Guest guest Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Sai ram my dear Ram , I have got many articles about the Rudraksha , many friends have sent them to me, even I have articles about Srimati Tulsi Devi, I just want to share the little articles that I have. with a lot sailove from : sairamdoris (AT) (DOT) es HERE ARE MORE LITTLE ARTICLES, THANK YOU FOR EVERY THING: *********************** Rudraksha Rudraksha Mala Beads - Five facets Indian legend relates many stories about Lord Shiva, also known as “Rudra”. He is famous for being the embodiment of the power of destruction in an eternal cycle of creation maintenance, and destruction. Shiva is also associated with deep states of meditation where thoughts are absent and only silence and emptiness exist. It is said that Lord Shiva once entered a profound state of meditation for the benefit of mankind for a very long time. When he finally emerged from this state and opened his eyes, the deep joy, peace, and love he felt for the human race was expressed with sacred tears which ran down his cheek and fell to earth. Each tear generated a rudraksha tree whose tiny fruits are born of the tears of rudra—the Lord Almighty Himself. The word rudraksha, in fact, comes from the two Sanskrit words rudra, a synonym for Lord Shiva, and aksha, meaning “eyes”. Botanically, the rudraksha tree is known as Elaecarpus ganitrus Roxb. These trees grow in very few places in the world including the Himalayas of India and Nepal, as well as in parts of Indonesia. They are large trees with a wide silhouette whose flowers bloom annually. The rudraksha berry varies in size (3-40 mm; 1/8 to 1½ inches). It has smooth light green skin and pulp much like a green grape. Lodged within the pulp is a single round seed which has a rough surface and a hole running through it from top to bottom. It is these seeds which are the rudraksha beads. Each seed also possesses fron 1 to 21 vertical lines running down its surface, like the longitude lines on a globe. These lines are known as mukhas, or facets, and are natural formations of the seed. Seeds with one vertical line are known as ek-mukhi (one facet); those with two lines are dwi-mukhi (two facets), and so on.Many different Hindu scriptures written over many different periods of history describe divine qualities of this little bead. One intriguing aspect of rudraksha lore is that it is worn and worshipped by absolutely everyone regardless of caste, religion, sect, creed, color, or sex. Given the highly secularized history of India this is quite peculiar. Even today, as in past times, it is worn by the Brahmin priest while performing solemn ceremonies, by the soldier engaged in battle, by the store owner or stockbroker conducting business, by the student for knowledge, the poorest of our society for sustenance. Generally speaking, one who wears the rudraksha in the prescribed manner will invoke the energies of Lord Shiva and negative thoughts and emotions will be destroyed. Rudraksha has a calming effect on the central nervous system. It is said that the rudraksha helps maintain a normal blood pressure and helps maintains health. It has no adverse effects and promotes peace of mind and prosperity for the wearer. In various ancient scriptures (i.e. Padma Purana, Shiva Purana, Mantramaharnava, Rudrajabalopanishad) it is proclaimed that if a person meets his death while wearing a rudraksha he is released from the cycle of life and death and achieves moksha (liberation). These are the general qualities of the rudraksha bead; the following are the specific attributes of the beads of various numbers of mukhas (lines or “facets”): 1 Mukhi Extremely rare and equally expensive when found. It represents the Supreme Self. Its wearer is bestowed with worldly comfort and spiritual fulfillment. 2 Mukhi Fosters harmony and oneness between those who are divided. Extremely rare. Given to children who are being married by their parents. 3 Mukhi Represents Agni, Lord of Fire. Helps dispel mental lethargy and depression. Attracts wealth. 4 Mukhi Represents Brahma, the Creator. Worn by students and those who need to renew and recreate. Helps expand vision and mental horizons. Increases attractiveness. 5 Mukhi The fullest representation of Lord Shiva. It will destroy negative thoughts and emotions and grant the wearer peace of mind and clarity of purpose. Helps achieve one’s goals. All malas which are worn around the neck or used as japa mala (prayer beads) should be of five mukhi. There should be 108 beads or, alternatively, 54. 6 Mukhi The one worn by soldiers, police, adventurers, and all persons exposed to danger. It protects one from harm and instills calm and will power in the wearer. It represents Lord Kartikeya. 7 Mukhi Represents the goddess Laxmi, and is actually stated to be her abode. This rudraksha is not worn but rather is kept in a wooden box together with a small sum of cash. It will help overcome financial hardship and bring abundance. 8 Mukhi This rudraksha represents the famous Lord Ganesha, the elephant-faced God. It will help those who have continuously failed in a specific endeavor despite many attempts to succeed. Removal of past sins. 9 Mukhi This bead represents Mother Durga and can help motivate a person who is experiencing mental inertia (tamas). Protects one’s children from misfortune. 10 Mukhi Protects the wearer from those people and things that may harm him. 11 Mukhi. This rudraksha represents Lord Hanuman, the Monkey-God. It promotes excellent general physical and mental health, gives insight and vision, and deflects evil thoughts. Increases energy, power, and mental stamina. 12 Mukhi Represents Surya, the Sun. It wearer will have the attention and respect of the world and be presented with opportunity. 13 Mukhi Represents Lord Indra and brings the wearer an appreciation and awareness of the spiritual realm. 14 Mukhi This bead is worn only on the forehead in a special headband, after being blessed by a priest in a special puja ceremony. It is said to activate the ajna chakra (third eye) and bestow subtle vision and intuitive powers. Only worn if instructed to do so by one’s guru. 15-21 Mukhi rudrakshas should be kept as a set of seven beads on the personal prayer alter where they will bring health, peace, and prosperity to the family. How To Use and Care For The Rudraksha Mala It is best to wear the rudraksha mala (i.e necklace) for the first time on a Monday. If at all possible it should be first brought to a Shiva temple for sanctification early on a Monday morning and then worn immediately after worship. If a Shiva temple is not available then simply wear it initially on a Monday. At bedtime remove the mala and place it on the alter in your home. When traveling you should sleep with it on. After bathing in the morning, hold the mala in the right hand and repeat the appropriate mantra aloud (see below) for 108 times. Do not wear the rudraksha mala during periods of menstrual bleeding or while attending funerals. The rudraksha mala has a very long lifespan. A properly cared for mala can be passed along to eight generations as a family heirloom. The rudraksha mala cn be washed occasionally with warm soapy water and allowed to dry naturally. Do not soak for extended periods of time. Rudraksha beads vary in size from 3-40 mm. The size of the bead has no bearing on its effects. However a given mala must contain beads all with the same number of mukhis. Beeja Mantras For The Various Rudrakshas For Mukhi 1, 4, 5, 10, and 13: Om Hreem Namah For Mukhi 2 and 14: Om Namah For Mukhi 3: Om Kleem Namah For Mukhi 7 and 8: Om Hum Namah For Mukhi 6, 9, and 11: Om Hreem Hum Namah For Mukhi 12: Om Krom Srom Rom Namah Fake Rudraksha Beads In the interest of consumer protection and public education, we are obligated to inform you that many varieties of fake rudraksha are being sold throughout the world and over the internet. These beads are sold in large quantities in India by unscrupulous people taking advantage of the recent increased interest in them. The typical price at which they are sold ranges from $100 to $50,000 (for a fake ek-mukhi)!!! Be particularly careful about ever purchasing a one-faced rudraksha (ek-mukhi). NIAM does not trade in round one mukhis as they are not currently available in nature at all . Even if you buy them for several thousand dollars or from a reputable ashram or reliable person, it is not authentic. No tree in India, Nepal or Indonesia has produced the ek-mukhi in the past few centuries. Only if one acquires one which has been passed down from generation to generation might it be possible to find this exceedingly rare object. Also, if you find rudrakshas offered at very low prices, it is unlikely to be authentic. Many fake rudrakshas are being fashioned today out of betel nut, lotus seed, polyvinyl plastic, and other materials. The sellers are extremely skillful at creating the appearance of authentic rudrakshas. There are no accurate tests to identify real beads except for examination by an experienced scholar of the species. NIAM offers a free Authentication Service where there might be doubt regarding authenticity of any Rudraksha beads purchased anywhere in the world. For this service the client pays shipping both ways to NIAM but there is no other charge. You can also try sending high-resolution scanned photos of your rudraksha to us by email. If we can identify it as real or fake in that way we will inform you. http://www.niam.com/corp-web/rudraksha.htm ******************************************************************************** Dvi-mukhi with natural pearl - front view Dvi-mukhi with natural pearl - side viewPlanetary Sri Rudraksha SeedsElaeocarpus Ganitrus Tree, Fruit, and Seed (Bija) Srimad Devi Bhagavat 11th Canto, Chap. III. Lord Vishnu said, "A man wearing fourteen mukhi Rudraksa becomes highly auspicious, like Lord Shiva. Anyone who wears even one Rudraksha seed is always admired like saintly men and deities and can even attain liberation."Srimad Devi Bhagavat 11th Canto, Chapter V verse 25 to 26 it is stated, "The desire for wearing Rudraksha is the result of attaining the perfection of knowledge and Blessings of God during previous births."Padma Puranam, Chapter 57, Sri Bhagavan said, "If a man always wears a Rudraksa with fourteen mouths, permeated with God's auspicious power, he is always honored and blessed by the demigods due to the greatness of his religious merit." Click to Sample our Rudraksha Precious Gems-Jewellery Elaeocarpus Ganitrus Tree Om Sri Rudra Mahadevaya Namah Elaeocarpus Ganitrus FruitPlanetary Effects of Different Rudraksha Bija 1. Eka-mukhi (One face-round) - Genuine (goul-danna) not always available - 12-faced Rudraksha is the best alternative seed for Surya, the Sun. Ruling Planet: Sun / Start day: Sunday Shakti: Pleasing to Sun, increase confidence, victory, energy, fame, leadership, spiritual knowledge, and success in Sun related business such as politics & leadership Mantra: Om Rudra Eka Vaktrasya Om Hrim Namah 2. Dvi Mukhi (Two faces) - VERY RARE Ruling Planet: Moon / Start day: Monday Shakti: Pleasing to Moon, calm emotions, create unity, peace of mind, success in partnership & marriage, and success in Moon related business such as mental health & trade in liquids Mantra: Om Kham Dvi Vaktrasya Om Namah 3. Tri Mukhi (Three faces) - RARE Ruling Planet: Mars / Start day: Tuesday Shakti: Pleasing to Mars, increase stamina, power, energy, nonviolence, nonaggression, and success in Mars related business such as military & construction Mantra: Om Tri Vaktrasya Om Klim Namah 4. Chatur Mukhi (Four faces) - RARE Ruling Planet: Mercury / Start day: Wednesday Shakti: Pleasing to Mercury, steady nerves, comprehension, intelligence, foresight, communication, and success in Mercury related business such as communication (PR) & travel Mantra: Om Chatur Vaktrasya Om Hrim Namah 5. Pancha Mukhi (Five faces) Ruling Planet: Jupiter / Start day: Thursday Shakti: Pleasing to Jupiter, blessings of Guru & teachers, wisdom, good fortune, good wealth, good health, humanitarian, and success in Jupiter related business such as religion and teaching Mantra: Om Panca Vaktrasya Om Hrim Namah 6. Shhat Mukhi (Six faces) Ruling Planet: Venus / Start day: Friday Shakti: Pleasing to Venus, comfort, health, pleasure, art, music, entertainment, sex, good food, fine cloths, love, and success in Venus related business such as arts and entertainment Mantra: Om Shhat Vaktrasya Om Hrim Hum Namah 7. Sapta Mukhi (Seven faces) - RARE Ruling Planet: Saturn / Start day: Saturday Shakti: Pleasing to mighty Saturn, tolerance, humility, steadfastness, patience, counteracts the harmful influence of Saturn, and grants success in Saturn related business such as iron & manual labor Mantra: Om Sapta Vaktrasya Om Hum Namah 8. Asta Mukhi (Eight faces) - RARE Ruling Planet: Rahu / Start day: Saturday night Shakti: Pleasing to Rahu, good luck, mysticism, deflects disaster, protects from and grants influence in underworld, safety, and success in Rahu related business such as stock trading & electronics Mantra: Om Asta Vaktrasya Om Hum Namah 9. Nava Mukhi (Nine faces) - RARE Ruling Planet: Ketu / Start day: Thursday midnight Shakti: Pleasing to Ketu, remove obstacle's, safety from hidden enemies & mysterious disease's like cancer, and success in Ketu related business such as being a spy or double-agent, or a private detective Mantra: Om Nava Vaktrasya Om Hrim Hum Namah 10. Dos Mukhi (Ten faces) - RARE Ruling Deity: Pra Sri Maha Vishnu - Ruling Planets: Sri Navaratna: 10 mukhi is the most ideal seed to set with the nine jyotish gems to achieve Nava Graha shanta or pacification of all the 9 planets. Shakti: To acquire the mercy and protection of Lord Vishnu in all His Ten Incarnations. Also known to pacify Nava-graha or the Nine Jyotish Planets (Nava-graha shanta). Good fortune in all respects. Mantra: Om Dos Vaktrasya Om Hrim Namah 11. Ekaadasha Mukhi (Eleven faces) - RARE Ruling Deity: Pra Sri Hanuman Shakti: Hanuman personifies knowledge, virtues, dexterity, speed, bhakti (devotion), dedication (Sri Hanuman once rejected mukti or voidism in favor of Lord Rama's eternal service), and extraordinary abilities - these virtues are attained by one who wears an eleven faced Rudraksha. Mantra: Om Ekaadasha Vaktrasya Om Hrim Hum Namah 12. Dvaadasha Mukhi (Twelve faces) - RARE Ruling Deity: Sun / Start day: Sunday Shakti: Pleasing to Sun, increase confidence, victory, energy, fame, leadership, spiritual knowledge, and success in Sun related business such as politics & leadership Mantra: Om Dvaadasha Vaktrasya Om Krom Srom Rom Namah 13. Trayodasha Mukhi (Thirteen faces) - RARE Ruling Deity: Venus / Start day: Friday Shakti: Pleasing to Venus, comfort, health, pleasure, art, music, entertainment, sex, good food, fine cloths, love, and success in Venus related business such as arts and entertainment Mantra: Om Trayodasha Vaktrasya Om Hrim Namah 14. Chaturdasha Mukhi (Fourteen faces) - VERY RARE Ruling Deity: Saturn and Pra Hanuman / Start day: Saturday Shakti: Pleasing to mighty Saturn, tolerance, humility, steadfastness, patience, counteracts the harmful influence of Saturn, and grants success in Saturn related business. Especially useful to counteract the harmful influence of Sade Sati (Saturn Natal Moon transit). Fourteen face Rudraksha is considered to be Deva-Mani or most divine Rudraksha. Grants success, especially in the iron and mining trades Mantra: Om Chaturdasha Vaktrasya Om Namah 15. Panchadasha Mukhi (Fifteen faces) - RARE Ruling Deity: Pra Shiva Mahadeva Shakti: Fifteen face Rudraksha is the seed of Lord Shiva (Auspicious One) and is very helpful in economic success. It keeps one free of disease and poverty. It can grant great wealth (if one's karma permits), and even without because the 15 mukhi is a "symbol" of God's mercy. It is all auspicious (Shiva) Mantra: Om Rudra Panchadasha Vaktrasya Om Namah Shivaya Sri Gauri-Shankar (Double-seeds) - RARE Ruling Deity: Pra Shiva & Parvati - Ruling Planet: Moon Shakti: Invoking the mercy of both Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati (Gauridevi) it grants all around well-being and prosperity. Pleasing to Moon, calm emotions, create unity, peace of mind, success in partnership & marriage, and success in Moon related business such as mental health & trade in liquids. Grants family harmony & unity Mantra: Om Sri Gauri-Shankaraya Namah Sri Ganesha (Sacred Man-Elephant-god) - RARE Ruling Deity: Pra Sri Ganesha Shakti: Remover or obstacle's in all fields of virtue and economics. Also known as "Vigna-vinash" or destroyer of all obstacles, the Vedas dictate that no puja or ceremony may be started with out FIRST worship of Lord Ganesha Mantra: Om Gum Ganapatayei Namah Note: At AGT we only provide various faced Rudraksha seeds set in our numbered and dated Talismans, such as the Sri Gauri Shankara and Nava-mukhi pictured on the right. We do NOT sell LOOSE Rudraksha, Nava moti, nor Jyotish gems. Nava-mukhi with fine Cat's Eye in gold Gauri-Shankar with natural pearl in gold Can a Vaishnava Wear Rudraksha Seed? Sri Gauri-Shankar Navaratna in gold 5 Mukhi & Yellow Sapphire in gold 12 Mukhi & Ruby in gold 9 mukhi with coral in pure gold 10 mukhi Gauri-Shankar Navaratna - 9 gems in pure gold http://www.agt-gems.com/Rudraksha.html ************************************************************************************************** Introduction to Rudrakshas - IThe Tears of Lord Shiva that are the Rudraksha Beads have been worn by the Yogis of India and the Himalayas for thousands of years for the Fearless Life on their Path to Enlightenment and Liberation. The many Devotees of Truth who deliberately live their lives according to Eternal Natural Law that is Sanatana Dharma Know that Rudraksha Beads are a Gift from The Almighty God and are a Natural Birth Right of the Mankind. The Holy Rudraksha Beads are based in the Absolute Field of Consciousness and they manifest in the Relative Field for the good of all concerned to help relieve sin and suffering and pain world wide for all Cultures and all the Mankind. It might be new for some to think that Natural Beads of vegetable matter from the Rudraksha Tree could affect the human neuro-physiology as they do in the ways described in the ancient Vedic literature. However, recent scientific research has again found Vedic Knowledge to be correct. Rudraksha beads are the original Vedic beads of power and have been used for thousands of years as an aid to self empowerment and the fearless Life. It has been shown that Rudraksha beads have electromagnetic properties and that they affect the human body when worn on the skin. In addition to this, scientific research has found that as the different faces or Mukhis occur on the different Beads the electromagnetic qualities change from bead to bead and affect the human neuro-physiology in different life supporting ways. In scientific terms the Rudraksha Beads are Dielectric as they store electrical energy and they have permanent magnetic properties that change with the different faced beads. Properties found inherent in the Rudraksha bead are electromagnetic, paramagnetic, diamagnetic and dynamic polarity or the ability to change its polarity. It has also been shown that Rudraksha have anti-ageing properties based on their electromagnetism. Introduction to Rudrakshas - II Although today's science knows that magnetism affects the Human Body in different ways they cannot explain how a Rudraksha Bead of vegetable matter can have electrical and magnetic properties. When Rudraksha Beads are worn they interface and integrate with the Human Body at a silent subtle level of Consciousness. Due to their Dielectric and Magnetic Properties the Rudraksha Beads initiate and effect positive change in the Bio Electrical System of the Human Body in a life supporting manner. As a result of this change in the electrical makeup of our body, positive change is also initiated in our Bio Chemical System. As Bioelectrical and Biochemical actions and reactions organize in the body at higher levels of interaction another change is then initiated in our Bio Mechanical System and the Sacred Trinity of Body Systems are in Union with one another. Supporting scientific evidence for these statements are found in Published Research Papers of Mr. D. Suhas Roy etal of Indian Institute of Technology ( IT-BHU ) Banaras India describing the beneficial powers of Rudraksha by virtue of its Electrical and Magnetic properties that affect our Central Nervous System, Autonomic, Sympathetic and Para Sympathetic Nervous Systems and various other Organ Systems in toto. Mr. D. Suhas Roy and a Group of Scientists proved that wearing Rudraksha controlled heart beat and had a positive effect on Blood Pressure, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Palpitations and Lack of Concentration. Additional statements indicate an anti ageing property by wearing Rudraksha and that the different 1 Mukhi to 15 Mukhi Beads have specific powers and have powerful Electromagnetic, Paramagnetic and Inductive properties that vary for different Mukhi or Facets. Mr. Roy also states that "one can wear the combination of all beads" and "One can also wear a pendant of any specific facet of beads" and "Either more number of a particular facet of beads or a mix of different facet of beads can be worn". He states that normally within 45 days you can start feeling the positive change. In 90 days you can feel much better. Thereafter it will work continuously giving benefits. When asked Can Rudraksha cause harm his answer was "No it cannot". He states that all beads are not recommended for those below 8 years of age. Additional Knowledge can be added to these statements with rules from the Devi Bhagwat stating "The mentioned rules of wearing Rudraksha of different colours by different persons are not compulsory". And Ladies are allowed to wear Rudraksha. Through acts of Service and Spiritual Discipline and Self Empowerment and the Act of Listening to our UpaGuru all the Mankind can change their destiny to have the best in life for the good of all concerned. Legend behind Rudraksha Shiva Purana describe Rudrakshas origin as Lord Shiva's tears. He had been meditating for many years for the welfare of all creatures. On opening the eyes, hot drops of tears rolled down and the mother earth gave birth to Rudraksha trees. Lord Siva has many aspects indicated by His 1,008 names Lord Siva is responsible for creation, evolution and dissolution. Lord Siva dances creation out of existence at the end of time and then after an appropriate time He destroys the silence itself by dancing and the activity of His dance gives rise to the appearance of Narayana and causes creation again. Through the grace of Lord Siva we are able to come to a state where we stop identifying with the Relative aspect of ourselves and come to know our true identity as one with the Absolute. This is the death of death itself. This is immortality. It is the total destruction of all limitation and all sorrow in our lives and this miracle can only be brought about by the power of Lord Siva. That is why He is called Lord Siva the Auspicious One. He destroys our limitations and our fears. He is the very embodiment of total kindness. He is the Lord of Yogis presiding over Transcendental Knowledge. Lord Siva is also known as Rudra and the Lord of Tears. The meaning of the name Rudra is traceable to the Vedas and said to be derived from rud ( dravayita ) he who drives away sin or suffering.Eight different aspects of nature are the direct manifestations of Rudra and they are Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space, The Sun,The Moon and the Life Force. Anything good and auspicious, anything that keeps us healthy and happy and anything that helps us attain freedom from pain and misery is Rudra. Legend behind Rudraksha - II Sri Rudram is one of the five scriptural texts chosen by the ancients for constant repetition and meditation. The five are the Upanishads of one's own Sakha, The Bhagavad Gita, The Vishnu Sahasranama, Sri Rudram and Purusha Suktam. Vedic Literature states As by pouring water at the root of a tree, all its branches are nourished, by pleasing Sri Rudra through Rudrajapa, all the Devas are pleased. One attains Bhakthi and Mukhti, enjoyment of life as well as freedom from the ills of the world by the chanting of Sri Rudram with devotion To the Rudra who is in fire, who is in water, who is in trees and plants, who has entered into the entire universe, to that Rudra let our salutations go Vedic Literature shows that the Rudraksa Bead was created from the tears of Rudra, the fierce form of Lord Siva thus endowing it with medicinal and Spiritual Powers. Each of the many types of Rudraksa Beads have a governing Diety and specific powers and properties. Two of the most important rules to be observed in the Asta avarana that are the eight aids or protections are the uttering of the five syllabled formula or Mantra that is Namah Sivaya and the wearing of the Sacred Rudrakshas Importance of Rudrakshas "Mlechkhho Vaapi chandalo Yukto Va sarvapaatakai,Rudraksha Dharayedyastu Sa Rudra Natra sanshaya". The men who are Mlechchha, chandaal (impious and inhumane) or he who is full of all kinds of vices get the form of Lord Rudra. There is no suspicion about it. "Dhyaan dharan Heenoapi Rudraksham Dharaya Budhah, Sarvapaap Vinirmukto sa yaati, Paramam gatim." A man with meditation and perseverance and a wise man who wears Rudraksha gets rid of all the sins and attains the supreme goal of the human life. "Shiva Poojayam Asya Mala Dharana ma vashyakam". It means that Rudraksha mala must be worn at the time of worshipping Lord Shiva. "Rudraksha Kewalam Waapi Yatra Kutra Mahamate, Sumantrakam Wa Mantren Rahitam Bhava VarjitamYo Wa ko Wa naro Bhaktya Dharyellajjayaapi Wa, Sarvapaap Vinirmukta Samyagjnanam An Wapnuyaat" Rudraksha can be worn by chanting mantra or without chanting it , with reverence or without it, with devotion or without it, with shame or without same i.e. with whatsoever procedure a man who wears Rudraksha gets rid of all kinds of sins and gets knowledge well. "Shiva bhaktya shantaya dadyadrudrakshashuttaman, Tasya Punyaphal syantam nacha ha vaktumats the Dhritrudraksha kanthaya yastvanna sam pryachchhatitri Saptakula mudadhritya Rudraalokam sa gachchhati." A Shiv bhakta i.e. devotee of Lord Shiva should be given Rudraksha for peace. The limitlessness of the result of its virtues cannot be described. A man, who gives food to the wearer of Rudraksha, reaches Rudraloka i.e. the kingdom of Lord Rudra after providing salvation to seven orders of his ancestors. If the wearer of the Rudraksha dies, he does not take another birth, he reaches the kingdom of Rudra. If a man who is wearing Rudraksha around the neck or an arm, dies, he lives in the kingdom of Rudra after providing salvation to 21 orders of his ancestors. A man who wears Rudraksha with Pearls, Coral, Crystal, Silver, Gold or other precious stone, takes the form of Lord Shiva. The devotee who worships Lord Shiva in the form of Rudraksha devotedly, becomes a king inspite of being poor. "Arudrakshadharo Bhootwa yadyat Karmach Vaidikam, Karoti Japahomaadi tat sarwe nisphalam bhavet" A man who perform Vedic rituals, chanting mantras, yajnas etc without wearing Rudraksha, gets no virtue or fruit. Importance of Rudraksha - II "Snane dane jape home vaishvadeva surarchne, Prayashchite tatha shraadhde deeksha kaale visheshatah, Arudraksha Dharo Bhootwa yat kimchit karma vaidikim, Kurvan viprastu Mohen NarakepatatiDhruwam." Failing to wear Rudraksha , a man who performs religious deeds/bathing, worshipping gods Vishwadeva to perform the penitence (repent) and shraadhda karmas (deeds for bygone souls) , at initiation, falls prey to innocence and worldly attachment and at last falls into hell i.e. his down-fall comes. It is the reason why a man should wear Rudraksha while performing religious activities. The wearer of Rudraksha not only makes Lord Shiva happy but pleases Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu, Ganesh, Kaartikey, Durga, Indra, Aditya and the ruling deities of the nine planets. No men, seers and scholars are tired of describing he importance of Rudraksha. Rudraksha is very much dear to Lord Shiva. No body can imagine the image of Lord Shiva without Rudraksha. Seeing, chanting and worshipping Rudraksha burns all the sins to ashes. A man can feel unlimited pleasure only by seeing Rudraksha. The wishers of devotion and salvation should wear it after purifying themselves. Mainly the devotees of Lord Shiva must wear it because it removes their numerous pains, sorrows, and calamities. Rudraksha fulfills all the wishes. It is peerless in the universe. It is the dearest ornament to Lord Shiva. If an innocent, un devoted and immoral man wears Rudraksha with love and faith, he gets rid of all sins and attains the supreme goal. As long as a man keeps wearing Rudraksha, he does not fear untimely death. He cannot die without completing his span of life. At the time of death he gets the true knowledge of Lord Shiva and His abode too. One should wear Rudraksha by all bits of efforts.Rudraksha Beads have been worn by mankind for thousands of years for good health, religious attainment through Japa and Shakti (power) and for the fearless life. Wherever Rudraksha is worshipped the Goddess of wealth always stays there.One can escape from untimely death by wearing Rudraksha.Rudraksha assists in awakening of Kundilini (the self pleasure point).Rudraksha is helpful for worldly and heavenly attainments.Rudraksha can make the whole family live together in peace and harmony. Rudraksha is best known for its biomedical properties and in controlling stress, hypertension and blood pressure. Rudraksha help increase Self power and invoke Self love . They also enhance the Charisma of the wearer . Rudraksha can cure various dangerous diseases like small pox, epilepsy, whooping cough etc. and heal the most poisonous wounds, if used as a prescription, in a specified method.It gives peace of mind to the wearer, stimulates the mind and sharpens the intellect. Properties & Identification of RudrakshaThe term Rudraksha (Rudra i.e. Shiva + aksha i.e. eye) literally stands for the "eyes" of Lord Shiva or Rudra implying thereby that it was pleasant to the eyes of Lord Shiva, and hence so named in His honour.This reveals that the merit of Rudraksha beads were realized first by Lord Shiva Himself and He handed down the same to the benefit of the later generations. Rudraksha beads are a plant product, containing carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen and trace elements in combined form. The percentage compositions of their gaseous elements was determined by C-H-N Analyzer and by Gas chromatography. The result shows that Rudraksha beads consist of 50.031 % carbon, 0.95% nitrogen, 17.897% hydrogen and 30.53% oxygen. In the medicinal and botanical world, Rudraksha is the purest, the most effective, useful, ancient thing which is the most popular too. It is a fruit as well as a seed . Its origin place is in Malaya, India, Java & Sumatra (Indonesia) Burma and Nepal. Rudraksha is the fruit of a tree. It grows in bunches. They bloom in May, June and ripen in September to November. It's fruit is light green in colour. It is circular like gular (fruit of banyan tree). Its pulp is hard and remains stuck to its seed. It is like blackberry. It is kept in water for a number of days and then Rudraksha is taken out after peeling off the pulp. It's kinds are four, according to Mythological books- Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shoodra. Its division is not based on caste system but it is based on their ability to wear. But the wearing of Rudraksha of different colours by different persons are not compulsory. Even Ladies are allowed to wear Rudraksha. The original whitish colour of Rudraksha is dyed into orange colour which is a symbolic colour of the saints and sanyasees. Orange colour Rudraksha becomes useful to all kinds of men of any age, caste, sect, religion and sex and according to one's liking for its size, colour or face (Mukh-line).It is not very difficult to recognize a real Rudraksha. On account of its increasing importance and price, it is made artificially also and these artificial Rudrakshas are also being sold in market. Artificial Rudraksha is often made from the wild berry seeds or nuts. But in these artificial Rudraksha, no facet can be made as real as the ones that are in the genuine ones and can easily be detected by an experienced eye . Here the facet (Mukh) means deep lining from the upper part to the lower part of Rudraksha. Looking at these deep linings-facets one can recognize real Rudraksha. There are many other criteria written to recognize Rudraksha, such as the sinking and floating of Rudraksha in the water and revolving between two coins. But it is not a correct criterion. Even an unripe but genuine Rudraksha may float in the water , and a non genuine ones made out of wood impregnated with lead may sink . Therefore, we should not bother about these suspicions and false notions. The Rudraksha should be brought seeing the faces of Rudraksha and from a genuine supplier. Properties & Identification of Rudraksha - II Generally there are various numbers of faces on a Rudraksha, from one faced to sixteen faced. . Generally five faced Rudraksha are found easily and abundantly ..One faced Rudraksha round variety is found very rarely and its price is also too much. Most of these beads being circulated are fake ones made from berries and betel nuts and Areca nuts . Some have a stem implanted in them artificially to give a real look . Some Giant sized beads are sold as 1 mukhis which are manufactured ones . Also some suppliers sell fake 1 mukhis which have Serpent, Trishul , Lingam etc carved on them . These are also fakes . A real Rudraksha does not have these markings . Rudraksha having 2,3,4,6,7, or 8 faces is found very often but its price is more than the five faced Rudraksha's. Fake Rudraksha are generally found in very high mukhi beads also , like 21 mukhi , where artificial lines are carved on nuts . Also some scrupulous people fake Gauri Shankar Rudraksha by gluing together two Rudraksha beads . But these can be again detected by little experience and awareness . Please note that the idea of informing about Fake Rudraksha is not to scare away people , but to make them aware . Generally Rudraksha sold are genuine as they are available in plenty naturally . It is only in the case of rare Rudraksha that fakes are sold to satisfy the increasing demand by unscrupulous people . It is to be noted that the market price of Rudraksha does not affect its religious or spiritual importance or medicinal value. Thus there is no link or connection between the price of Rudraksha and its religious, spirituals and medicinal importance. It has also many sizes and shapes. Its seeds are often round but exceptionally they are found long, semi circular, convex and flat. There is a variety of Rudraksha which is convex and flat . These are not from Nepal and are called Bhadraksha and are considered inferior to Rudraksha . Rudraksha are available in big as well as small sizes. Big Rudrakshas are easily available but small ones are found in less number. The smallest Rudraksha has the size equal to black pepper. Its gradually bigger sizes are equal to big peas, plum and amla. It is believed that the mala of the smallest beads is better than that of any other size. It is also very easy to wear but it is difficult to find. Therefore, its price is very dear. It is very uncomfortable to wear the mala of big beads but it is comfortable when it is used to count mantras . Also big sized Rudraksha are kept in Prayer room . As lightening arresters are installed in buildings to save them from lighting, Rudraksha protects the body from outside influences, mental shocks, heart problems and stress. The electro-magnetic waves in the life form may be responsible for mazing powers of Rudraksha discovered several thousand years go. http://www.saranam.com/Pujas/rudhrakshas.aspRam Lakhan <ram_lakhan108 > escribió: Fecha: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:27:02 -0700 (PDT)De: Ram Lakhan <ram_lakhan108 >Asunto: All about the Rudraksha seedPara: CC: "sairamdoris (AT) (DOT) es" <sairamdoris (AT) (DOT) es> Dear Sister Doris; AUM Sri Sai Ram: Your article has been very timely as some of us received Rudraksha from Nepal and did not have all the details pertaining to the many facets of it. Thank you so much. H. Ram Lakhan, Canada"sairamdoris (AT) (DOT) es" <sairamdoris (AT) (DOT) es> wrote: http://www.punditravi.com/custom.html "Why should you fear anything when you have such a Lord of the universe to take care of you. I do everything for your good." - Baba sairamdoris (AT) (DOT) es Correo Comprueba qué es nuevo, aquíhttp://correo..es Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Dear Member, This posting made very good reading. I love true knowledge wherever it is whether it is original or borrowed.You are blseed by Lord Kameshwara Himself to have sent this article. I would like to add a small insight to this rudraksha-gyaan that not many people know.It is regarding the maintenance of the rudraksha. Any rudraksha which is obtained should be dipped in Neem oil for 7 days and kept before Either Rajarajeshwari Devi or Durga Maiyya and then a Saptha shathi parayan done and then the rudrakshas are dried in the shade under sun. Then they are dipped in Chandanaadi Thailam (it is an ayurvedic oil prepared with sandalwood and other herbs).This then is kept before a linga and then Rudra Namaka chamakam is chanted. Then a Rudrabhisheka is performed to these rudrakshas. Then this is worn or kept in the pooja as the case maybe. This will make it super-charged.Ofcourse the rudraksha mukhi mantras are to chanted to give extra power to this. This will make the wearer blissed and blessed. Eshwaree Rakshathu! Shreeram Balijepalli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Thank you very much for your posting. I am giving few more hints to protect rudraksha and to get more effects from it. To engergize Rudraksha fruits, it is necessary to touch it to any of the Jyotirlinga in our country, and to do Rudrabhishek. If it is not possible, then Rudraksha may be touched to other dieties at any pilgrim place. These fifferent pilgrim places are the power points. Rudraksha taken with the hands of a Spiritual Guru ( male or female) is also more effective. The best way to protect rudraksha is not to take bath wearing valuable higher mukhi rudraksha. Rudraksha absorbs water very fast and takes time to evaporate the same. This attracts fungi and insects ultimately spoiling the rudraksha. However, while taking bath, 4 to 6 mukhi rudraksha mala which is comparatively cheap may be used. While doing Rudraksha Puja, never dip in water or pour any water on it. Just wipe it with a wet smooth cloth. Make it dry immediately. Never apply sandle wood paste, kumkum, haladi on it. It spoils the bead. Instead, as you have mentioned in your posting Sandlewood oil with other oils may be used. Do not put any flowers etc. on your valuable rudraksha kept in Puja. Valuable rudraksha may be kept in a box on a dry cotton or silk cloth with sufficient camphor. At least once in a week, wash your rudraksha mala in a luke warm water (not very hot water) using a soft soap and soft tooth brush. Dry it thoroughly in the strong sunlight and then start using it. It is important to note that, mukhi part of higher mukhi beads is very delicate and may get cut-off or spoiled with careless handling. Never keep your rudraksha mala packed in a polythene bag. This again atttracts fungi and insect due to moisture. If you do not want to use your mala for a long time, then either keep it in Bhasma box or keep it hanging in your wardrobe. Rudrakshas are basically botanical valuable rare material and requires proper care. Thanking you and with best wishes, Chandrashekhar Phadke para_anuloma <para_anuloma (AT) (DOT) ca> wrote: Dear Member,This posting made very good reading. I love true knowledge wherever it is whether it is original or borrowed.You are blseed by Lord Kameshwara Himself to have sent this article.I would like to add a small insight to this rudraksha-gyaan that not many people know.It is regarding the maintenance of the rudraksha.Any rudraksha which is obtained should be dipped in Neem oil for 7 days and kept before Either Rajarajeshwari Devi or Durga Maiyya and then a Saptha shathi parayan done and then the rudrakshas are dried in the shade under sun. Then they are dipped in Chandanaadi Thailam(it is an ayurvedic oil prepared with sandalwood and other herbs).This then is kept before a linga and then Rudra Namaka chamakam is chanted. Then a Rudrabhisheka is performed to these rudrakshas. Then this is worn or kept in the pooja as the case maybe. This will make it super-charged.Ofcourse the rudraksha mukhi mantras are to chanted to give extra power to this.This will make the wearer blissed and blessed.Eshwaree Rakshathu!Shreeram Balijepalli Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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