Guest guest Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 GENERALLY RUDRAKSHA=ULTIMATE TALISMAN IN SANATANA DHARMA "THERE IS ALMOST NOTHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF GEMS IN SHASTRA, BUT SHASTRAS ARE FULL OF QUOTES PRAISING RUDRAKSHA" Dos Mukhi (Ten faces) -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 Lord Vishnu, major god of Hinduism and Indian mythology, popularly regarded as the preserver of the universe. Some Puranic literature refers to him as the eternal, all-pervading spirit and associates him with the primeval waters believed to have been omnipresent before the creation of the world. So regarded, Vishnu is depicted frequently in human form, sleeping on the great serpent Shesha and floating on the waters. One hand holds a lotus; a second holds a conch; a third holds a discus (which always returns by itself after being thrown); and the fourth carries a mace. The petals of the lotus are believed to symbolize the unfolding of creation; the conch is said to symbolize that from which all existence originates; and the discus and the mace reputedly were obtained by Lord Vishnu as rewards for defeating the God Indra. Lord Vishnu is said to possess also a special sword called Nadaka and a special bow called Sarnga. His wife is Goddess Lakshmi (also known as Shri), goddess of beauty and fortune. He rides a huge creature, half bird and half man, called Gandara. His home is in a heaven called Vaikuntha (where the Ganges River is believed to flow from its source at Vishnu's feet). The god has a thousand names, the repetition of which is regarded as an act of devotion. The representing deity of 10 mukhi is Lord Narayana (The Preserver). It helps the wearer to overcome difficult times and ensures that the wearer and the family of the wearer is protected. It creates a feeling of security. It works like a shield on one's body and drives evils away. Wearer is protected from influence of evil spirit , ghosts and black magic. There is no ruling planet for this bead and it pacifies all negative planetary energy. One wears this by the blessings of Lord Mahavishnu. Excellent for narayana bhaktas (devotees). One gets the power to concentrate well. Also aids in devotion and meditation. Excerpts from Holy Books Siva Purana Vidyesvara Samhita Translated by Shastri 1973. Siva said- O Siva Mahesani be pleased to hear the greatness of Rudraksha. I speak out of love for you from a desire for the benefit of the devotee of Siva. O Mahesani formerly I had been performing penance for thousands of divine years. Although I had controlled it rigorously my mind was in flutter. Out of sport, I being self possessed just opened my eyes. O Goddess, from a desire of helping the worlds, drops of tears fell from my beautiful half closed eyes. From those tear drops there cropped up the Rudraksha Plants. They became immobile. In order to bless the devotees they were given to the four varnas devoted to worship of Visnu. O Parmesvari no other necklace or garland is observed in the world to be so auspicious and fruitful as the Rudraksha. People of all varnas and Asramas even Women and Sudras can wear Rudraksa at the bidding of Siva. The Ascetics shall wear it with the Pranava. Even the devotees of Visnu and other Dieties shall unhesitatingly wear the Rudraksa. Especially the devotee of Rudra shall wear Rudraksha always. O Mahesani, Rudraksa with ten faces is Lord Janardana Himself. O Devasi by wearing it the devotee shall achieve the fulfillment of all desires. Seeing a devotee with the garland of Rudraksas O Parvati, Siva, Visnu, devi, Ganapati, the Sun and all the gods are pleased. Srimaddevibhagavat 11th Skand Chapter IV, Narayana said- Ten Mukhi Rudraksa is Visnu and removes all the tears and troubles due from planets, evil powers and snakes. Chapter V,God said- Wearer of Rudraksa on hair tuft on the crown, in ear, in neck, in hand and in abdomen attains the status of Siva, Visnu and Brahma. Mantramaharnava, Lord Siva said- A Rudraksha with 10 Faces is General of an army and is also Visnu Himself. It sublimates the malefic effects of planets, evil powers and eliminates snakes 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." "Na vaishnavanam-yatha-shamboh!!!" - Shastra quotes, "There is NO Vaishnava equal to Shamboo!." So what could be more Vaishnava oriented!? How does Shukra remind us about Krishna any more than Shiva? Hinduism has very few real talismans. Shalagram, Tulasi, etc., these are not talismans. These are causeless bhakti. A strict devotee never seeks good luck. The gems are also "karma misra bhakti" as is Rudraksha. Gems are hardly 10% as powerful as Rudraksha. And Shukradeva has hardly 10% of the greatness of Lord Shiva. Rudraksha is in fact the ultimate talisman in Sanatana Dharma. They are pure blessing of God, in His form as "Param Vaishnava Shankar." If any devotee (of any God) wants good luck they need look no further than Rudraksha and Gems. And if they are not caring about good luck, then they should take 100% shelter of Krishna, come what may. Padma Puranam, Chapter 57, Sri Bhagavan uvaca, "If a man always wears a Rudraksa, especially with fourteen mouths, permeated with God's auspicious power, he is always honoured and blessed by the demigods due to the greatness of his religious merit."---THIS is Lord Vishnu speaking. There are many Vedic quotes by Lord Hari Himself praising Rudraksha. There is almost NOTHING about the powers of gems in Shastra, but Shastras are FULL of quotes praising Rudraksha. And these Rudrakshas have different attributes noticed since thousands of years. Shaat-mukhi (6 faced) is related to Venus. And tantric Diamond also relates to Venus. So in absence of a BIG diamond, a combination of 6 faced Rudraksha with smaller diamond is a "double Venus" talisman... For GOOD LUCK, which is Karma misra bhakti. Also, Rudraksha cost almost nothing compared to gems. They are 10 times more potent. For example, for Sade Sati there is nothing better on Earth than 14 faced Rudraksha, and has been so for thousands of years. No gem can come close. For pure causeless bhakti there is no desire for talismans. And karma-misra-bhakti can use gems and Rudraksha. Of the two, Rudraksha of Param Bhagavat Lord Shiva Mahadeva is far superior with 0 bad effects and all auspicious for anyone. Thank God!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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