Rudraksha is a kind of stonefruit whose dried stones are used as prayer beads by Hindus (particularly Shaivas), Buddhists, and Sikhs. Rudraksha stones are frequently referred to as “blueberry beads” because they are covered with an inedible blue outer fruit when ripe. Several species of huge, evergreen, broad-leaved trees in the genus Elaeocarpus yield rudraksha stones, the most common of which is Elaeocarpus ganitrus.
The stones are linked to the Hindu god Shiva and are frequently worn for protection and singing mantras like Om Namah Shivaya. For jewellery and malas (garlands), the stones are largely supplied from India, Indonesia, and Nepal, and are valued comparable to semi-precious stones. Rudraksha stones with varied numbers of “faces” or locules have diverse meanings and interpretations, and uncommon or unique stones are highly cherished and treasured.
Rudra (Sanskrit: रुद्र) and aksha (Sanskrit: अक्ष) combine to form Rudraksha, a Sanskrit compound word. One of Shiva’s Vedic names is Rudra.
Many notable Hindus, like Sivaya Subramuniyaswami and Kamal Narayan Seetha, refer to aksha (Sanskrit: अक्ष) as eyes; hence, rudraksha might be translated as “eyes of Rudra.”
Types of Rudraksha
One Mukhi Rudraksha
One mukhi rudraksha is extremely rare, and the shastras consider it to be extremely fortunate. Shiva is the reigning god, while the sun is the ruling planet. This rudraksha is a costly item that comes in two shapes: round and moon shaped. The wearing of a one mukhi rudraksha receives Shiva’s and Mahalakshmi’s blessings. This rudraksha improves mental abilities such as focus and confidence. This bead can help those who want to break free from unhealthy habits and addictions. This rudraksha can treat disorders of the digestive, respiratory, and urinary systems, as well as glandular and brain problems. This rudraksha aids in the removal of the sun’s malefic effects in the horoscope.
Two Mukhi Rudraksha
Ardhanarishwara, the united form of Lord Shiva and Parvati, is represented by two mukhi rudraksha. Lord Ardhanarishwara is the bead’s king, and the moon is the presiding planet. This rudraksha promotes family peace by reducing conflicts and boosting effective communication. This rudraksha can assist singles in quickly finding their perfect match. Even the most heinous offences, such as cow killing, can be forgiven. Disorders such as bladder ailments, memory loss, respiratory and heart diseases, liver and breast difficulties can all be cured by using the device. It is worn to counteract the malefic influences of the moon in horoscopes. This rudraksha has the ability to gain the blessings of both Lord Shiva and Parvati at the same time.
Three Mukhi Rudraksha
Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are represented as the three mukhi rudraksha. Agni (fire deity) is the ruling planet of this rudraksha, whereas Mars is the ruling planet. Those who suffer with poor self-esteem, mental pressure, or phobias might put this on to alleviate their problems. The user feels energised and awakens from their slumber. It encourages achievement, solves all life’s issues, and heals all disorders that affect women. People who wear this rudraksha can protect themselves from the negative influences of the sun and Mars. Wearing it can help you prevent land conflicts, blood illnesses, cancer, and accidents. The individual who wears it develops spiritually.
Four Mukhi Rudraksha
For many devotees, the four Mukhi rudraksha is a favourite option. Lord Brahma is the reigning god of this rudraksha, while Mercury is the ruling planet. The four Vedas are represented by this rudraksha. Wearing this rudraksha promotes intelligence and brings Ma Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, favours. The devotee gains the ability to speak and be creative. Wearing this prevents memory loss, epilepsy, paralysis, mental disorders, and stress-related illnesses. This rudraksha will be extremely beneficial to students, teachers, and people in mental health professions. This bead enhances rational thinking and counteracts Mercury and Jupiter’s malefic influences.
Five Mukhi Rudraksha
For many individuals, the five mukhi rudraksha is the most popular option. The five elements are represented by this rudraksha: sky, air, fire, water, and earth. Kalagni Rudra is the presiding god of this rudraksha, while Jupiter is the ruling planet. Among the rudrakshas, this is the most generally accessible kind. This bead can prevent and treat a variety of ailments, including acidity, flatulence, fistula, breast difficulties, and high blood pressure. It strengthens the mind’s power and increases self-assurance. Those who seek to concentrate and grow spiritually might benefit from this rudraksha. This rudraksha heals poverty, lack of harmony, and Jupiter’s infirmities.
Six Mukhi Rudraksha
Lord Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva, is the reigning god of the six mukhi rudraksha. Venus is the governing planet (Shukra). This rudraksha helps people regulate their wrath, jealousy, and mental enthusiasm. It improves the body’s critical functions and eliminates all ailments. This rudraksha purifies a person’s faults and bestows joy, contentment, and happiness in their lives on followers. This rudraksha, in particular, is beneficial in the treatment of stammering. This bead cures disorders of the sexual organs, mouth, urinary issues, cancer, renal failure, indigestion, throat problems, arthritis, eye problems, neurological diseases, and afflictions caused by Mars and Venus. This rudraksha can be worn by teachers, students, scientists, and public speakers.
Seven Mukhi Rudraksha
The rudraksha with seven mukhi is extremely fortunate. Mahalakshmi is the presiding deity of this rudraksha, while Saturn is the ruling planet. The seven holy rivers are represented by the seven mukhi rudraksha. The wearers are fortunate in terms of health and prosperity.
The wearers are protected against all types of poisoning. This rudraksha cleanses the body of all fatal sins. It can aid in the subduing of foes and the victory of court proceedings and conflicts. People’s long-term sorrows are alleviated within days of wearing it, and the user attracts good fortune in life. It boosts sexual vitality and heals all sex-related maladies, as well as heart difficulties, stomach disorders, and Saturn’s malefic effects.
Eight Mukhi Rudraksha
Eight mukhi rudraksha is a very fortunate rudraksha for everyone. Lord Ganesh is the reigning god of this rudraksha, while Rahu is the ruling planet. This rudraksha represents the eight directions as well as eight different forms of siddhis, or spiritual abilities. This rudraksha sharpens intelligence and enhances analytical thinking. It bestows wealth, renown, leadership characteristics, creative ability, and mastery over the senses and thoughts on the wearer. It clears the way for achievement and joy by removing roadblocks. This rudraksha cures disorders of the nerve system, gall bladder, prostate gland, and respiratory problems. Those who are affected by Saturn’s and Rahu’s malefic influences should wear this to discover a definite treatment.
Nine Mukhi Rudraksha
One of the unusual beads is the Nine Mukhi rudraksha. Mother Durga is the rudraksha’s governing goddess. Ketu is the governing planet.
Shilaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri are the nine mukhi rudraksha that represent Nav Durga. It also has the virtue of appeasing all nine of the horoscope’s planets. The user is relieved of tension and is safeguarded against death. It makes the applicant fearless, confident, and courageous, allowing them to tackle life’s challenges head on and triumph. The brain, genital organs, pituitary gland, and eyes are all cured by this bead. It encourages women’s reproductive health and helps to avoid abortions. The wearers are free of Rahu and Ketu’s afflictions.
Ten Mukhi Rudraksha
The rudraksha with 10 mukhis is unique and is controlled by Lord Lakshmi Narayan. It represents all 10 of Lord Vishnu’s incarnations. This rudraksha bestows mental tranquilly and courage to face obstacles when worn through challenging moments in life. This bead aids in the removal of all nine planets’ harmful effects. Black magic, early death, accidents, and the evil eye are all prevented for those who wear it. It dispels the fear of ghosts and foes, and acts as a heavenly shield, shielding the wearer from any harm. The subjects have the ability to win all court decisions and disagreements in their favour. This rudraksha bestows a kid to the bearer and alleviates sleeplessness, restlessness, and hypertension.
Eleven Mukhi Rudraksha
Eleven mukhi rudraksha is a unique rudraksha for spiritual seekers. Hanuman is the rudraksha’s governing god. The eleven Rudras, or incarnations of Lord Shiva, are represented by the rudraksha. This is the ideal choice for defeating your foes while also maintaining good physical and mental health. The user can improve their speaking abilities as well as their business, negotiating, and intellectual abilities. It promotes long life and ensures triumph in all endeavours. This rudraksha can help with high blood pressure, cardiac problems, and diabetes. This bead has the ability to improve focus and contemplative abilities. It heals the diseases brought on by all of the planets.
Twelve Mukhi Rudraksha
The twelve mukhi rudraksha rudraksha rudraksha rudraksha rudraksha rudraksha The sun deity is the ruler of this rudraksha. The twelve Adityas, or sun manifestations, are represented by this rudraksha. Wearers benefit from the brightness, lustre, and luminosity of this unusual bead. The subject aspires to be a leader, wealthy, and happy person. By resolving bodily and mental problems and issues, the twelve mukhi rudraksha alleviates worries and improves health. This bead is also utilised to treat Vastu issues and black magic effects. In addition to the malefic effects of the sun, this rudraksha cures diseases of the blood vessels, heart, eye, skin disorders, night blindness, and urinary stones. This is the perfect bead for politicians, administrators, and leaders to wear.
Thirteen Mukhi Rudraksha
Lord Indra is the reigning god of a thirteen mukhi rudraksha, and Venus is the ruling planet (Shukra). The thirteen mukhi rudraksha is a highly revered rudraksha that fulfils all wants and makes the wearer clever, bold, and confident. This bead can help those who want to have a happy family. After wearing this rudraksha, you will have a good spouse, girls, and boys. This bead can be worn by those who work in alchemy, research, or medicine to help them succeed in their careers. This rudraksha is used to heal mental diseases, sexual issues, stomach difficulties, arthritis, and thyroid issues. Actors, leaders, politicians, marketing professionals, human resources professionals, and artists will all benefit from this.
Fourteen Mukhi Rudraksha
Lord Hanuman is the ruler of the fourteen mukhi rudraksha. Saturn is this bead’s governing planet. The user of this rudraksha develops acute thinking skills and increases his or her ability to attain all of life’s goals. The person gains the ability to judge and develops a strong intuitive strength. According to the Shastras, this precious bead was created directly from Lord Shiva’s third eye, making it extremely potent. It also treats ailments including memory loss, bladder disorders, vision difficulties, and spine problems, as well as stammering. It offers peace to houses by putting an end to disasters, increasing wealth, and bringing harmony. It’s perfect for those who work in speculative firms, exports, and imports. It counteracts Saturn’s malefic effects.
Rules to wear Rudraksha
- Empower/Pran Prathistha rudraksha from a brahmin pandit at a Shiv temple, then surprisingly wear your stimulated rudraksha following its Pran Prathistha puja.
- Say om-namah-shivay at least 3 times or 11 times when you remove or wear your rudraksh (after its puja). It’s all fine with mansik jap.
- Rudraksha beads can be worn at any time, and there are no Taboos in the scriptures. Some people like to remove rudraksha during sex, visits to burial grounds, and defecations since it is an energy issue. This isn’t required, and it’s not mentioned in any ancient scriptures.
- Before you put the rudraksh Bead mala on for the first time, make sure you follow the vidhi of reciting the mantras as prescribed in ancient texts.
- Ensure that there is no rahu kaal or yama ghat kaal while acquiring a fresh mukhi rudraksh bead/mala and at the time of performing its Pran Prathistha puja, as well as when wearing the energised rudraksha bead/mala for the first time.
- After you’ve returned from attending a funeral for someone who has died. The first thing that sprang to mind was to take a full bath. Wear rudraksh and make sure your head, forehead, and neck are totally moist.
- Never put an unclean hand near a rudraksha.
- Never put your pointer fingers on a rudraksha.
- If you accidentally contact your rudraksha with dirt, pour some ganga jal on it and seek forgiveness and apologise to Lord Shiva, then touch rudraksh to shiva portrait or shivling and wear it. It is permissible to store ganga jal in 1 or 2 jugs at home.
- If you don’t want to dharan/wear your rudraksh, keep it in a little box at the puja location and give namaskar every day with om-namah-shivay jap.
- The auspicious and opportune times to dharan this energised rudraksha are Shivratri, Navratri, Mahashivratri, and eclipse.
- We are all human, thus we make mistakes with rudraksh from time to time. Just remember not to do the same mistake twice.
- Always buy rudraksh using your own money, not other people’s money, else when you present dakshana to panditji after rudraksh Pran Prathistha, be sure to refund the money you used for rudraksh.
- Once a year, at maha shivaratri or shivratri, get your rudraksh bead/mala re-stimulated through its Pran Prathistha puja.
- Use numerous strands of thread to make the thread unbreakable, so the rudraksha does not fall to the ground, and you have a strong thread to place the rudraksha on.
- When you do dhran or wear a rudraksha bead/mala, you cannot swap or interchange it.
- Read more about rudraksh to gain more knowledge and avoid becoming confused by reading so many different sources.
- When cleaning the rudraksha with a brush, use one brush once and then switch to a different brush each time.
- Different amrit yog and siddhi yog timings are shown in jyotish periodicals and panchang, and if desired, these timings can be used for rudraksh puja or wearing rudraksha (for the first time) at these periods.
- Always remember that the amount of benefit you get from your Rudraksha is dependent on how much respect and care you show to your Rudraksh bead.
