RUDRAKSHAM

The Power of Rudraaksha

Rudraaksha are the beads, which grow on Rudraaksha-Elaeocarpus Ganitras Roxb trees from selected locations of South East Asia (Java, Parts of Malaysia) and South Asia (Northern India and Nepal).  Rudraaksha are the beads with a purpose. Rudraaksha is a seed of a fruit from trees.  The tree is as big as banyan tree.  It takes about 12 to15 years to take its full shape.  Rudraaksha is a seed fruit, which is covered with pulp and an outer skin.  The skin is green in colour like banana skin.  But when plucked from the tree and allowed to remain as it is, the colors of the skin become blackish blue.  They have powerful electromagnetic properties in controlling stress levels, blood pressure, and hypertension and induce tranquil feeling in the wearer.  They also improve concentration, focus and mental stamina.  Rudraaksha have been used widely by people of Eastern cultures like Chinese, Buddhist, Tao, Japanese, Zen and Indians, etc.  It was found that wearing these beads around heart instilled tranquility and calmness, which were found ideal for focused meditation, which was an important aspect of Eastern culture.  Rudraksha has many faces.  One can calculate the faces of the Rudraksham with the help of its bifurcation on its surface.  The Rudraksha beads are available with its one face to twenty one faces.   Even then 95% of the Rudraksha are available with 5 faces (Pancha mugham) only.  Next available will be with 6 faces (Shan mugaham).  The Rudraksha with lesser number lower of faces and larger number of faces will not be available plenty.  Hence those Rudraksha beads will be very costly.

Those who want to have Rudraksha beads should select only a genuine Rudraksha..  They should not tie that very close to neck but make a chain like and have that.   This is because while sleeping they should not wear the Rudraksha.  Rudraksha should not be on the body while sleeping since the body is just like half-dead.   That it is why nobody should tie it around the neck and Rudraksha is such a precious one.  One should not simply tie it on the body.  They should clean the Rudraksha well, do pooja and then only they should wear it by reciting “Om Navassivaaya” much number of times.  Then he will achieve the maximum power of Rudraksha.

Rudraaksha beads have many other powerful properties in transforming one’s personality and outlook in a positive way.  Though the powers of Rudraaksha have been known since ages it is since late 80’s that it has become more prominent particularly after the research done by a group of scientists gone from Institute of Technology, Banaras University, India.  A joint study was conducted in coordination with Department of Biochemistry, Electrical Engineering, General Medicine, etc. and they could prove the powers of Rudraaksha scientifically. Later, Rudra Center, Nagpur also conducted several studies supported by practical experience.  The number of mukhis (faces) can be counted easily, i.e. by counting the number of divisions on the surface.  One should wear particular Rudraaksha and it will definitely solve and eradicate several physical problems in his life as stated above.  Thousands of persons who have worn such Rudraaksha beads have repeatedly confirmed that it has given them considerable relief from blood pressure, stress, hypertensions, depression and other mind related problems, etc.  

There are several mukhis of Rudraaksha beads ranging from 1 to 14 mukhis.  Now Rudraaksha beads upto 21 mukhis of Rudraaksha are also available now.  The original 1 mukhi & 14 mukhi Rudraaksha beads are very rarely available and they are also very costly.  Mostly 4, 5 & 6 mukhis of Rudraaksha Beads are commonly available now.  Rudraaksha are the wonder beads helping us perform better and lead a more successful life.  Even for achieving success in business or professional career it has been found that the blessings of various Gods/Goddesses ruling different facet (mukhi) Rudraaksha, has proved greatly beneficial and several lives have got new direction and positive success.

If the beads need cleaning after regular wear, dip them in warm soapy water overnight. Then scrub them thoroughly using a plastic brush.  After this was done wash with normal water let them dry well.  Then apply oil (Olive oil/Sandal wood Oil) on the beads using a small toothbrush.  Then purify by offering Incense and sandal paste and chant the Seed Mantras for the Rudraaksha beads.  Once in 3 to 4 months apply little camphor powder over the beads it will keep insects away if beads are to be kept for long.  This is the way to keep a Rudraaksha good.  While chanting Gayathri or any other Manthra repeatedly use the Rudraaksha Mala (Rudraaksha Chain). This Rudraaksha should not be worn while going to a house where a dead body lies and should not be used while going to cremation ground.  Not only that this should not be worn while taking meals, going to latrine and also while sleeping.   Better use the Rudraaksha while chanting Mantras and do not wear this while going to Office since you may have to mingle with many types of people (especially only with ladies since they have monopass) at the bus stand and many other places outside.  After chanting Mantras keep the Rudraaksha on the Pooja shelf of your house.  Generally, old people can very well wear this since they are much matured.  In case of young people they can wear the Rudraaksha during the Pooja and hang it in the Pooja room after the Pooja. Aged people will perform Japam with the help of Rudraaksha.

Rudraaksha will be strong and have a life of thousands of years if well taken care of at least as detailed above.  People believe that Rudraaksha tree has come to earth from the eye rays of Paramasivan during some war in the Heaven.  There is another name known as RUDRAN for Paramasivan.  Since the Beads have come out of the eyes of Rudran the beads are later known as Rudraaksha.  The people recite Vedas, Sukthaas, etc. should wear a chain made of Rudraaksha. It is a must.  Damaged Rudraaksham and the one used by somebody should not be worn on any account.