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Rudraksh is formed by association of two words, 'RUDRA' and 'AKSHA'. Rudra is the name of Lord Shiva. Aksha means 'tear'. It is said that the plant of Rudraksh is originated from the tear drops of Lord Shiva. As per the vedic scriptures Rudraksh can nullify the effects of malefic planets to a great extent. Shastras say Rudraksh of any mukhis can never do any harm to the wearer unlike Navratnas, which have to be carefully chosen. No other necklace or bead is so auspicious and powerful as Rudraksh.



Rudraksh come in different mukhis or the clefts or furrows on the surface. Shastras speak of 1 to 38 mukhis but normally 1 to 14 mukhis are used for astrological benefits. Each bead has a different effect on you, depending on the number of mukhis it has.

The botanical name of the Rudraksh plant is 'ELAEOCARPUS GRANITRUS'. This is found in the various parts of the world. It is said that the seed of Rudraksh contains the secrets of entire evolution of the cosmos within it. Ancient vedic scriptures like Shiva Purana, PadmaPurana (Chap 57) Srimad Bagwata (Chap III to VII ) Rudraksh Jabbalaoapanishad, Mantra Maharnava, etc. mentioned about the greatness and wonderful properties of Rudraksh beads.

It is believed that one who wear Rudraksh on their bodies, cannot be affected by sins. Even if, one wears Rudraksh on his body, without doing worship and saying the sacred mantra, does no get near any sinful deed or thought.

Before wearing the Rudraksh it is better to cleanse and purify it with milk, ghee, oil etc. and do pran prathista (give life to the Rudraksh) when the mantras corresponding to the mukhis are chanted, the Rudraksh gets activated.

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 ways described in the Ancient Vedic Literature however recent scientific research has again found Vedic Knowledge to be correct.

It has been proved that wearing Rudraksha controlled heart beat and had a positive effect on Blood Pressure, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Palpitations and Lack of Concentration.

Additional statements indicate an anti ageing property by wearing Rudraksha and that the different 1 Mukhi to 15 Mukhi Beads have specific powers and have powerful Electromagnetic, Paramagnetic and Inductive properties that vary for different Mukhi or Facets.

Some useful tips for High Blood Pressure Patients

Those who have the problem of High Blood Pressure shall follow the instruction mentioned below to get Maximum benefit of the Rudraksh Beads.

* 1.Dip two Beads of Five Mukhi Rudraksh in a glass of water in night and let them immersed in water for whole night. Drink the water of Rudraksh beads in the morning, before any other intake. You can use any metal for the vessel except copper.

* 2.Those who suffers from anxiety shall keep big size 5 Mukhi Rudraksh with themselves and whenever they feel nervous, they shall hold them tight in their right palm for ten minutes. They will regain their confidence and their body would become stable.

Every human being & other living things have their own Aura, a field of energy that surrounds people & other living things, reflects the energy of the spirit in that body, this energy extends about two to four inches around the body & a light or pastel shade. An Aura is like a thumb print, it is completely individual & expresses who you really are in all your splendor.

Rudraksh Bead have Electromagnetic, Paramagnetic, Diamagnetic and Dynamic Polarity or the ability to change its polarity. Rudraksh also have Anti Ageing Properties based on their Electromagnetism. Due to their Dielectric and Magnetic Properties the Rudraksha Beads initiate and effect positive change in the Bio Electrical System of the Human Body in a life supporting manner. As a result of this change in the electrical makeup of our body, positive change is also initiated in our Bio Chemical System.

Human body is basically a Bio Electronic circuit, blood circulation, the transmission of various impulses and the continuous movement of Neurons and Neurotransmitters in the brain generates electrical impulses which is know as Bioelectricity. It is believed and proved that Rudraksh beads have certain Electromagnetic and Inductive properties and when worn over the heart they send out corresponding signals differing for different mukhis to the brain, activating or controlling certain brain chemicals and neurotransmitters thereby inducing states of mind as described in ancient scriptures.

Rudraksha beads also have Paramagnetic and Diamagnetic properties with the most important property of Dynamic Polarity. Rudraksh beads have the properties of Magnets but it is unparallel in one aspect, that of the ability to change it's polarity or the Property of Dynamic Polarity. Medically it has been proved that Rudraksh has very powerful Anti Ageing properties because of the Dynamic Polarity of the Rudraksha a bead thus the healing powers of Rudraksha are far superior to that of Magnets. In some sense Rudraksha beads can be termed to have some additional life or Intelligence as against Magnets.

* 1. You shall not interchange the rudraksh mala with anyone.

* 2. Rudraksh shall be worn in a metal be it silver or Gold or copper or Punchdhatu. It has electrical and magnetic properties which enhances when worn with metal .

* 3. All Rudraksh beads have the same power , one cannot prove that one rudraksh is inferior to other.

* 4. Rudraksh impove the concentration level as well a improve the Memory of the person wearing it.

* 5. One can wear any combination of the Rudraksh beads.

* 6. One can wear the mala of 54 , 108 beads with different Mukhis in consonance with their requirement or birth chart.

* 7. Rudraksh never give negative energies therefore they do not have ill effects.

* 8. One can wear Rudraksh in a pendant form in Gold, Silver of Thread.

* 9. Anyone can wear Rudraksh , with any discrimination of sex, caste or creed.

* 10.One can feel the changes in himself and his attitude towards life after 40 days of wearing it.

* 11.Rudraksh shall be kept well cleaned and oiled.


* 12.Rudraksh can be kept in ones house or Puja Room to get positive energy flow in their house.

Rudraksha can be worn at all times . Some books say that Rudraksha could be taken off during sex , menstrual cycles , during visit to funeral grounds and during Bowel movements . Also it is advisable to take off beads while taking bath as excess soap dehydrates the beads of the natural Oil . They need to be worn with faith , respect and love .

Life of Rudraksh could be any number of years. If well protected, can be passed on from generation to generation.

How to Identify the real Rudraksh:

* 1 Tests like the one which sinks in water is original and the one that floats is a duplicate one , are not right. Even the ones made of wood with some lead impregnated in it can sink comfortably in water. The best way is to procure from reliable source.
If you place a real rudraksh bead in a full glass of water, it would drown in water. BUT that doesn't prove that it is real... even the Fakes drown in water because of metal particles.

* 2 Boil the rudraksh in water for continous 6 hours, if it is real rudraksh there would not be any effect on the rudraksh bead, else if it is artificial or two rudrakshs are joined together artificially(in case of Gauri shanker bead), they will get seprated.

* 3 Rudraksh should not be confused with the shape and size. One should carefully examine that Rudraksh bead have well defined, corns and contours are natural, there are no cracks near the central hole and the bead has a good health . Smaller size is also considered to be very auspicious.

* 4. Rudraksh Bead shall not be broken from any end.

Rudraksh is of special importance in religious ceremonies and prayers of God - Goddesses. It is difficult to get one faced and 9 to 14 faced Rudraksh. One faced rudraksh is very rare and is very powerful. The five faced Rudraksh Chain (mala) is therefore considered ideal for pooja purposes. A chain of 26 beads of rudraksh is placed on head, a chain of 50 beads is placed over the heart, while a 16 beaded chain is kept on the forehead.