Different Types of Rudraksh, Origin & Its Benefits

RUDRAKSHA: THE DIVINE BLESSINGS OF LORD SHIVA FOR THE MANKIND

DIFFERENT TYPES OF RUDRAKSH, ITS BENEFITS & PROPERTIES

INTRODUCTION: What is Rudraksha

RUDRAKSHA (Also Known as Rudraksh), is the manifestation of Lord Shiva himself and a blessing to the mankind in different forms ranging from 1-21 Mukhi, Gauri Shankar Rudraksha, Ganesh Rudraksha, Garbh Gauri Rudraksha, Saavar & Trijuti.

The electromagnetic energy produced within Rudraksha Beads, creates cocoon around the body of the wearer and protects them from all sorts of negative energies. It’s a divine instrument to help promoting spirituality & mental well-being.

RUDRAKSHA: THE TEARS OF LORD SHIVA

As the name itself describes, Rudraksha is made of two terms: Rudra + Aksh (Rudra: That is another name of Shiva and Aksha Means tears. As the legends and scriptures describe, when Lord Shiva opened his eyes after a deep meditation, drop of tears rolled from his eyes and wherever it fell, Rudraksha tree emerged.

Many other scriptures also suggest: When Mata Sati sacrificed herself after seeing the insult of Lord Shiva from her father Prajapati Daksha, devastated Lord Shiva roamed around entire universe carrying Mata Sati’s Body in his arms. It caused disturbance in the entire universe and amongst the gods and wherever Shiva’s tears fell, Rudraksha Tree emerged.

In all the stated Shiva experienced rare emotions that led him to create these divine beads for the welfare of Humankind.

DIFFERENT ORIGINS OF RUDRAKSHA BEADS

Rudraksha are the dried seeds from the Rudraksha Trees botanically known as Elaeocarpus Ganitrus. Rudraksha trees grow in selected locations of South East Asia, Foot-hills of Himalayas, Nepal & Indonesia. Rudraksha Seeds look alike blueberries i.e. dark blue and once dried its colour from darken from Olive Green & Dark Brown. These fruits are soaked in water and cleaned up to obtain Rudraksha Seeds.

Rudraksha Beads found in Nepal are of the most superior quality and considered to be the best for healing and curing numerous diseases.

SCEINTEFIC BENEFITS OF WEARING RUDRAKSHA BEADS

Rudraksha Beads produce electromagnetic energy within inside and its vibration helps the wearer attains its energy and enhance their aura.

Below are the scientific benefits of wearing Rudraksha Beads

• Removes Negative Energy
• Improves Sleep Quality
• Improves Aura & Energy Layers
• Improves Concentration & Promotes Physical Health
• Helps in Healing and Curing Chrionic Disease

SPIRITUAL BENEFITS OF WEARING RUDRAKSHA BEADS

Each Rudraksha Bead is ruled by different Deities & Planets and helps the wearer gaining spirituality & concentration for meditation.

Below are the spiritual benefits of wearing Rudraksha Beads

• Balance of Chakras
• Improvement of Self-Awareness
• Improves devotion & protects from Evil Eye
• Enhances fearlessness
• Enhance meditative energies & focus
• Enhances decision making ability
• Enhances wisdom and spirituality

ENERGIZATION OF RUDRAKSHA BEADS: How To Energize Rudraksha

As each divine Rudraksha Beads known as 1 Mukhi, 2 Mukhi, 3 Mukhi and goes upto 21 Mukhi represent different deities, it bestows elements & energies of the representing deity and energizing the beads enhance its vibration and energies. Once the beads are activated and energized through Vedic Mantras associated with each Rudraksha Bead, the wearer can gain full benefits of Rudraksha Beads.

Below steps can be followed to Activate Rudraksha Beads.

• Self-Purification
• Mental Preparation
• Opting the Auspicious Days Associated with the Rudraksha
• Dip In Ganga Jal & Milk
• Mantra Chanting Associated to each Bead
• Selection of Right Thread Color
• Completion
• Regular Cleansing
• Faith & Respect

TYPES OF RUDRAKSHA BEADS & THEIR SIGNIFICANCE

1. 1 Mukhi Rudraksh:1 Mukhi Rudraksha Bead is ruled by lord shiva. The wearer gets blessings of Lord Shiva and attains mental peace and salvation (Moksha).

2. 2 Mukhi Rudraksha: 2 Faced Rudraksha Bead is ruled by Lord Shiva & Shakti. It is also considered to be the form of Ardhnarishwar. It brings the calmness of Moon in life.
3. 3 Mukhi Rudraksh: 3 Mukhi Rudraksha Bead is considered to be the form of Tridev (Lord Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh). The wearer attains wealth and gets rid of all the sins.
4. 4 Mukhi Rudraksh: By Wearing 4 Mukhi Rudraksha Beads, the wearer gets blessed by Lord Brahma and gets rid of all the sins.
5. 5 Mukhi Rudraksh: The wearer of 5 Mukhi Rudraksha Beads gets blessed by Panchparameshwar (Form Of Lord Shva). It represents Kalagni Rudra. The wearer gets freed from all the sins, gains wealth. It keeps the mind calm.
6. 6 Mukhi Rudraksh: By Wearing 6 mukhi Rudraksha Beads, the wearer gets the blessings of Lord Kartikeya. It increases leadership quality and the wearer attains wealth & fame.
7. 7 Mukhi Rudraksh: If you are seeking blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Shani, you should wear 7 Mukhi Rudraksha Beads. It also controls blood pressure and cures Ashtama.
8. 8 Mukhi Rudraksh: It is considered to be the form of Goddess Ashtbhuja & Lord Ganesh. 8 Mukhi Rudraksha Beads help defeating your opposition and enhances wisdom.
9. 9 Mukhi Rudraksh: It is considered to be the form of Nau Durga and the wearer gets the blessings of all 9 forms of Goddess. 9 Mukhi Rudraksha Beads remove ill-impacts of all 9 planets and enhances concentration.
10. 10 Mukhi Rudraksh: It is considered to be the form of Lord Vishnu and the wearer gets blessings of all 10 form of the God. 10 Mukhi Rudraksha Beads enhance harmony & attraction and also enhances wisdom.
11. 11 Mukhi Rudraksh: It is considered to be the form of Lord Hanuman. 11 Mukhi Rudraksha Beads protects the wearer from evil eye and removes all the struggles from life.
12. 12 Mukhi Rudraksha: It is believed to be the form of Lord Bhaskar (Sun). 12 Mukhi Rudraksha Beads Enhance courage & patience and gives strength to overcome any situation.
13. 13 Mukhi Rudraksh: It is considered to be the form of Lord Indra and by wearing 13 Mukhi Rudraksha Beads, the wearer gets his blessings to attain fame & wealth in life. It enhances generosity and the wearer gains respect from all.
14. 14 Mukhi Rudraksh: It is considered to be the form of God of Gods, Lord Shiva and the wearer gets his blessings. 14 Mukhi Rudraksha Bead is one of the rarest Rudraksha beads. It awakens spirituality and helps controlling Blood Pressure.
15. 15 Mukhi Rudraksh: It is considered to be the form of Lord Pashupatinath. by Wearing 15 Mukhi Rudraksha Beads, the wearer gets freed from all sufferings due to bondage or evil eye.
16. 16 Mukhi Rudraksh: 16 Mukhi Rudraksha Beads are considered to be the form of Lord Mahamrityunjay Shiva and Lord Vishnu. It protects from sufferings & disease and helps overcome emotional stability.
17. 17 Mukhi Rudraksh: The wearer gets blessings of Maa Katyayini & Ram-Sita. The wearer gains prosperity, enhanced luck and abundance. Wearing 17 Mukhi Rudraksha Beads remove ill-impacts of Saturn planet.
18. 18 Mukhi Rudraksh: It is considered to be the form of Lord Bhairav & Goddess earth and blesses the wearer with immense wealth and & prosperity
19. 19 Mukhi Rudraksh: One of the most auspicious and rare beads, blessed with the divine vibration of Lord Narayan, the wearer of 19 Mukhi Rudraksha Bead is blessed with good health and immense wealth.
20. 20 Mukhi Rudraksh: Blessed by the creator Lord Brahma. 20 Mukhi Rudraksha Bead helps the wearer attain immense knowledge specifically in field of art and science.
21. 21 Mukhi Rudraksh: It is An Extremely rare bead & blessed by Lord Kuber. 21 Mukhi Rudraksha Bead helps the wearer attain immense wealth & prosperity and materialistic desire.
22. Gauri Shankar Rudraksh: By Wearing gauri Shankar Rudraksha Beads, the Wearer is blessed with the Combined Energy of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati. This Rudraksha Bead helps promoting family peace & harmony.
23. Ganesh Rudraksha Bead: Ganesh Mukhi Rudraksha Bead is ruled by vighnaharta Ganesh Ji & by wearing Ganesh Rudraksha Beads, Ganesh Ji Removes all the obstacles from life and blesses with wisdom & Prosperity.
24. Garbh Gauri Rudraksha: This Rudraksha Bead is associated with unified energy of Maa Gauri & Ganesh Ji & it is recommended to those females suffering to conceive.

WHO CAN WEAR RUDRAKSHA

Rudraksha can be worn by everyone irrespective of cast, religion, gender or culture. Rudraksha Beads are blessed by Bholenath & associated deities and as said in scriptures, he doesn’t discriminate between his devotees. It has immense healing & spiritual properties and it helps in aligning the body’s energy with the universe. Hence, anyone having spiritual belief & faith can choose to wear Rudraksh Bead, Mala or Bracelet.

 HOW TO CHOOSE RUDRAKSHA

Though, there are no such rules associated with Rudraksha Beads  as it can be worn as per the intention or belief, however it can also be chosen as per the guidelines mentioned below.

• Personalized Astrological Recommendation
• As Per Your Birth Chart
• As per your Date of Birth / Mulank
• Selection As per the object or intentions
• Assess your Intentions.

There are 3 types of Rudraksha Beads available as per the origin: Nepal Quality, Indonesia Quality / (Java Origin) & Indian Origin.

• Nepali Rudraksha Beads are bigger & Heavier in size and considered to be the best quality of Rudraksha Beads, and the lines (That defines the Mukhi of Rudraksha Beads: as per the line count) seems prominent and has very smooth texture.
• Java Origin / Indonesian Origin Rudraksh Beads are slightly smaller in size than Nepali Origin. Result of Indonesian Rudraksh may not be revered as Nepalese Rudraksha Beads.
• Indian Origin Rudraksha Beads are smaller in size and the lines on its surface may not be very prominent. It is considered to be lesser effective than Nepali or Indonesian Origin Rudraksha beads.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS OF RUDRAKSHA BEADS: How to Cleanse it 

Below are the steps that can be followed to cleanse the Rudraksha BeadS, Rudraksha Bracelets or Rudraksha Mala and keep it energized.

• Apply Itra Regularly (it can be done daily or once a week)
• In order to keep the Rudraksha Beads energized, wash it with shampoo or face wash, gently wipe it with a clean cloth and then apply Itra. Do this process once or twice a month.
• Twice in a year, soak Rudraksha Beads or Rudraksha Mala in Cow Ghee for 24 Hours, take it out and put it in pure cow milk for 24 hours. Post 24 hours, wash it with Gangajal and gently wipe it with soft clean cloth. Post this process, wait for a couple of hours to get the beads dried and then you can put it on around your neck or wrist.

While putting on Rudraksha Beads , make sure not to hold it with dirty hands. Chant the Beej Mantra Associated with the Rudraksh Beads, say your intentions and offer your gratitude in front of yours & the Associated Deities with Rudraksha Beads.

CONCLUSION

Rudraksha Beads are sacred beads blessed by Lord Shiva and is a gift to the mankind as a solution to numerous problems. There are many types of Rudraksha Beads ranging from 1-21 Mukhi, Gauri Shankar Rudraksha, Ganesh Rudraksha & Garbh Gauria & each Rudraksh Bead is associated with respective deities.

By choosing to wear Rudraksha Beads, Energy & the blessings of the Associated Deities are invoked to get the blessings and spiritual enlightenment.

Rudraksha Beads can also be chosen for specific intentions & objectives or as a solution to various problems varying from one person to another. Having belief & faith is one of the most important factors related to any Rudraksh Bead and optimum benefits can only be felt when our intentions & beliefs are positive.

Wearing fake Rudraksha Bead should always be avoided as it might give you negative results. Hence, choosing the Genuine Rudraksha Beads from the genuine sources is important.

We, at Shiv Ratan Kendra  provide Genuine Pre-Energized Rudraksh Beads, Rudraksha Bracelets, Rudraksha Mala & Various Rudraksha Beads Combination as per the specific intentions or objectives. We also provide Rudraksha Beads as per astrological recommendation or as per your birth chart after specific calculations of planet positions in the Birth Chart.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: Can I Wear Multiple Rudraksha Beads at one time.

Answer: Yes, there are no restrictions in wearing multiple rudraksha beads. In fact multiple rudraksha beads can also be worn to soak its energy together. There are numerous Rudraksha Combination beads are strung together to achieve specific intentions.

Question: Can we sleep while wearing Rudraksha

Answer: No, In order to keep its energy activated & maintain its purity, you should not wear Rudraksha Beads or Rudraksha Mala while sleeping or sitting in bed as bed is not considered pure as per Hindu Scriptures.

Question: Can we eat non-veg or consume alcohol while wearing Rudraksha

Answer: Though, there are no restrictions but it is recommended not to wear Rudraksha Bead or Rudraksha Mala while Consuming Non-veg or Alcohal and should only be worn after taking bath next day.

Question: How should I choose Rudraksha Beads

Answer: Rudraksha Beads can be chosen to wear as per one's intentions & wishes. However, it is essential & also recommended to choose Rudraksha Beads as per your birth chart reading or horoscope analysis to keep your body's energy aligned with the Rudraksha Bead.

Question: How to I determine my Birth No. or Mulank to choose Rudraksha Beads

Answer: By adding numbers of your birth date together, you can identify your Mulank. For Example, your date of birth is 14th of any month, then add 1 + 4=5, the mulank is 5. in Another instance, your date of birth is 8th of any month, then the mulank in 8.

Question: How to Identify Genuine Rudraksha Beads

Answer: With the growing adulteration in the market, it is difficult to identify original Rudraksha Beads. Thats why it is essential to buy Rudraksha Beads from reputated spiritual stores or shopes. Check if the Rudraksha Bead is lab tested before buying. Also note, there are no Rudraksha available with Om, Lingam, Trishul or Serpent carving. If it is found, it is all fake.

Question: Can Rudraksh be passed down our Rudraksha to someone else

Answer: No, It is not recommended to share Rudraksha with someone else, even your blood relatives as the Rudraksha adapts the energy of the wearer and may not gel well with other's energy. If you really want to gift your Rudraksha to someone, it shouldn't be worn for few days and then it should be energized before passing it someone else.  

Question: Can I use the same Rudraksh Mala for Wearing and Chanting Mantras

Answer: No, the same Rudraksha mala should not be used for Chanting & Wearing. However, if Purity of the mala can be maintained while wearing it, it can be used for both the purposes. For Example, if one eats non-veg, consumes alcohal, the rosary bead wont be considered pure, thus should not be used for Chanting Mantras. 

Question: Can Women or Girls Wear Rudraksha

Answer: Yes, there are no restrictions on women or girls wearing Rudraksha. Rudraksha Beads are considered to be sacred beads and it can be worn by everyone irrespective of cast, gender or religion. 9 Mukhi Rudraksha Beads are considered to be the best for girls & women as this bead represents Feminine Energy of Goddess Durga & her 9 forms.

Question: How long does it take for Rudraksha Beads to show result

Answer: The effect of Rudraksha Beads can be felt within few minutes to several days depending on person's sensitivity & energy towards the natural healing, types & origin of the chosen Rudraksha Bead.