The word Rudraksha originated by the amalgamation of two words, 'RUDRA' and 'AKSHA", where Rudra is Lord Shiva and Aksha is 'tear'. It is said that the tree of Rudraksha was born from the tear drops of Lord Shiva. As per the Vedic scriptures, the Rudraksha can invalidate the effects of malefic planets to a large extent. Rudraksha of any Mukhi can never do any harm to the wearer.
Rudraksha trees are mostly found in South Eastern Asian and South Asia. There are clefts called Mukhi of the beads and it is their number that helps in ascertaining its quality. Asians have used Rudraksha beads traditionally. Asian Yogis and Monks found that merely wearing the Rudraksha beads gave them astoundingly stupendous amount of serenity, concentration that helped them meditate for a longer period of time with incredible control over their mind.
Nine Mukhi - The Benefactor
The Nine Mukhi Rudraksha helps to obliterate sins, injustice, irreligion, cruelty, laziness and evil habits. It improves will-power, stimulates the nine hormones within the body, and invokes courage and dynamism leading to a balanced healthy life. The wearer of this Rudraksha enjoys long life and becomes truthful. He gains wisdom and knowledge along with achieving freedom from diseases. Vivacity from the Nine Mukhi manifests when evil forces intimidate the very existence of balanced health of the wearer. Wearing it provides benefit to those who are prone to fatal diseases of a mysterious nature.
The Ten Mukhi Rudraksha calms the nerves, overcomes fears, pacifies the mind, and mitigates depression. It can help a person benefit from life and achieve happiness and success. It also safeguards against evil influences and offers a secure and protective feeling. The Ten Mukhi Rudraksha protects and preserves from the enemies. This Rudraksha counteracts the negative influences of Maya (illusion) and amplifies focus on spiritual goals for those who are doing yogic practices. It is cherished throughout the ages for its beauty and strength.
The Eleven Mukhi Rudraksha is revered by the family person for luxury and prosperity in marital life, by bachelors/spinsters for early marriage, by old and infirm for perfect health, by those under some threat for courage and by Yogis and Sanyasis for spiritual success of the highest order. The wearer lives in this world like Lord Shiva and attains salvation. Its impact on women is astonishing - it bestows their husbands with great luck and long life and blesses barren women with children. It is a healer for diseases like chronic body pain, backache, alcoholism, and liver. Wearing it attracts success in every endeavour.
The Twelve Mukhi Rudraksha furnishes affluence and worldly pleasures. All twelve ADITYAS are said to be having their domicile in each of the twelve faces. Its wearer is protected against arms and weapons and he does not come to any harm through fire. He is free from bone diseases, rickets, osteoporosis and other sickness. It is deemed to be the source of vivacity and physical composition. Wearing twelve Mukhi enriches assortment of traits in an individual, both physical and psychological like honesty and integrity, and the ability to command respect and authority, to impress and influence others. The Twelve Mukhi also augments leadership qualities and places the person in the forefront.
The Thirteen Mukhi Rudraksha helps to attain salvation (Moksha). It harnesses the strength and direction of the physical force that adds to one's personality, stimulates emotions and passion, and promotes mental activities and communicative competence. It is often used to create a hypnotic influence on others. The wearer succeeds in attaining a sound mind and body and relishes the various luxuries of life. Wearing this Rudraksha helps to attract opportunities for seeking the right partner, and sustains relationships which are on the verge of flouting.
The Fourteen Mukhi Rudraksha, which is considered to be the most precious, controls heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, skin and sexual problems. It maintains good health, increases prosperity and knowledge. It builds up benevolent qualities making individuals more kind to living things. Wearing this Rudraksha or placing it in the cash box results in making good profits in business and displays the power of attracting clients to business. It also has the ability of reviving torpid business to breakneck revitalization and success. It shields one completely from the Saturn Mahadasha ( Sade Sati ).
The Fifteen Mukhi, which is extremely rare, is advised by the Rishis. This Rudraksha begets lavishness to the entire family. It frees one of sins and the conscious or unconscious wrong doings in life. The old people who are debilitating and have frequent health problems find it a very crucial remedy to keep the energy level intact to maintain their body for normal health. The wearer of the Fifteen Mukhi Rudraksha is in high spirit levels to put into action his thoughts and ideas leading to fiscal advancement.