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dieties at any pilgrim place. These fifferent pilgrim places are the power
points. Rudraksha taken with the hands of a Spiritual Guru ( male or female) is
The best way to protect rudraksha is not to take bath wearing valuable higher
mukhi rudraksha. Rudraksha absorbs water very fast and takes time to evaporate
the same. This attracts fungi and insects ultimately spoiling the rudraksha.
While doing Rudraksha Puja, never dip in water or pour any water on it. Just
wipe it with a wet smooth cloth. Make it dry immediately. Never apply sandle
wood paste, kumkum, haladi on it. It spoils the bead. Instead, as you have
mentioned in your posting Sandlewood oil with other oils may be used. Do not
put any flowers etc. on your valuable rudraksha kept in Puja. Valuable
rudraksha may be kept in a box on a dry cotton or silk cloth with sufficient
camphor.
At least once in a week, wash your rudraksha mala in a luke warm water (not very
hot water) using a soft soap and soft tooth brush. Dry it thoroughly in the
strong sunlight and then start using it. It is important to note that, mukhi
part of higher mukhi beads is very delicate and may get cut-off or spoiled with
careless handling.
Never keep your rudraksha mala packed in a polythene bag. This again atttracts
fungi and insect due to moisture. If you do not want to use your mala for a
long time, then either keep it in Bhasma box or keep it hanging in your
wardrobe.
Rudrakshas are basically botanical valuable rare material and requires proper care.
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Indian legend relates many stories about Lord Shiva, also known as Rudra. He
deep states of meditation where thoughts are absent and only silence and
emptiness exist. It is said that Lord Shiva once entered a profound state of
meditation for the benefit of mankind for a very long time. When he finally
emerged from this state and opened his eyes, the deep joy, peace, and love he
felt for the human race was expressed with sacred tears which ran down his
cheek and fell to earth. Each tear generated a rudraksha tree whose tiny fruits
The word rudraksha, in fact, comes from the two Sanskrit words rudra, a synonym
for Lord Shiva, and aksha, meaning eyes. Botanically, the rudraksha tree is
known as Elaecarpus ganitrus Roxb. These trees grow in very few places in the
Indonesia. They are large trees with a wide silhouette whose flowers bloom
annually. The rudraksha berry varies in size (3-40 mm; 1/8 to 1 inches). It
has smooth light green skin and pulp much like a green grape. Lodged within the
pulp is a single round seed which has a rough surface and a hole running through
it from top to bottom. It is these seeds which are the rudraksha beads. Each
seed also possesses fron 1 to 21 vertical lines running down its surface, like
the longitude lines on a globe. These lines are known as mukhas, or facets, and
are natural formations of the seed. Seeds with one vertical line are known as
with two lines are dwi-mukhi (two facets), and so on.Many different Hindu
qualities of this little bead. One intriguing aspect of rudraksha lore is that
sect, creed, color, or sex. Given the highly secularized history of India this
knowledge, the poorest of our society for sustenance. Generally speaking, one
who wears the rudraksha in the prescribed manner will invoke the energies of
Lord Shiva and negative thoughts and emotions will be destroyed. Rudraksha has
a calming effect on the central nervous system. It is said that the rudraksha
helps maintain a normal blood pressure and helps maintains health. It has no
adverse effects and promotes peace of mind and prosperity for the wearer. In
wearing a rudraksha he is released from the cycle of life and death and
achieves moksha (liberation). These are the general qualities of the rudraksha
bead; the following are the specific attributes of the beads of various numbers
1 Mukhi Extremely rare and equally expensive when found. It represents the
Supreme Self. Its wearer is bestowed with worldly comfort and spiritual
fulfillment. 2 Mukhi Fosters harmony and oneness between those who are divided.
Extremely rare. Given to children who are being married by their parents. 3
Mukhi Represents Agni, Lord of Fire. Helps dispel mental lethargy and
students and those who need to renew and recreate. Helps expand vision and
of Lord Shiva. It will destroy negative thoughts and emotions and grant the
wearer peace of mind and clarity of purpose. Helps achieve ones goals. All
malas which are worn around the neck or used as japa mala (prayer beads) should
be of five mukhi. There should be 108 beads or, alternatively, 54. 6 Mukhi The
one worn by soldiers, police, adventurers, and all persons exposed to danger.
It protects one from harm and instills calm and will power in the wearer. It
actually stated to be her abode. This rudraksha is not worn but rather is kept
in a wooden box together with a small sum of cash. It will help overcome
financial hardship and bring abundance. 8 Mukhi This rudraksha represents the
famous Lord Ganesha, the elephant-faced God. It will help those who have
Removal of past sins. 9 Mukhi This bead represents Mother Durga and can help
children from misfortune. 10 Mukhi Protects the wearer from those people and
things that may harm him. 11 Mukhi. This rudraksha represents Lord Hanuman, the
insight and vision, and deflects evil thoughts. Increases energy, power, and
mental stamina. 12 Mukhi Represents Surya, the Sun. It wearer will have the
attention and respect of the world and be presented with opportunity. 13 Mukhi
Represents Lord Indra and brings the wearer an appreciation and awareness of
the spiritual realm. 14 Mukhi This bead is worn only on the forehead in a
It is said to activate the ajna chakra (third eye) and bestow subtle vision and
rudrakshas should be kept as a set of seven beads on the personal prayer alter
where they will bring health, peace, and prosperity to the family.
It is best to wear the rudraksha mala (i.e necklace) for the first time on a
Monday. If at all possible it should be first brought to a Shiva temple for
Monday. At bedtime remove the mala and place it on the alter in your home. When
traveling you should sleep with it on. After bathing in the morning, hold the
mala in the right hand and repeat the appropriate mantra aloud (see below) for
108 times. Do not wear the rudraksha mala during periods of menstrual bleeding
or while attending funerals. The rudraksha mala has a very long lifespan. A
properly cared for mala can be passed along to eight generations as a family
heirloom. The rudraksha mala cn be washed occasionally with warm soapy water
and allowed to dry naturally. Do not soak for extended periods of time.
Rudraksha beads vary in size from 3-40 mm. The size of the bead has no bearing
on its effects. However a given mala must contain beads all with the same
number of mukhis.
For Mukhi 1, 4, 5, 10, and 13: Om Hreem Namah For Mukhi 2 and 14: Om Namah For
Mukhi 3: Om Kleem Namah For Mukhi 7 and 8: Om Hum Namah For Mukhi 6, 9, and 11:
Om Hreem Hum Namah For Mukhi 12: Om Krom Srom Rom Namah
inform you that many varieties of fake rudraksha are being sold throughout the
world and over the internet. These beads are sold in large quantities in India
them. The typical price at which they are sold ranges from $100 to $50,000 (for
a fake ek-mukhi)!!! Be particularly careful about ever purchasing a one-faced
rudraksha (ek-mukhi). NIAM does not trade in round one mukhis as they are not
currently available in nature at all . Even if you buy them for several
the past few centuries. Only if one acquires one which has been passed down
rare object.
authentic. Many fake rudrakshas are being fashioned today out of betel nut,
lotus seed, polyvinyl plastic, and other materials. The sellers are extremely
NIAM offers a free Authentication Service where there might be doubt regarding
authenticity of any Rudraksha beads purchased anywhere in the world. For this
service the client pays shipping both ways to NIAM but there is no other
charge. You can also try sending high-resolution scanned photos of your
http://www.niam.com/corp-web/rudraksha.htm
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Dvi-mukhi with natural pearl - front view
Srimad Devi Bhagavat 11th Canto, Chap. III. Lord Vishnu said, "A man wearing
fourteen mukhi Rudraksa becomes highly auspicious, like Lord Shiva. Anyone who
wears even one Rudraksha seed is always admired like saintly men and deities
and can even attain liberation."Srimad Devi Bhagavat 11th Canto, Chapter V
births."Padma Puranam, Chapter 57, Sri Bhagavan said, "If a man always wears a
always honored and blessed by the demigods due to the greatness of his
religious merit."
12-faced Rudraksha is the best alternative seed for Surya, the Sun.
spiritual knowledge, and success in Sun related business such as politics &
leadership
Shakti: Pleasing to Moon, calm emotions, create unity, peace of mind, success in
partnership & marriage, and success in Moon related business such as mental
construction
Shakti: Pleasing to Jupiter, blessings of Guru & teachers, wisdom, good fortune,
good wealth, good health, humanitarian, and success in Jupiter related business
such as religion and teaching
sex, good food, fine cloths, love, and success in Venus related business such as
Shakti: Pleasing to Rahu, good luck, mysticism, deflects disaster, protects from
and grants influence in underworld, safety, and success in Rahu related business
Shakti: Pleasing to Ketu, remove obstacle's, safety from hidden enemies &
mysterious disease's like cancer, and success in Ketu related business such as
being a spy or double-agent, or a private detective
Ruling Deity: Pra Sri Maha Vishnu - Ruling Planets: Sri Navaratna: 10 mukhi is
the most ideal seed to set with the nine jyotish gems to achieve Nava Graha
Shakti: To acquire the mercy and protection of Lord Vishnu in all His Ten
Lord Rama's eternal service), and extraordinary abilities - these virtues are
spiritual knowledge, and success in Sun related business such as politics &
leadership
sex, good food, fine cloths, love, and success in Venus related business such as
Deva-Mani or most divine Rudraksha. Grants success, especially in the iron and
mining trades
Shakti: Fifteen face Rudraksha is the seed of Lord Shiva (Auspicious One) and is
very helpful in economic success. It keeps one free of disease and poverty. It
can grant great wealth (if one's karma permits), and even without because the
Shakti: Invoking the mercy of both Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati (Gauridevi) it
grants all around well-being and prosperity. Pleasing to Moon, calm emotions,
create unity, peace of mind, success in partnership & marriage, and success in
Moon related business such as mental health & trade in liquids. Grants family
Shakti: Remover or obstacle's in all fields of virtue and economics. Also known
Note: At AGT we only provide various faced Rudraksha seeds set in our numbered
and dated Talismans, such as the Sri Gauri Shankara and Nava-mukhi pictured on
the right. We do NOT sell LOOSE Rudraksha, Nava moti, nor Jyotish gems.
http://www.agt-gems.com/Rudraksha.html
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Introduction to Rudrakshas - IThe Tears of Lord Shiva that are the Rudraksha
Beads have been worn by the Yogis of India and the Himalayas for thousands of
years for the Fearless Life on their Path to Enlightenment and Liberation.
The many Devotees of Truth who deliberately live their lives according to
Eternal Natural Law that is Sanatana Dharma Know that Rudraksha Beads are a
Gift from The Almighty God and are a Natural Birth Right of the Mankind.
The Holy Rudraksha Beads are based in the Absolute Field of Consciousness and
they manifest in the Relative Field for the good of all concerned to help
relieve sin and suffering and pain world wide for all Cultures and all the
Mankind.
It might be new for some to think that Natural Beads of vegetable matter from
the Rudraksha Tree could affect the human neuro-physiology as they do in the
correct. Rudraksha beads are the original Vedic beads of power and have been
used for thousands of years as an aid to self empowerment and the fearless
Life.
It has been shown that Rudraksha beads have electromagnetic properties and that
they affect the human body when worn on the skin. In addition to this,
scientific research has found that as the different faces or Mukhis occur on
the different Beads the electromagnetic qualities change from bead to bead and
affect the human neuro-physiology in different life supporting ways.
In scientific terms the Rudraksha Beads are Dielectric as they store electrical
energy and they have permanent magnetic properties that change with the
polarity. It has also been shown that Rudraksha have anti-ageing properties
Introduction to Rudrakshas - II
Although today's science knows that magnetism affects the Human Body in
different ways they cannot explain how a Rudraksha Bead of vegetable matter can
have electrical and magnetic properties. When Rudraksha Beads are worn they
interface and integrate with the Human Body at a silent subtle level of
Beads initiate and effect positive change in the Bio Electrical System of the
electrical makeup of our body, positive change is also initiated in our Bio
initiated in our Bio Mechanical System and the Sacred Trinity of Body Systems
of its Electrical and Magnetic properties that affect our Central Nervous
System, Autonomic, Sympathetic and Para Sympathetic Nervous Systems and various
other Organ Systems in toto. Mr. D. Suhas Roy and a Group of Scientists proved
that wearing Rudraksha controlled heart beat and had a positive effect on Blood
that the different 1 Mukhi to 15 Mukhi Beads have specific powers and have
different Mukhi or Facets. Mr. Roy also states that "one can wear the
combination of all beads" and "One can also wear a pendant of any specific
facet of beads" and "Either more number of a particular facet of beads or a mix
of different facet of beads can be worn". He states that normally within 45 days
you can start feeling the positive change. In 90 days you can feel much better.
Thereafter it will work continuously giving benefits. When asked Can Rudraksha
cause harm his answer was "No it cannot". He states that all beads are not
Additional Knowledge can be added to these statements with rules from the Devi
by different persons are not compulsory". And Ladies are allowed to wear
Empowerment and the Act of Listening to our UpaGuru all the Mankind can change
their destiny to have the best in life for the good of all concerned.
Legend behind Rudraksha
Shiva Purana describe Rudrakshas origin as Lord Shiva's tears. He had been
meditating for many years for the welfare of all creatures. On opening the
eyes, hot drops of tears rolled down and the mother earth gave birth to
Rudraksha trees.
Lord Siva has many aspects indicated by His 1,008 names Lord Siva is responsible
for creation, evolution and dissolution. Lord Siva dances creation out of
existence at the end of time and then after an appropriate time He destroys the
silence itself by dancing and the activity of His dance gives rise to the
appearance of Narayana and causes creation again. Through the grace of Lord
Siva we are able to come to a state where we stop identifying with the Relative
aspect of ourselves and come to know our true identity as one with the Absolute.
destruction of all limitation and all sorrow in our lives and this miracle can
only be brought about by the power of Lord Siva. That is why He is called Lord
Siva the Auspicious One. He destroys our limitations and our fears. He is the
Transcendental
Knowledge.
Lord Siva is also known as Rudra and the Lord of Tears. The meaning of the name
Rudra is traceable to the Vedas and said to be derived from rud ( dravayita ) he
who drives away sin or suffering.Eight different aspects of nature are the
direct manifestations of Rudra and they are Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space, The
Sun,The Moon and the Life Force. Anything good and auspicious, anything that
keeps us healthy and happy and anything that helps us attain freedom from pain
Sri Rudram is one of the five scriptural texts chosen by the ancients for
constant repetition and meditation. The five are the Upanishads of one's own
Sakha, The Bhagavad Gita, The Vishnu Sahasranama, Sri Rudram and Purusha
Suktam. Vedic Literature states As by pouring water at the root of a tree, all
its branches are nourished, by pleasing Sri Rudra through Rudrajapa, all the
Devas are pleased. One attains Bhakthi and Mukhti, enjoyment of life as well as
freedom from the ills of the world by the chanting of Sri Rudram with devotion
To the Rudra who is in fire, who is in water, who is in trees and plants, who
has entered into the entire universe, to that Rudra let our salutations go
Vedic Literature shows that the Rudraksa Bead was created from the tears of
Rudra, the fierce form of Lord Siva thus endowing it with medicinal and
Spiritual Powers.
Each of the many types of Rudraksa Beads have a governing Diety and specific
Two of the most important rules to be observed in the Asta avarana that are the
eight aids or protections are the uttering of the five syllabled formula or
Mantra that is Namah Sivaya and the wearing of the Sacred Rudrakshas
Importance of Rudrakshas
"Mlechkhho Vaapi chandalo Yukto Va sarvapaatakai,Rudraksha Dharayedyastu Sa
Rudra Natra sanshaya". The men who are Mlechchha, chandaal (impious and
inhumane) or he who is full of all kinds of vices get the form of Lord Rudra.
and perseverance and a wise man who wears Rudraksha gets rid of all the sins
"Shiva Poojayam Asya Mala Dharana ma vashyakam". It means that Rudraksha mala
it, with shame or without same i.e. with whatsoever procedure a man who wears
Rudraksha gets rid of all kinds of sins and gets knowledge well.
should be given Rudraksha for peace. The limitlessness of the result of its
virtues cannot be described. A man, who gives food to the wearer of Rudraksha,
Rudra after providing salvation to seven orders of his ancestors. If the wearer
of the Rudraksha dies, he does not take another birth, he reaches the kingdom
of Rudra. If a man who is wearing Rudraksha around the neck or an arm, dies, he
lives in the kingdom of Rudra after providing salvation to 21 orders of his
ancestors. A man who wears Rudraksha with Pearls, Coral, Crystal, Silver, Gold
or other precious stone, takes the form of Lord Shiva. The devotee who worships
Lord Shiva in the form of Rudraksha devotedly, becomes a king inspite of being
poor.
nisphalam bhavet"
A man who perform Vedic rituals, chanting mantras, yajnas etc without wearing
Importance of Rudraksha - II
deeksha kaale visheshatah, Arudraksha Dharo Bhootwa yat kimchit karma vaidikim,
karmas (deeds for bygone souls) , at initiation, falls prey to innocence and
worldly attachment and at last falls into hell i.e. his down-fall comes. It is
the reason why a man should wear Rudraksha while performing religious
activities. The wearer of Rudraksha not only makes Lord Shiva happy but pleases
Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu, Ganesh, Kaartikey, Durga, Indra, Aditya and the
Rudraksha is very much dear to Lord Shiva. No body can imagine the image of
Lord Shiva without Rudraksha. Seeing, chanting and worshipping Rudraksha burns
all the sins to ashes. A man can feel unlimited pleasure only by seeing
Rudraksha. The wishers of devotion and salvation should wear it after purifying
themselves. Mainly the devotees of Lord Shiva must wear it because it removes
their numerous pains, sorrows, and calamities. Rudraksha fulfills all the
Shiva. If an innocent, un devoted and immoral man wears Rudraksha with love and
faith, he gets rid of all sins and attains the supreme goal. As long as a man
keeps wearing Rudraksha, he does not fear untimely death. He cannot die without
completing his span of life. At the time of death he gets the true knowledge of
abode too.
One should wear Rudraksha by all bits of efforts.Rudraksha Beads have been worn
by mankind for thousands of years for good health, religious attainment through
Japa and Shakti (power) and for the fearless life. Wherever Rudraksha is
worshipped the Goddess of wealth always stays there.One can escape from
attainments.Rudraksha can make the whole family live together in peace and
harmony.
Rudraksha is best known for its biomedical properties and in controlling stress,
hypertension and blood pressure. Rudraksha help increase Self power and invoke
Self love . They also enhance the Charisma of the wearer . Rudraksha can cure
various dangerous diseases like small pox, epilepsy, whooping cough etc. and
the intellect.
aksha i.e. eye) literally stands for the "eyes" of Lord Shiva or Rudra implying
thereby that it was pleasant to the eyes of Lord Shiva, and hence so named in
His honour.This reveals that the merit of Rudraksha beads were realized first
by Lord Shiva Himself and He handed down the same to the benefit of the later
generations.
In the medicinal and botanical world, Rudraksha is the purest, the most
effective, useful, ancient thing which is the most popular too. It is a fruit
as well as a seed . Its origin place is in Malaya, India, Java & Sumatra
bunches. They bloom in May, June and ripen in September to November. It's fruit
is light green in colour. It is circular like gular (fruit of banyan tree). Its
pulp is hard and remains stuck to its seed. It is like blackberry. It is kept
in water for a number of days and then Rudraksha is taken out after peeling off
the pulp.
different persons are not compulsory. Even Ladies are allowed to wear
Rudraksha. The original whitish colour of Rudraksha is dyed into orange colour
which is a symbolic colour of the saints and sanyasees. Orange colour Rudraksha
becomes useful to all kinds of men of any age, caste, sect, religion and sex and
according to one's liking for its size, colour or face (Mukh-line).It is not
Artificial Rudraksha is often made from the wild berry seeds or nuts. But in
these artificial Rudraksha, no facet can be made as real as the ones that are
Here the facet (Mukh) means deep lining from the upper part to the lower part
Rudraksha. There are many other criteria written to recognize Rudraksha, such
as the sinking and floating of Rudraksha in the water and revolving between two
coins. But it is not a correct criterion. Even an unripe but genuine Rudraksha
may float in the water , and a non genuine ones made out of wood impregnated
with lead may sink . Therefore, we should not bother about these suspicions and
false notions. The Rudraksha should be brought seeing the faces of Rudraksha and
sixteen faced. . Generally five faced Rudraksha are found easily and abundantly
..One faced Rudraksha round variety is found very rarely and its price is also
too much. Most of these beads being circulated are fake ones made from berries
and betel nuts and Areca nuts . Some have a stem implanted in them artificially
to give a real look . Some Giant sized beads are sold as 1 mukhis which are
manufactured ones . Also some suppliers sell fake 1 mukhis which have Serpent,
Trishul , Lingam etc carved on them . These are also fakes . A real Rudraksha
Rudraksha having 2,3,4,6,7, or 8 faces is found very often but its price is more
than the five faced Rudraksha's. Fake Rudraksha are generally found in very high
mukhi beads also , like 21 mukhi , where artificial lines are carved on nuts .
Also some scrupulous people fake Gauri Shankar Rudraksha by gluing together two
Rudraksha beads . But these can be again detected by little experience and
awareness . Please note that the idea of informing about Fake Rudraksha is not
Generally Rudraksha sold are genuine as they are available in plenty naturally .
It is only in the case of rare Rudraksha that fakes are sold to satisfy the
It has also many sizes and shapes. Its seeds are often round but exceptionally
they are found long, semi circular, convex and flat. There is a variety of
Rudraksha which is convex and flat . These are not from Nepal and are called
in big as well as small sizes. Big Rudrakshas are easily available but small
ones are found in less number. The smallest Rudraksha has the size equal to
black pepper. Its gradually bigger sizes are equal to big peas, plum and amla.
It is believed that the mala of the smallest beads is better than that of any
when it is used to count mantras . Also big sized Rudraksha are kept in Prayer
lighting, Rudraksha protects the body from outside influences, mental shocks,
heart problems and stress. The electro-magnetic waves in the life form may be
go.
escribi: Fecha: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:27:02 -0700 (PDT)De: Ram Lakhan
Your article has been very timely as some of us received Rudraksha from Nepal
and did not have all the details pertaining to the many facets of it. Thank you
so much.
I would like to add a small insight to this rudraksha-gyaan that not
days and kept before Either Rajarajeshwari Devi or Durga Maiyya and
then a Saptha shathi parayan done and then the rudrakshas are dried
in the shade under sun. Then they are dipped in Chandanaadi Thailam