Rudraksh (रुद्राक्ष , rudrākṣa)

In the Srimaddevibhagavat 11th Skand Chapter V verses 25 and 26 it is stated that “According to Jabala instinct for wearing Rudraksha results only after attaining the perfection of Vedas and blessings of Lord Siva during preceding births ”

In Chapter VII verse 23 it is stated ” Rudrakshas infused with Bija mantras should be worn. One Mukhi Rudraksha helps envisioning the Partattva ”

In Padma Purana Chapter 57 Translated by Bhatta 1989 it is stated in verse 38 to 39 ” The Rudraksha of one mouth is virtually Siva It removes the sin of brahmanacide. Therefore one should wear it for the destruction of all ( ones ) sins. He would go to Siva’s heaven and rejoice with Siva. O Kartikeya a man would obtain a Rudraksha of one mouth due to great religious merit and due to Siva’s favour and would also obtain Kailasa ”

One Mukhi Rudraksha is found in two shapes (1) round and (2) the half moon shape.

Round Rudraksha is highly praised in our ancients texts but it is very rare and more of a myth . One Mukhi Half moon is easily available and found in a family tree of Rudraksha from India and Srilanka.From the point of view of importance there is no difference between them. Therefore it must be real and pure in whatever shape it may be. The cost of One Mukhi Round is more than the half moon shaped Rudraksha.

Two Mukhi as per the various Puranas : 2 Mukhi Rudraksha is the symbol of ArdhaNareeshwara, a joint image of the Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati (Shakti). In this image we see both in one body. It brings unity like the family unity in form, speech and Meaning.Being capable of getting riches and virtuous off springs by wearing two faced Rudraksha, it’s wearer becomes capable of leading peaceful and sacred life.

Its wearer’s family finds the reverence and faith continuously increasing among them. Removing the differences of opinions between the Teacher & the pupil, the father and the son, the husband and the wife, and friends, it establishes unity between them. 2 Mukhi Rudraksha effectively control the diseases of Left eye, kidney, intestine in physical level and in the spiritual level such as lack of harmony in relationship etc. Two faced Rudraksha has natural two lines or faces. It is oval in shape and is available in two varieties – Nepal and Haridwar (India).

Three Mukhi as per the various Puranas :

Three Faced Rudraksha has three natural lines. It is the symbol of god Agni ( fire ). The Agni ( fire ) purifies every thing in the same way, the wearer of 3 Faced Rudraksha gets rid of the sins that he had done in his past life and returns to the purely true life. It is the best for those who have fallen prey to inferiority complex or fear stricken and suffer from self hatred or mental strain.

In a short time after wearing it, the wearer feels its influence by attaining success in his efforts, favorable means, learning and knowledge. Its another best virtue is that it makes the wearer free from chronic fever certainly. Modern physicists and allopathic doctors accept that the patient of the fever that comes after every 3 days, is cured.

It contains the Trinity of gods Brahma and Vishnu and Mahesh and the trinity of Gunaas Sattva and Rajas and Tamas and the three spheres The Sky The Earth and The Paatal with their divine powers. For its divine powers this bead is the most sacred and powerful and the best.

3 Mukhi Rudraksha Bead is Known to be one of the most powerful Rudraksha for stopping all problems created in the past and existing in the present moment and about to take place in the Future. This Rudraksha Bead combined with appropriate Mantras helps to dramatically change a persons life for the better in the 40 days it takes to complete an initial Mantra Discipline.

The 3 Mukhi Rudraksha Bead is a life saver.

In the SIVA PURANA Vidyesvara Samhita Translated by Shastri 1973 Suta said Rudraksa is a favorite bead of Siva. It is highly sanctifying. It removes all sins by sight, contact and japas.SIVA said If a man is not liberated after Meditation and acquisition of Knowledge, he shall wear Rudraksha. He shall be freed from all sins and attain the highest goal. A Rudraksha of 3 Faces always bestows means of enjoyment. As a result of its power all lores become firmly established. A daughter of king of mountains thus I have explained to you the different types of Rudraksas based on the number of faces. Please listen to the mantras with devotion Klim…Obessiance…3 Faced Rudraksha Bead In the PADMA PURANA Chapter 57 Translated by Bhatta 1989

THE LORD Said

The one with three mouths is Fire Himself; the sin earned in the past births of him on whom it remains is burnt as fire burns fuel. A wise man obtains that fruit which is obtained by worshipping Fire or by rites of honoring Fire or by offering the oblation of ghee; and also obtains heaven.

He who wears a Rudraksa of three mouths on his body is like Brahma on the earth. It would burn all the sins due to wicked deeds collected in birth after birth. There would be not disease in his belly; he would not be sick. He is never defeated, and his house is not burnt by fire. These and all other fruits are obtained and destructive weapons also are warded off. Nothing inauspicious happens due to wearing of Rudraksa of three mouths i.e. when a Rudraksa of three mouths is worn on one’s person.

In the RUDRAKSAJABALOPANISAD

KALAGNI RUDRA replied

The one with three faces is Fire Himself, which on wearing pleases all the three Fire deities.

4 Mukhi Rudraksha as found in various Puranas: 4 faced Rudraksha has four natural lines from head to bottom at equal distance. The power of Brahma exists in its whole effectiveness and Divinity. Being influenced by the creative wisdom of the four headed Lord Brahma, it gives the wearer the creative power and provides him learning and knowledge. The dull mined students must wear it. And it is beneficial to scientists, researchers, intellectuals, artists, writers and journalists. It increases wit and intelligence. If the three beads of four faced Rudraksha are fastened in the right hand nobody can be stand to face to the wearer.

In mythology it represents Goddess Saraswati and Brahma. Malefic effects of Mercury include intellectual dullness of mind, lack of grasping and understanding power, difficulty in effective communication and also neurotic conditions of mind. This Mukhi also governs logical and concrete and structural thinking.

5 Mukhi Rudraksha as found in various Puranas: It is the form of Rudra named Kaalagni. The wealth, in the form of learning that man gains in the world, should be apparent and permanent only then it is meaningful. Five faced Rudraksha is useful for this purpose. In the long run we lose our power to maintain the learning that we have gained and at last it vanishes. We forget the acquired learning or cannot remember the lost learning only after wearing the five faced Rudraksha. Agni (fire) purifies the metals and similarly five faced Rudraksha rectifies all the vices and faults of Jeeva and makes him pure and Jeeva gains the form of Pashupati i.e. the Lord of all creatures after becoming free from the animal instincts. By wearing its mala the wearer’s mind remains peaceful. There is no suspicion about the fact that the wearer of Five faced Rudraksha mala never gets untimely death. A mala of five face Rudraksha is also worn. It keeps the blood pressure normal and the fear of untimely death disappears. If three beads of Five faced Rudraksha are dipped overnight in water in a glass and the water drank in the morning on empty stomach, then the person gets free from blood pressure and related illnesses.

6 Mukhi Rudraksha as found in various Puranas:

Six faced Rudraksha is the center of the power of Lord Shiva’s second son, Kumar Kartikeya. It gives learning, wisdom and knowledge and increases will power. Moreover, it saves us from the worldly sorrows. A combination of four face Rudraksha and six face Rudraksha increases the mental power of the wearer amazingly. It is very good for company managers, businessmen, journalists and editors etc. Also Six Mukhi Rudraksha governs Genital organs.

7 Mukhi Rudraksha as found in various Puranas:

Seven faced Rudraksha is the symbol of Anang Shiva. Seven faced Rudraksha is saptmatradhi Daivat, saptashyadevat and saptmuni Daivat. It represents Goddess Mahalaxmi. Good health and wealth is blesses to him who wears Seven Faced Rudraksha. Those who are suffering from miseries pertaining to body, finance and mental set-up should wear it. By wearing seven face Rudraksha man can progress in business and service and spend his life happily. Seven Mukhi Rudraksha can be weared in a red thread. Seven Mukhi Rudraksha may be worn on a regular basis. There is no taboo written in authentic Puranas to be followed while wearing them. They have a life of thousand years if well taken care of. They should be preserved in a locker or at some safe place since they are considered as very valuable.

Mukhi Rudraksha as per the Puranas :

Eight faced Rudraksha is the second form of reflection of the first son of Lord Ganesh and is one who is worshipped prior to other gods. Eight linings present on it makes it a very effective Rudraksha. Its wearer becomes unaffected by miseries – physical, divine or mental. It sets the wearer free from the sin caused by telling a lie. It gives the wearer all kinds of attainments – Riddhies and Siddhies and leads him to Shivloka. His opponents are finished i.e. the minds or intentions of his opponents are changed and all obstacles in his path are removed.

9 Mukhi Rudraksha as described in various Puranas:

Nine faced Rudraksha is the form of the Goddess Durga (Shakti). It contains the power of Nine Deities. By wearing nine faced Rudraksha the man gets blessings from Durga Shakti, the Supreme Mother. By this the wearer gets endurance, bravery, courage, and his name and fame spreads all round. His devotion in god increases. His will power is strengthened. Nine faced Rudraksha give the wearer both devotion and salvation. Practicing rituals to worship the Shree Yantra and along with it wearing of the nine faced Rudraksha give both the worldly pleasures and the salvation.

10 Mukhi Rudraksha asdescribed in various Puranas :

Lord Vishnu, major god of Hinduism and Indian mythology, popularly regarded as the preserver of the universe. Some Puranic literature refers to him as the eternal, all-pervading spirit and associates him with the primeval waters believed to have been omnipresent before the creation of the world. So regarded, Vishnu is depicted frequently in human form, sleeping on the great serpent Shesha and floating on the waters. One hand holds a lotus; a second holds a conch; a third holds a discus (which always returns by itself after being thrown); and the fourth carries a mace. The petals of the lotus are believed to symbolize the unfolding of creation; the conch is said to symbolize that from which all existence originates; and the discus and the mace reputedly were obtained by Lord Vishnu as rewards for defeating the God Indra. Lord Vishnu is said to possess also a special sword called Nadaka and a special bow called Sarnga. His wife is Goddess Lakshmi (also known as Shri), goddess of beauty and fortune. He rides a huge creature, half bird and half man, called Gandara. His home is in a heaven called Vaikuntha (where the Ganges River is believed to flow from its source at Vishnu’s feet). The god has a thousand names, the repetition of which is regarded as an act of devotion.
The representing deity of 10 mukhi is Lord Narayana (The Preserver). It helps the wearer to overcome difficult times and ensures that the wearer and the family of the wearer is protected. It creates a feeling of security. It works like a shield on one’s body and drives evils away . Wearer is protected from influence of evil spirits , ghosts and black magic. There is no ruling planet for this bead and it pacifies all negative planetary energy . One wears this by the blessings of Lord Mahavishnu. Excellent for narayana bhaktas (devotees).. One gets the power to concentrate well. Also aids in devotion and meditation. Srimaddevibhagavat 11th Skand Chapter IV Narayana said 21 Ten Mukhi Rudraksha is Visnu and removes all the tears and troubles due from planets, evil powers and snakes Chapter V God said 22 Wearer of Rudraksha on hair tuft on the crown, in ear, in neck, in hand and in abdomen attains the status of Siva, Visnu and Brahma MANTRAMAHARNAVA Lord Siva said. A Rudraksha with 10 Faces is General of an army and is also Visnu Himself. It sublimates the malefic effects of planets, evil powers and eliminates snakes.

Eleven faced Rudraksha is regarded as the light mass of Lord Rudra Shiva (Eleven Rudras). For the devotees of Lord Shiva it is the most effective and most successful Rudraksha. There are eleven Rudras and the eleventh Rudra is Lord Hanuman and taking his name ghosts and evil spirits run away. He is full of learning, virtues, cleverness and wisdom. Therefore, all these virtues are filled in the man who wears this eleven faced Rudraksha. It makes the wearer strong, wise, healthy and without disease. This Rudraksha is the symbol of Indra, the king of Gods. It gives the wearer permanent happiness. It means that pleasure and happiness come to the man who worships Indra and makes him happy. It relieves the wearer from the fear of sudden death. It also helps in practicing meditation and religious rituals and removes the problems of yogic practices.

11 Mukhi Rudraksha has no particular ruling planet. It induces courage and confidence in the wearer to lead an adventurous life. It can be weared in gold or silver and string in red thread.

12 Mukhi Rudraksha as described in the various Puranas :

The 12 Mukhi Rudraksha is the Centre of Brilliancy and Lustre and Radiance and Strength of 12 forms of the God The Sun SURYA. The wearer of this Rudraksha gets the quality of Surya to move continuously with brilliant radiance and strength. This Rudraksha gives knowledge and riches and all the earthly pleasures and is found miraculously effective. In the Srimaddevibhagavat 11th Skand Chapter V verse 25 to 26 it is stated ” According to Jabala , instinct for wearing Rudraksha results only after attaining the perfection of Vedas and Blessings of Lord Siva during preceding births “In the Srimaddevibhagavat 11th Skand Chapter IV verse 27 to 29 it is stated ” Twelve Mukhi appeases Surya and provides the benefit that accrues from Gomedha and Asvamedha yajnas. It dispels fear of armed men, horned animals and lion. Its wearer never suffers from physical and mental pains. Thus it

makes the man fearless and trouble free to lead the life like the god himself. “The 12 Mukhi Rudraksha is one of the most important Rudraksha to be worn by any person who needs to attract knowledge and riches and all the earthly pleasures. This Rudraksha is the most useful for the administrators. The person who wears the 12 Mukhi Rudraksha gets administrative capacity limitlessly. The 12 Mukhi Rudraksha must be worn by politicians and businessmen and aspirants of name and fame.

13 Mukhi Rudraksha as per various Puranas : Thirteen faced Rudraksha is the form of the king Indra. Lord Indra becomes happy, if it is worn. It gives riches. If a man wears, he is upgraded, his honour increases. It fulfills all the earthly desires and gives eight accomplishments (Siddhies), and the god cupid (Kamdeva) pleases with the man who wears it. “Kartikeya samo gyeye sarva Kaamarth Sidhidah.” This Rudraksha provides all attainments connected with chemical science. The researchers of medical science reach new horizons of success by wearing this thirteen face Rudraksha. “Raso Rasayanam Chaiva Tasya Sarva Prasidhyati”. Nobody can face the wearer of this Rudraksha during any debate is also an accepted truth. The effects of wearing 13 Mukhi Rudraksha are similar to that of six Mukhi Rudraksha. It is helpful for meditation and spiritual attainments. It is suggested to cause material upliftment. It increases the mental power of the wearer amazingly. 13 Mukhi Rudraksha must be worn on Monday. It should be kept safely as Rudraksha are long life assets and gives the wearer benefits in all fields. It please Lord Cupid and Lord Indra.
Thirteen faced Rudraksha is the form of the king Indra. Lord Indra becomes happy, if it is worn. It gives riches. If a man wears, he is upgraded, his honour increases. It fulfills all the earthly desires and gives eight accomplishments (Siddhies), and the god cupid (Kamdeva) pleases with the man who wears it. “Kartikeya samo gyeye sarva Kaamarth Sidhidah.” This Rudraksha provides all attainments connected with chemical science. The researchers of medical science reach new horizons of success by wearing this thirteen face Rudraksha.

14 Mukhi Rudraksha as per the various Puranas Listed references from the Holy Books of India that are made specific to the 14 Mukhi Rudraksha so that all will Know the Power of this Rudraksha. A Rudraksha with fourteen faces is the highest Siva. It shall be worn on the head with great devotion.THE LORD said If a man always wears on his head or arm a Rudraksha with fourteen mouths, the mass of Sivas’s power, he is always honored and approached by gods due to the greatness of this religious merit Sacred Hymn for the 14 Mukhi Rudraksha is OM NAMO NAMAH SRIMADDEVIBHAGAVAT 11th Skand
Chapter III
NARAYANA said A man wearing fourteen Mukhi Rudraksha on his forehead himself becomes Siva, hence its greatness is indescribable. One who wears even one bead on the forehead is always worshipped like Brahmins and gods and attains moksa.

Chapter V
GOD said
There is no need to describe the greatness of Rudraksha again and again. It should be worn always for it is superior to all.
Those men who wear either the rosary of Rudraksha or even one bead on their head, get rid of all pains, sorrows and sins and attain all the credits. Such men on chanting the names of Siva become superior to all other men. According to Jabala, instinct for wearing Rudraksha results only after attaining the perfection of Vedas and Blessings of Lord Siva during preceding births He cannot be killed. He roams like Rudra among other creatures on earth and is worshipped like Siva by all including deities MANTRAMAHARNAVA LORD SIVA said A Rudraksha with fourteen faces is God Srikantha Himself. It gives Moksa liberation to all the kith and kin of past generation and its wearer himself attains moksa It is the Rudraksha which is found most rarely and it pleases Lord Shiva to give the wearer His company. It is the most precious divine thing 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 provides the wearer safety and riches.