21- Eyes/Eyed Dzi Beads

The 21 eyed dzi helps to strengthen power, realization of wishes, attaining the highest level of enlightenment. Very often, those who wish to do meditation would benefit from wearing such dzi

Some believed that the contrast between a modern dzi bead and an old one might be detected by the timing the holes drilled.

In a modern dzi,

• the holes are drilled ahead of its etching

• both the holes drilled are very symmetrical or very straight

whilst in an old dzi

• you can see that the holes drilled in from one side to the other might not symmetrical or that straight – one side the hole can be in the middle whilst the other side the hold is not right at the diameter but at the side
• at the corner of these hole, you can also see corners that might have been runned/worned down in an uneven manner as a result of connecting the dzi bead with other harder crystals/stones

Of course, after saying that there are many more criteria in assessing a pure ancient dzi bead compared to a modern on.

However, please do not be unduly concern with the “dirtiness” of the dzi bead. In fact, we must not use such abrasive materials or even natural materials like sea-salt water to clean the dzi bead as this will see the loss of the beautiful patina/sheen,etc of the dzi bead. Basically, do let the pure dzi bead be “natural in line with the time it has passed”

After saying that, perhaps some small pampering/maintenance of our valuable powerful dzi bead can be done.

Some suggestions are:

• when we first bought the dzi home , we can do some initial slight cleaning say with blessed water or natural Tibetan blessed fragrant will do.
• we can also use the same method of running water like the crystal method to cleanse the Dzi beads from negativity. ( re: hold the dzi bead under running water, imagine all negativity has disappeared and good positive airs are here. Imagine the good thing that the dzi bead brings to the wearer. You can even resort to chanting words like “let the power of the spirit of the gods within the dzi beads blessed the bead and the owner/wearer”
• Next, we can put them to rest on pure sandal wood and let them listen to blessings from taped recording. When not in used the dzi bead should preferably be laid at the altar
• of and on, we can get some true blessing from the rinpoche or monk in the temple
• also at times, we can might buy flowers, rest the dzi bead on them and around 11 am -1pm, put it out for lazing outside or when it is full moon, we can likewise let it out to absorb the moon essence. This is likened the dzi bead is a natural being that can absorb the natural essence of sunlight and moon light to strengthen itself.

Perhaps, this might be a bit too far fetched but try them and you will feel that the dzi bead are getting more stronger which can then confer better benefits to you.

Five(5)-eyed Dzi Bead assist the wearer with :

·         Attracting Blessings,

 ·        Achieving Success,

·         Better Career Advancements,

·         Achieving Wisdom, endless happiness,

·         Assists in obtaining whatever one desires   The 5 eyed regular bead is considered a magical item and is highly sought after.

Note:There are several patterns of 5 eyed beads.

1.       Regular Pattern Type (Some patterns are organized and some random.)

·         Considered as a magical item where it assists the wearer to accumulate wisdom and happiness.  

2.       Thunder & Lightning Pattern  ( where one side of dzi has a geometric looking symbol which is  the lightning and the five(5) eyes are scattered about.

·         helps to destroy ignorance. 

3.       5 eyed Garuda Dzi Bead.

·         The Garuda bead is a healer’s bead and the 5 eyes make a cross on one side, and generally one will find a lightning symbol on the opposite side of the 5 eyed cross.

In some Dzi Beads, we see some unusual streaks or marking. The reason being that during the design & etching of the Dzi Beads, certain layers of agate or chalcedony do not accept the etching material that the symbols on Dzi Beads are derived from Because of this, the areas that refuse the etching are left having no bead design .The agate that refuses the color will normally be of a lighter gray/white in color. Interestingly this natural streak is also called Dragon Marks. 

So why is such name being so called? Well, in the Ancient past, the Tibetan considered the Dragon in the highest hierarchy of the animal kingdom and is a mystical and powerful creature. The Tibetan believed that these Dragon Marks are derived when the Dragon clawed into the bead(s). Those Dzi bead marked by a dragon must have initially got the fancy of the dragon and was then dropped or discarded by the dragon because it was imperfect. However, as those Dzi Beads that have been clawed by the dragon, they are said to carry some of the energy of the dragon hence the term Dragon Mark.

These natural streaks/dragon marks will affect the grade and price of Dzi Beads but it is a rarity amongst new or modern dzi. Perhaps the reason being the new Dzi must have been selected properly under quality control hence we cannot find such “defects re: natural streaks”

This dig mark really is chipped off normally at the corner of the dzi bead for medicinal purpose. Incidentally, the use of Dzi bead as a medical ingredients in Tibet is well known. Note that if the chipping is not properly done, the dzi bead might break.

You should not see such chip/dig mark in new dzi beads.

(Refer article on the Medicinal purpose of Dzi Beads)

• red coral,
• carnelian,
• turquoise and
• silver metal.

Therefore if you feel that you want some companion beads for your Dzi beads, try some of the above-mentioned stones/crystals. You will find that the Dzi beads respond very well to them like reminding them of home. Of course, this does not stop you from experimenting with other stones.

Wearing this dzi bead, it supposed to bring in unrelentless/rolling wealth. It will enhance one’s ability to accumulate wealth by crystallizing money-making opportunities. At the least, this Dzi bead is believed to possess the power to make conditions favorable, for which one could make the most of it to enjoy general fortune, not only in terms of wealth.

Mystical belief:

• This Three(3)-Eyed/eyes bead is said to be the manifest of the expression of the Hindu wealth god, the Kubera who originates from the Himalayas and being worshiped by Buddhists all around the world. For a thousand years, under the instruction of the Braham, this wealth god has been safeguarding and distributing evenly the treasures of the earth by karmic rewards. In the Dzi bead, the two eyes represent his eyes and the other one is his mouth. Therefore this three(3)-eyed/eyes dzi is able to connect oneself to All 3 Key Components i.e. Body, Mind & Heart hence achieving Good Health, Success & Wealth.

This Dzi symbolizes matrimonial harmony and family bliss, career success and growth in wisdom.

The two-eyed/eyes dzi are commonly wear by the Tibetans to promote the Bodhisattva Nature and Compassion. This item is widely sought for its Bodhisattva properties.

As the two(2)-eyed/eyes Dzi bead supposedly represents the harmonious concept of Yin & Yang, it is therefore good for enhancing stability and balance, especially in a marriage and in the cultivation of harmonious family relations. Matrimonial harmony and family bliss

This two(2)-eyed/eyes Dzi also brings appropriate balance between an individual’s thought and action therefore allowing efficient pursuit of career and goals in a wiser manner.

The 2-eyed/eyes Dzi enables harmony between husband and wife; build a happy family, successful career, and good relationships with others. Also, one’s obstacles will be averted and replaced with Wisdom as well as Compassion.