How to Wear Moti (Pearl)
Finger, day, panchamrit vidhi, and the Chandra mantra for wearing Moti (Pearl).
Moti (Pearl) is worn to strengthen the Moon (Chandra). It supports the mind, sleep, and emotions if Chandra is favourable.
Moti · Pearl · Moon (Chandra)
Planet
Moon (Chandra)
Finger
Little finger (Kanishtha)
Day
Monday (Somvar)
Metal
Silver, open-back ring
How to wear it
- 1
Confirm Moti suits your kundli before buying.
- 2
Choose a natural pearl. Typical weight is 2 to 5 ratti, or as advised.
- 3
Set it in silver with an open back so the pearl touches the skin.
- 4
Purify it in panchamrit, then rinse and dry.
- 5
Wear it on Monday morning after a bath, on the little finger (kanishtha) of the working hand.
- 6
Chant the mantra 108 times as you wear it.
Panchamrit vidhi
Panchamrit is a mix of five sacred items used to purify the stone before first wear.
Doodh
Cow milk
Dahi
Curd
Shahad
Honey
Ghee
Clarified butter
Shakkar or Gud
Sugar or jaggery
- 1.Mix equal parts of doodh, dahi, shahad, ghee, and shakkar (or gud) in a clean bowl.
- 2.Wash the gemstone in this panchamrit.
- 3.Rinse with Ganga jal or clean water.
- 4.Wipe dry with a clean white cloth.
- 5.Offer it once to the deity, then wear it while chanting the mantra.
Mantra to chant
ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्राय नमः
Om Shram Shreem Shroum Sah Chandraya Namah
Count: 108 times
When: While wearing, then daily on Monday morning if you wish.
Keep in mind
- Prefer a natural pearl over a cheap imitation.
- Keep it away from perfume, soap, and sweat. Pearls are soft.
- Skip it if the Moon is badly afflicted unless an astrologer says otherwise.
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