Rudraksha Types & Benefits of Wearing Rudraksha
Last updated on February 28th, 2024 at 09:57 am
Rudraksha is one of those items that have a very unique type of reverberation.
– Sadhguru
Rudraksha is linked with Shiva (the beads are believed to be Shiva’s tears), and are commonly used as it helps in prayer & meditation.
A Rudraksha mala (Rudraksha beads strung together into a garland) is worn by devotees of Lord Shiva and popularly used for japa and meditation. There are many types of Rudraksha, mainly classified on the basis of their number of faces or mukha. For example, a one-faced Rudraksha bead is called ek mukhi while a five-faced Rudraksha is known as panchmukhi.
Rudraksha provides several physical and spiritual benefits, and certain types of Rudraksha have their own specific advantages for their user. These sacred and powerful beads are known to affect the wearer’s energy field, provide the wearer with protection from evil, enhance the user’s overall health, and also help the wearers on their spiritual journey. Commonly asked questions about Rudraksha have been compiled here -> Rudraksha FAQs
Why Wear Rudraksha and Its Multifaceted Benefits
Rudraksha can be used to check the purity of food and water. When a Rudraksha is held above water, if it goes clockwise, the water can be considered as good for drinking. If it goes anti-clockwise, the water can be considered as poisonous or contaminated. Similarly, when held over food, if the Rudraksha goes clockwise, it is a positive pranic substance, hence good for consumption. If it goes anti-clockwise, the food is considered to be a negative pranic substance and thus not advisable for consumption.
If you are constantly moving, which is to say, you are always staying at different places, having a Rudraksha with you can help you get comfortable in a new place, as it lets you create a field of your own energy around you, thus helping you stay unaffected by the energies in that new place.
Rudraksha serves as a protective shield against negative energies. It radiates a certain energy that has a positive effect on the body, mind and soul.
Rudraksha is believed to calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety.
It reduces the effects of negative karma and helps usher peace and harmony into life.
It balances the chakras in the body and can help in removing potential diseases.
It helps enhance spiritual growth and self-awareness.
It has positive effects on the nervous system. It can improve concentration, memory and give you mental clarity.
It is believed to help in cleansing your aura and assist in sadhana.
Benefits of Gauri Shankar Rudraksha
Helps you on your spiritual path by making you available to grace.
It is said to help in activating and balancing your Ida and Pingala.
It is believed to get you prosperity.
It is said to be of help in maintaining personal and professional relationships.
It can help you be successful.
It is said to have a positive influence on every sphere of your life.
Benefits of Panchmukhi Rudrakasha
Five-faced beads or panchmukhi is safe and good for everyone – man, woman and child.
– Sadhguru
It is said to improve your inner awareness and lead you towards your Higher Self.
It helps enhance overall health and well-being.
It can help you experience a sense of freedom.
It lowers your blood pressure and helps you sense calmness.
It aids in keeping your nervous system alert.
It improves the functioning of your respiratory system.
The five-mukhi Rudraksha is believed to be of great help in spiritual pursuits and can be a good aid on your path towards enlightenment.
Though the Panchmukhi (or five-faced) Rudraksha beads can be worn by men, women and children, kids aged below 14 should preferably wear the six-faced beads. This Rudraksha can help children stay more focused and achieve calmness. Six-faced beads also help you achieve overall balance and improve emotional stability.
You can find authentic Panchmukhi Rudraksha available for purchase at Isha life online store.
Benefits of Ek Mukhi Rudraksha
This Rudraksha changes your energies in such a way that you wish to be alone.
It can help in enhancing your awareness of the supreme consciousness.
It is advisable to purchase Rudraksha beads from a reliable source and seek expert guidance to know what type of Rudraksha would suit you best. There are certain instructions to be followed pertaining to conditioning the Rudraksha beads and their maintenance and care.
So, it would be best to know about all these aspects of Rudraksha before you start using them. May you find your Rudraksha and may these holy beads of Shiva get you closer to what you are seeking.