Rudraksha: A powerful symbol of Lord Shiva
What is Rudraksha ?
Rudraksha tree is known as Elaeocarpus ganitrus. It is a large evergreen tree that usually grows in a subtropical climate. Rudraksha is found in the mountains of HIMALAYA in Nepal. It is also found in Indonesia (Jakarta). The Rudraksha that is found in indonesia is small in shape. Some of the trees of Rudraksha are present in other than this, they are also found in regions of Assam, Madhya Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh.
The tree of Rudraksha is just like a mango tree. The peel of this is thrown away and the seed found inside is called Rudraksha. There is a very thick line over Rudraksha which is called its ‘MUKH’ (face), generally, there are five lines (MUKH) over Rudraksha, in some the lines can be less than or more than five. Rudraksha with five lines is called Panchmukhi and with seven lines is called sathmukhi, Rudraksha range from 1 face to 26 faces. of these 1 to 14 are easily available.
Rudraksha can also be said to be derived from the words Rudra Akarshana, where akarshana means to attract. Rudraksha is that which attracts Rudra or the cosmic particles, to channelize them throughout our body, like an antenna. These energies attracted by Rudraksha bring added vitality to our system, leading to health and harmony, while removing negativity.
Benefits of a Wearing Rudraksha or Rudraksha Mala ?
Research carried out by a team of scientists led by Dr. Suhas Rai of the Institute of Technology in Varanasi has revealed that Rudraksha seeds contain subtle electromagnetic atoms that influence our bodies. So, what are the benefits of wearing a Rudraksha ?
The wearing of Rudraksha mala (rosary), which consists of 108 beads, has multiple benefits.
• Regulates Heart Rate & Blood Pressure.
• Reduces Anxiety & Stabilizes Breathing.
• Mitigates the Effects of past Negative Karmas.
• Ensures Protection from Negative Influences, Black Magic, Evil Eye and Enemies.
• Removes Doshas from the Horoscope
• Nullifies the Malefics of Planets & Enhance their Beneficial Effects
• Improves Memory, Retention & Decision Making.
• Minimizes Stress and Relaxes the wandering mind.
• Attracts Abundance & Prosperity.
• Helps in Awakening of Kundalini.
• Brings inner well-being and harmony.
• Maximizes self-potential and self-power.
• Gives peace of mind to the wearer.
• Stimulates the mind and sharpens the intellect.
• Balances the Chakras and Heals diseases in the body.
Types of Rudraksha and their significance The Rudraksha comes in different mukhis, or faces, from 1 face to 21 faces. Of these 1 to 14 are easily available. Each has its significance.
One Mukhi Rudraksha: Lord Shiva is the presiding deity of this Rudraksha. It brings awareness of the supreme consciousness
Two Mukhi Rudraksha: Ardhanarishwar, the combined form of Shiva and Shakti, is the presiding deity of this Rudraksha. It brings unity and harmony and represents the Guru-shishya relationship.
Three Mukhi Rudraksha: Agni or fire is its presiding divinity of this Rudraksha. It facilitates the release from the bondage of past karma.
Four Mukhi Rudraksha: Guru is the presiding deity of this Rudraksha. It helps the seekers of higher knowledge.
Five Mukhi Rudraksha: Kalagni Rudra is the presiding divinity of this Rudraksha. This Rudraksha enhances our inner awareness, leading us to our Higher Self.
Six Mukhi Rudraksha: Lord Karthikeya is the presiding deity of this Rudraksha. It brings overall balance and emotional stability.
Seven Mukhi Rudraksha: Goddess Lakshmi is the presiding deity of this Rudraksha. It brings new opportunities for wealth and also aids our health.
Eight Mukhi Rudraksha: Lord Ganesha is the presiding deity of this Rudraksha. This Rudraksha facilitates the removal of obstacles.
Nine Mukhi Rudraksha: Goddess Durga is the presiding divinity of this Rudraksha. It represents power and dynamism and helps us gain both, worldly enjoyments and liberation.
Ten Mukhi Rudraksha: Lord Krishna is the presiding deity of this Rudraksha. It represents love and peace. As per the scriptures, this is one of the most powerful Rudrakshas.
Eleven Mukhi Rudraksha: The Eleven minor Rudras are the presiding deity of this Rudraksha. It mitigates the negative influence of the planets.
Twelve Mukhi Rudraksha: The sun is the presiding deity of this Rudraksha. It brings radiance and power, helps us get rid of low self-esteem, leading to self-motivation.
Thirteen Mukhi Rudraksha: Kamadeva is the presiding deity of this Rudraksha. It manifests attraction in us and also facilitates the awakening of kundalini and other powers (siddhi)
Fourteen Mukhi Rudraksha: Lord Hanuman is the presiding deity of this Rudraksha. It represents courage and will power.
The Fifteen Mukhi Rudraksha to Twenty-One Mukhi Rudraksha is not so commonly found and hence rarely used