Wonders of Rudraksha
Rudraksha are the seeds or fruits of a plant whose botanical name is Elaeocarpus Ganitrus Roxb which is of Tiliaceae, family this is a large, evergreen tree found in tropical and sub-tropical areas at the altitudes ranging from seacoast to 2,000 meters above the sea level. The tree grows throughout the year and is about 50-200 feet high when fully grown.
Rudraksha flowersappear in April-Mayand are white with fringed petals. The tree bears fruits in the month of June which become ripe by August-October. The fruits are globular in shape with a fleshy exterior. The Rudrakshabead present inside is hard and. Rudraksha for Peace of Mind
The Faces are counted by the straight lines on the beads surface. For example, if there are five vertical lines then it is called five faced Rudraksha.
The Origin
As per Hinduscriptures like Shiva Purana, SkandPurana etc. Lord Shiva is believed to be the creator of Rudraksha. The word ‘ Rudraksha’consists of two words ‘ Rudra and ‘Aksha’ . Rudra means lord Rudra or Shiva and the word Aksha means eyes or Ashru (tears). There is a story in Skanda Mahapurana which says that Rudraksha was created from the tears falling from the eyes of lord Shiva himself.
Identifying the purity
It is very difficult to identify the originality of Rudraksha. These days everything is commercialized and Rudraksha is not an exception people cut the lines of Rudrakshas and join these two Rudrakshas in order to look it like one. This is called one faced Rudraksha and the one faced rudraksha is very expensive. One faced Rudraksha, Gauri Shankar and Tridevrudraksha are prepared& sold in market to make money.
Some experts suggest that Rudraksha should be dropped in water, if the rudraksha is genuine it will sink in the water but this method is not foolproof as lead is filled in artificial Rudraksha to make it heavy. So the best alternative is to purchase Rudraksha from reputed sources.
Effects
Its Generally comes in many faces; this article describes the Rudrakshas up to nine faces.
One Faced …
This Rudraksha is considered Supreme Lord. One’s all evil effects are destroyed after wearing this Rudraksha. One faced Rudraksha, which is found in Nepal is the most rare one. One which is found in Indonesia is very small. In the present time, the prevalent one faced Rudraksha is like half Moon or Cashew Nut like shape which is devoid of hole.
One can wear this Rudraksha only after covering its both sides with Silver sheet which has lock on its both the sides. The wearer of this Rudraksha must recite this mantra at the time of first wearing:
‘OM OM DRISHAM NAMAH’
Two Faced …
Two faced Rudraksha is known as incarnation of Lord Shiva & Shakti. One attains mental peace after wearing this and one’s consciousness is awakened. Relations among family members become cordial. One gets success in job / profession. The wearer of this Rudraksha must recite this mantra at the time of wearing it:
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‘OM OM NAMAH’
Three Faced …
This is considered as the form of three Gunas- SATTVA, RAJAS AND TAMAS, possessing the three Gunas threefold. This is assumed as powerful combination of desires, knowledge and activities. It has threefold qualities of Brahma, Vishnu& Mahesh. One, who wears this, gets his or her mental horizon widened. This enables the person to get knowledge of past, present& future. It has the potential to destroy one’s wicked mental tendencies. One must chant this mantra at the time of wearing it:
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‘OM OM NAMAH’
Four Faced …
It is known as four face Brahmaji and four Vedas. It blesses with Dharma, Arth, Kama and moksha. One is cured of all mental diseases. One must chant this mantra at the time of wearing it:
‘OM RHIM NAMAH’
Five Faced …
It is assumed as five faced lord Shiva. It is said to be the incarnation of the mantra- ‘OM NAMAH SHIVAYE’. One’s poverty is destroyed by wearing this Rudraksha. It increases life span and bestows health. One must recite this mantra at the time of wearing it:
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‘OM HUM NAMAH’
Six Faced …
This is assumed as incarnation of six faced Kartikeya. One who wears it becomes more conscious as it helps one to awaken consciousness. Memory power becomes strong and intelligence sharpens. One who relates to education field must wear six faced Rudraksha. One must chant this mantra at the time of wearing it:
‘OM HUM NAMAH’
Seven Faced …
This Rudraksha wards off the negative influences caused by Saturn. This bestows one wealth, name, fame and victory. One has continuous flow of income and one’s profession enhances. The wearer of this Rudraksha must recite this mantra at the time of wearing it:
‘OM HUM NAMAH’
Eight Faced …
It is assumed as the granter of Sidhi (Spiritual powers) and victory. Eight faced Rudraksha is known as the incarnation of Vinayaka Dev. One who wears it gets food, wealth& gold. One gets victory in court cases. One must recite this mantra at the time of wearing:
‘OM HUM NAMAH’
Nine Faced …
This Rudraksha is considered as the form of Nav Shakti (nine forms of Maa Durga ) . In Shastras it is assumed as Narvan mantra (OM AAING HRIM KLIM CHAMUNDAYE VICHCHAI). It saves one from unexpected accident. One must recite this mantra at the time when one wears it.
