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Yantra
literally means
"instrument".
A Yantra is a geometric design acting as a highly efficient tool
for contemplation, concentration and meditation. Yantras carry
spiritual significance, and point the user to higher levels of
consciousness. Yantras are supernatural diagram to bless native
with wealth, health, prosperity, peace and success. |
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IDENTIFICATION OF RUDRAKSHA |
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Tests for a Genuine Rudraksha : -
To meet the ever increasing
demand of different faceted beads, traders have started
manufacturing rarely faceted beads such as the one faced
Rudraksha body (The Ek Mukhi Rudraksha). Beads of
Arecanut, Nutmeg or Tulsi are used to fashion Rudraksha
Beads. In such circumstances the individual who wants to
buy a genuine Rudraksha is in a dilemma.
There are few methods of testing a
genuine Rudraksha:
Cut Test:
A fool proof method is to cut the Rudraksha bead
horizontally. One will find the same number of
compartments as that of the number of lines . However
the drawback is that by this method, the bead gets
destroyed.
Properties Test:
The other is to find out whether the beads exhibit
properties like inductance, capacitance, conduction of
electric current etc.
The copper coin test:
It is generally held that if Rudraksha beads are placed
between two copper coins it should rotate slightly. This
is due to the physical and magnetic properties of the
Rudraksha beads. This test requires a high level of
expertise.
Eye test:
A fake or the artificial Rudraksha may look like a real
one but in these Rudraksha the facets (mukhas) can not
be made as real as those present on the real Rudrasha
.In a Rudraksha the facets or the mukhas means deep
lining from the upper part to the lower part of
Rudraksha .Looking at these deep linings (facets) with
the help of a magnifying glass, one can easily recognize
a real Rudraksha.
Water test:
Some times a higher valued Rudraksha (Gaurishanker
Rudraksha or a Trijuti ) are made by artificially
joining two or three Rudraksha with the help of glue
etc. In case of doubt such Rudraksha should be boiled in
water for one to two hours. A sharp discoloration will
take place at the joint in case of artificial Rudraksha.
The test wherein the Rudraksha
Bead dips in water (commonly known as water test) is not
dependable because:
1) A fake Rudraksha made out of wood and impregnated
with lead will sink in water thereby giving a false
impression of a real Rudraksha.
2) Some times a rare available Rudraksha (like one mukhi)
is made by tempering other easily available real
Rudraksha beads of lesser value. Such Rudraksha will
also sink in water .
Still it is one of the most popular methods to test the
beads and many times gives accurate results.
Source :
One of the best way to get a real Rudraksha is to source
it from a reputed dealer.
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