Natural Selenite Plate - Om Engraved

A 3 x 3 inch square plate of natural selenite, engraved with Om at the centre of a lotus mandala. Om, the pranava, is the primordial sound from which all mantras arise, and on selenite's soft white glow it becomes a calm focal point for your altar, desk or meditation space.

Quick facts

• Stone: natural selenite (crystalline gypsum)
• Engraving: Om within a lotus mandala
• Size: 3 x 3 inches (about 7.5 x 7.5 cm), square
• Made in: Bharat

How it is traditionally used

• To cleanse and recharge crystals: rest your crystal bracelets, tumbles, rings and malas on the plate overnight.
• For meditation and japa: keep it in front of you as a focus while chanting Om.
• On the altar or desk: as a base for a diya, a small murti or sacred objects.

In crystal traditions, selenite is associated with clarity, calm and a cleansing, uplifting energy, and is one of the few crystals believed not to need cleansing itself.

About Om

Om (Aum) is the most sacred syllable in Hindu tradition. The Mandukya Upanishad describes it as everything that was, is and will be. Set in a lotus, the symbol of purity rising from the water, it is a reminder to begin every practice from stillness.

Care

• Keep it dry. Selenite dissolves in water, so never wash it or leave it in a damp place.
• Dust it gently with a soft, dry cloth or brush.
• Selenite is soft and scratches easily, so handle it gently and keep it away from harder stones.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the plate?

It is 3 x 3 inches (about 7.5 x 7.5 cm), large enough to hold a bracelet, a few tumbled crystals or a folded mala.

What is a selenite charging plate?

It is a flat piece of selenite on which crystals and jewellery are rested overnight. In crystal traditions, this is believed to cleanse and recharge them without water, sunlight or salt.

Can I wash selenite?

No. Selenite is a form of gypsum and dissolves slowly in water. Clean it with a dry cloth only.

Om or Sri Yantra: which plate should I choose?

Both are the same natural selenite. Choose the Om plate for a simple, universal symbol, or the Sri Yantra plate if you are drawn to Devi worship or Sri Vidya.

Is this natural selenite?

Yes. Natural selenite often shows small pits, fine lines or marks on the surface or inside the stone. These are signs of a genuine stone, not defects.

Note: We neither guarantee, nor claim any of the said benefits. These are points which are known in spiritual circles, and customers should use their discretionary power to decide on the benefits.