Shiva Om Dear Friends,

To the best of my knowledge and experience I have not come across any classical scripture having talked about the plantation of this particular plant. In all probability it is not even of Indian origin and hence there is no mention about it.

However, in order to answer your question I would put to use well established Vastu Shastra norms which clearly state that Golden Duranta which to the best of my knowledge is like a short shrub is best planted in the North and the East directions. Its colour also is in sync with these directions. The South and West directions are normally reserved for plants and trees which grow very tall and are dense.

You will need to ensure that the Golden Duranta is well trimmed and maintained so that it does not generate any kind of a negative energy. Dying and dead Golden Duranta’s should be removed and disposed off immediately. You will also need to ensure that the Golden Duranta does not grow very tall ( which to my limited knowledge generally does not happen ) or else the entire idea of planting it in the North or the East direction is lost. It will then cut you away from the vital “Pranic” and “Jaivic” energies emanating from these Source directions.

I earnestly hope that this humble Blog has been both meaningful and useful to you.

Shivam Kalyanam,

Prof.Dr. Manoj Kalantri. Ph.D, D.Sc, D.Lit

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Shiva Om Dear Friends,

It is true that on account of body heat and sweat every Mukhi and Origin Rudraksha tends to darken with the passage of time. The time it takes to darken will vary from person to person and the climatic condition he or she lives in.

Some are of the opinion that if the Rudraksha gets dark then it is not considered auspicious and I would like to clarify that this is a completely misplaced notion and as long as the Rudraksha is not cracked, chipped or broken, it is perfectly fine to wear dark coloured Rudraksha.

My very own “Deva Mani” Rudraksha which was fair colored went black after around 6 months of continually wearing it.

 In some cases or rather in most of the cases those who adorn the Holy Rudraksha are not trained in the process of cleaning, cleansing and energisation of the Holy Rudraksha. Both aforementioned factors are of prime importance in all to keep the Rudraksha in pristine condition. Hence, as and when you buy the Rudraksha one must know how to upkeep the Rudraksha both Physically and Spiritually. Not up keeping the Rudraksha in the manner required also leads to the darkening of the Rudraksha which can be avoided. I have come across scores of my clients who have been wearing Rudraksha’s but on account of lack of knowledge in the field of maintenance and upkeep of a Rudraksha, the Rudraksha slowly looses its inherent energy and becomes lifeless.

So friends do ask your suppliers for the maintenance kit of Rudrakshas along with all other details I have mentioned earlier. You may not get this kind of information from mere traders, hence you will have to approach a learned person in the science of “Rudra Shruti” ( it is the science of the study of Rudraksha’s.)

I earnestly hope that this humble Blog has been able to resolve your query.

Shivam Kalyanam,

Prof.Dr. Manoj Kalantri. Ph.D, D.Sc, D.Lit

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Shiva Om Dear Friend,

You are absolutely free to wear two 5 faced Rudraksha Mala’s at the same time provided each Mala is complete in terms of the number of beads acceptable to the Shastra’s. By this I mean that a single Mala should have 108 + 1 ( Sumeru / Guru bead ) or then 54 +1 or 27 + 1. None of the beads in either of the Mala’s should be chipped,  cracked or broken.

You can also have a combination of One of the Mala’s having Nepal beads while the other Mala having Indonesian beads.

Further, in one of the Mala’s you could have a Mala which has 109 beads while the other is 28 beads or any other such combination.

Most of the people do not wear two Mala’s only because they find it cumbersome. However, there is no rule which bars anybody from wearing multiple Rudraksha Mala’s. As long as you are comfortable and you continue to have unflinching faith in these Mala’s you are absolutely free to continue wearing both of them.

I earnestly hope that this humble Blog has been both meaningful and useful to you.

Shivam Kalyanam,

Prof.Dr. Manoj Kalantri. Ph.D, D.Sc, D.Lit

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 Shiva Om Dear Friends,

There are two parts to your question. First of all let me begin by answering the question in regards to the Staircase placement in the Southeast direction. As per the most authoritative classical scripture on the subject of Vastu Shastra, namely, “Mansara” you are absolutely free to have a staircase in the Southeast direction. However, do bear in mind that the Staircase should be clockwise in nature. In other words it means that when a person climbs the Staircase from a lower floor to a higher floor he moves around in a clockwise fashion. Further, the number of steps should always be odd in number.

As far as the Main Gate location in the Southeast corner is concerned, it is important for you to note that none of classical texts on the subject of Vastu Shastra have agreed upon having a Main Gate in any of the four corners of a Vastu. This thereby includes the Southeast direction too. Having a gate in the Southeast direction is a Vastu fault and it should be duly corrected.

You may come across some Vastu consultants who may consider this position to be correct or acceptable. However, this is not true and the texts have very clearly suggested specific acceptable “Pada’s” ( Divisions ) in which the Main Gate should be placed and it is best that the same is meticulously adhered to.

I earnestly hope that this humble Blog has answered the question to my esteemed reader’s satisfaction.

Shivam Kalyanam,

Prof.Dr. Manoj Kalantri. Ph.D, D.Sc, D.Lit

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Shiva OM Dear Friends,

There is no restriction of any sort of wearing any Single Rudraksha bead regardless of whether it is from Nepal or Indonesia. Hence, you are absolutely free to wear a single 7 Mukhi bead in your fancy chain.

You will need to bear in mind three simple factors prior to wearing of this Rudraksha and they are listed ahead:

A. The Rudraksha should be large and well rounded along with having high density. Also ensure that the Mukhas are well pronounced and that the longitudinal line runs completely from the Head to the Tail of the Rudraksha. It should not be Moth eaten or Insect infested, etc.

B. Do follow the ritualistic procedure prescribed prior to adorning the Rudraksha in order to derive the complete benefits of the same.

C. Also do ensure that the “Fancy Chain” you have mentioned is not made of steel of iron.

Ask your supplier of how the Rudraksha needs to be maintained as it needs to be cleaned as well as cleansed and energised periodically. By doing this one is able to maintain the Holy Rudraksha in pristine physical as well as spiritual form.

I earnestly feel that this humble Blog has again been able to satiate my erudite reader’s query.

Shivam Kalyanam,

Prof.Dr. Manoj Kalantri. Ph.D, D.Sc, D.Lit

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Shiva Om Dear Friends,

My answer to this question may contain some Astrological jargon which you may not be able to comprehend in case you are not a student or practicing Astrologer.

The Green Emerald represents the planet Mercury ( Budha ). You are not suggested to wear this Gemstone in case your Mercury is either “Astangath” ( Combusted ) or it is your “Marakesh” or “Badhakesh” or “Nashakesh” in any person’s horoscope.

If your Mercury is sitting in these particular houses where it becomes the above then it is your enemy and hence one is not suggested to wear the Gemstone of the enemy planet as it will only cause more hardship and pain.

I earnestly hope that this Blog has been both meaningful and useful to you.

Shivam Kalyanam,

Prof.Dr. Manoj Kalantri. Ph.D, D.Sc, D.Lit

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Shiva Om Dear Friends,

It is true that dry flowers, stems, etc do cause Vastu defects at home or any other place that they are placed. A Fresh flower is budding with pulsating positive energy and when the same is drying or dried it gives out Dying and Dead energy. It is also said and believed that this decaying energy is harmful to the Aura of the premise they are placed in.

It is common to see people put up “Toran’s”/ “Malas” and Flower decorations during a festive season and once the season or day is over they forget all about it till the next festival. In such cases these very decorative vibrant leaves, flowers, stems once they start drying up become a cause of bane. They give out negative vibes and hence it is best that they are removed the moment we see them wilting or drying up. They should then be disposed of in the prescribed manner only.

As a Vastu Shastra consultant I have come across many people who put up dried flowers and stems up in their homes and offices as a part of their decor and I am compelled to dissuade them from doing so. Regardless, of how pretty or beautiful they look they are not carriers of positive energy and hence compulsorily do away with them the moment they are drying up. Do not even wait for them to completely dry up.

Earnestly hoping that this Blog has been meaningful to my esteemed reader’s.

Shivam Kalyanam,

Prof. Dr. Manoj Kalantri. Ph.D, D.Sc, D.Lit

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Shiva Om Dear Friends,

Having a South facing house is not an issue or in any way inauspicious as per Vastu Shastra. However, having an underground water tank in the Southwest direction is completely undesirable. The Southwest is ruled by the “Pruthvi Tatva” and the “Jadatva Tatva” which means that the Southwest direction is ideally supposed to be the highest and the heaviest. However, while making this direction heavy and high the “Jaal Tatva” ( Water Element ) should not be used.

You could either choose the Northeast, center North, East or the West for construction of an underground water tank. These water reservoirs regardless of whether they are below the ground, on the ground or placed over the construction have to be constructed as per certain prescribed norms. There are also some deposits that area supposed to be placed within them which are also vital for the occupants of the Vastu.

Avoid the entire South zone for having an underground or over head water tank. In other words you should not have a water tank in the Southeast or the South or the Southwest direction. This is a fundamental rule and has been spelled out unanimously by all the classical authoritative texts on Vastu Shastra.

I earnestly hope that this humble Blog has put to rest any query you may have in this regard.

Shivam Kalyanam,

Prof.Dr. Manoj Kalantri. Ph.D, D.Sc, D.Lit

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Shiva OM Dear Friends,

You have posed a rather interesting question. In fact a number of people who wear multiple Rudrakshas or are wanting to wear a combination of Rudraksha’s are faced by this predicament.

The answer is an emphatic “YES”. One is permitted to wear any Mukhi Rudraksha with any other. There is no restriction given in any of the Granths ( ancient scriptures ) on Rudrakshas in this matter. Though each Rudraksha has an independent role it does not in any way interfere into the path of the other Rudraksha. Rather it provides its positive energy to the other Rudraksha thereby combining their powers to help the wearer.

You will only need to ensure that you string them correctly and also wear them after having followed the due process as prescribed.

I sincerely hope that this Blog has satiated your query in regards to this question.

Shivam Kalyanam,

Prof.Dr. Manoj Kalantri. Ph.D,D.Sc,D.Lit

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Shiva Om Dear Friends,

This is truly a very fundamental question that many believers in the powers of both the beads encounter. Further this is not a predicament that bothers the ordinary people alone, in fact many an astrological consultant is in a dilemma of how to deal with this rather vexing situation.

My answer has two parts to it. It is important to understand as to what is the basis of conflict between wearing a Rudraksha and Tulsi bead together.

The first part deals with the age old Indian division created by man for sure. This division is created on the lines of the believers and worshipers of Lord Shiva who are termed the “Shaivaites”. Similarly, the believers and followers of Lord “Vishnu” or any of his Avtars are the “Vaishnavites”. The people who were “Shaivaites” preferred and revered the “Rudraksha” as it is the creation of Lord Shiva. While on the other hand the worshipers of “Vishnu” preferred and revered the Tulsi Bead as it was connected to Lord “Vishnu”.

There was a simmering rivalry in these groups. This lead to the wrong notion that one cannot wear a Rudraksha / Rudrakshas and Tulsi bead / beads together. As the years went by and the rivalry confined only in the minds and hearts of a few. Such concepts are not as dominant as they were in earlier era. This is pure fear mongering.

I personally in the course of my three and half decades of professional practice seen many a client wearing both the Rudraksha Mala as well as the Tulsi Mala together and I have not seen anything go awry in their lives. Hence, it is also pure experience and statistics on the basis of which I do not adhere to any such narrow views.

Further, it is important to understand that both of these beads are Organic Gems and are gifts of nature. Nature does not in any way make such distinctions. These wonderful beads have been offered to mankind as a whole. It is we humans who with our myopic and egocentric views create such divides.

Further, there is no known chemical, electromagnetic field or anything else generated from these beads which are in conflict with each other.

Hence, in my limited understanding and knowledge I would suggest that one can certainly wear any combination of these two beads together. The only concern would be that the wearer should be clear in his mind and not even an iota of doubt regarding the fact that both these beads can be worn together. If the doubt persists in the mind of the wearer then it is best that he does not wear them. Even mother nature cannot work for you if you doubt her.

Hoping that this humble Blog has satiated your desire to learn more in regards to the question posed.

Shivam Kalyanam,

Prof. Dr. Manoj Kalantri. Ph.D D.Sc.D.Lit.

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