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THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT
CATEGORIES HAVE BEEN LIQUIDATED AND ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE:
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Rudraksha Beads
Rudraksha beads are a sacred bead for followers of the teachings
of Hinduism, Buddhism and Zen, and have been so for 5000 years. It is said that God looks favorably upon those
who wear a Rudraksha bead, purifying them of their sins. Rudraksha beads are used in
both meditation and everyday life. These naturally beautiful seeds can be
used alone for a simple bracelet, necklace or prayer bead rosary, or combined
with other beads.
Our beads are sold by size to insure that the beads you obtain
are of appropriate for the purpose you have in mind. Most have five mukhi
(described below).
This term "Rudraksha" literally means "the eyes of Lord Shiva" (also known as Rudra). It is
written than Shiva meditated for years for the welfare of all living things.
When he opened his eyes, tears dropped to the ground, giving origin to Rudraksha
trees.
Mukhi (Faces)
The vast majority of Rudraksha have five
faces (mukhi), or facets. Rudraksha with anywhere from 1 to 38 facets have
been described.
We currently have 4, 5 and 6 mukhi Rudraksha. We are not able to obtain Rudraksha of other mukhi counts as we have only what Mother Nature has provided. Since this is a discontinued product line, we are not able to search out Rudraksha with Mukhi other than 5 and 6 Mukhi.
The Rudraksha Tree
The botanical name for the Rudraksha tree is Elaeocarpus Ganitrus
Roxb; its English name is Utrasum Bead Tree. This tree is
native to Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, and Timor), Malaysia, India, Burma, Borneo and Nepal.
One source reports that most Rudraksha come from Indonesia. The
Rudraksha seed is very hard and can last for years, even generations. Our Rudraksha
come from the forest floors of Sumatra, Indonesia.
Medicinal Claims
A number of medicinal claims have been
made for Rudraksha, including lower blood pressure and stress reduction.
Most benefits are said to come from wearing Rudraksha or holding a Rudraskha
seed in ones hand. In some regions, a Rudraksha is placed in water, which
is then ingested (sans the seed). This is said to be an especially
effective treatment for controlling blood pressure.
Fake Rudraksha
There is a myth circulating that the market is inundated with
fake Rudraksha made of cardboard. This myth is based on a claim made in a book
on Rudraksha published many years ago. We have never seen a fake Rudraksha and
have no idea how one could be fooled by a cardboard imitation. In any regard,
the possibility can be addressed simply by placing your Rudraksha in a glass of
water. A fake would fall apart in seconds. We believe this myth is perpetuated
to justify the truly outrageous prices that some web merchants charge for their
Rudraksha. The primary cost of these beautiful beads is the labor that goes into
cleaning them and drilling a hole for stringing, not the seed itself.
Please note that rare rudraksha (i.e., Mukhi other than 5) are priced per bead. The common
5 Mukhi rudraksha are priced per package.
Regular Price: $2.25
YOUR PRICE!: $0.23
You Save: $2.02 (90 %)
Minimum Order Quantity: 5 Packages
Medium Size
Approximate dimensions:
Hole to hole: 13 mm / 0.51 inch
Across: 15 mm / 0.51 inch
Hole size: 2 mm / 0.08 inch
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Regular Price: $2.25
YOUR PRICE!: $0.23
You Save: $2.02 (90 %)
Minimum Order Quantity: 5 Packages
Medium Size
Approximate dimensions:
Hole to hole: 12 mm / 0.47 inch
Across: 13 mm / 0.51 inch
Hole size: 2 mm / 0.08 inch
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Regular Price: $4.50
YOUR PRICE!: $0.45
You Save: $4.05 (90 %)
Minimum Order Quantity: 3 Packages
Smaller Size
Approximate dimensions:
Hole to hole: 12 mm / 0.47 inch
Across: 12 mm / 0.47 inch
Hole size: 2 mm / 0.08 inch
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Regular Price: $8.00
YOUR PRICE!: $0.80
You Save: $7.20 (90 %)
Minimum Order Quantity: 1 Rudraksha Bead
Medium Size
Approximate dimensions:
Hole to hole: 12 mm / 0.47 inch
Across: 13 mm / 0.51 inch
Hole size: 2 mm / 0.08 inch
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Regular Price: $1.56
YOUR PRICE!: $0.16
You Save: $1.40 (90 %)
Last Chance!
Minimum Order Quantity: 20 Rudraksha Beads
Smaller Size
Approximate dimensions:
Hole to hole: 10 mm / 0.39 inch
Across: 11 mm / 0.43 inch
Hole size: 2 mm / 0.08 inch
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Regular Price: $1.56
YOUR PRICE!: $0.16
You Save: $1.40 (90 %)
Minimum Order Quantity: 5 Rudraksha Beads
Medium Size
Approximate dimensions:
Hole to hole: 12 mm / 0.47 inch
Across: 13 mm / 0.51 inch
Hole size: 2 mm / 0.08 inch
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Regular Price: $1.56
YOUR PRICE!: $0.16
You Save: $1.40 (90 %)
Minimum Order Quantity: 5 Rudraksha Beads
Medium Size
Approximate dimensions:
Hole to hole: 13 mm / 0.51 inch
Across: 13 mm / 0.51 inch
Hole size: 2 mm / 0.08 inch
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Regular Price: $1.56
YOUR PRICE!: $0.16
You Save: $1.40 (90 %)
Minimum Order Quantity: 5 Rudraksha Beads
Medium Size
Approximate dimensions:
Hole to hole: 14 mm / 0.55 inch
Across: 13 mm / 0.51 inch
Hole size: 2 mm / 0.08 inch
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