About Rudraksha — The Eye of Rudra [Lord Shiva]

Rudhra - Lord Shiva

Rudraksha meaning—the eye of Rudra [Shiva] is considered to be the most potent anifestation of the Cosmic Force. Hence Rudraksha is the object of veneration and also the source to reach the higher self. Rudraksha is often believed to symbolize the link between the earth and the heaven. These beads are the seeds of the Rudraksha fruit obtained from Rudraksha trees. The Rudraksha tree is botanically known as ELAEOCARPUS GANITRUS ROXB. Its English name is UTRASUM BEAD TREE.

Rudraksha trees are mostly found in South Eastern Asian Islands of Java, Sumatra, Borneo, Bali, Iran, Java, Timor (Indonesia) and parts of South Asian Kingdom of Nepal. Around 70% of the Rudraksha trees are found in Indonesia, 25% in Nepal and 5% in India. Considered a major stress reliever, reducing circulatory problems and of course as the best beads, the berry (Elaeocarpus Ganitrus) was first spotted in Indonesia and is now grown in Nepal and Hardware. However, because it is expensive, clinical research of its medicinal properties has not been possible, often resulting in the berry being subjected to esoteric mumbo jumbo.

There are clefts called Mukhi on the surface of the beads. The number of Mukhi on the surface of a Rudraksha beads helps in determining its quality. According to the number of Mukhi the Rudraksha bead ranges from single face to a several faced bead. Asians have used Rudraksha beads traditionally. Asian Yogis and Monks found that merely wearing the Rudraksha beads gave them astonishingly tremendous amount of tranquility, concentration that helped them meditate for a long period of time with spectacular control over their mind.

Properties of Rudraksha

Scientific research says that Rudraksha beads have some electrical and magnetic powers. Researches also say that when there is a difference in the faces seen in Rudrakshas then they have different electromagnetic properties. Rudraksha beads are composed of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen and some trace elements. Rudraksha bead are available in 1 to 108 faces, however currently 2 to 21 faces are only available in common. Single faced Rudraksha seed is rarely available, while some people claim that 22 to 108 faces Rudraksha plants are still found in the foot hills of Himalayas and Mansarovar regions.

Instructions , Precations to wear : 

Once you have managed to obtain a high quality, empowered and energised Rudraksha, it is of extreme importance that you take certain precautions in order to get the maximum benefit from it and maintain its sanctity.

BEFORE wearing the Rudraksha for the first time, it should be blessed and empowered by chanting the specified mantra, performing the prayers and ritual rites for its sanctification. 

ALWAYS keep the Rudraksha oiled... After regular cleaning, oil the bead and treat it with incense. This is of UTMOST importance. especially when not using the bead for sometime, or storing it for a while. 

ALWAYS wear the Rudraksha bead around the neck in a thread or gold or silver. Never wear the Rudraksha in form of bracelet. 

ALWAYS keep your Rudraksha clean. Dust and dirt can settle in the pores of the bead. Clean these as frequently as possible with something with soft, fine bristles. If the thread becomes dirty or worn out, change it.

AFTER cleaning, wash your Rudraksha with some blessed holy water. This helps maintain its sanctity.

NEVER wear the Rudraksha while having sex. 

WOMEN must not wear the Rudraksha during their menstrual cycle.

NEVER wear the Rudraksha to a funeral or when visiting a new born baby.

Find Different Types Of Rudraksha or Mukhas

One mukhi: One mukhi rudraksha is ruled by Mahadev Himself. Enlightens the Super Consciousness. Destroys all sins and leads one to liberation. One mukhi rudraksha is Sakshat Siva swarupa. The wearer elevates in awareness and merges with the absolute consciousness of the divine. It is only with grace of Lord Shiva and divine karmas that a person gets to wear this rare bead. One who wears it surely goes to path of Moksha. This bead works on the Sahasrar chakra to align oneself to Shiva. The wearer’s mind begins to concentrate on the Supreme Element that is Partattva Dharana cha jayate Tatprakashnam thus the discoverers of Aatma Tattva must wear One Mukhi Rudraksha . This is the best of all Rudrakshas for meditation and spiritual growth . The person who wears this has all worldly pleasures at his feet but remains unaffected by them.

Two Mukhi: Two mukhi represents Ardhanareshwar, a joint image of the Lord Shiva and Shakti and blesses the wearer with 'UNITY' and harmony. It could be related to Guru-Shishya, parents-children, husband-wife or friends. Maintaining ONENESS is its peculiarity. This rudraksha removes the malefics of planet moon and cures emotional instability . Releases fear, insecurity and gives inner happiness and fulfillment.

Three Mukhi: Three mukhi Rudraksha represents "Fire" God Agnidev. Wearing of this rudraksha frees the person from bondages of his past birth karma and paves way for success by deeds in this birth. It is said that the wearer of 3 mukhi never takes birth again, means he gets Moksha. Agnidev rules over planet Sun, so this rudraksha removes malefics of Sun. Wearer is released from low self esteem, stress and anger. Cures diseases related to stomach and liver. 

Four Mukhi: Four mukhi represents the four faced God Brahma. The wearer gains power of knowledge and creativity . Expands memory power, vocal power, wit and intelligence. Wearer is blessed with melodious speech. Lord Brahma rules over planet Jupiter, so four mukhi removes malefics associated with Jupiter. 

Five Mukhi: Five mukhi represents Rudra Kalagni. This highly auspicious rudraksha is important for people who wish to discover their higher selves meaning UpaGuru. Enhances awareness, memory , word power and intellect. This it is extensively used in malas for wearing and chanting mantras. This highly auspicious rudraksha connects wearer to grace of Lord Shiva. Removes malefics of planet Jupiter. 

Six Mukhi: 6 mukhi rudraksha is ruled by Lord Kartikeya and pacifies planet Mars. Gives wearer stability in life with willpower, grounding and focus. Makes wearer free from mental lethargy and emotional instability. Increases connection with mother earth. Wearer gets luck and assets of properties and vehicles. 

Seven Mukhi: Seven mukhi Rudraksha represents Goddess Mahalaxmi , the Goddess of wealth. Wearer is blessed with good health, wealth and new opportunities. It should be worn by those who are suffering from miseries related to finance and luck. By wearing Seven Faced Rudraksha the person progresses steadily in life with name and fame and abundance. 

Eight Mukhi: Eight mukhi Rudraksha represents Lord Ganesha and planet Ketu. Removes obstacles in path and brings success in all undertakings. His opponents are finished, means their minds and intentions are changed to favourable ones. Wearer is blessed with self power, focus, grounding and divine knowledge. 

Nine Mukhi: Nine mukhi Rudraksha is ruled by Navdurga, according to Jabaloupanishad and ruled by Bhairav according to various Shastras. The wearer is blessed with lots of energy, powers, dynamism and fearlessness, which are needed to live a life of success. Gives Bhogha (worldly comforts) and Moksha (liberation). Removes malefics associated with planets Rahu. 

Ten Mukhi: Ten mukhi rudraksha is ruled by Lord Krishna, Yama (God of death), Dus Mahavidyas and the ten directions. One who sees it or wears it gets eternal peace. This rudraksha works like a shield on one's body and the wearer gets immense protection from negative energies . Gives success in court cases, land deals and relieves wearer from debts and losses. This rudraksha is mentioned in ancient texts as one of the most powerful rudraksha which pacifies all the nine planets. 

Eleven Mukhi: 11 mukhi is ruled by the 11 Rudras. According to ancient texts the fruit obtained after performing 1000 Ashavamedh Yagya and 100 Vajpaye Yagya is obtained by wearing this bead. Blesses wearer with high level of awareness, divine consciousness, wisdom, right judgment, control over all senses, powerful vocabulary, adventurous life, fearlessness and success. Very much sought after bead for meditation and sadhanas. This powerful bead pacifies malefics of all planets. 

Twelve Mukhi: 12 mukhi Rudraksha is ruled by Lord Sun. Wearer gets the quality of the sun - to rule and shine with brilliance, radiance and power . Releases stress, anger, worries, suspicion and low self esteem. Wearer is blessed with confidence, self power, energy and motivation in life. 

Thirteen Mukhi: 13 mukhi Rudraksha is ruled by Lord Kamadeva. Fulfills worldly desires of the wearer. Gives hypnotic power of attraction (Vashikaran) to the wearer and blesses him with divine charisma and immense power. Also used to awaken many Siddhies and raise Kundalini energy.

Fourteen Mukhi: 14 mukhi Rudraksha is the most precious divine gem - Deva Mani. It is said to have born from the third eye of Lord Shiva. It is ruled by Lord Shiva Himself and mighty Hanuman and removes malefic s of planet Mars. The wearer is honoured by Gods due to the merit of this rudraksha. It awakens the sixth sense organ by which the wearer foresees the future happenings. Blesses wearer with perfect decisions, spiritual insight and psychic powers. Its wearer gets rid of all the calamities, miseries, worries. It protects from ghosts, evil spirits and black magic. It provides the wearer safety, security and riches and self power.

In Ramayana it is mentioned that Hanuman saved the nine planets during the war from the clutches of King Raavana. And as a favor for saving them, the planets blessed Lord Hanuman by saying that any malefic effects of the 9 planets can be averted by praying to Lord Hanuman alone. It is a very powerful antidote for Mars miseries and provides miraculous cures to several ailments. 


Fifteen Mukhi: This bead is form of Lord Pashupatinath. This rudraksha bead heals the heart chakra. The wearer gets freedom from grief, loneliness, depression and ailments related to the heart. Wearer gets fulfillment of his innermost desires, success, name and fame. The wearer elevates himself from worldly attachments and can focus on knowledge, creation and wealth generation. Pashupatinath Shiva is Lord of animals. He kills the animal instincts within us which is desire to possess and expectations from others.

For: Those suffering from symptoms of blockage of heart chakra due to expectations from others which manifests as Grief, feeling of neglect, loneliness and depression at the emotional level. Physical ailments can manifest as fevers, asthma, diabetes, allergies, heart ailments, lung problems, dysfunction of thymus or immune gland, problems in circulatory system, common cold, blood pressure, anemia, giddiness, sinus disorders, respiratory illness or hypertension. Also for diseases of blood cancer, epilepsy, tuberculosis, Multiple Sclerosis and jaundice which manifest due to blockage of heart chakra. 

Sixteen Mukhi: 

For: Cure of diseases , protection , release of fears and insecurities . Liberation from the fear of death. 16 mukhi rudraksha is Mahamrityunjaya form of Lord Shiva. The wearer becomes fearless & gets victory against the most fearsome of diseases and most adverse circumstances . It protects from physical illness , negative people and negative energies . This protects from physical illness due to placement of planets . If one has fear of loss of a loved one or fear of loss of name and fame or loss of faith in oneself or God or fear of death , or nightmares then one should wear the mahamrityunjaya rudraksha which is 16 mukhi . Wearing this rudraksha is equivalent to chanting the Mahamritunjaya mantra 125000 times everyday . Even Yama the Lord of Death turns back from the wearer of this rudraksha .The path of the wearer become surmountable by grace of Lord Shiva and he rises in Victory and grace.

Seventeen Mukhi: 17 mukhi rudraksha is ruled by Katyayani Devi , the sixth form of Durga . Person who worships this form of goddess attains all the four fruits, ‘Dharma’, ‘Artha’, ‘ Kama’ and ‘Moksha’. This Rudraksha destroys the limiting beliefs of the wearer in gradual course of time and thus destroys past Karma . Wearer becomes a jivanmukta, a liberated person while still alive. He or she will obtain the 8 great paranormal powers (siddhis) and the 32 minor paranormal powers." On a psychic level, it controls the superior intuition, clairvoyance, telepathic capacities, self-control, mental understanding through intellectual identification, creative intelligence. 

Very beneficial for project leaders, businessmen and political leaders and people desiring growth in career . Blesses wearer with immense power of creation of wealth and divine magnetism . Gives fulfillment of all desires related to getting a life partner , progeny, good luck and prosperity.

Eighteen Mukhi: This rudraksha is form of Goddess Bhumi Devi who is the divine wife of Lord Vishnu. This is one of the most powerful rudraksha for prosperity. Katyani tantra mentions that wearer of this bead gets health, intelligence and prosperity by blessings of mother earth. Since it is mother earth who nurtures every being on this planet, wearing Her rudraksha quickly paves way for success in business, land dealings and immense wealth.

This bead has power to provide relief in diseases like diabetes, arthiritis and paralysis.

For: Immense abundance. Profit from land/real estate/own business.

Nineteen Mukhi: 19 mukhi is form of Lord Narayan the supreme of all gods. The wearer never has lack of anything in life. It gives immense wealth, success in business , abundance in all spheres and good health . The wearer gets blessings of Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi and is blessed with many virtues , beauty and prosperity. The wearer gets freedom from dreaded diseases as this bead opens most of the chakras in the body . The wearer attracts perfect life partner . It removes obstacles in job/business/education and removes planetary afflictions. The wearer gets Moksha.

Twenty Mukhi: This rare Rudraksha is ruled by the Creator of the Universe , Lord Brahma. Gives blessings of attainment of divine knowledge in Creation, sciences, arts and music. Wearer becomes the Creator with immense knowledge and intellect . Wearer is blessed with immense power, wealth and fulfillment of desires . Worn by those who desire to manifest projects for the benefit of humanity.

Twenty One mukhi: This rare Rudraksha is represented by Kuber. The wearer is blessed with immense prosperity and fulfillment of pleasures and materialistic desires. Removes all kinds of diseases . Even if a poor person wears it, he becomes rich. Gives the wearer immense protection from any kind of tantra and malefics. Kuber is the guardian of wealth . Without His consent , even Mahalaxmi cannot give wealth. Lord Shiva has blessed Lord Kuber. He is the chief of the Ganas and the leader of Yaksha. The wearer never has lack of anything in life. He is the guardian of the North direction.