Everything You Need to Know about Rudraksha

The word Rudraksha is made up of two words ‘Rudra’ a popular name of the Hindu Deity - Shiva  and ‘aksha’ - which means teardrops.  This literally means Lord Shiva’s teardrops. These traditional seeds are used for prayers in Hinduism.

 

Religious significance of Rudraksha

We usually find the picture of Lord Shiva wearing the Rudraksha on his head, hands, and arms. Yogis of Himalaya and supporters of sanatana dharma believe that the seed of Rudraksha comprises visions of entire lifecycle of the universe inside it.

 

The radical believers wear Rudraksha  to attain enlightenment and liberation. Whereas, others wear it for meditating and leading a peaceful life.

 

Where Can You Find Rudraksha

Rudraksha belongs to the family of huge evergreen trees called Tiliaceae. Its scientific name is ‘Elaeocarpus Ganitrus Roxb’.

 

Rudraksha trees are characterized by their broad leaves and a wide crown. These are usually found in the tropical and subtropical regions. Especially, in countries like Nepal, India, and Malaysia. The trees are about 15-60 meters in length and carry the Rudraksha fruit for roughly seven years.

 

The seeds of Rudraksha are also called blueberry beads. They got this name because their outer shell becomes blue on ripening. After that they are kept away from the water for several days for drying. Once dried, they are taken out by peeling the pulp off

 

Benefits of Rudraksha

 

Good Health

The spiritual energy emitted out of Rudraksha beads helps you to settle down at new places which might not have conducive energies. Wearing holy Rudraksha ensures a sound mind and body.

 

During the ancient times, only saints and hermits used to gain benefits out of Rudraksha. But now, you can easily find Rudraksha malas for men and women online. It also provides you with the following benefits:

 

·         Protection from all the negative energies surrounding you.

 

·         Electro-magnetic properties that help in controlling the blood pressure.

 

·         Four and six mukhi Rudraksha malas for men and women tied together with copper increase the memory power.

 

·         It’s effective for skin diseases, irritation, itches, wounds, and injuries.

 

Rudraksha for Fashion

Rudraksha, which has a strong association with religion and spirituality has now become a fashion statement.

 

Whether it’s Rudraksha malas for men, bracelets, or even the beads on the dresses, the fashion enthusiasts do not let go of a single opportunity to flaunt their Rudraksha love.

 

If you want to wear Rudraksha, combining it with other accessories may enhance its beauty. So, just wearing those beads in the form of chain or bracelet won’t do.

 

Go for a metallic bracelet with royal stones. Studs and chains on the other hand, also serve the purpose due to their royal appearance.

 

Conclusion

Rudraksha’s scientific benefits and fashion value makes it a truly versatile seed. However, while buying it you must be aware of the presence of duplicate Rudraksha in the market. Always buy the genuine Rudraksha to gain all its benefits. I hope this article helped you to understand more about the Rudraksha.