The Power Of Rudraksha

Rudraksha Power or Combinations, some people believe that only one type of Rudraksha should be worn and different mukhis should not be mixed. The experience of thousands of people is a testimony to the fact that any combination which suits individual requirements can be worn. It all depends on the individual trying to choose his/her combination or on the person who recommends a suitable combination for him/her as to what factors are getting the priority and what are their own experiences of different rudrakshas.

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This has led to a strong build-up of faith in favor of rudraksha with certain mukhis and there can never be a unanimous view in this diversified world and with so much variable factors. Even then, based on the vast experiences and pool of information, certain defined Rudraksha combinations have been in use since the last several years.

For example, you may wear 27+1 beads of six mukhi only and not a combination of different mukhis. One person, who is known for a lot of controversial commercial actions of a well known institution, has even called the combination a “cocktail”. This is not correct as our epics say that various mukhis should be procured with efforts and worn. The experience of thousands of people is a testimony to the fact that any combination which suits individual requirements can be worn.

There are several combinations possible with 23 types of rudraksha (one to 21 mukhis, Gaurishankar and Ganesh) by taking into consideration various factors such as:

• Personal problems

• Family problems

• Professional problems

• Health related issues

• Horoscope influence (for believers)

• External factors like jealousy/ evil eye

• Inherited mental setup

• Legal issues

It all depends on the individual trying to choose his/her combination or on the person who recommends a suitable combination for him/her as to what factors are getting the priority and what are their own experiences of different rudrakshas. For example, someone will say 11 mukhi rudraksha has been amazingly useful for him in life or a six mukhi has been continuously giving good results. This has led to a strong build-up of faith in favor of rudraksha with certain mukhis and there can never be a unanimous view in this diversified world and with so much variable factors.

How To Clean Rudraksha at Home

There are a few basic steps to take care of Rudraksha:

• Don’t soak it in soap water.
• Never soak it in milk or anything like that as it will damage the Rudraksha.
• Remove Rudraksha when taking bath.
• Best way is to just run it through the tap of water for few seconds using your fingers to clean it. If it is too dirty use soft bristle toothbrush.
• Dry the rudraksha.
• Apply a few drops of olive oil or a few drops of ghee use soft bristle toothbrush and brush it lightly.

The Rudraksha beads may be cleaned periodically after a period of 1-2 months or when you feel that they need to be cleaned. For this, the beads should be dipped in warm water and after which they can be gently cleaned with a very soft fiber brush under a stream of clean water. One should never use strong detergents or very hot / boiling water. Thereafter, the bead should be kept on a soft absorbent cloth or tissue paper for drying. Once the beads have dried up then you may apply small quantities of Olive oil to the bead preferably with the help of a soft brush.

How To Wear a Rudraksha For The First Time

Below are the Check-list may be review before starting the wearing process:

1. Check that the beads are not used earlier by anyone and are without any damage.
2. Ensure that the mala or combination has the correct number of beads.
3. Ensure that the mala is made with beads having the correct directions (face to face and tail to tail).
4. Remember that it has to be taken off the body while going to a funeral (additionally for females during menstrual period). Do not feel guilty if this is not followed unintentionally. In that case, just re-purify the beads by washing in pure water and chanting Om Namah Shivaya 11 or 108 times.
5. Ensure that you have paid fully for the beads or mala to the seller. It is observed that unless the commercial deals are completed in full, (except in cases where it is received as a gift), rudraksha does not offer its full effects and gives negative feelings. This leads to suspicions about its worth. Stolen rudraksha should not be used at all.
6. Rudraksha is not confined to any specific religion. It is for the entire mankind. The rituals are incidental and are to be followed willingly and with respect.
7. Rudraksha does not cause any side effects hence undue suspicion about its effects may be misplaced. Do not over-expect changes or magical effects to happen. Its wearing is also not a short term activity. It has to be worn for the entire life span.
8. Always use new Rudraksha and never use rudraksha worn by someone else. If you have received these as legacy or legitimately from near and dear ones, then first perform the purification ritual or abhishek and then wear them. Old rudraksha should be specially checked for any damage or holes or cracks and if found these should not be used.

Follow this simple ritual prior to wearing a rudraksha :

 

1. Choose an auspicious day or any Monday for blessings
   
   
2. Wash or sprinkle rudraksha mala with Ganges water or pure water
   
   
3. Apply sandalwood paste.
   
   
4. Offer incense/dhoop.
   
   
5. Offer any white flower.
   
   
6. Touch the rudraksha on a Shivaling or Lord Shiva’s photo and chant Om Namah Shivaya for a minimum of 11 times.
   
   
7. Thereafter, the rudraksha can be worn or put at pooja place.
   
   

Pooja or blessings of rudraksha (Not Rudrabhishek) This been emphasized in all the epics which have highlighted the merits of rudraksha that at the time of wearing rudraksha and even while regularly wearing it, it should be worshipped as per prescribed procedures and particularly by chanting the recommended mantras. Rudraksha should be worn without any expectations and with total devotion and happiness. In doing so, one tends to obtain knowledge of Shiva. It says that the power of rudraksha is such that even if worn without reciting the mantras, it will be beneficial. However, for brahmins (including those who have converted themselves to brahminism by taking second birth, or twice-born called Dwij, by sticking to strict disciplined lifestyle) it is necessary to use mantras. Shiva Puran, while giving the beej mantras, says that blessed are those who wear rudraksha chanting these mantras. Even listening to these mantras gives good results. Rudraksha needs to be blessed, purified and energized before they are worn.