FAQ
Rudraksha does not cause any discomfort or negative feelings, however, if such a situation arises then the Rudraksha may be removed and kept at a safe clean place. After a day or two wear it again, preferably in a temple and do mantra recitation for a few minutes.
In most cases, such feelings disappear.
In some cases, particularly males with hair on the chest are sensitive and feel discomfort on wearing Rudraksha mala, particularly with metal caps. Such persons can wear the Rudraksha, around the wrist or as an armlet or try wearing them without any metal caps or chain.
- Rudraksha beads or mala should be washed with water on a daily basis. Keep your beads or mala below a water tap for a few seconds and then pad-dry or wear directly. Apply any edible oil once a month over the beads for better shine and longer life. As these beads work on the principle of touch, physical cleaning and the appearance of the beads is also important. If the beads get dried over time, they look lifeless and may not give desired results. Whenever you feel that the results expected from Rudraksha are not coming then increase the frequency of washing to twice or even thrice a day.
- Rudraksha should be worn for longer periods and wear them even at night during sleep, provided your sleep is not disturbed. If wearing a Gaurishankar or Sawar, it must be removed at night otherwise the bead may get damaged. Beads should not be kept far away from you and keep them in a clean box or container at a distance not more than a meter from you. If taken out at night, you may wear them immediately while chanting “Om Namah Shivaya” or the beej mantra. Alternatively, you may wear them after taking a bath.
- It has been observed that if Rudraksha is blessed by regular Abhishek or pooja, particularly on special occasions of holy festivals then the wearer gets better results. Whenever you visit a temple or a famous shrine of any religious order, or your Guru’s or other divine ashrams, all charged with devotional energies (like a Gurudwara, Shirdi Samadhi Mandir, Jain temple, dargah, any pilgrim centre, a holy river or mountain or a meditation centre) just concentrate your attention on your Rudraksha and chant “Om Namah Shivaya” or beej mantra and pray for positive energies to bless you. If permissible wash your Rudraksha with water and touch the energy source to get these blessed.
On a Solar eclipse, after bathing chanting mantras and placing the washed Rudraksha in front of you proves beneficial. Rudraksha-Abhishek is not done during the eclipse and so mantra chanting is beneficial
Aura becomes powerful soon after a Rudraksha comes in contact with the body, in other words, it becomes sharp and bigger. As we know all three layers of the body starting from bones, muscles/ flesh and skin, get disturbed aura if affected by any disease or negative emotions. When Rudraksha comes in contact with the body, these aura layers become stabilized almost immediately, however, long-lasting results and recovery from diseases, if any, may take place after some time. Correct selection and proper wearing of Rudraksha help in balancing chakras. Various trials and efforts are required to balance these chakras, including chanting proper mantras or getting the blessing of different Gods/ Goddesses who bless the specific chakras.
It can be said that for physical disorders a minimum time of 20 days is required to feel and experience the change, and for reducing the level of anxiety or stress about 40 days are optimum. For a change of luck and removal of obstacles, one needs to constantly wear a Rudraksha, for 60 days to notice its positive effects. Anxiety and fear are diminished and the effects of the evil eye, jealousy and black magic almost disappear immediately.
The above time frame is just approximate and varies from person to person and is grossly dependent on situations. These beads are not magical, however, the wearer starts taking thoughtful decisions and thus starts reaping its benefits within the specified time frame. If no effects are visible then one should try using more recommended beads or using higher Mukhi and powerful beads. Through this process of trial, we try to invoke divine blessings using Rudraksha. Thus the wearer has to conduct experiments with himself.
Not only Rudraksha but if you keep imitation jewellery, fake paintings, non-functioning clocks/ watches, dead persons’ statues and stuffed animals/ birds etc at home particularly at a place most frequented by you, certainly you will feel depressed, Fake and damaged Rudraksha should be thrown away in water bodies(river/pond or sea).
The only exception being as has been narrated earlier, is if such a fake bead had been given to you by your Guru, then you may accept it as Prasad (blessings) from him/her and need not destroy it.
Rudraksha with 9, 10, 16 ,19 mukhis and Trijuti are known for being used for Vair Samvardhan, Maran and destruction, if invoked the tantric way. People are known to practice these vidyas by using the above-mentioned Mukhi Rudrakshas, particularly by conducting rituals on Friday nights. Some go to a funeral ground or to a Devi temple on dark nights and do tantric mantra jap to achieve their goals. We have been against such practices and instead of harming others, we advise people to pray for self-protection and for leading a safe fearless life. Beads like 9, 10, 11 and 19 mukhis are excellent for protection from any type of enemy or their practices.
A Kantha of 5 Mukhi large-sized beads (above 28 mm India) is good for meditation. This should be beaded in wool with 28, 32 or 36 number of beads. A powerful Kantha beaded in the copper wire without any metal caps is also a good option.
As per Akshmalakopnishad, three types of wires (copper, silver and gold) are woven into a single strand, and stringing a mala using this wire will help one to achieve a higher level of meditative power. There is no need for metal caps.
For a higher level of meditation and to reach a near zero thought level of meditation, a combination using large-sized beads of 3M (2 beads), 5M (21 beads), 9M (1 bead), 11M (1 bead), 14M (1 bead), Gaurishankar (1 bead) and 1 M (1bead) should be used to make a higher level Dhyan Yog mala. Long-term usage of a 14 Mukhi over the forehead, particularly during meditation is said to give excellent concentration.
Rudraksha mala is like a storehouse of energy, which helps you in keeping powerful Urja arising out of meditation or good deeds within yourself. Mention of several kinds of meditation dresses has been made in our scriptures for details or read Shivpuran and Devibhagwatam. You have to evaluate a practical way of handling or wearing it and also to see the level at which you would like to operate.
Arrange following items to prepare Panchamrit (Panchtirtha)
Pure water (preferably mixed with small amount of Ganges or other holy river water) 50 ml, Milk 50 ml, Ghee (clarified butter) 20 ml and a lamp to light it (diya or deepak), Curd (yoghurt plain) 20 ml, Honey 20 ml. Mix all the above to make Panchamrit Also arrange small quantities of the following: Camphor, Sandalwood powder or paste, Rice grains Flowers, preferably white, and Water.
Steps to be followed:
Sit facing East or North in a comfortable posture.
Light the lamp with Ghee.
Wash Rudraksha, using water and then wipe it clean with a cloth. Place Rudraksha in a tray.
Pour Panchamrit over Rudraksha using a spoon, and chant with each pouring Om Namah Shivaya. Finish all panchamrit in this way. Wash Rudraksha with water and clean using a cloth. Prepare a clean tray and put petals of flowers on the tray. Place Rudraksha on the tray and then chant the following mantra:
“Sadyojat mantra”
“Aum sadyojaatam prapadyaami sadyojataaya namo namah bhave bhavenaati bhave,
bhavasmaam bhavodbhavaye namah”
Offer Sandalwood paste to Rudraksha and then light incense sticks and camphor and offer flowers to Rudraksha. Now, chant the following mantra:
“Aghor mantra”
“Aum aghorebhyo agh ghorebhyo ghor ghor tarebhyo,
Sarvebhyah sarve sharvebhyo namaste astu rudra rupebhyah”
Offer rice to the Rudraksha and chant the following mantra:
“Tatpurush mantra”
“Aum tat purushaye vidhmahe, mahadevaye dheemahi
Tanno rudraha prachodayat”
Now chant “Om Namah Shivaya” 11 times or chant Rudraksha beej mantra of each mukhi (if available with you) and then wear Rudraksha. Pray to Lord Shiva and express your wish, if any.
Physical characteristics and experience show that Indonesian beads of 1 Mukhi, 2 Mukhi and 3 Mukhi are effective and can be used comfortably if the Nepal variety is not available or is out of reach due to cost considerations. (1 Mukhi Indonesian is the only and the best option considering 1 Mukhi Nepal variety which is difficult to get).
Beyond 3 Mukhi the clarity of lines and distribution of inner compartments start getting jumbled up and effectiveness may be questionable. One can wear higher Mukhi Indonesian beads in a symbolic way in large numbers and some wearers have testified them for good results also.
Another advantage of higher Mukhi Indonesian beads is their purity as it is not easy to duplicate an Indonesian Rudraksha as the lines are only on the surface of the bead. Nepal beads have deeper lines and can be carved artificially which is a common practice in the case of higher Mukhi Rudraksha (beyond 8 Mukhi), unless these are sourced from a reliable supplier.
Logically there is no need to take off the Rudraksha from the body during any of the above activities. Shastra like Shivpuran prohibit the eating of non-vegetarian food or taking alcohol or even eating of onion, garlic etc. for the wearer. Other scriptures are silent about it.
However, a compromised suggestion is to take the mala off the body during any of the above activities and wear it again after the activity is over. Most people follow this advice, although not fully convinced by the argument.
The author’s assumption is that if Rudraksha powder or extract is being taken orally by any person, as herbal medicine, then the above restrictions imposed have some basis but for simply wearing Rudraksha over the body this restriction may not apply. However, tradition always overtakes logic and hence there is no harm in following the age-old advice — take it off while doing these activities.
One argument in favour of abstaining from Non-vegetarian food or alcohol etc is their coming in the category of Rajasi food (in contrast to spiritually desirable Satvik food) One who takes Rajasi food may become the slave of his/her body’s senses and cannot focus on meditation or pure stable thought process. As Rudraksha is used for jap and Dhyan yoga, intake of Satvik food is always recommended, even based on logic. Some wearers have experienced that after wearing Rudraksha, they have switched to a strict vegetarian diet and even avoid alcohol.
Yes. However, the bracelet should be removed if going to the toilet. Our scriptures have not mentioned any restriction in this regard.
It is true that in the case of higher Mukhi beads compartments are overlapped and need the services of a radiologist and also may require the use of a CT scan to reach the correct conclusion. Normally over 8 Mukhi one gets only 50% or even less, of fully grown or developed compartments or seeds. A properly nurtured fruit, ripened on the tree itself normally yields a seed which should be visible in an X-ray but even here seeds may not be found in all the compartments.
There is no restriction imposed by any of our holy scripture, However, as per the tradition prevailing, all articles symbolising power or having a source of energy should be taken off the body (like gemstones, Rudraksha, yantras etc) while visiting places like a funeral ground.
In spite of best efforts, there is no method which can be fully relied upon to exactly match your needs. Problems are sometimes complex, their root causes may vary. Astrological predictions may differ from person to person. Pinpointing a disturbed or unbalanced chakra is a futile exercise as no perfect equipment has been invented so far to observe unbalanced chakra. The numerological evaluation also gives multiple options and therefore we have to live with the fact that some variations may be possible while selecting the optimum Rudraksha for you. One should keep the mind open to keep on trying different beads. However, make sure to wear a basic 5 Mukhi bead and at least one of the following:
7 mukhi, 9 mukhi, 10 mukhi, 11 mukhi and 14 mukhi.
For good health always choose 3 Mukhi, 5 Mukhi and 12 Mukhi for blood pressure, diabetes or cardiac disorders, 7 Mukhi for body pain, 6 Mukhi, 13 Mukhi and Gaurishankar for fertility, 3 Mukhi, 9 Mukhi and 10 Mukhi for fear and anxiety, 4 Mukhi, 6 Mukhi and 1 Mukhi (Indonesian) for mental illness of anykind.
For meditation and Shiva Bhakti any or all of the following beads assigned to Lord Shiva should be used:
1 mukhi, 2 mukhi, 5 mukhi, 14 mukhi and Gaurishankar.
For wealth any one or all Rudraksha assigned to Gods/Goddesses of wealth should be used:
1 mukhi (Indonesian or Nepal) 7 mukhi, 8 mukhi, 15 mukhi, 17 mukhi and 21 mukhi.
For keeping the enemy away and/or to win in legal cases use the following:
10 mukhi, 16 mukhi, 19 mukhi.
Siddha Mala which contains all the beads from 1 to 14 Mukhi and also has a Gaurishankar and Ganesh Rudraksha; is a good option to get overall success in any business or for professional excellence.
String the beads using cotton, silk, wool for knotting is normally advised. One can also use Gold, Silver or Copper in accordance with your body type & personal comfort. Certain scriptures recommend use of all three metals together for chaining it. It is believed widely that use of metal gives better conduction of bead power to the human body.
Preferable yes.
Absolutely not. 1 Mukhi improves devotion to Lord Shiva and intensifies Shiv Bhakti but never takes a person towards sanyas.
Rudrakshais a very strong and high-density bead having survival life of many decades. But to get continued health benefits it is advised to change to new beads every 3 to 5 years. However other benefits of Rudraksha would continue so long as it is well maintained.
There is a video in affirmation of above observation. This is not our conclusion after conducting many trials. We have not read about it anywhere else. More convincing explanation is required to prove this property of Rudraksha
The only possible reason could be scarcity of Rudraksha in southern part of Rudraksha.
Yantra, Mantra & Tantra are useful ways to attain success in the physical & spiritual world and the meaning of these aspects of devotion or worship should be studied and accepted correctly. Rudrakshais blessed by Lord Shiva who is key devata for Tantra believers.
Rudraksha is held in high esteem by all people, particularly Hindus Hence, although certain scripture advises not to use Gauri-Shankar or any ” Yugal” or joint Rudraksha including Trijuti, the devotion and respect to Rudraksha is evident from the popularity of these beads. In fact, these are considered rare and are highly priced (good size and shaped Trijuti may cost Rs 10-30 lace. My advice is to minimise the use of these for wearing and at best keep these at Pooja place In the daily life we avoid using joint fruits like two-joint bananas or vegetables.