Rudraksha & Sphatik Bracelet – Natural Crystal Beads

Lord Shiva wears the crescent moon in his hair. Rudraksha, born from his tears of compassion, is earthy, warm and grounding. Sphatik, the clear crystal, is cool and bright like moonlight, and has long been used for prayer to Shiva, Lakshmi and Saraswati.

This bracelet brings the two together, just as Shiva holds the moon: the steadiness of rudraksha and the calm clarity of sphatik, side by side on your wrist.

Wear it, and let your mind grow as clear as the crystal. Devotees who wear it speak of:

• Calm for a restless Moon: sphatik is linked to Chandra (Moon) and is traditionally worn when the Moon is weak in the chart, for a cooler, steadier mind and fewer mood swings.
• Harmony in love and home: it is also linked to Shukra (Venus), traditionally worn for a weak Venus and for peace in relationships and marriage.
• Shiva's protection: the rudraksha keeps Mahadev's blessing with you, like a quiet shield of faith.
• Clarity for meditation: the clear crystal is traditionally used to bring focus to prayer and dhyan.
• A gentle gift: soft, bright and meaningful, for a sister, a friend or someone you love.

For anyone seeking a calmer mind, for those who pray to Shiva, and a lovely first spiritual bracelet.

These are traditional beliefs, lovingly kept, and not guaranteed results.

The first time: on a Monday, the day of Shiva and of the Moon; if you wear it for Shukra, a Friday is also good:

1. Bathe, light a diya, and sprinkle a few drops of Ganga jal or clean water on the beads.
2. Hold it in your palms and set your sankalp, the one intention it will carry with you.
3. Chant "Om Namah Shivaya" 11 times, and wear it.

Which hand: traditionally men wear it on the right wrist and women on the left. If your family or guru follows a different custom, follow that.

Through the day: whenever you have a quiet moment, turn the beads one by one with "Om Namah Shivaya". It is a small japa you can do anywhere.

The fit: strong elastic that fits most wrists, about 6 to 7.5 inches. Roll it on over your hand instead of pulling it wide, and it will last much longer.

Care for it the way you care for your practice: gently, every day.

• Take it off before bathing, swimming, sleeping or a workout. Water and sweat weaken the elastic and dry out the rudraksha.
• Keep it away from perfume and chemicals, and from hard surfaces: crystal can chip if knocked.
• Never soak it in salt water; salt is fine for crystal but harms rudraksha.
• Roll it on and off; don't stretch it wide. Keep it in its pouch when you're not wearing it.
• On a Purnima night, many devotees leave it in soft moonlight by a window to refresh the crystal. If this is part of your tradition, let it become your monthly ritual.

Many stores sell rudraksha and crystal. Here is what you get only with Arutra:

• Proof: many stores show one common certificate. We show the lab report for your own batch, so your bracelet is 100% authentic and you can check it yourself.
• What was packed: many stores ship with no record. You can watch the video of your own bracelet being packed.
• Quality check: many stores ship straight from the supplier. We check every rudraksha and crystal bead, the polish and the elastic ourselves; if a bracelet doesn't pass, it doesn't leave us.
• Returns: many stores make returns hard. You get 7-day returns, and your refund within 3 days of the return reaching us.
• Your practice: most stores just sell. Arutra is the same app you open for the Gita, Naam Jap and your daily Saadhana, trusted by thousands of devotees.