Rudraksha: Your Path to Wellness and Spirituality
Rudraksha beads have been used for centuries in India and Nepal for spiritual and medicinal purposes. They are associated with the Hindu god Shiva and are worn as a symbol of devotion to receive his protection and blessings. Many people wear 2 mukhi Rudraksha benefits to relieve stress, improve concentration and ward off negative energies. They are considered a powerful healing tool, especially for meditation to gain inner peace.
What are Rudraksha beads?
Rudraksha bracelet beads are harvested from the seeds inside the fruit of several species of the Elaeocarpus ganitrus tree. Raw rudraksha fruits have a beautiful bright blue skin, leading to the nickname “blueberry beads”. Elaeocarpus trees can only be found in specific areas because they only grow in a certain altitude and climate. They are usually harvested from the Himalayas, Nepal, India and Indonesia. This evergreen tree grows quickly and can produce up to 2,000 fruits each year.
The seeds have a natural hole in the middle, making them a natural bead for use in necklaces and bracelets. They can come in many different shapes, sizes and colors. They range in size from 3mm to 40mm, with the smaller ones being the rarest. They are usually round or oblong in shape, medium to dark brown and 6-8 mm in size. These seeds have natural segments or “faces” called mukhis. The most common and popular number of mukhis is five. A single rudraksha tree will bear fruit that contains seeds with all different numbers of mukhis.
History of Rudrakshas
Rudraksha is a Sanskrit word meaning “Tears of Shiva”. Ancient Indian scriptures tell the story of how Shiva created this tree. According to legend, Shiva returned from a long meditation with compassion so strong that he wept. When his tears hit the ground, they turned into rudraksha trees. The spiritual uses and significance of rudrakshas have been mentioned elsewhere, such as in the ancient Sanskrit texts Devi-Bhagavata Purana, Rudrakshajabala Upanishad and Mantra Maharnava.
Benefits of Rudraksha beads
Rudraksha mala are commonly used by yogis and Buddhists as a spiritual talisman for good luck. It is often believed that wearing a rudraksha mala will bring good luck to the wearer and protect them from bad energy. Some wear them as proof of their faith, while others wear them for their health benefits.
3 mukhi Rudraksha benefits beads are said to bring various benefits to those who wear them and use them in meditation. These benefits are even backed by science. Rudraksha seeds have natural electromagnetic properties that encourage prana or energy to flow freely in the energy channels and chakras of our body. They are believed to improve blood flow, calm the heart, and prevent high blood pressure, heart attacks, and otherwise eliminate body toxins.
Rudraksha are commonly strung into a mala for wear. This is similar to other religions that use strings of prayer beads, such as the rosary in the Catholic religion.
Many people wear a single rudraksha for its spiritual and healing powers. They would often choose a particular mukhi for its unique benefits. For example, panchamukhi, the five-faced mukhi, is believed to help treat heart disease and reduce blood pressure, stress and anxiety. Shanmukhi has six faces and increases will power, courage, wisdom, intellect and creativity. Gowri Shankar has only two faces and is beneficial for married people to promote balance and prosperity and activate the seven chakras.
Guidelines for using Rudrakshas
There are a few important things to keep in mind while using Rudraksha beads. Rudrakshas are very powerful and can last for many years if properly maintained.
- 4 mukhi Rudraksha are considered sacred instruments and should be treated with respect and reverence.
- It is recommended to wear the beads so that they touch your skin.
- Keep Rudrakshas in a pure and sacred manner like in a mala bag or on your altar.
- Do not place your rudraksha on the ground or any other impure surface.
- It is not recommended to sleep or shower with the small one on.
- Keep your rudraksha beads clean and wipe them with a soft cloth if needed. You can lightly coat them with coconut or other oil to prevent them from drying out and cracking. If you use the rudraksha mala often, it will naturally be lubricated with your body oil in your hands. Larger beads will require more frequent lubrication.
- The more care you give to your rudrakshas, the longer they will shower you with their benefits.
Using Rudraksha Mala beads for meditation
Mala beads are a traditional tool to help focus and calm the mind for meditation. 5 mukhi Rudraksh malas are particularly powerful in promoting inner peace, harmony, memory, concentration and self-realization. Traditionally, there should be 108 beads in a japamala with one additional bead serving as the Guru or teacher bead. A mala is used to count repetitions of Sanskrit mantras or other sacred prayers that are the focus of japa meditation.
When and how to wear Rudraksha beads
The Rudraksha mala can be worn at any time, although it is traditionally recommended to remove it during a funeral, sleeping, visiting a newborn, having sex, or defecating. The rudraksha needs to be cleansed and energized before wearing and can then be worn immediately after the purification ritual is completed. Individual rudrakshas are usually worn around the neck, while mala beads can be worn as a necklace or wrapped around the wrist.
Conclusion
6 mukhi Rudraksha are perhaps the most powerful spiritual tool you can wear for protection, spiritual healing and to achieve a calmer mind. However, wearing rudrakshas is not just a matter of picking up a strand and putting it on; they should only be worn by those who wish to be on a spiritual path and are open to receiving the healing vibrations of these beads. Buy original and Genuine rudraksha from the most trusted Astrological portal Astroeshop.