Friday, July 28, 2006

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. Each Rudraksh is very individualistic and has to be carefully matched with one's horoscope for it to be beneficial.


Tantra Yantra Mantra has a very important place for Rudraksh. Vedas have given special weightage to Rudraksh, as it is believed that rudraksh has originated from the tears of lord Shiva. Rudraksh have tremendous energy and power. Rudraksh is best known for its biomedical properties and in controlling stress, hypertension and blood pressure. Rudraksh is available mainly in Nepal and Malaysia.
The chain of 108 beads or 50 beads if worn and worshipped , provides all types of benefits. Therefore , it is important that Rudraksh should always be respected and kept pure. One should not touch it with dirty hands and must be removed before entering the toilets. It is a blessing to mankind. 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.

The Rudraksh are worn for their specific benefits. These are much more powerful and can help achieve wonders, if energized and empowered the right way. Rudraksh of different mukhis pleases the corresponding planets. It may be sufficient to go in for only for those mukhis whose ruling planets, cause malefic effects.