Rudraksha beads, botanically known as Elaeocarpus Ganitrus Roxb are the seeds of the
Rudraksha fruit from
Rudraksha trees. Rudraksha trees are found mainly in South Eastern Asian Islands of Java, Sumatra, Timor
of what is Known as modern day Indonesia and parts of South Asian Kingdom of Nepal, Around
70% of the
Rudraksha trees are found in Indonesia, 25% from Nepal and 5%
in India.
Please note that the Rudraksha beads are very powerful beads as per Ancient Vedic Texts and they provide
positive results even if they are merely seen or touched. However, possessing and worshipping a Rudraksha
bead gives maximum positive effects and therefore one should try to wear a Rudraksha bead or atleast keep
them in pocket / handbag or in the Home Puja Temple.
Many people get confused with the shape and size of Rudraksha. One should not seriously worry about it.
Just see that the mukhi is well defined, corns and contours are natural and there are no cracks near the
central hole. The bead has to be lustrous and healthy and devoid of deep cracks and insect holes.
Asians have used Rudraksha beads traditionally. The ancient vedic texts tell us that Ancient Yogis and
Monks found that merely wearing the Rudraksha beads gave them astonishingly tremendous amount of
tranquility and concentration that helped them meditate for a longer period of time with spectacular
control over their mind. This kind of state of mind is very ideal for meditation as well as for any other
mind related activity. Rudraksha Beads can rejuvenate our Mind, Body and Soul, make us perform to our full
potential and enhance our overall quality of life The anti ageing property of Rudraksha is well
experienced. On seeing such powers of Rudraksha beads many considered it to have some Supernatural Powers.
Divine and Godsend. There have been countless mention of these beads and it's powers in various ancient
Indian and Buddhist scriptures. It is a wrong impression that the Rudraksha Beads can be used by only a
few select people. Actually, the Rudraksha Beads can be used for general Health, Wealth and Happiness also
for general people.
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Rudraksha is hot in nature. Some people cannot wear it since their skin shows signs of allergy. In that
case you may keep the beads in the Puja room and offer daily prayers.
Yes, ladies can definitely wear Rudraksha Beads and get full beneficial results . However they should not
wear the Rudraksha Beads for those 4-5 days when nature is at work. Any human being in the world, related
to any religion, society or community could wear Rudraksha. But care should be taken that you give full
respect and maintain the sanctity of Rudraksha Bead while wearing it.
You can continue with your regular food habits even if you are wearing a Rudraksha. However, in this case,
you should keep the Rudraksha energized by reciting the Beej Mantra " Om Namaha Shivaya " everyday after
taking bath in the morning.
Yes, one can wear the combination of all the beads. In fact, the most powerful Siddha Malas have 1 to 14
Mukhi or 1 to 21 Mukhi Rudraksha beads in the same Mala. The individual Powers of the beads can be felt
simultaneously. One can also wear a pendant of any number of Rudraksha beads. A person can wear more than
one Rudraksha beads of the same Mukhi or a more number of different Mukhi Rudrakshas as per his
requirement which may have been suggested to him by any Guru ji, Astrologer or a Healer as per the
person's horoscope and the placement of planets or the current transits of planets. Unlike gems and
stones, Rudrakshas are said to be always beneficial for the wearer. As the direct blessings of Lord Shiva
is involved, no question of illness or negative results arises.
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The life could be any number of years. If well protected, they can be passed on from generation to
generation.
No, Please avoid this. Hands get dirty often. Purity of the bead thus gets affected.
As per Ancient Vedic Texts, a Rudraksha bead is blessed by Lord Shiva himself and therefore wearing a
Rudraksha bead is bound to bring Good Luck as well as Health, Wealth & Happiness to the wearer.
A One Mukhi Rudraksha bestows a state of Serenity, Peace, Contentment as well as a feeling of detachment
which is very ideal for Meditation and therefore it is not advisable for children to wear this Rudraksha.
Children however respond very well to other lower mukhi Rudraksha.
Yes. It is true for those who desire to acquire special Siddhis. The number of beads is very important
when wearing on different parts of the body like 27 or 54 or 108 for the neck, 32 for throat, 6/11/15 for
arms, 5 for waist etc.
A Rudraksha bead is Energized for a particular person so that he / she can get maximum beneficial results.
Hence, they should not be interchange even between the members of the same family. However, A Rudraksha
bead can be willed from one generation to another generation.
Yes, the Rudraksha beads definitely have medicinal values which is very well documented in our Ancient
Vedic Texts and the same has also been established by the researches done by various Researchers of Modern
days. Rudraksha beads are widely used in the preparation of Ayurvedic medicines.
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The following method is prescribed as per the translation of the ancient vedic texts:
Take a glass of water. Dip two pieces of five Mukhis in it, preferably after sunset. Drink it when you get
up in the morning, before any other Intake. Do not use copper glasses.
Yes. Keep a big size 5 Mukhi Rudraksha with you. Whenever you feel nervous due to sudden shock and feel
cold, just hold it tightly in your right palm for 10 minutes. You will regain your confidence and body
will start warming up.
Yes. Very much. This knowledge is thousands of years old, as per the vedic texts. But the therapist should
be a well-experienced person. Rudraksha beads work on physical, emotional and planetary and karmic levels
to heal a person and this kind of healing is most deep-rooted.
Please note that none of the above happens by wearing Rudraksha. Mostly the above things happen due to
physical discomfort or due to the metal or silver caps of the beads. In such a case ( which is very rare
), you should try to wear Rudrakshas without caps and they may be worn around the wrist or arm as a
Bracelet instead of Necklace.
A person may feel some positive effects immediately after wearing Rudraksha while other more prominent
changes may take some time to manifest. Generally, it has been observed that a period of 4o days is
required for getting proper tangible results. However, this period can also increase or decrease depending
upon the wearers own situation and horoscope. A Rudraksha bead definitely brings Positivity and
Auspiciousness in a persons life thereby improving the quality of life. A person should regularly keep the
beads Energized by chanting " Om Namaha Shivaya " or the seed Mantra of the Rudraksha bead for atleast 11
to 21 times daily for getting beneficial results on a continuous basis. Even the Aura of a person becomes
more Powerful, Sharpen and Brighter by wearing Rudraksha beads.
Tests like floating and sinking of beads to test originality are not correct tests as even an unripe or
dry but genuine rudraksha may float. And a non-genuine bead may sink. Copper coin tests etc do not give
conclusive results, as nowadays fake Rudraksha are made by tampering original rudraksha beads So the
client needs to be aware about the ways in which a rudraksha is faked and use simple procedures like
observing the mukh lines by magnifying glass, soaking in warm water to observe tampered mukh lines if any
etc Best way is to procure from reliable source.
Many people get confused with the shape and size. One should not seriously Worry about it. Just see that
the Mukhi is well defined and that there Are no cracks near the central hole and bead is healthy and not
eaten By insects etc.
Please note that it is not Auspicious to keep a fake / damaged Rudraksha bead with you and hence the same
should be disposed off in any water body.
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Identification of a Genuine Rudraksha.
A round One Mukhi Rudraksha from Nepal is a myth. Any Rudraksha sold as a Nepalese One Mukhi Round
Rudraksha is 99% a fake Rudraksha and hence an alternate variety of One Mukhi Rudraksha from South India
is a best alternate / substitute. This Rudraksha is known as " A Half Moon Shaped Rudraksha " and it is
available at reasonable price with very good results.
It is advisable to remove the Rudraksha bead while attending a funeral or going to a cremation ground.
However, if you forget to do so then the Rudraksha may be cleaned with water and then you should wear it
after reciting the general Mantra " Om Namaha Shivaya " or the Beej Mantra of Rudraksha for 108 time after
taking bath when you returned back from the funeral.
A Rudraksha Mala should be taken off while taking bath as regular Soap could dehydrate the beads and clog
the pores of the beads. Also Talcum powder clogs the pores of the beads and hence one should protect the
Rudraksha bead from soap and powder.
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