“Rudraksha”, a holy bead with holistic features, holds a place of high esteem in our society because of its marvelous effects. All the people of the world who want to enjoy physical and spiritual bliss and remain devoted to God Shiva and other deities have great respect and faith in it.
As per Hindu mythology, Rudraksha is the tear centre of Lord Shiva’s eyes, which is like Lord Shiva himself. Rudra means ‘terrible’ and Akasha means ‘eyes’ and their axis. Even in his angry posture, Lord Shiva is beneficent, and when he opens his third eye “kama” turns into ashes.
Infact, Lord Shiva is the axis, the base and foundation of the world. According to beliefs, Rudraksha originated from the aqueous drop centre of the eye of the Lord and is very beneficial for human beings.
Another mythology says, Lord Shiva, after the deluge for the sake of creating this world, went into meditation and turned his full attention inwards and got lost in deep penance. When his penance completed and his eyes opened, a tear that fell upon the Earth solidified and gave birth to Rudraksha.
Lord sheds these solidified tears of pity on the woes of his bhakts. After sometime, these solidified tears grew in the form of trees which bear fruit, which is indeed the Rudraksha. These fruit like Rudraksha were used as ornaments by the Gods and Goddesses for their own well-being.
Rudraksha Rosary
Rudraksha rosary can be used for the “Japa” of any mantra. The wearer is protected from evil spirits of all sorts. Ayurveda considers Rudraksha a “Mahaaushadn”, the panacea for all ills. Diseases like Chicken Pox, Nettlerash, Measles, etc can be cured by Rudraksha. Medicines are made with Rudraksha for Cholera, indigestion and ammoebiosis. It is also being experimented for curing cancer. All doctors and scientists agree that it cures blood pressure.
Many distinguished people have benefited unusually from the wonderous qualities of the Rudraksha. Every person man, woman, old, even young ones like to wear Rudraksha. It strengthens the hearts of those who suffer from heart attacks, those who worry too much and who tire easily. It is a boon to those who are thinking, planning and worrying.
People who want to concentrate on God and want to pray must wear a Rudraksha bead necklace and do “Japa” with Rudraksha rosary. . Rudraksha beads from single faced to fourteen faced are suitable for wearing but, being very costly they are not easily obtained, especially the “Shiv-Gauri”. A Rudraksha rosary can be used for the “Japa” of any of the deities. whosoever, the favourite deity may be, he will be pleased with the “Japa”. Bhagwan Shankar (Lord Shiv) is specially pleased with Rudraksha rosary. “Japa” done with Rudraksha rosary destroys many types of sins. Life become happy and full of joy.
Every thing in this world is countless, innumerable, but in God’s account every thing is countable, The most astonishing account is of number of Gods and Goddesses. There are 64 crores of them. Similarly, certain Maharaj or the Shankracharya is numbered from Shri Shri 108 to 1008. The beads on a Rudraksha rosary are also numbered upto 109. Leaving aside the Sumeru (the biggest bead) 108 beads/grain are most significant one, next comes the 55 Rudraksha rosary followed by the 27 Rudraksha rosary. Thus 27 is half of 55 which is half of 108. The smallest rosary of 27 beads is called Sumarni. One must first take a firm vow and then pray with rosary regularly and rotate the bead sting to make 108- a complete rosary. The gains from praying on a Rudraksha rosary are many times greater than other devices.
Multifaced Rudrakshas
There are fourteen types of Rudraksha and each one has its own benefits:
# One-faced Rudraksha is symbolic of Lord Shiva and is the foremost of all. It confers all round benefits- wealth, honour and victory upon the wearer.
# Two-faced Rudraksha symbolizes Shiva and Shakti. This Rudraksha gives honour and increases intelligence.
# Three-faced Rudraksha symbolizes Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh- the Trinity. It confers worldly peace and prosperity.
# Four-faced Rudraksha is symbolic of Brahma. It is good to gain divine knowledge and for the study of Vedic literature.
# Five-faced Rudraksha symbolizes the divinity himself. It bestows peace of mind and pleases the soul.
# Six-faced Rudraksha symbolizes Swami Kartikaya. It is believed to be beneficial in Studies.
# Seven-faced Rudraksha is beneficial for gaining wealth.
# Eight-faced Rudraksha represents Shri Ganesh who blesses every work with success.
# Nine-faced Rudraksha is considered symbolic of the Nine Durgas and Nine Gods and it is believed to confer supreme powers.
# Ten-faced Rudraksha represents Lord Vishnu. It is helpful in gaining success relating to administrative work.
# Eleven-faced Rudraksha symbolizes the 11th God Rudra which is a form of Bhagwan Shanker. It fulfills every wish and helps in concluding every work successfully. It helps in increasing honour and dignity in society.
# Twelve-faced Rudraksha stands for Bhagwan Bhaskar, the Sun God who destroy all the maladies of the body. It helps in balancing blood pressure.
# Thirteen-faced Rudraksha is the symbol of God Indra. It helps in the success of every venture undertaken.
# Fourteen-faced Rudraksha is believed to symbolize Lord Shiva himself. Serious diseases can be cured by wearing it. It is beneficial for health by drinking the water after immersing the Rudraksha in that water.
The Rudraksha rosary is washed in Ganga Jal or holy water from any pilgrimage. Then it is offered to the Shivling and worn on Monday. The Rudraksha rosary from 1-14 faced can be worn singly also.
The Rudraksha rosary are full of lakhs of beneficial properties. The vedic age people, teachers all wore and prayed with Rudraksha rosary. Today men in all walks of life are wearing it and has been held in high esteem in most religions. It has helped them to do good and useful work.
