In Todays Context why should one wear Rudraksha

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In Todays Context why should one wear Rudraksha

 

 

Rudraksha bead , meaning in Sanskrit " eye of Shiva " is a seed of fruit from

Rudraksha tree (Elaeo Carpus Ganitrus) grown in wilds in Nepal , South of

Himalayas , Indonesia and scantily in Varanasi , Dehradun and Haridwar. The

beads have different faces (mukh) from 1 to 14 which are dividing lines from

mouth to tail of the bead. Faces higher than 14 upto 23 have been spotted but do

not find mention in holy scriptures like Shiva Purana , Padma purana, Devi

Bhagwad, Rudrakshajabalopanishad etc . Similarly Gauri Shankar ( 2 rudraksha

beads joined together) , Trijuti ( 3 beads joined together) , Ganesh Gauri ,

Ganesh , Sawar etc do not feature in these epics but have become commonly

acceptable as divinely blessed due to their properties and experiences of

people. 1 mukhi round bead is nearly impossible to get therefore all stories

about it (including that Mrs Indira Gandhi used to wear 1 mukhi mala) are not

entirely true. People are generally more anxious about rare things and this

author has several interesting observations from across the world and would just

like to mention in summary form . Forget about 1 mukhi round rudraksha , if it

exists only Lord Shiva has the right over it. However a substitute form of 1

mukhi half moon shape from Rameshwaram has now been accepted by all . Some of

the reputed ashrams too selling this round 1 mukhi only shows ignorance of the

seller and the buyer.

 

Rudraksha unlike other forms of healing objects gives effect only if sanctified

using Beeja mantras or panchakshar mantra " Namah Shivaya " . Unless blessed by

the respective God which the Rudraksha represents , it would not give full

effects except the Bio medical effects.Therefore spiritual level of Rudraksha

should never be undermined.

 

Rudraksha is a healing bead with divine chracteristics proven over several

thousand years of our culture, From Lord Shiva Himself all spiritual and great

personalities have adorned themselves with rudraksha and with the benefits that

people of modern age have derived from these , Rudra Centre has hundreds of

testimonials from all over the world . It is beyond any doubt that this powerful

bead has the potential to become a powerful tool to overcome stress and to

combat fear.

 

As regards to the scientific or intellectual explanations other than related to

faith or traditional wisdom , following explanations should be considered as

basic parameters for the use of Rudraksha.

 

It brings us close to the Nature. " Rudraksha " is seed of a fruit from Rudraksha

tree. Trees represent nature hence if the seed closely touches our body , we

become one with nature, Like what all other animal kingdom does.

 

Feeling of Universal being is created. Rudraksha mala is also called Aksha mala

.. All letters (Akshars) of Sanskrit language are based on sounds and we all know

that Lord Shiva's musical instrument Damaru created he Pratyahars and from these

50 letters were generated. The Akshar name given to letters denotes that letters

Akshar like sounds can not be destroyed. The Rudraksha seeds in a mala (also

called Aksha mala) represent these sounds and a feeling of belongingness to

cosmos is perceived by wearing it and a person wearing Rudraksha represents a a

part of cosmos.

 

Accupressure- good for heart . Constant stimulation of heart muscles by beads

having smooth yet protruded surface keeps the blood pressure under control and

hence it is considered good for the heart.

 

Watchful eye of Lord Shiva- Rudra-Aksha means eye of Shiva. If one wears

Rudraksha he/she is under protection of watchful eyes of Lord Shiva.

 

Biomedical benefits- The Bio-Medical and electro-magnetic properties of

Rudraksha are well known and scientifically proven and will give benefits to the

body by improving their functions and keeping the diseases at bay. Like Neem ,

Tulsi, Haldi and other herbal products , Rudraksha is being evaluated wordwide

by leading research laboratories and we should preserve our cultural heritage by

accepting the traditional beliefs.

 

Blessings of different Gods . Different mukhi Rudraksha have their respective

Gods as Pradhan Devatas from Lord Surya, Hanuman, Vishnu, Brahma, Durga and

Kartikya and of course Lord Shiva himself , and by wearing them we get blessings

of all of them.

 

Planetary blessings. Each of the mukhi rudrakha have their own ruling planet. 10

mukhi and 11 mukhi are beyond any planetary configuration. Hindu astronomers

consider 14 galactical cosmos (14 Bhuwans) and therefore Rudraksha has all the

blessings of Planetary Gods.

 

Confession of one's sins and for fearless life. If a human being wants to

restart his life after committing a sin , where does he/she go? All of our epics

on Rudraksha describe the potentiality of each mukhi rudraksha acting as divine

objects before whom we can confess our sin and restart a fresh life free of

regrets and remorse. Probably that is the reason why Rudraksha are considered to

be relievers of stress and strain of life . Spiritual Significance. Compared to

any other mala, a Rudraksha mala for Jap and Sadhana is most auspicious. For

enhancing spirituality and attaining Riddhi and Siddhi at all levels, Rudraksha

is the most effective medium Rudraksha is a Upa-Guru. . If you have not found a

Guru so far or even if have a Guru, Rudraksha will act like your Upa-Guru or a

teacher substitute to show you the path and enlighten you to reach higher levels

of wisdom and karma.

 

Article written by Mr K.N.Seetha , founder of Rudra Centre and published in

several newspapers.

 

 

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