Rudraksha
meaning—the eye of Rudra [Shiva] is considered to be the most potent
manifestation 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.
Rudraksha Mukhi : 1 Mukhi
Ruling God : Shiva
Ruling Planet : Sun
Beejamantra : Om Hreem Namah
Major benefit : Enlighten the Super Consciousness, provides improved concentration and mental structure changes specific to renunciation from worldly affairs. The wearer enjoys all comforts at his command but still remains unattached. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 2 Mukhi
Ruling God : Ardhnareeshwar
Ruling Planet : Moon
Beejamantra : Om Namah
Major benefit : Blesses the wearer with 'UNITY'. It could be related to Guru-Shishya, parents-children, husband-wife or friends.Maintaining ONENESS is its peculiarity. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 3 Mukhi
Ruling God : Agni
Ruling Planet : Mars
Beejamantra : O Kleem Namah
Major benefit : The wearer gets free from sins or wrongs from his life and returns to purity . Ideal for those who suffer from inferior complexes, subjective fear, guilt and depression. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 4 Mukhi
Ruling God : Brahma
Ruling Planet : Mercury
Beejamantra : OmHreem Namah
Major benefit : The wearer gains power of creativity when blessed. Increases memory power , wit and intelligence. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 5 Mukhi
Ruling God : Kalaagni Rudra
Ruling Planet : Jupiter
Beejamantra : Om Hreem Namah
Major benefit : Wearer gains health and peace. It increases memory also. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 6 Mukhi
Ruling God : Kartikeya
Ruling Planet : Venus
Beejamantra : Om Hreem Hum Namah
Major benefit : Saves from the emotional trauma of worldly sorrows and gives learning, wisdom and knowledge. Affects understanding and appreciation of Love, Sexual Pleasure, Music and Personal Relationships. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 7 mukhi
Ruling God : Mahalaxmi
Ruling Planet : Saturn
Beejamantra : Om Hum Namah
Major benefit : It should be worn by those who are suffering from miseries pertaining to body, finance and mental set-up. By wearing this man can progress in business and service and spends his life happily. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 8 Mukhi
Ruling God : Ganesh
Ruling Planet : Rahu
Beejamantra : Om Hum Namah
Major benefit : Removes all obstacles and brings success in all undertakings. It gives the wearer all kinds of attainments - Riddhies and Siddhies. His opponents are finished i.e. the minds or intentions of his opponents are changed. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 9 Mukhi
Ruling God : Durga
Ruling Planet : Ketu
Beejamantra : Om Hreem Hum Namah
Major benefit : Wearer is blessed with lot of energy, powers, Dynamism and fearlessness, which are useful to live a life of success. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 10 Mukhi
Ruling God : Vishnu
Ruling Planet : None
Beejamantra : Om Hreem Namah
Major benefit : This contains the influence of ten incarnations and the ten directions. It works like a shield on one's body and drives evils away. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 11 Mukhi
Ruling God : Hanuman
Ruling Planet : None
Beejamantra : Om Hreem Hum Namah
Major benefit : Blesses wearer with wisdom, right judgment, powerful vocabulary, adventurous life , fearlessness and success. Above all, it also protects from accidental death. It also helps in Meditation and removes the problems of yogic practices. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 12 Mukhi
Ruling God : Sun
Ruling Planet : Aum Kraum
Beejamantra : Sraum Raum Surya Namah
Major benefit : Wearer gets the quality of the sun - to rule and to move continuously with brilliant radiance and strength. Good for ministers, politicians, administrators, businessmen and executives. Removes worry, suspicion and fear. Increases self image and motivation. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 13 Mukhi
Ruling God : Indira
Ruling Planet : Venus
Beejamantra : Om Hreem Namah
Major benefit : Showers all possible comforts of life one can ever desire. It gives riches and honor and fulfills all the earthly desires and gives eight accomplishments ( Siddhies), and the god cupid ( Kamadeva) pleases with the man who wears it.. It is helpful for meditation and spiritual and materialistic attainments. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 14 Mukhi
Ruling God : Hanuman
Ruling Planet : Saturn
Beejamantra : Om Namah
Major benefit : Most precious divine gem - Deva Mani. It awakens the sixth sense organ by which the wearer foresees the future happenings. Its wearer never fails in his decisions. 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. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 15 Mukhi
Ruling God : Lord Pashupati
Ruling Planet : None
Beejamantra : Om Namah Shivaya
Major benefit : This represents Lord Pashupati and is specially beneficial for economic progress. Its possessor is neither bereft of wealth nor inflicted by any kinds of skin diseases. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 16 Mukhi
Ruling God : Victory
Ruling Planet : None
Beejamantra : Om Namah Shivaya
Major benefit : It represents victory and the possessor is never affected by heat or cold. It is especially useful for the saints living in jungles. The house in which it is kept is free from fire, theft or robbery. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 17 Mukhi
Ruling God : Vishvakarma
Ruling Planet : None
Beejamantra : Om Namah Shivaya
Major benefit : It represents Vishvakarma the builder of this world. It is very effective in gaining unexpected money. It is specially useful in attaining property, vehicles and all physical assets. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 18 Mukhi
Ruling God : Mother Earth
Ruling Planet : None
Beejamantra : Om Namah Shivaya
Major benefit : It represents the mother earth. The possessor remains happy and healthy. It is specially beneficial for the pregnant women in protecting their child. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 19 Mukhi
Ruling God : Lord Narayana
Ruling Planet : None
Beejamantra : Om Namah Shivaya
Major benefit : It represents Lord Narayana. The possessor is bestowed with all worldly pleasures. There is no scarcity in their life. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 20 Mukhi
Ruling God : Vishwasu Sadhu & Narayan
Ruling Planet : None
Beejamantra : Hidden
Major benefit : It represents Vishwasu Sadhu Praani. The wearer of this Rudraksha is known for his words. he always speak truth and his wordings becomes truth. Lord Shiva opens the power of truth for his words. This Rudraksha reaches to the Sadhu, saints and brahmins by the virtue of their devotion for Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva bless them with 21 mukhi Rudraksha and removes their sins. It provides Moksha (liberation) in the end. Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : 21 Mukhi
Ruling God : Ek Alakh Niranjan that is Omkar
Ruling Planet : None
Beejamantra : Hidden
Major benefit : It is called Ek Alakh King. It is the creator and do preservation of the universe and it is the past, present and future itself. This Rudraksha belongs to each and every Shakti (power). Lord Brahmma, Vishnu and Mahesha along with all other God and Goddess live in this Rudraksha. The wearer of this Rudraksha gets all the comforts, leisure and happiness and in the end get the Moksha ( Blessing). Read More ...
Rudraksha Mukhi : Gauri Shankar
Ruling God : Shiva & Parvati
Ruling Planet : Moon
Beejamantra : Om Shree GauriShankaraya Namah
Major benefit : Regarded the best for peace and comfort in the family. If a man worships Gauri Shankar at his worshipping place, the pain and suffering and other earthly obstacles are destroyed and the peace and pleasure of family are increased.