Rudraksha

"Rudra" is the name of Lord Shiva whereas "Aksha" means tears. It is said that the plant of Rudraksha has originated from the tear drops of Lord Shiva. As per the Vedic scriptures, Rudraksha can nullify the effects of malefic planets to a great extent. No other bead is considered to be as auspicious and powerful as a Rudraksha.

The unique properties and divine powers of Rudraksha have been described in the authentic Shastras like the Rudrakha Jabala Upanishad, Padma Purana, Shiv Purana and Devi Purana. The benefits of this miraculous bead have been flowing to the users/ wearers from the time immemorial.

Rudraksha, is the most powerful and awesome bead ever. This bead can help you achieve all you want - a healthy mind, body and soul, a wealthy life that many dream of and only some achieve, and a happy you.

Rudraksha is a divine bead and it bestows all sorts of spiritual, mental & Physical benefits to its wearer . However, in order to get maximum benefits from Rudraksha it needs to be sanctified & energized also known as Pran Prathista prior to its use for the first time.

This Pran Prathista may be done by the wearer himself, or else one can take the services of a the Guru or the priest of a temple for this procedure.

• Choose an auspicious day - Monday.
  
• Wash Rudraksha with unboiled milk and water.
  
• Apply sandalwood paste on it.
  
• Offer Incense and flowers.
  
• Chant "Om Namah Shivaya" 108 times.

This procedure will input the live energy within the Rudraksha which is called as "Prana Prathistha" . After immediately , the person should wear the Rudraksha within five days of" Prana Prathista"

If you would like to enhance the effects of the different Rudraksha then the specific mantras for each of the Rudraksha could be repeated as often as you choose any time of the day . Also "Om Namah Shivaya" or "Namah Shivaya" mantra energizes the Rudraksha beads when chanted with them. Keep the beads as close to your skin as possible. Rudraksha can also be kept in Puja room and prayed for benefit of whole family.

	One Mukhi Rudraksha The one faced Rudraksha is considered to be the king of all rudrakshas and represents Pure Consciousness. The wearer gains both, luxuries and Moksha (salvation). He lives a royal life and enjoys all the comforts at his command, still remaining unattached. This is very ideal for doctors as it helps them in correct diagnosis and success in surgery. Ruling God : Shiva Ruling Planet : Sun Beeja Mantra : Om Hreem Namah Major Benefit : Enlightens 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.
	Two Mukhi Rudraksha This represents Ardhanareshwar and blesses the wearer with 'UNITY'. It can be related to teacher-student, parents-children, husband-wife or friends. Maintaining oneness is its peculiarity. Ruling God : Ardhnareshwar Ruling Planet : Moon Beeja Mantra : 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.
	Three Mukhi Rudraksha This represents 'Fire' (Agni) God. The way fire consumes everything and still remains pure, the wearer too gets free from all sins or wrongs of his life and returns to purity when blessed. This is ideal for those who suffer from inferior complexes, subjective fear, guilt and depression. Ruling God : Agni Ruling Planet : Mars Beeja Mantra : Om 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.
	Four Mukhi Rudraksha This represents Lord Brahma. The wearer gains power of creativity when blessed. This is very effective for students, scientists, researchers, scholars, artists, writers and journalists. This increases memory power. Ruling God : Brahma Ruling Planet : Mercury Beeja Mantra : Om Hreem Namah Major Benefit : The wearer gains power of creativity when blessed. Increases memory power , wit and intelligence
	Five Mukhi Rudraksha This represents Lord Shiva, the symbol of auspiciousness. The wearer of this Rudraksha gains health and peace. It monitors blood pressure and cardiac ailments. The Rudraksha must be worn inside so as to touch the body. Ruling God : Kalaagni Rudra Ruling Planet : Jupiter Beeja Mantra : Om Hreem Namah Major Benefit : Wearer gains health and peace. It increases memory also .
	Six Mukhi Rudraksha Represents God Kartik (Muruga), which when invoked blesses with wisdom. This Rudraksha increases intelligence and gives steady mind. It is considered very good for managers, businessmen, executives, journalists and editors. Ruling God : Kartikeya Ruling Planet : Venus Beeja Mantra : 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 .
	Seven Mukhi Rudraksha This represents the Goddess Mahalakshmi (the goddess of wealth). The Goddess showers plenty of wealth, when invoked. It is said that this is not to be worn on the body, but instead kept in the cash box. Ruling God : Mahalakshmi Ruling Planet : Saturn Beeja Mantra : 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.
	Eight Mukhi Rudraksha This represents Lord Ganesha. The Eight faced Rudraksha showers wealth, prosperity and knowledge. It helps remove all obstacles and brings success in all undertakings. Ruling God : Ganesh Ruling Planet : Rahu Beeja Mantra : 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.
	Nine Mukhi Rudraksha The Nine faced Rudraksha represents the Goddess Shakti. When invoked the mother Goddess blesses one with lots of energy and powers that are useful to live a successful life. Ruling God : Durga Ruling Planet : Ketu Beeja Mantra : 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.
	Ten Mukhi Rudraksha This represents Lord Vishnu. When Lord Vishnu is invoked through this Rudraksha, the family is nourished endlessly generation after generation. Ruling God : Vishnu Ruling Planet : None Beeja Mantra : 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 .
	Eleven Mukhi Rudraksha This represents Lord Hanuman. When invoked, one is blessed with wisdom, right judgement, powerful vocabulary, adventurous life and success in all undertakings. Above all, it also protects you from accidental death. One becomes fearless. It also helps concentrate in meditation. Ruling God : Hanuman Ruling Planet : None Beeja Mantra : 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.
	Twelve Mukhi Rudraksha This represents Lord Sun. When the Lord Sun is pleased, the wearer becomes a ruler. It is considered good for ministers, politicians, administrators, businessmen and executives. Ruling God : Surya Ruling Planet : Sun Beeja Mantra : Aum Kraum Sraum Raum 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.
	Thirteen Mukhi Rudraksha This represents Lord Indra. When the Lord Indra is invoked, the wearer is blessed with all possible comforts of life one can ever desire. Ruling God : Indira Ruling Planet : Venus Beeja Mantra : 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.
	Fourteen Mukhi Rudraksha This is considered to be a divine gem. When used properly, with grace of God, your third eye of wisdom starts functioning. You can predict future events. Your judgement will hardly fail. Ruling God : Hanuman Ruling Planet : Saturn Beeja Mantra : 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 .
	Gauri Shankar Rudraksha Gauri Shanker Rudraksha is a Rudraksha that looks as if two Rudraksha are joined together. Purusha and Prakriti's blessings are bestowed upon the wearer. It is considered to fulfill all desires and makes the person satisfied and contented with life. It is mostly used by spiritualistic people. Ruling God : Shiva & Parvati Ruling Planet : Moon Beeja Mantra : 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.
	Garbh Gauri Rudraksha   Ruling God : Parvati & Ganesh Ruling Planet : Moon Beeja Mantra : Om Shree GauriGanesh Namah Major Benefit : For women wanting to have children. Her motherhood gains perfection.
	Ganesh Rudraksha   Ruling God : Ganesh Ruling Planet : None Beeja Mantra : Om Gum Ganapatayei Namah Major Benefit : For success in all new ventures
	Trijuti Rudraksha   Ruling God : Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva Ruling Planet : None Beeja Mantra : Om Namah Shivaye Major Benefit : Wearer becomes invincible
	Fifteen Mukhi Rudraksha   Ruling God : Lord Pashupati Ruling Planet : None Beeja Mantra : Om Namah Shivaye Major Benefit : This represents Lord Pashupati and is specially beneficial for economic progress. Its possesor is neither bereft of wealth nor inflicted by any kinds of skin diseases.
	Sixteen Mukhi Rudraksha   Ruling God : Victory Ruling Planet : None Beeja Mantra : Om Namah Shivaye 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.
	Seventeen Mukhi Rudraksha   Ruling God : Vishvakarma Ruling Planet : None Beeja Mantra : Om Namah Shivaye 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.
	Eighteen Mukhi Rudraksha   Ruling God : Mother Earth Ruling Planet : None Beeja Mantra : Om Namah Shivaye 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.
	Nineteen Mukhi Rudraksha   Ruling God : Lord Narayana Ruling Planet : None Beeja Mantra : Om Namah Shivaye Major Benefit : It represents Lord Narayana. The possessor is bestowed with all worldly pleasures. There is no scarcity in their life.