Rudraksha A divine bead to human community provided by the Supreme Power “Lord Shiva”. The Lord Shiva from his tear created it. “At the time of the universal deluge and destruction of all things, my eyes were opened for thousand deva years (one human year = 1 day of deva year). In that period, the tears from my eyes dropped in some places of earth, and produced Rudraksha trees”. This is the message of Lord Shiva to saint Bujandar (Rudraksha Jabalopanishad).
It is a symbol of spirituality and mystic power. It is having electromagnetic power and it affects both the physical and logical body of the human being while it is on the body.
Botanical Information
Botanically it is known as Elaeocarpus Ganitrus Roxb. It is nearly spherical in shape. The clefts on the surface of the beads are called faces. Faces vary from 1 to 38. Rudraksha trees are mainly found in South Asian Islands, Nepal, India and Other parts.
Force found in Rudraksha
Yogis and monks are wearing the rudraksha beads to acquire distinguish tremendous quantity of concentration. Apart from this, they get resistance power from this. It regulates and formulates our conscious, sub-conscious, body and shapes our overall personality. Though the rudrakshas are having 1 to 38 faces, the very common is 5 faceted. But, each type is having its own characteristics. Yogis, monks and researchers use them for various purposes.
Size of Rudraksha referred in Upanishad
- If the size of the rudraksha is as amla fruit is considered as the best size.
- If it is as the size of jujuba fruit is considered as better size.
- Below the above sizes are not advisable.
The very good auspicious rudraksha is having inherent hole and a gold line on it.
Rudraksha and Planets
Rudraksha beads enhance the power of planets and it helps to force the focus to the wearer to give peace and comfort.
Significant features of various rudrakshas are as follows:
1 –Faceted Rudraksha:
It enhances the power of sun. If a person born in stars like Krithika, Uttarapalguni or Uttarashada, this can be wore. It is also prescribed for a person having exalted or native sun in his horoscope. Whereas, it can be donated to a suitable person for the horoscopes are having malefic sun or debilitated sun.
2 –Faceted Rudraksha:
It enhances the power of moon. If a person born in stars like Rohini, Hastham, or Shravanam, this can be wore. It is also prescribed for a person having exalted or native moon in his horoscope. Whereas, it can be donated to a suitable person for the horoscopes are having malefic moon or debilitated moon.
3 –Faceted Rudraksha:
It enhances the power of Mars. If a person born in stars like Mrugasira, Chitra or Shravishta, this can be wore. It is also prescribed for a person having exalted or native Mars in his horoscope. Whereas, it can be donated to a suitable person for the horoscopes are having malefic mars or debilitated mars.
5 –Faceted Rudraksha:
It enhances the power of Jupiter. If a person born in stars like Punarvasu, Visaka or Poorvaproshtapadha, this can be wore. It is also prescribed for a person having exalted or native Jupiter in his horoscope. Whereas, it can be donated to a suitable person for the horoscopes are having malefic Jupiter or debilitated Jupiter.
7 –Faceted Rudraksha:
It enhances the power of Saturn. If a person born in stars like Pushyam, Anuradha or Uttaraproshtapadha, this can be wore. It is also prescribed for a person having exalted or native Saturn in his horoscope. Whereas, it can be donated to a suitable person for the horoscopes are having malefic Saturn or debilitated Saturn.
8 – Faceted Rudraksha:
It enhances the power of Rahu. If a person born in stars like Ardhara, Swathi or Shadhabishak, this can be wore. It is also prescribed for a person having exalted or native Rahu in his horoscope. Whereas, it can be donated to a suitable person for the horoscopes are having malefic Rahu or debilitated Rahu.
13 – Faceted Rudraksha:
It enhances the power of Venus. If a person born in stars like Apabharani, Poorvapalguni or Poorvashada, this can be wore. It is also prescribed for a person having exalted or native Venus in his horoscope. Whereas, it can be donated to a suitable person for the horoscopes are having malefic Venus or debilitated Venus.
Chemical Compostion of Rudraksha Beads
Elements Percentage
Carbon 50.024%
Hydrogen 17.798%
Nitrogen 0.9461%
Oxygen 30.4531%
Procedures to be followed to wear Rudraksha:
The non-defective rudrakshas are selected and they should be tied by silk thread. Chanting mantra for rudraksha is “Om Namah Shivaya”. We can wear the rudraksha on a morning, after taking bath and chanting “Om Namah Shivaya”, a minimum of 108 times. Any one, irrespective of sex, age, and religious background can wear rudraksha. Women should avoid these beads during the few days of menstruation.
Rudraksha Beads have many other powerful properties in Transforming one’s personality and outlook in a positive way. Though the powers of Rudraksha have been known since ages It IS since late 80 ‘s that it has become more prominent particularly after the Research done by Group of Scientists lead by Dr.Suhas Roy PhD, et a! of Institute of Technology Banaras University ,India. A joint study was conducted in coordination with Department of Biochemistry, Electrical Engineering, Psychiatry, General Medicine arld Psychology They could prove the powers of Rudraksha Scientifically with reproducible results. Simutaneously Rudra Centra, Nag pur also conducted several studies based on practical experiences.
They have proved that Rudraksha has powerful Electromagnetic ,Paramagnetic and InductIVe properties varying for different mukhls or facets (the number of divisions on the suriace) and on wearing particular mukhi or set of mukhls of the Rudraksha beads specific electrical Impulses are ser1t to brain stimulating certain positive brain centers (brain chemicals) thereby CaUS!rlg Transtorrrlation In the personality outlook, Charisma and Confidence of the wearer. They proved that wearing Rudraksha beads controlled heart beat, In turn the smoothening the amount ot blood going to the brain It can be noted that during times ot high stress lack and ot focus there is a gushing ot blood circulation to brain and vice versa With the help of these beads a kind at tranquility, concentration and tocus was easily achieved.
They could also prove the Impact ot wearing Rudraksha beads on the activity of Neuro transmitters ,Dopamine, Serotinin etc, and as a result a positive change in personality and mindset, It has been tound that those wearing Rudraksha beads have among other benefits found that their stress levels have reduced to unexpected levels something which was possible only with heavy and continued dose of tranquilizers. Rudraksha beads emit positive vibrations flushing out all the negativity in physical and mind level.
Rudraksha beads take one to alpha state of mind ,a state where the heart beat, blood circulation, function of endocrine glands ,activity of neurons, breathing are normalized .It is the state where one feels more in control of oneself not only of voluntary mechanisms but also ot involuntary mechanisms of the body These beads hence were considered to have some supernatural powers and a wonder in Eastern Tradition.
Thousands of persons who have worn Authentic Rudraksha beads have repeatedly confirmed that it has given them considerable relief from Blood pressure ,Stress, Hyper tension ,Depression & other mind related problems including neurotic conditions. Rudraksha has been found to boost the confidence and inner strength of the wearers significantly apart from general purpose Rudraksha beads, there are more powerful Rudraksha beads from 1 face to 21 face. Each capable of aligning our mind and the positive energies around us to specific aspects like prosperity, creativity, intuitive ability, speculation ,sexual harmony, etc. Surely Rudraksha are the wonder beads helping us perform better and lead a more successful life.
Rudraksha Benefits, Uses of Rudraksha Beads
Rudraksha beads can be worn or can be kept in the temple at home or work place.
Rudraksha beads is a great medicine for Hypertension (Blood Pressure)
Rudraksha beads can be hanged on the front doors of the temple, home and workplace (in shape of bunch). Also hanging it in the corners of your Office, Board Room, Meeting room will help you in a great deal.
Rudraksha beads never gives negative energies; therefore they don’t have ill effects of any kind on anyone.
Rudraksha beads is a great energy one should wear to get fame, name, good fortune, never-ending wealth, property and respect in the society.
Different mukhi Rudraksha have their respective Gods as Pradhan Devatas from Lord Surya, Hanuman, Vishnu, Brahma, Durga and Kartikya and of course Lord Shiva himself and by wearing them we get blessings of all of them.
Everyone in the world should wear rudraksha beads
