{"product_id":"natural-selenite-plate-om-engraved","title":"Natural Selenite Plate - Om Engraved","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural selenite (crystalline gypsum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Om within a lotus mandala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 x 3 inches (about 7.5 x 7.5 cm), square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bharat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it is traditionally used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo cleanse and recharge crystals:\u003c\/strong\u003e rest your crystal bracelets, tumbles, rings and malas on the plate overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor meditation and japa:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep it in front of you as a focus while chanting Om.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn the altar or desk:\u003c\/strong\u003e as a base for a diya, a small murti or sacred objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Om\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOm (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Selenite dissolves in water, so never wash it or leave it in a damp place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust it gently with a soft, dry cloth or brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelenite is soft and scratches easily, so handle it gently and keep it away from harder stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a selenite charging plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wash selenite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Selenite is a form of gypsum and dissolves slowly in water. Clean it with a dry cloth only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOm or Sri Yantra: which plate should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are the same natural selenite. Choose the Om plate for a simple, universal symbol, or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natural-selenite-plate-sri-yantra-engraved\"\u003eSri Yantra plate\u003c\/a\u003e if you are drawn to Devi worship or Sri Vidya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this natural selenite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Svarnagarbha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67709083123882,"sku":null,"price":1030.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6208\/9898\/files\/NaturalSelenitePlate-OmMandalaEngraved-1.jpg?v=1792576331","url":"https:\/\/svarnagarbha.com\/products\/natural-selenite-plate-om-engraved","provider":"Svarnagarbha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}