Rudraksha  

Rudraksha is a Sanskrit word. If we split this word into two we get these two words Rudra and Aksha. Rudra means Lord Shiva and Aksha means Aansu(tears) of Lord Shiva. According to Hindu Mythology tears of Shiva fell on earth in the form of Rudraksha tree. The Rudraksha tree belongs to Elaecarpaceae family and is as huge as the Banyan tree which has seed covered with pulp and outer skin. After drying the skin turns black and grooves appear on the surface running from apex to the bottom, there by demarcating clear areas called ‘Mukha or faces’. The Rudraksha are classified on the basis of number of faces, which can range from one to twenty one. Gauri-Ganesh Rudraksha : Gauri-Ganesh Rudraksha has some very significant and special characteristics and it is attached to divinity. This divine piece of Rudraksha is worn to beget the extraordinary child endowed with talent, intelligence and all inherent qualities. One who wears this Rudraksha is blessed with a genius child and gets love, allegience and obedience from the child. Gauri-Ganesh Rudraksha should be worn preferably on Monday and Friday with the recitation of the following mantra for 108 times after deeping it into cow milk and thereafter in Ganga Jal. Mantra - ‘Om Hrin Grin Hrin’! 1 Mukhi Rudraksha : 1 Mukhi Rudraksha also called one faced Rudraksha is said to be the forrm of lord Shiva and considered to be the emblem of divine grace. Those who wear 1 Mukhi Rudraksha is blessed with both the pleasures i.e. materialism and attainment of divine knowledge and truth. As such it provides the way for both ‘Bhukti and Mukti’. 1 Mukhi Rudraksha wipes out the negativity of prarabdh karma and sanchit karma and accelerates the pace of kriyamaan karma in right direction for the attainment of the universal soul. 1 Mukhi Rudraksha is very rare and difficult to find but if one gets it, it ensures all round success, achievement and prosperity. Preferably this rudraksha should be worn on Monday after dipping it into cow milk and in Ganga jal thereafter with the recitation of the following mantra at least 108 times. Mantra: Om Hrin Namah ! Om Namah Shivay ! 2 Mukhi Rudraksha : 2 Mukhi Rudraksha resembles to lord Shiva and goddess Parvati and is considered to be the form of Ardhanarishwar. Whosoever uses this 2 Mukhi Rudraksha, all his wishes and desires get fulfilled. It brings prosperity in business and work and leads to the attainment of moksha. 2 Mukhi Rudraksha has the inherent potential to wipe out all the papakarmas committed in this life time or in the past births and make the person free from every type of sickness and disease including the incurable and chronic diseases. This Rudraksha is specifically beneficial for the natives born in Cancer lagna. In Astrology, 2 Mukhi Rudraksha represents Moon, so it is worn specially to get rid of diseases and misfortune arising out of the malefic impact of Moon. This Rudraksha also helps in strengthening the bond of affection and love between Guru-shishya, father-son, husband-wife, lover-beloved etc. Preferably this rudraksha should be worn on Monday and Friday after dipping it into cow milk and in Ganga jal thereafter with the recitation of the following mantra at least 108 times. Mantra : Om Namah ! Om Shivshaktibhyam Namah ! 3 Mukhi Rudraksha : 3 Mukhi Rudraksha is the living form of Agnidev, the lord of fire. 3 Mukhi Rudraksha is beneficial in several ways. This Rudraksha is a must for mentally retarded children or those children who have low I.Q. This Rudraksha cures low bloodpressure and blood impurities. It is said that this Rudraksha can even wipe out the evils of heinous acts like killing a woman. This Rudraksha is the amalgmation of the all the trigunas - Tamoguna, Rajoguna and Satoguna and represents Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, the Trinity. In Astrology, this Rudraksha is ruled by Mars. This Rudraksha has multiple utility- * This Rudraksha cures skin diseases, if some beads of this Rudraksha is kept in a copper pot filled with water and that water is consumed every 24 hours in every morning with empty stomach. * All desires and wishes get fulfilled if 3 Mukhi Rudraksha is used for the Japa. Preferably this rudraksha should be worn on Monday and Tuesday after dipping it into cow milk and in Ganga jal thereafter with the recitation of the following mantra at least 108 times. Mantra : Om Klin Namah ! Om Agnaye Namah ! 4 Mukhi Rudraksha : 4 Mukhi Rudraksha or four faced Rudraksha is said to be the form of Brahma and represents all the four vedas. 4 Mukhi Rudraksha fulfils the desires relating to Dharma, Artha, Kaam and Moksha. Wearing this Rudraksha one gets mental peace, mental stability, happiness and it also leads to inclination towards spirituality. If one wears this rudraksha he/she gets desirable education, siddhi and scholarly guide. This Rudraksha is especially beneficial to the natives having Sagittarius(Dhanu) and Pisces(Meena) lagna. Astrologically 4 Mukhi Rudraksha is ruled by Mercury. Preferably this rudraksha should be worn on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday after dipping it into cow milk and in Ganga jal thereafter with the recitation of the following mantra at least 108 times. Mantra - Om Hrin Namah ! Om Brahmane Namah! (To be contd..)