse grain and full grain, which is easier to break in for Rudraksha (large)? When choosing Rudraksha (large),
Is a 7-mukhi Rudraksha (large) worth playing with?
Can Rudraksha (large) 7-mukhi be played with? 7-mukhi Rudraksha (large) are rare, and when beginners encounter a 7-mukhi
It has quite a strong smell—is this normal for new Rudraksha (large) seeds?
Is a strong smell normal for new Rudraksha (large) seeds? When you get a new mala, you might notice a scent when you bri
