Know Rudraksha

Rudraksha in Sanskrit means Lord Siva’s tear drops, that dribbled from his eyes out of joy, fell on Earth & became seeds which grew as Rudraksha trees. That’s why Rudraksha is considered so sacred.

Rudrasha tree usually grows at high altitude in the mountains - mainly in the Himalayan range.

Rudraskha are mostly sourced from Nepal, Burma & Indonesia. Although found in some parts of the western ghats in south India, but the best quality ones come from a certain altitude in Himalayas because somehow the soil, air, water, and everything around influences it.

Rudraksha seeds have very unique vibration that shields against nagtive energies, cleanses the aura, and brings Happiness, Success & Prosperity to the wearer. Rudrasha has natural surface marking called Mukhi or Facets ranging from 1 to 21.

Each mukhi Rudraksha holds its own unique reverberation, significance & benefits.

The Rudraksha comes in different mukhis (faces) - from 1 face to 21 faces. Each mukhi Rudraksha has its own significance & benefits.

Types of Rudraksha & Their Benefits

RUDRAKSHA	BENEFITS
1-Mukhi	Lord Shiva is the presiding divinity of this Rudraksha. It brings awareness of the supreme consciousness, spirituality & proximity with the cosmos.
2-Mukhi	Ardhanarishwar - the combined form of Shiva and Shkati, is the presiding divinity of this Rudraksha. It is ideal for married couples as it brings matrimony bliss in their life. It should be worn by both husband & wife.
3-Mukhi	Agni or fire is its presiding divinity of this Rudraksha. It facilitates the release from the bondage of past karma & encourages to looking forward in life.
4-Mukhi	Guru is the presiding divinity of this Rudraksha. It is best for people seeking higher knowledge, acquiring new skill, starting new venture or business & Job opportunities. It promotes innovation, out-of-box thinking.
5-Mukhi	Kalagni Rudra is the presiding divinity of this Rudraksha. Five faced or panchmukhi Rudraksha is safe and good for everyone – man, woman and child. It is for overall well being, health and prosperity. This Rudraksha enhances inner freedom & awareness that leads us to our Higher Self. It is ideal for students who lack focus & motivation.
6-Mukhi	Lord Karthikeya is the presiding divinity of this Rudraksha. It brings overall balance, emotional stability & intelligence. Ideal for children below 14 years of age for their physical & mental development.
7- Mukhi	Goddess Lakshmi is the presiding deity of this Rudraksha. It brings new opportunities for wealth, gain social status, minimizing undesired expenses. It should be worn if going through serious monetary losses, business failures & bad investments. It also aids our health.
8-Mukhi	Lord Ganesha is the presiding deity of this Rudraksha. It facilitates the removal of obstacles in life. It should be worn if facing consistent obstacles in personal & professional life as if there is delay in getting job, marriage & even starting new venture. 8 Mukhi Rudraksha helps make right decisions, take action & opens up new opportunities.
9-Mukhi	Goddess Durga is the presiding divinity of this Rudraksha. It represents power and dynamism and helps us gain both, worldly enjoyments and liberation. It supports career growth, new ideas, innovation & financial gains.
10-Mukhi	Lord Krishna is the presiding deity of this Rudraksha. It represents love, peace & wisdom. It motivates you to take new challenges, gives you the right direction in life, removes fear, boosts Memory. 10 Mukhi Rudraksha prevents failure in new venture or task, issues with partners and family members.
11-Mukhi	The 11 minor Rudras are the presiding deity of this Rudraksha. It mitigates the negative influence of the planets. It also represents Lord Hanuman. Gives power and focus. leadership, protection from Evil spirits. Protects from untimely Death and inauspicious events. Brings Health, Wealth and Success.
12-Mukhi	12 Mukhi Rudraksha represents the Sun planet. It bestows power, motivation & authority to the wearer, helps get rid of low self-esteem & fears. The Person attains higher level of Knowledge and Expertise. It confers Leadership ability to the wearer and thus it is highly preferred by Industrialists, Politicians and Managers. It makes the person 'Tejasvi' (Radiant) and the personality of the wearer becomes charming and attractive.
13-Mukhi	13-mukhi Rudraksha is worn for Materialistic Luxury and Creative growth. 13-Mukhi Rudraksha represents the God of Love and Desire - Kaamdev and Indra Dev. The Wearer get an overflow of energies and Balance the sexual energies. It gives Fame and Attraction to its Wearer. 13-mukhi Rudraksha helps in removing Sexual disorders in Men and Women. It cures issues related to prostrate, uterus and lower spinal chord. It is ideal for couples who have lost desire and love for each other or couples who are unable to produce children.
14-Mukhi	14 mukhi Rudraksha symbolizes the power, will power, wisdom & Courage of Lord Hanuman. It bestows the wearer with same abilities that help him live blessed & blissful life. 14 face Rudraksha brings success & help you accomplish your goals in life. It improves bone and Muscle health. It is worn for masculinity and hence preferred by men of all age groups. It invokes creative energies in the wearer and helps to pursue the hidden talent. It helps in de-addiction from drug abuse. It is ideal for athletics & health freaks who live in competitive environment. It treats Piles, Arthritis, Obesity and Physical Weakness and Laziness.
15-Mukhi	15 Mukhi Rudraksha symbolizes Lord Pashupatinath who is the incarnation of Supreme Lord Shiva. Lord Pashupatinath is believed to control the animal instincts of the wearer thereby making him a sober and better human being. This powerful Rudraksha helps the wearer to channelize his thoughts in the right direction and remain focused. It also enhances the Premonition Power and the 6th Sense of the Wearer. It blesses the wearer with immense wealth, Health & Happiness. Ancient Vedic Texts connect 15 Face Rudraksha with planet Rahu & is considered very helpful in overcoming tough times when Rahu is badly placed in a person's horoscope.

Rudraksha as per Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

ZODIAC SIGN (RASHI)	SUITABLE RUDRAKSHA
Aquarius (Kumbh)	14 Mukhi & 7 Mukhi
Pisces (Meen)	11 Mukhi & 5 Mukhi
Aries (Mesh)	11 Mukhi & 3 Mukhi
Taurus ( Vrish)	13 Mukhi & 6 Mukhi
Gemini (Mithun)	10 Mukhi, 15 Mukhi & 4 Mukhi
Cancer (Kark)	2 Mukhi & Guari Shankar
Leo (Singh)	12 Mukhi & 1 Mukhi
Virgo (Kanya)	10 Mukhi, 15 Mukhi & 4 Mukhi
Libra (Tula)	13 Mukhi & 6 Mukhi
Scorpio (Vrishchika)	11 Mukhi & 3 Mukhi
Sagittarius (Dhanu)	11 Mukhi & 5 Mukhi
Capricorn (Makar)	14 Mukhi & 7 Mukhi