Significance of the rare rudraksha & rudraksha beads
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The significance of Rudraksha lies in the form of a tiny seed that gives way to many shapes and sizes in differing looks and faces, some Rudraksha seeds with a single face and some with more than a hundred faces. Another important significance is that the name of the seed of the rare Rudraksha tree is named after Lord Shiva or Lord Rudra and called as ‘Rudra-aksha’ which means “Eye of the Lord Rudra”. Ancient scriptures tell that Rudrakasha possess spiritual, religious and medicinal importance.
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Rudraksha means Eye of the Lord Rudra, who otherwise is Lord Shiva himself. Lord Shiva is referred to as Mighty Rudra, the God with braided hair and Rudra in Sanskrit means ‘Roarer’ or the ‘Fierce One’. Lord Rudra is believed to not only cause disease when angry, but also is believed to remove diseases and illnesses from not just one person, but from entire villages.
The significance of Rudraksha lies in the form of a tiny seed that gives way to many shapes and sizes in differing looks and faces, some Rudraksha seeds with a single face and some with more than a hundred faces. Another important significance is that the name of the seed of the rare Rudraksha tree is named after Lord Shiva or Lord Rudra and called as ‘Rudra-aksha’ which means “Eye of the Lord Rudra”. Ancient scriptures tell that Rudrakasha possess spiritual, religious and medicinal importance. The enormous electro-magnetic waves in life forms is said to be responsible for the amazing powers of Rudraksha.
Ancient Scriptures also reveal that there are over 30 varieties of Rudraksha of which around 21 are eye-catching and attractive. Ek Mukhi Rudraksh bead, the main Rudraksha amongst all, is the rarest of all Rudraksha beads; its round shape is a rarity & it represents Lord Shiva himself. The person who worships or wears Ek Mukhi Rudraksh, earns increased powers of concentration and a healthy mental constitution and gets to enjoy not only all the worldly pleasures but remain unaffected by them. The Rudraksha Mantra for Ek Mukhi Rudraksh is ‘Aum Hreem Namah ||’
Ruled by the Moon, Do Mukhi Rudraksh bead symbolizes the united form of Shiva and Parvati and possesses immense mystical powers and controls the bad effects of Moon. Its wearer not only can lead a sacred and peaceful life, but also gets to maintain marital harmony and earn bountiful riches. The Rudraksha Mantra for Do Mukhi Rudraksh is ‘Aum Shiv Shaktihi Namah ||’.
Also called Saraswati Roopam, Teen Mukhi Rudraksha beads ruled by Mars, contains the Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh, spanning the entire universe. It’s a symbol of Fire that is round or oval in shape with three lines or faces. One who wears it has all of past sins erased and soul purified and blessed with improved memory and wisdom. The Rudraksha Mantra for Teen Mukhi Rudraksh is ‘Aum Kleem Namah ||’.
Also called Brahma Rupam and Chaturanan, Char Mukhi Rudraksha bead with four equidistant lines from head to bottom, signifies the four faces of Lord Brahma, is ruled by the planet Mercury. Its wearer is blessed with Creativity, positive thinking, wit and intelligence. The Rudraksha Mantra for Char Mukhi Rudraksh is ‘Aum Hreem Namah ||’.
Panch Mukhi Rudraksha Beads symbolizes Panchmukhi Shiva and is ruled by the planet Jupiter. It destroys the five main sins: Kama (Lust), Krodha (Anger), Lobha (Greed), Moha (Attachment) and Ahankar (Unwanted Ego). The wearer is always at peace and blessed with maximum physical and materialistic benefits. The Rudraksha Mantra for Panch Mukhi Rudraksh is ‘Om Namah Shivaya, Aum Hreem Namah ||’.
Ruled by the planet Venus, Chheh Mukhi Rudraksha beads wearer is said to be blessed by Goddess Parvati. The Cheh Mukhi Rudraksha Beads sustains harmonious relationships, tackles emotional traumas and saves its wearer from worldly sorrows. It also blesses its wearer with fame, success, wisdom, wealth, self-confidence, knowledge and an increase in will power. The Rudraksha Mantra for Chheh Mukhi Rudraksh is ‘Aum Hreem Hum Namah ||.’
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Indo-Nepal Rudraksha Organization
Ground Floor, Dhruvatara Complex
Medinova Compound,Near Erramanzil Bus Stop,Somajiguda
Hyderabad - 500082
Phone: 9177778851
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