# Original Rudraksha: Types, Malas & How to Choose - Link: https://kanhaasa.com/rudraksha-original/ - Published: 2024-12-07T11:32:03+00:00 - Author: kanhaasa ## Rudraksha Rosaries…⏎ You can get various rosaries of the Rudraksha beads. They usually have 108beads in them and are normally worn for all-round development and generalhappiness and prosperity. To reap maximum benefit from Rudrakshas, you must have total belief and faith in them, and treat them as holy and sacred objects of worship and notas mere beads and understand their sanctity.How can I get maximum benefit… Once you have managed to obtain a high quality, empowered and energised Rudraksha, it is of extreme importance that you take certain precautions inorder to get the maximum benefit from it and maintain its sanctity.Who can wear Rudraksha?Rudraksha can be worn by any people of any religion. As rudraksha havenatural energy within it, there is no need to have strong faith on the beadsto work for Human. Even the person doesnot beleivve on rudraksha, it stillwork and give result.21BEFORE wearing the Rudraksha for the first time, it should be blessed andempowered by chanting the specified mantra, performing the prayers andritual rites for its sanctification. ALWAYS keep the Rudraksha oiled… After regular cleaning, oil the beadand treat it with incense. This is of UTMOST importance. especially whennot using the bead for sometime, or storing it for a while.ALWAYS wear the Rudraksha bead around the neck in a thread or gold orsilver. Never wear the Rudraksha in form of bracelet.ALWAYS keep your Rudraksha clean. Dust and dirt can settle in the poresof the bead. Clean these as frequently as possible with something with soft,fine bristles. If the thread becomes dirty or worn out, change it.AFTER cleaning, wash your Rudraksha with some blessed holy water. Thishelps maintain its sanctity.NEVER wear the Rudraksha while having sex.WOMEN must not wear the Rudraksha during their menstrual cycle.NEVER wear the Rudraksha to a funeral or when visiting a new born baby.Rudraksha or Rudraksh( blessings of Lord Shiva) is the auspicious and rarebead having amazing devine power to bless the wearer with wealth, health,luck, power and prosperity. Energised (mantra chanting) Rudraksh bead hasthe power and ability to fulfill the desire of the native and to remove themalefic effects of planets. Rudraksh never gives negative results to itswearer.Energized Rudraksh bead generate tremendous positive energy in thebearer body. Rudraksh have spritual power to improve communication,inspire the mind and increase the intelligence of the wearer. RudrakshaBeads used for acquiring the power of sixth sense. There are differentmukhis rudraksh, apart from Ganesh and Gauri Shankar bead. Each beadhas a different effect on bearer.Wearing a bead of 1 mukhi to 21 mukhi rudraksh in a small rudraksh rosary(108 beads mala) blesses the wearer with maximum auspicious results.**Important Tips about Rudraksha** * Rudraksh can be used to reduce the tribulations caused by malefic planets. * Rudraksh can be used to enhance the positive results given by the benefic planets. * Rudraksh can be used as a remedy to “Vaastu Doshas”. * Rudraksh can be worn or can be kept in the temple at home or work place. * Properly maintained Rudraksh can go up to next generation. * Rudraksh should be kept clean and oiled. * One should not clean Rudraksha with soaps or chemicals. Avoid wearing it while taking bath to keep it away from soaps and shampoos, as it maycause harm to the Rudraksha and may reduce its life. know more..22 Inquisitiveness * What is Rudraksh? * Who is the legend behind Rudraksha? * Who can wear a Rudraksha? * What are the precautions to wear a Rudraksha? * Is Rudraksha useful for Meditation or Chanting Mantras only? * Can different faced Rudrakshas be worn at one time? * Do a wearer has to perform any Pooja (prayer)? * What is the difference between Gems and Rudraksha? * What are the diseases cured by Rudraksha? * What are the astrological purposes of Rudraksha? * What is the Vedic Procedure to Energize (Praanpratishtha) a Rudraksha? * General Vedic Procedure to energize a Rudraksha. * Detailed Vedic Procedure to energize a Rudraksha. * Important Tips about Rudraksha. **What is Rudraksh?** Rudraksh is the divine power blessed with auspicious energies of LordShiva. We get the details about Rudraksha in number of “Granthas” and“Shastras”( the holy books of Indian Mythology). There are various storiesabout the origin of Rudraksha. One can find the greatness and detailedliterature about the properties of Rudraksha in ancient Vedic scriptures like,Maha Shiva Purana, AkshaMaalikaoapnashida, Srimad Bhagwata, MantraMaharnava, Padam Purana and Jabbalaoapanishada etc. Rudraksha isbelieved to have the direct blessings of Lord Shiva, which contains theproperties to remove the affects of sins of the wearer. It is even said that ifone wears the Rudraksha (in any form) on his body, even withoutworshiping or energizing it, does not get near any sinful act or thought.Rudraksh is procured from the trees called ELAEOCARPUS GRANITRUS (it isthe botanical name of the tree). The sacred and holy people of India(“Sadhus”, “Munis” and “Yogies”) are using the Rudraksh from ancienttime. They use to wear it on their head, around their arms or neck in theform of rosary or pendant. In the society of religion, Rudraksha is not a newor surprising matter. The Vedic people know and understand the importanceof Rudraksha. As per their belief, Rudraksha gets them closer to their Godand plays an important role to provide them“ MOKSHA”.The word Rudraksh is formed with the combination of two different Sanskritwords,“ Rudra” and “Aksha”. The word “Rudra” stands for Great Lord Shivaand the word “Aksha” stands for the tears of Rudra (Lord Shiva).One ancient story explains the origin of Rudraksha. Once upon a time, LordShiva was very upset and depressed due to the death of “Gauri”, his wife.He started crying and roaming here and there in search of “Gauri”. Andwhile searching too he was crying and his tears were falling on the earth.This is said that his tears were converted in Rudraksha. Rudrakshas are36 found in round in India, Nepal and Indonesia. Rudraksha is said to containthe secrets of entire evolution of the Cosmos within it.Most of the Rudrakshas are found in round shape with different number offaces (“mukhi”) on it. But few Rudrakshas are also found with the shape ofcashew nuts. Sometime they are found as a pair of two Rudrakshas,naturally joined with each other, known as “Gauri Shankar Rudraksha”. It isbelieved to have the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Andsometime, though very rare, a pair of three Rudrakshas is also found, againnaturally joined with each other, known as “TRIJUTI Rudraksha”. It isbelieved to have the blessings of Great Lord Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva alltogether. Rudrakshas are found with different faces (mukhi), 1 to 21 faced.2 to 8 faced Rudrakshas are normally found Rudrakshas, 1 faced, 9 to 21faced Rudrakshas are rare found Rudrakshas. Each Rudraksha has its ownbenefits and properties. Each Rudraksha is blessed with auspicious energiesof Lord Shiva, but still is believed to under the Lordship different Gods andGoddesses, thus having the blessings of those Gods and Goddesses too.In astrology, Rudraksha is used as remedy of malefic planets. Unlike gemsand stones, Rudrakshas are said to be always beneficial for the wearer. Asthe direct blessings of Lord Shiva is involved, no question of illness ornegative results arises.The Rudraksha is used for their benefic nature. The Rudraksha is verypowerful and they help to achieve wonders, of energized (Praanpratishthit)properly and empowered by adopting the right Vedic procedure, It isimportant to purify the Rudraksha by milk, ghee etc and also to energized it(Praanpratishthit) before wearing it. [Kanha Asa](https://kanhaasa.com/) provides its users withthe Rudrakshas energized with proper Vedic procedure.It is believed that wherever a Rudraksha (of any form, in any shape) is keptand worshiped, that place is free of sins. 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