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Friday, April 3, 2009
On April 14, 1950 at 8:47 PM, an enormous star trailed slowly across the night sky. Passing north-east toward ancient mount Arunachala in Tiruvannamalai, India, it disappeared from sight. People saw it, knew what it portended and fell into a spontaneous outburst of grief. The great sage Bhagavan Sri Ramana, popularly called Ramana Maharshi, had attained Maha Nirvana (Eternal Liberation).
Ramana Maharshi, one of the greatest Saints of the 20th century who preached pure Advaita in 'thundering silence' and was heard with remarkable clarity. Thousands flock to Ramanasramam to meditate in silence in rooms that resonate with his presence and the tremendous compassion that he exuded.
"Bhagavan showed his compassion and accessible to devotees and visitors all the 24-hours. There were never any fixed darshan (to see or to get a glimpse of a deity or holy person) hours in all the 50-odd years. He hardly ever slept for more than a couple of hours a night.
His life revolved around the message of compassion. Tall, gentle and gracious, he always related to all at their own level. He would patiently talk to children and painstakingly bind their torn books. He loved animals and seemed to understand them perfectly. Leopards, peacocks, cows, dogs, monkeys, snakes, squirrels and birds would all gravitate towards him. Gently, he would admonish a leopard to back off, sort out problems between quarrelling monkeys and remain unperturbed while a snake slithered over his legs.
His belief that the Source or Consciousness exists in every life form made him respect plant life. He called trees "standing men" and men "walking trees". Once a female devotee who had vowed to do puja (the act of worship) with a large quantity of tulsi or basil leaves could not obtain the required amount. She mentioned this to Bhagavan, who replied: "If you cannot get the leaves, why not pinch yourself and do the puja? If it pains you to pinch your own body, is it not painful for the tree when you pluck the leaves?"
Maharshi was born on December 30, 1879 in Tiruchuzhi, a small town 38 miles from Madurai, India, where he later attained enlightenment at the age of 16. The second of four children, when he was 12 his father passed away and the children went to live with a paternal uncle in Madurai. At school, football, wrestling and swimming appealed to him, not studies. But he had an amazingly retentive memory.
DYING TO THE WORLD
Maharshi's Enlightenment is best described in his own words: "It was quite sudden. I was sitting alone in a room on the first floor of my uncle's house. I was seldom sick, and on that day there was nothing wrong with my health, but a sudden fear of death overtook me. There was nothing to account for it, but I just felt 'I am going to die' and began thinking what to do about it. It did not occur to me to consult a doctor, my elders or friends.
"The shock of the fear of death drove my mind inwards and I said to myself mentally: 'Now that death has come, what does it mean? What is it that is dying? This body dies.' I dramatized death. I lay with my limbs stretched out stiff as though rigor mortis had set in. I held my breath and kept my lips tightly closed so that no sound could escape. 'Well then,' I said to myself, 'this body is dead. It will be carried stiff to the burning ground, burnt and reduced to ashes. But with the death of this body am I dead? Is the body I? It is silent and inert but I feel the full force of my personality and even the voice of the 'I' within me, apart from it. So I am the Spirit transcending the body. The body dies but the Spirit that transcends it cannot be touched by death. That means, I am the deathless Spirit.' All this was not dull thought; it flashed through me vividly as living truth, which I perceived directly, almost without thought-process. 'I' was something very real, the only real thing about my present state, and all the conscious activity connected with my body was centered on the 'I'. From that moment onwards the 'I' or Self focused attention on itself by a powerful fascination. Fear of death had vanished once and for all. Absorption in the Self continued unbroken from then on. Whether the body was engaged in talking, reading or anything else, I was still centered on the 'I'."
CONSCIOUSNESS ALONE
Two months later, he left home for Tiruvannamalai with five rupees in his pocket. Maharishi had heard about Arunachala and his body burned until he reached this hill where he remained for over 50 years until his physical death.
Although the central focus for decades in an ashram visited by thousands of seekers from all over the world, Maharishi never recognized anyone as his disciple. He insisted that Consciousness alone is the guru or teacher. Maharishi indicated that although the guru is within everyone as primal awareness, an illumined sage can push us 'inward'. He could do this with a glance; seated in silence, he would suddenly fix one with an intense gaze, and the person would become directly aware of his own nature, which is a vibrant current of primal awareness.
Many foreigners also visited Maharishi. One of the famous ones was Paul Brunton, a seeker who had met many masters. His book, A Search in Secret India, narrating his experience with Maharishi, brought more foreigners and Indians to Tiruvannamalai.
Brunton describes his experience with Bhagavan: "Maharishi turned and looked into my face. I, in turn, gazed expectantly at him. I become aware of a mysterious change taking place with great rapidity in my heart and mind. The old motives, which have lured me on, begin to desert me. The urgent desires, which have sent my feet hither and thither, vanish with incredible swiftness. The dislikes, misunderstandings, coldness and selfishness, which have marked my dealings with many of my fellows, collapse into the abyss of nothingness. An untellable peace falls upon me and I know now that there is nothing further that I shall ask from life."
As conveyed by Papaji and Paul Brunton, Maharishi would speak less and so his teachings were transmitted in an unusual fashion. Very few verbal instructions were given, except to answer specific questions of devotees. He constantly emanated a silent force that stilled the minds of those attuned to it. In later years, he was willing to impart verbal teachings as the spiritual level of people varied. The silent teachings, however, were meant for those who were able to make good use of them.
His teaching is best exemplified not just in the way he lived, but especially in his death. In 1949 at the age of 70, a tumor was discovered below his left elbow. This was operated several times without anesthesia. Being malignant, the tumor grew at an amazing pace.
When devotees begged him to cure it with his yogic powers, Maharshi replied in the spirit of his teachings: "Who is there to have such a thought? Who is there to will this?" Through suffering great pain, he sought to alleviate the grief of devotees-not the easy way by removing suffering and postponing death, but fundamentally by making them realize that the body was not Maharshi. "They take this body for Bhagavan and attribute suffering to him. What a pity! They are despondent that Bhagavan is going to leave them and go away, but where would I go? I am here."
After his death, the body was interred with divine honors in the north wall of the temple at the ashram. A hall of silence has been erected over his samadhi where devotees sit in meditation as they did before the living Ramana.
As the late Arthur Osborne, a close devotee of Maharishi, said: "Even now, those who sit before the samadhi find the grace of Bhagavan as powerful and as sweet and subtle as during his body's lifetime. Some who lived there have remained. Some who went away, have returned. Many more will come. For according to his promise, he has not left us. He is here in our hearts. He is here at Arunachala."
Ramana Maharshi, one of the greatest Saints of the 20th century who preached pure Advaita in 'thundering silence' and was heard with remarkable clarity. Thousands flock to Ramanasramam to meditate in silence in rooms that resonate with his presence and the tremendous compassion that he exuded.
"Bhagavan showed his compassion and accessible to devotees and visitors all the 24-hours. There were never any fixed darshan (to see or to get a glimpse of a deity or holy person) hours in all the 50-odd years. He hardly ever slept for more than a couple of hours a night.
His life revolved around the message of compassion. Tall, gentle and gracious, he always related to all at their own level. He would patiently talk to children and painstakingly bind their torn books. He loved animals and seemed to understand them perfectly. Leopards, peacocks, cows, dogs, monkeys, snakes, squirrels and birds would all gravitate towards him. Gently, he would admonish a leopard to back off, sort out problems between quarrelling monkeys and remain unperturbed while a snake slithered over his legs.
His belief that the Source or Consciousness exists in every life form made him respect plant life. He called trees "standing men" and men "walking trees". Once a female devotee who had vowed to do puja (the act of worship) with a large quantity of tulsi or basil leaves could not obtain the required amount. She mentioned this to Bhagavan, who replied: "If you cannot get the leaves, why not pinch yourself and do the puja? If it pains you to pinch your own body, is it not painful for the tree when you pluck the leaves?"
Maharshi was born on December 30, 1879 in Tiruchuzhi, a small town 38 miles from Madurai, India, where he later attained enlightenment at the age of 16. The second of four children, when he was 12 his father passed away and the children went to live with a paternal uncle in Madurai. At school, football, wrestling and swimming appealed to him, not studies. But he had an amazingly retentive memory.
DYING TO THE WORLD
Maharshi's Enlightenment is best described in his own words: "It was quite sudden. I was sitting alone in a room on the first floor of my uncle's house. I was seldom sick, and on that day there was nothing wrong with my health, but a sudden fear of death overtook me. There was nothing to account for it, but I just felt 'I am going to die' and began thinking what to do about it. It did not occur to me to consult a doctor, my elders or friends.
"The shock of the fear of death drove my mind inwards and I said to myself mentally: 'Now that death has come, what does it mean? What is it that is dying? This body dies.' I dramatized death. I lay with my limbs stretched out stiff as though rigor mortis had set in. I held my breath and kept my lips tightly closed so that no sound could escape. 'Well then,' I said to myself, 'this body is dead. It will be carried stiff to the burning ground, burnt and reduced to ashes. But with the death of this body am I dead? Is the body I? It is silent and inert but I feel the full force of my personality and even the voice of the 'I' within me, apart from it. So I am the Spirit transcending the body. The body dies but the Spirit that transcends it cannot be touched by death. That means, I am the deathless Spirit.' All this was not dull thought; it flashed through me vividly as living truth, which I perceived directly, almost without thought-process. 'I' was something very real, the only real thing about my present state, and all the conscious activity connected with my body was centered on the 'I'. From that moment onwards the 'I' or Self focused attention on itself by a powerful fascination. Fear of death had vanished once and for all. Absorption in the Self continued unbroken from then on. Whether the body was engaged in talking, reading or anything else, I was still centered on the 'I'."
CONSCIOUSNESS ALONE
Two months later, he left home for Tiruvannamalai with five rupees in his pocket. Maharishi had heard about Arunachala and his body burned until he reached this hill where he remained for over 50 years until his physical death.
Although the central focus for decades in an ashram visited by thousands of seekers from all over the world, Maharishi never recognized anyone as his disciple. He insisted that Consciousness alone is the guru or teacher. Maharishi indicated that although the guru is within everyone as primal awareness, an illumined sage can push us 'inward'. He could do this with a glance; seated in silence, he would suddenly fix one with an intense gaze, and the person would become directly aware of his own nature, which is a vibrant current of primal awareness.
Many foreigners also visited Maharishi. One of the famous ones was Paul Brunton, a seeker who had met many masters. His book, A Search in Secret India, narrating his experience with Maharishi, brought more foreigners and Indians to Tiruvannamalai.
Brunton describes his experience with Bhagavan: "Maharishi turned and looked into my face. I, in turn, gazed expectantly at him. I become aware of a mysterious change taking place with great rapidity in my heart and mind. The old motives, which have lured me on, begin to desert me. The urgent desires, which have sent my feet hither and thither, vanish with incredible swiftness. The dislikes, misunderstandings, coldness and selfishness, which have marked my dealings with many of my fellows, collapse into the abyss of nothingness. An untellable peace falls upon me and I know now that there is nothing further that I shall ask from life."
As conveyed by Papaji and Paul Brunton, Maharishi would speak less and so his teachings were transmitted in an unusual fashion. Very few verbal instructions were given, except to answer specific questions of devotees. He constantly emanated a silent force that stilled the minds of those attuned to it. In later years, he was willing to impart verbal teachings as the spiritual level of people varied. The silent teachings, however, were meant for those who were able to make good use of them.
His teaching is best exemplified not just in the way he lived, but especially in his death. In 1949 at the age of 70, a tumor was discovered below his left elbow. This was operated several times without anesthesia. Being malignant, the tumor grew at an amazing pace.
When devotees begged him to cure it with his yogic powers, Maharshi replied in the spirit of his teachings: "Who is there to have such a thought? Who is there to will this?" Through suffering great pain, he sought to alleviate the grief of devotees-not the easy way by removing suffering and postponing death, but fundamentally by making them realize that the body was not Maharshi. "They take this body for Bhagavan and attribute suffering to him. What a pity! They are despondent that Bhagavan is going to leave them and go away, but where would I go? I am here."
After his death, the body was interred with divine honors in the north wall of the temple at the ashram. A hall of silence has been erected over his samadhi where devotees sit in meditation as they did before the living Ramana.
As the late Arthur Osborne, a close devotee of Maharishi, said: "Even now, those who sit before the samadhi find the grace of Bhagavan as powerful and as sweet and subtle as during his body's lifetime. Some who lived there have remained. Some who went away, have returned. Many more will come. For according to his promise, he has not left us. He is here in our hearts. He is here at Arunachala."
Friday, February 20, 2009
Holy Rudraksha
Rudraksha
Rudraksha (Sanskrit: rudrākṣa) (Rudra-eyed) is the name of the dark berries of Elaeocarpus ganitrus, used to make prayer beads (Sanskrit: maalaa). The word is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the name Rudra and ākṣa (eye).
Botanical Name: Elaeocarpus Ganitrus Roxb.
Family : Tiliaceae, the Lime/Linden family.
Chemical Composition of Rudraksha Beads
The percentage compositions of the gaseous elements present in a Rudraksha was determined by C-H-N Analyzer and by Gas chromatography.
Rudraksha beads contain 50.031 % carbon,
0.95% nitrogen,
17.897% hydrogen &
30.53% oxygen.
Rudraksha Tree
The Rudraksha tree inhabits areas starting from Manila, Philippines and passing through Myanmar to entire North-East India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. Rudraksha is a large, evergreen broad-leaved tree found in tropical and sub-tropical areas at the altitudes ranging from seacoast to 2,000 meters above the sea level. The tree is a perennial i.e. grows throughout the year and is about 50-200 feet high.
The main trunk of the Rudraksha tree is cylindrical with a grayish white and rough textured bark. In Nature, leafy crown of a Rudraksha tree takes a pyramidal shape. The leaves of Rudraksha tree are shinning green on the upper side with a dull leathery dorsal side. Rudraksha flowers are white with fringed petals and they appear in April-May. Rudraksha fruits appear in June and ripen by August-October. They are globular in shape with a fleshy exterior. The bead present inside is hard and tubercled.
The Rudraksha is a large evergreen broad-leaved tree that grows in the area from the Gangetic Plain to the foothills of the Himalayas. Rudraksha trees are also found in middle areas of Nepal. Rudraksha seeds are covered by an outer shell of blue color when fully ripe, and for this reason are also known as blueberry beads. The blue colour is derived not from pigment but is structural.
Cultivation:
Rudraksha farming is a difficult process due to the slow sprouting from the beads. Depending on the humidity of the soil, it usually takes 1-2 years for a tree to sprout. Rudraksha is grown in subtropical climatic regions with temperature ranges of 25-30 degree centigrade. The tree starts giving fruit after 7 years A single Rudraksha tree bears beads in all different faces or mukhis at the same time. The higher mukhis or faces are very rare. Most common Rudraksha bead is the five faceted or panchmukhi. The environment and location of Rudraksha trees plays a major role in the bead formation and the type of bead formed. e.g: The Himalayan beads seem larger, heavier and more powerful due to the environment they grow in.
Rudraksha beads are the material from which sacred garlands (108 beads in number) are made. The term is used both for the berries themselves and as a term for the type of mālā made from them. In this sense, a rudraksha is a Saivite rosary, used for japa mala. Repetitive prayer (japa) is a common aid to worship in Hinduism, and Rudraksha mālā are worn by many Hindus. Rudraksha is also used for treatment of various diseases in traditional Indian medicine.
The berries show variation in the number of grooves on their surface, and are classified on the basis of the number of divisions that they have. A common type has five divisions, and these are considered to be symbolic of the five faces of Shiva.
The best way to find the authenticity of a rudraksha is to get it X-rayed and count the number of compartments inside. If they are equal to the number of lines outside the rudraksha is real. This rudraksha mala is made from fine, ripe and hard real rudraksha seeds that sinks in water.
Rudraksha seeds (beads) are used for spritual mala or rosary such as in Hindu and Buddishm. Rudraksha mala has been used by Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists as rosary for thousands of years for meditation purposes to sanctify the mind, body and soul. The word Rudraksha is derived from Rudra (Shiva—the Hindu God of all living creatures) and aksha (eyes). So, Rudraksha is related to Shiva’s eyes.
It is a gift of Lord Shiva for the benefit of Mankind. He himself wears it all the time. The tears of Lord Shiva i.e. Rudraksha beads, have been worn by the Yogis of India and the Himalayas for the thousands of years for the Fearless Life on their Path to Enlightenment and Liberation.
Importance:
To change man spiritually and physically, Rudraksha plays an important role through major impaction on Central Nervous System of human to its physiology. Rudraksha is the holiest bead that links the human being directly to Lord Shiva. Rudraksha bring auspiciousness in life and works continuously giving benefits.
Rudraksha can be worn by people of any religion, sex, and caste. The wearer should have 100% faith on it, so that, the effect of the Rudraksha is magnified and cherished results are obtained. There are some restrictions for children below 4 yrs who cannot maintain the holiness of Rudraksha. They should wear only 4 or 6 Mukhi Rudraksha.Genuine bead of Rudraksha:
Rudraksha have a natural hole in its centre. The face or mukhi in the outer surface represents the seeds inside the beads. There should be no confusion with the shape and size of the bead. The only thing is that the bead should be well defined and there should be no cracks and the bead is healthy and not eaten by insects etc. Rudraksha is recognized only by looking at the linings or mukhis on it. It is advised that the people should purchase Rudraksha only after observing the linings or mukhis. Lower mukhi Rudrakshas i.e. 2 to 7 mukhi are available in market without any faking. In the case of higher mukhis and rare mukhis i.e. One mukhi round or Gauri Shankar, some people artificially carve out lines on a natural bead of Betel nut or Berry to get the effect.
Some people think that Rudraksha, when poured in water, should sink and not float in the water or should rotate between two Copper Coins. These thinking are absolutely wrong because even a ripe or dry but genuine bead may float and a non-genuine bead may sink. People need to be aware about the ways in which a Rudraksha is faked and use simple procedures like observing the mukhi lines by Magnifying Glass, soaking in warm water to observe tampered mukhi lines if any etc. Therefore, the best way is to procure from reliable sources i.e. to purchase Rudrakhas from genuine & true suppliers.
Medicinal Uses:Rudraksha is classified as a seed of ELAEOCARPACEAE family and has many medicinal properties. It is widely used in preparation of Ayurvedic medicines. Rudraksha controls Blood Pressure. Dip 3 pieces of Five Mukhi Rudrakshas in a glass of water (preferably after sunset) and drink the water the next morning as soon as you get up.
It helps in sudden nervousness. People having such type of problem should keep a five mukhi Rudraksha with them. Whenever they feel nervous due to sudden shock and feel cold, they should hold it tight in their Right Palm for 10 minutes. They will regain their confidence as well as their body will start warming up.
Combination of Different Mukhis can be worn. People can wear more number of a particular mukhi or a mix of different mukhis. Rudraksha beads can be choosen according to their properties. People may choose to wear one bead of different mukhi or multiple beads as wearing multiple beads enhances the power of that mukhi. Rudraksha beads, Malas and Japa Malas cannot be interchanged, as there is a relationship between Rudraksha and the wearer, which cannot and must not be shared with anyone else.
Rudraksha never harms and never gives negative influence because this is not their nature and this is not Even drunkards and Non-vegetarian people can also wear Rudraksha. His faith in Rudraksha will bring grace in his life. Gradually it will be found that the person is moving away from bad habits.
Precautions:
Clean your mala/beads when you feel they require cleaning after regular usage. Dip in Luke warm water. Add a liquid soap. Keep for an hour and then brush with a plastic brush to clean the dirt and grime that fixes in the pores of the beads. Then leave the beads to dry for 2-3 hours and then apply some oil on the beads by using a brush. Sandal wood oil is best mixed with light Olive oil. Oiling may be repeated whenever the beads seems to be dry. Bead or Maalaa could be taken off while taking bath as regular soap could dehydrate the beads and clog the pores of the beads. Also Talcum powder clogs the pores of the beads. The wearer can take bath without removing them but should protect them from soap.
Scientific Research on Rudraksha
Ancient and contemporary Asian texts state extensively about the beneficial healing powers of Rudraksha bead. In recent times, the Rudraksha bead has gained significance again as a mode of healing and also as a fashion accessory. In recent years, scientific studies have been undertaken in India to determine the extent and mechanism of the healing powers of Rudraksha. One of the best known research papers was published by Dr. Subhas Rai of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras, India.
Dr. Rai's research confirmed that as scripted in the ancient scriptures, Rudraksha beads do possess powerful electromagnetic, paramagnetic and inductive properties. The healing powers of the Rudraksha bead are derived from such properties. Blood circulation and heart beats automatically induce a magnetic field around the body and particularly the heart region. Accordingly, a balancing force is exerted on the heart to regulate it if it starts beating above or below normal rates. This action helps to ensure ideal blood circulation in the body. Depending upon the polarity and intensity of the induced magnetic field, Rudraksha beads transmit subtle electrical and inductive impulses with opposing polarity and intensity. When Rudraksha beads are placed over the heart, they act to stabilize the heart beat. Thus, the stated beneficial effects of the Rudraksha bead have been proved scientifically as well.
Meditation
Hold the mala(garland) from the middle finger. Start meditation from the 1st bead next to the guru bead (109th bead outside the mala ring that is closest to the bunch of threads). Pull the bead one by one towards yourself with the thumb while calling/reciting/chanting “Om Hreem Shivaya” & crossing and pulling the beads by the tip of the thumb. After completing the japa(prayer) until the 108th bead (the bead just before the guru bead) turn around the mala by your thumb and start the japa again from the 108th bead and continue upto the 1st bead. Repeat the above process. Do not touch the mala with the index finger, little finger and the fingernails.
Single Faced Rudraksha
Sun or Surya the center of the Solar system around which all the planets revolve represents one mukhi. It controls the malefic effects of Sun and cure diseases of the right eye, head, ear, bowel and bones. Psychologically the confidence, charisma, leadership qualities and prosperity of the person increase as the Sun is pleased with the wearer.The most sought after Rudraksh (Rudraksha).A one mukhi Rudraksh (Rudraksha) can bring you immense power, wealth, luxuries, fame, massive confidence boost and spiritual enrichment. This bead often carries an auspicious sign of signifying a connection with Lord Shiva.
This is the best among all other Rudraksh (Rudraksha) seed. This is the mother of all other forms of Rudraksh (Rudraksha). These gives all the worldly pleasures and then helps one attain perfection in after life. It is said that where one faced Rudraksh (Rudraksha) is worshipped, that place is always full of riches and goddess Lakshmi has special grace on such places. This is the symbol of lord Rudra. It bestows all prosperity on the devotees. Such a Rudraksh (Rudraksha) is obtained by the grace of Lord Rudra only. Represents Lord Shiva and its possessor is blessed with divine powers of Lord Shiva. The possessor of this rare Rudraksh (Rudraksha) is blessed with unexpected wealth, and all his desires are fulfilled.
Two Faced Rudraksha
A two-faced Rudraksha has two natural marked lines. It is believed to be the manifestation of Lord Shiva and Goddesses Parvati.The person wearing this Rudraksh stays in sound health - mentally and physically. Mother Lakshmi (the Godesses of Wealth) also showers her blessings on the wearer and the wondrous radiation power keeps the mind in balance.
This bead helps the wearer concentrate his/her mind, and increase spiritual power. Pregnant women can have easier deliveries of their baby if they wear this bead around the waist.
Three Faced Rudraksha
The ruling planet is Mars. Depression, negative and guilty feelings, inferiority complexes can be lessened by wearing this mukhi. The three mukhi Rudraksh is worn to boost the self-confidence and to counter depressions. It also provides physical strengths and helps in cure of several diseases. It also wards off ill-luck and tensions and can help purify all sins.Three faced Rudraksha symbolises lord Agni - the fire god. This destroys ill luck, if worn regularly. It bestows health, wealth and knowledge too.All the merits obtained from the worship of fire god, are attained by wearing a rosary of three faced Rudraksha.The wearer becomes free from all diseases and he becomes like a true brahmin. His enemies are vanquished. It is very effective for jaundice. Its wearer always remain healthy and active.
Four Faced Rudraksha
The ruling planet is Mercury, representing Goddess Saraswati and Brahma. Malefic effects of Mercury include intellectual dullness, lack of grasping and understanding power, difficulty in effective communication and also neurotic conditions of the mind. This mukhi nullifies the malefic effects of Mercury and pleases Goddess Saraswati. It also governs logical and structural thinking.This bead helps achieve a healthy mind and body. It can help increase mental power, intelligence, knowledge, concentration and knowledge. It can also increase sexual power and attractiveness. It is used for making one more sought after by the opposite sex.
This symbolises lord Brahma. If the Rudraksh is boiled in milk and that milk is taken for 20 days. It gives knowledge and clarity of mind, it is said by wearing it, the ill evil thoughts arising in one's mind are destroyed. This Rudraksh is especially important for the students and scholars. All types of learning become easier to the wearer of this Rudraksh. Such a person gains deep insight and perceives the secrets of religion easily. Lord Rudra is very much pleased with its wearer.
Five Faced Rudraksha
The ruling planet for the Five-Mukhi bead is Jupiter. This bead represents Lord Shiva, the symbol of auspiciousness. This bestows the pleasures of married life. It is said to give wealth, honour and status to the one who wears it. In Astrology it is said to reduce the malefic effects of Jupiter.The wearer of a Five-Mukhi will attain health and peace of mind. Five-Mukhi Rudraksha also helps to regulate blood pressure and relieve cardiac ailments.Six Faced Rudraksha
It's ruling planet is Venus. Venus governs genital organs throat, valour, sexual pleasure, love, music etc. This bead enriches the career path and helps you achieve immense professional and academic success. It helps you fulfill dreams and lead a very luxurious life.This is regarded as the symbol of Kartikeya, the six faced son of lord Rudra and moher Sharada. He is the younger brother of lord Ganesha. This confers knowledge of the very highest kind. This helps women in diseases like hysteria and other mental illness. Those interested in tantra also gets benefit by it. It also helps students and businessmen. It represents Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya. Its possessor attains complete success in the business and earns great wealth. It is beneficial in the cure of epilepsy and all women related problems.
Seven Faced Rudraksha
This mukhi governs Saturn, the all powerful Shani Bhagwan. When worn it sublimates the malefic effects of Shani and its disease like, impotency, cold, obstructions, hopelessness, delay, chronic disease, scarcity, worry etc. The seven mukhi helps in building finances and amassing wealth. It can help attain prosperity and peace of mind. It is considered very auspicious because it helps ward off fatal diseases and death and achieve longevity.This Rudraksha symbolises the seven great rishis. Wearer of this gets wealth, fame and spiritual knowledge. IT is said that poverty and wants never touch its wearer. According to the Vaishnava traditions, it represents Avanta (Shesha), the king of serpents. Each face represents one great serpent. These serpents are Anantha, Kakata, Pundarika, takshak, Visholban, Karisha and shankhachuda. These very powerful serpents live in each face. Snakes never harass the wearer of this Rudraksh. The lord of serpents, Shiva has special grace on the wearer. Due to grace of lord Shiva such a person is not affected by sins. Such a person gets all the merits befitting goals.
Eight Faced Rudraksha
Eight Mukhi Rudraksh Ruling planet is Rahu hence helpful in sublimating it's malefic effects. It's malefic effects are similar to that of Shani or Saturn This bead increases the strength of character and mind and help achieve happiness, fame, good health and increase confidence.Eight Faced Rudraksh is said to represent lord Ganesha. The elephant headed benign god, the son of lord Shiva and Parvati has special grace on the wearer of this Rudraksh. By wearing it on one's person all the pleasures increase and all the difficulties diminish.
Wearers of this get long life and they become truthful. Such a person is born free of diseases, wise and knowledgeable any obstacle in his tasks. Such persons have special ability and talent in studies. They shall remain away from sin. It provides mental concentration. It specially useful for the business community. It is also helpful in betting, horse racing and lotteries etc.
Nine Faced Rudraksha
The ruling planet is Ketu which is similar in it's effects to planets like Rahu and Shani. This mukhi controls malefic effects of Ketu. The malefic effects cause mental fatigue, lack of energy to materialize thoughts, failures etc. This Rudraksh can help amass wealth, property, assets and lead a luxurious life and help fulfill dreams and ambitions. It makes you more energised and more action oriented.This Rudraksh jointly represents Bhairava yama (lord of death) and sage Kapila. This is usually worn in left hand during te sacred occasion of Navratri to obtain blessings of mother goddess Durga. Mother Durga is the bestower of wealth, prosperity, pleasures of family life and also she grants the boon for fulfilling all one's desires. Those who wear it also obtain grace of Bhairava. They are benefited by the power of Bhairava. He obtains honour like the king of gods Indra and he also gets boon from lord Ganesha.
the wearer is freed from the fear of death. The possessor is blessed with all kinds of fame, respect and success related to spiritual progress.
Ten Faced Rudraksha
This mukhi has no ruling planets but represent Lord Maha vishnu the Great protector and Saviour of Mankind .The wearer gets a sense of security. The ten mukhi Rudraksh is very powerful and can help overcome fears develop a sound mind. It can help a person enjoy the benefits of life attain happiness and success. It also safeguards you against evil influences around you and gives a secure and protective feeling.Eleven Faced Rudraksha
This Rudraksha is the symbol of Indra, the lord of the gods. It has combined powers of eleven gods stored within. This shoulds be kept in a safe place of worship or with the jewellery etc or in a safe box. This enhances the wealth and prosperity. This grants long life to the husbands of the wearers. This helps in getting desired son or daughter, also one gets the love and affection of the desired person by its grace. It is believed that eleven Rudras live in its eleven faces. This should always be worn at the top of the head. This s capable of giving instant results.Its wearer get the merits of one thousand horse sacrifices and gifts of one thousand cows to the brahmins. Such a person lives in this world like lord Shiva and he is not born again. It has a great importance for women. It bestows their husbands with great luck and long life. The issue less women are blessed with child by possessing it.
Twelve Faced Rudraksha
Twelve mukhi Rudraksha represents Lord Sun. The wearer gets limitless administrative capacity. He gets the quality of the sun - to rule and to move continuously with brilliant radiance and strength. Good for ministers, politicians, administrators, businessmen and executives. . Removes worry, suspicion and fear. Increases self image and motivation. Gives happiness and material gains and protects from accidents . Recommended for cure of several illnesses including problems with Heart Disease, Lung Disease, Skin Disease, Hiatus of Stomach, Esophagus, and Bowel Problems.The 12 Mukhi Rudraksha is one of the most important Rudraksha to be worn by any person who needs to attract knowledge and riches and all the earthly pleasures. This Rudraksha is the most useful for the administrators. The person who wears the 12 Mukhi Rudraksha gets administrative capacity limitlessly. The 12 Mukhi Rudraksha must be worn by politicians and businessmen and aspirants of name and fame .
Thirteen Faced Rudraksha
Represents Lord Indra. When invoked, showers all possible comforts of life one can ever desire. It gives riches and honor and fulfills all the earthly desires and gives eight accomplishments (Siddhis),and the god cupid (Kamadeva) pleases with the man who wears it. Being pleased, Cupid fulfills all the wordly desires. Ruling planet Venus. Affects Celiac Plexus and Prostate. It is helpful for meditation and spiritual attainments and also causes material upliftment.Gives hypnotic power of attraction (Vashikaran) to the wearer . It is helpful for meditation and spiritual attainments. It also gives the wearer material gains.
Fourteen Faced Rudraksha
Fourteen Mukhi Rudraksha gives strength and enthusiasm to one who wears it regularly. The lord of this Rudraksha is Hanumanji. This is said to do wonders in cases where one is unable to have children. In such cases both husband and wife should wear it. This gives the wearer fourteen kinds of knowledge and influence in all walks of life,it also sharpens the sixth sense. Fourteen faced Rudraksha also calms down Saturn's effects.Therefore, its also beneficial for people suffering from Shani's bad effects, Shani's dhaiya (two and half year period) or Shani's saade saati ( seven and half year period)Fifteen Faced Rudraksha
Highly rare Rudraksha. This bead has similar impact on the wearer's mind like improving intuitive , Abstract and Lateral thinking . In addition the wearer finds high energy levels to put into action his thoughts and ideas . It represents Pashupati, and is specialy beneficial for economic progress. Its possessor is neither bereft of wealth and nor inflicted by any type of skin diseases.Sixteen Faced Rudraksha
It represents the victory , its also known as Jai Rudraksha..A Rudraksha of Sixteen face is Hari-Shankar Roopam. It represents the combine forms of Vishnu and Shiva. It is good for those who are sick for affection from other in the family. Diseases like leprosy, tuberculosis,cor-pulmonale and the lung diseases are prevented by wearing this Rudraksha.The house in which it is kept is free from fire, theft or robbery.Seventeen Faced Rudraksha
A Rudraksha of seventeen face is Sita-Rama Roopam. It is good for success in all desire of life.Wearing this Rudraksha, kundalini can be awakened.Even seeing it or contact improves the memory of human being and works for deserving life. Diseases like lack of memory, inability to do hard works are prevented.It is very effective in gaining the unexpected money. It is specially useful in attaining the property, vehicles and all physical assets .Eighteen Faced Rudraksha
A Rudraksha of Eighteen face is Bhairava Roopam. It is terrible form of lord Shiva. Wearing it remove the bad effect coming to the body. Wearer is freed from the fear of death. The possessor is blessed with all kinds of fame, respect and success related to spiritual progress. It prevents the human being from most of the accident as well as form enemy. Diseases like mental in co-ordination, loss of power are removed. The possessor remains happy and healthy. It is specially beneficial for the pregnant women in protecting their child.
Nineteen Faced Rudraksha
The possessor of Nineteen faced Rudraksha is bestowed with all worldly pleasures and there is no scarcity of nutrition, wealth, knowledge etc in their life. It acts like an armor protecting wearer from blows, adversities, wrong thoughts, deeds, and the disease of the human ego, bondage of karmas, all kinds of health problems, dualities (joy, sorrow, pleasure, pain, like, dislike etc) and ignorance which are hindrances in prosperity of business or jobs. It always provides the wearer with intelligence, knowledge, wisdom and wealth. From the experiences collected from the wearer it brings :- Wealth, health and prosperity.
- New ideas to establish oneself in society with name, fame and success.
- Change characteristic of the person positively into gentle and polite behaviour - Inner peace and perennial joy.
Twenty Faced Rudraksha
A Rudraksha of Twenty face is Brahma Roopam.Wearing it,the devil, nicked planets, ghost, spirithunting around funural places etc will not come near to him.The possessor is bestowed with continuous progress in his divine faith and spiritual knowledge.Diseases like snake bites is cured by wearing or holding the Rudraksha.Twenty One Faced Rudraksha
One of the rarest and most powerful rudraksha is Twenty-one faces rudraksha. Because of varied powerful energies emitting from this rudraksha it is always advisable to keep it at home altar. The possessor of this Rudraksha never falls short on his/her achievements. Wealth, health and prosperity always remains within the family possessing this Rudraksha. The family will be famous for prosperity and spirituality, and always remains in the path of Sanatan Dharma. Feedbacks received from the worshipper of 21 faces Rudraksha :
- Improvement in financial position
- Removes hurdles, obstacle, loss and slowness in career of each family member
- Harmonious and cooperative family environment. There is no loss of happiness in family
members. Family members never become sick.
- Respect and fame in society and nation.
21 face rudraksha is good for those who are doing online trading business, owners of multiple companies, political leaders, directors, legal consultant etc. who are always taking risks. By wearing this, even those who knowingly or unknowingly did sins of Bramahatya are wiped off.
That apart, there are:
Trijuti Rudraksha Bead
A Rudraksha of Trijuti is Bramha, Vishnu and Shiva Roopam. Those who holds or worship this great Rudraksha gets Bramha Gyan. The bearer enjoys superpower in the society. All the benefit of different Mukhi of Rudraksha will be fulfilled by possesing it. Diseases of all sorts in the body internally as well as externally never touches him.Gauri Shankar Rudraksha
Two naturally joined Rudraksha called Gauri Shankar is regarded as the form of Shiva & Parvati. It is so much full of influence that it causes the development and expansion of universe due to its being the unified and identified form of the Lord Shiva and the Goddess Uma. This form becomes the cause of expansion of the universe providing fertility. It makes the husband and wife identify each other. Therefore it is regarded the best thing for peace and comfort in the family.If a man worships Gauri Shankar at his worshipping place, the pain and suffering and other earthy obstacles are destroyed and the peace and pleasure of family are increased. In Puranas the bead of Gauri Shankar is regarded the best for happy family life.
Garbh Gauri Rudraksha
Garbh Gauri Rudraksha is the small form of Gauri Shankar. In Gauri Shankar both the joined beads have equal size but in Garbh Gauri one bead is smaller than the other, Therefore it is the best for those women who suffer defects in their conceptions and they are prone to abortion. It is advised that they should wear Garbh-Gauri Rudraksha. If it is worn around the neck, she gains pleasure to have issues and her motherhood gets perfection. Two beads on top of each other connected naturally, One small and One big, representing Lord Ganesh and mother Parvati.Ganesh Rudraksha
This is a kind of Rudraksha which bears Trunk like elevation as is seen on the face of Lord Ganesh. It is called Ganesh Rudraksha. It provides the worshipper perfection in every sphere in life and the grace of Lord Ganesh is received by him. This Rudraksha is considered very lucky.
Savar Rudraksha
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Savar Rudraksha is also known as Naag rudraksha. When a one-face Rudraksha is naturally attached to a normal Rudraksha bead a trunk, the bead is called Savar Rudraksha. In this Rudraksha, two beads are naturally joined to each other of which one bead is one mukhi. This is one of the forms of 1 mukhi Rudraksha. It is a highly rare & sought after bead but available in comparison to the round 1 mukhi Rudraksha (very rare & not produced since many years now). It is said that its effects are miraculous. On faithful worship, it blesses its wearer with progress, physical, mental and financial prosperity. It also helps in meditation & is an excellent bead for spiritual upliftment. This is the most recommended form of 1 mukhi Rudraksha after the Round 1 Mukhi bead, which is rare & difficult to find.Gauri Ganesh Rudraksha
This form is symbolic of a son (Ganesh) attached with his mother (Gauri). It imparts immense powers of motherhood. A pregnant woman wearing this will deliver her child successfully. It is usually recommended to women who suffer from miscarriage.There are many forms of this rudraksha in which, Two beads on top of each other connected naturally, One small and One big, representing Lord Ganesh and mother Parvati. Garbh Gauri Rudraksha is the small form of Gauri Shankar. In Gauri Shankar both the joined beads have equal size but in Garbh Gauri one bead is smaller than the other, therefore it is the best for those women who suffer defects in their conceptions and they are prone to abortion. It is advised that they should wear Garbh-Gauri Rudraksha. If it is worn around the neck, she gains pleasure to have issues and her motherhood gains perfection.
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