Tuesday 3 August 2010

FACES OF THE RUDRAKSHA BEADS

When I was at the Ashram last weekend, I bought 4 Rudraksha beads from them.  I gave a 4 Face Rudraksha to Sharveen and one to another student who is also called Sharvin.  I am keeping one for myself and am planning to give the last one to another student, Vandana since the Rudraksha is considered a divine bead by the Hindus.  Me?  I am not Hindu but I believe in the power of this sacred bead.

Let me share with you some information I found about this precious gift from Lord Shiva, called Rudraksha

INFO ABOUT THE RUDRAKSHA
Rudraksha is the seed of a fruit of the tree by the same name.  The fruit is covered with pulp and green skin which turns a blue black after it is plucked from the tree.  There are one face Rudraksha to twenty-one faces Rudraksha that can be found. The seed has a naturally occurring hole in the center of the fruit itself. the Hindus believe that by wearing the rudraksha the evil eye is repelled.  It will bring luck to the wearer.

Since I only managed to buy 4 and 5 Face Rudraksha, I will talk at length about them below.


4 FACE RUDRAKSHA BEAD

In mythology, the 4 Four Mukhi  or Face Rudraksha represents Lord Brahma and the Goddess Saraswati..  Its ruling planet is Mercury.  The Four Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha is especially important for the students and scholars. The 4 Face Rudraksha is said to be able to increase the power of original thinking and aid those who are involved with mental work. It blesses the wearer with knowledge, creativity, logical and structural thinking.This bead helps achieve a healthy mind and body. Four mukhi Rudraksha can help increase mental power, intelligence, knowledge, concentration and knowledge. It can also increase sexual power and attractiveness. It is used for making one more sought after by the opposite sex.

If the Rudraksh is boiled in milk and that milk is taken for 20 days, it gives knowledge and clarity of mind.  It is said that by wearing it, the ill evil thoughts arising in one's mind are destroyed. This Rudraksh is especially important for the students and scholars. All types of learning become easier to the wearer.  Such a person gains deep insight and perceives the secrets of religion easily.

The 4 Mukhi Rudraksha is good for meditation, This signifies the four facets of Brahma leading to humans eternal quest for knowledge, meaning, action or fate and freedom. If a person wears it on neck or on arm, he or she can attain enormous benefits.
5 FACE/MUKHI RUDRAKSHA

5 Five Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha represents Lord Shiva.  The 5 Mukhi Rudraksha always comes forth in the form of a guiding angel for the welfare of mankind as a gift from Lord Shiva. This bead develops positive thinking and gives excellent mental peace.  It is also treated as the most powerful bead and one is recommended to wear a minimum of 3 or 5 beads.

The ruling planet for the Five Mukhi bead is Jupiter. It bestows the pleasures of married life to the wearer. It is said to give wealth, honour and status to the one who wears it. In Astrology it is said to reduce the malefic effects of Jupiter.The wearer of a Five-Mukhi will attain health and peace of mind. Five-Mukhi Rudraksha also helps to regulate blood pressure and relieve cardiac ailments.
The Five Mukhi Rudraksha helps in regulating Blood Pressure and body fats.  It is also helpful for those who suffer from diseases of the kidney and ears.  This 5 Face Bead is also helpful to cure memory loss or lapses in memory.  It destroys the bad karmas of the present life.  It gives a sense of calm and peace to the wearer.  Those who are looking for good health and mental peace should try wearing this 5 Face Rudraksha.

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