Rudraksha and God
Hindu legend tells many captivating stories about Lord Shiva, also known as "Rudra." Famous for embodying the power of destruction in the eternal cycle of creation, maintenance, and destruction, Lord Shiva's tales are deeply intertwined with the mystical Rudraksha beads. It is said that during a deep meditation to find a solution for the Devas' (Gods') problems, Lord Shiva's sacred tears fell to the earth, giving rise to the Rudraksha tree. The word "Rudraksha" comes from the Sanskrit words "rudra," meaning Lord Shiva, and "aksha," meaning eyes.
Botanically known as Elaeocarpus Ganitrus Roxb, the Rudraksha tree grows in only a few places in the world, including the Himalayas of Nepal and parts of Indonesia. Across various Hindu scriptures, written over many periods, Rudraksha beads are celebrated for their divine qualities. One remarkable aspect of Rudraksha lore is its universal appeal: it is worn and worshiped by people of all castes, religions, sects, creeds, colors, and genders.
Spiritual and Medicinal Benefits
Worshiping and wearing Rudraksha beads in the prescribed manner invokes the energies of Lord Shiva, destroying negative thoughts and emotions. These beads have no adverse effects and promote peace of mind and prosperity for the entire family. Ancient scriptures such as the Padma Purana, Shiva Purana, Mantramahanava, and Rudrakshajabalopanishad proclaim that a person who dies while wearing or being near a Rudraksha is released from the cycle of life and death, achieving moksha (liberation).Rudraksha beads should be kept as a set of 21 beads (from one face to twenty-one faces) in the prayer room. Worshiping them brings health, peace, and prosperity to the whole family.In conclusion, Rudraksha beads hold immense spiritual significance and benefits. They are not just symbols of devotion but also conduits for divine energy that can transform lives. Whether worn or worshiped, Rudraksha beads are revered for their power to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva and bring about positive changes in one's life .According to various Hindu scriptures different Mukhi or faces rudraksha represent a god. Here is the brief details of rudraksha and the representing Gods.
Different Mukhi Rudraksha | God / Goddess |
One Face | Goddess Lakshmi :-Lord Of Wealth |
Two Face | Arthanareshwor (shiva and parvati rupam):-Lord Of Union |
Three Face | Lord MaSaraswoti :-Lord Of Intelligence, Knowledge. |
Four Face | Lord Brahma :- Lord Of Creation. |
Five Face | Lord Rudra :- Lord Of Destroyer Of Evil Power. |
Six Face | Lord Karthikean:-Lord Of Attraction . |
Seven Face | Lord Saptarishi (Seven Great Siddha Sadhu):- Lord Of Knowledge. |
Eight Face | Lord Ganesh :-Lord of New Generation. |
Nine Face | Lord Navadurga:-Lord Of Power |
Ten Face | Lord Vishnu:- Lord of Development. |
Eleven Face | Eleven Roopam of Lord Shiva( Akads Rudra):-Lord Of The Ring. |
Twelve Face | Sulpani Roopam (God sun):-Lord Of Light. |
Thirteen Face | Viswadeva (Indra) :- Lord Of Enjoyment and Happiness. |
Fourteen Face | Lord Parmatma Shiva Roopam:- Lord Of Control. |
Fifteen Face | Lord Pashupatinath:- Lord Of Moksha Or Mukthi |
Sixteen Face | Hari-Shankar Roopam.:- Lord Of Caring |
Eighteen Face | Sita-Rama Roopam :- Lord Of Help |
Nineteen Face | Bhairava Roopam :- Lord Of Power Against Black Magic. |
Twenty Face | Janardana Roopam :- Lord Of Spiritual Knowledge. |
Twenty One Face | Lord Shiva:- Lord of Peace Generation, Lord Of Wealth, Lord Of Health Happiness Lord of Destroyer of Evil and Poorness, Lord of Lord, Lord Of Knowledge, Lord Of Unity and many more |
Gaurishankar Rudraksha | Shiva - Parvati Roopam :- Lord of Bond. |
Trijuti Rudraksha | Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva Roopam:- Lord of World. |