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Rudraksha comes in many sizes and faces also called “mukhis” meaning “the clefts or furrows on the surface”. There are upto 38 mukhis or faces found on Rudraksha but Rudrakshas of 1 to 14 mukhis are the most commonly available ones. Each mukhi Rudraksha has unique properties and provides various scientific, medical and spiritual benefits. Rudraksha comes in four basic shades: fair, light brown, dark brown and black.
Rudraksha has been categorized as follows:
One Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
This type of Rudraksha symbolizes Lord Shiva himself .Generally it comes in the shape of cashew nut or half moon. The owner of this possession shall always have prosperity and fortune worldly pleasures, success, power, victory over enemy .Good social and financial status and positive worldly perspectives are bestowed upon wearing one mukhi Rudraksha. One mukhi Half Moon clears the Consciousness of the possessor. It also improves concentration and mental constitution of the wearer. It is said that the wearer enjoys all comforts of life and remains unattached if he possesses this bead.
Mantra : ' Om Namaha Shivaya, Om Hreem Namaha '
Ruling Planet : ' Sun '
Two Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
Two mukhi or face Rudraksha symbolizes the unite form of Shiva Parvati , also commonly known as Arthanareshwor. It harbors immense mystical power. Vedic scriptures boost about the belief that two mukhi Rudraksha carries the entire evolution of cosmos within it and thus it is a special blessing to mankind. Two natural lines or faces are found on two mukhi Rudraksha which is its key identification. It comes in oval shape. Besides Hindus, it is also considered extremely sacred by Vaishnavaites. Vaishnavism religion perceives it as the symbol of Lord Vishnu. The use of two two- mukhi Rudraksha beads fastened around a red thread activates its immense power for reaping maximum benefits.
Mantra : ' Om Shiva Shaktihi Namaha '
Ruling Planet : ' Moon '
Three Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
Three mukhi Rudraksha represents the God Agni hence the divine power of god has been collectively blended into it making it very sacred, powerful and the most sought after possession. Like fire, the divine weapon of god Agni engulfs every powerful objects and beings, it engulfs past sins and helps in purifying a soul. With this opens up the door to wisdom for humans to acknowledge and worship the supremacy of his almighty.
Mantra : ' Om Kleem Namah '
Ruling Planet : ' Mars '
Four Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
Four mukhi Rudraksha symbolizes Brahma and is also worshipped as
the symbol of Chaturanan. Visually, four linings from head to
bottom are observed on four mukhi Rudraksha at equal distance.
This signifies the four facets of Brahma leading to humans
eternal quest for knowledge, meaning, action or fate and
freedom. If a person wears it on neck or on arm, s/he can attain
enormous benefits.
Mantra : ' Om Hreem Namah '
Ruling Planet : ' Mercury '
Five Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
As the representation of Lord of Living creature, five mukhi
Rudraksha is also known to symbolize the form of Pancheswor or
Panchmukhi Shiva. It also represents another form of Shiva
termed as Kaalagni. Since the ancient times the users and
wearers of five mukhi Rudraksha had accumulated maximum physical
and materialistic benefits with the eternal blessings from Lord
Shiva. Many documented evidences have solidly cemented the
belief of Shiva devotees that no matter how deeply one sinks
into the depth of failure or loose hope and faith in life or is
engulfed by worldly miseries or is at the verge of bankruptcy or
mental breakdown, five mukhi Rudraksha always comes forth in the
form of a guiding angel for the welfare of mankind as a gift
from Lord Shiva.
Mantra : ' Om Hreem Namah '
Ruling Planet : ' Mars '
Six Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
Six mukhi Rudraksha symbolizes God Kumar, most commonly known as
Kartikey. It possesses divine power with the blessings of
Kartikey. Even goddess Parvati has graced six mukhi Rudraksha
with her eternal blessings.It enhances concentration, mental
sharpness, will power, sexual harmony, self-confidence,
self-esteem and personality. It blesses the wearer with the key
to success, glory, fame, physical strength, luxury, wisdom,
wealth, name, power, blissful marital life, family harmony,
charismatic personality, prosperity, good career prospect and
positive perspectives towards life
Mantra : ' Om Hreem Hum Namah '
Ruling Planet : ' Venus '
Seven Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
Seven mukhi Rudraksha is regarded as the representation of
Saptarishi (Seven Greatest Sage). Vaishnavism belief that seven
mukhi Rudraksha represents Avanta, the king of serpents who is
believed to be the incarnate of Lord Shiva himself. Each face on
the Rudraksha represents one great serpent. Energized beads can
be placed in a locker containing money and other financial
assets or in a prayer room to reap positive output.It releases a
man from poverty and miseries. Its use is especially beneficial
for those who are into business.
Mantra : ' Om Hum Namah '
Ruling Planet : ' Saturn '
Eight Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
Eight mukhi Rudraksha is the symbolization of Lord Ganesh. It
has eight linings displayed on its surface.One can just wear one
bead of eight mukhi Rudraksha for attaining anticipated results
for any new work.It is coupled with numerous gains leading to
physical, mental and spiritual well-being. It works wonders for
people who are accident-prone. It keeps one away from
unpredictable accident, misfortunes, obstacles and miseries.
Mantra : ' Om Ganeshaya Namah '
Ruling Planet : ' Rahu '
Nine Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
A nine mukhi Rudraksha represents goddess Durga, a symbol of
power and courage. It is believed to possess power of nine
deities, also called Navadurga. It also represents god Yama, god
of death and sage Kapila. Based on the scientific researches,
Hindu scripture proudly boosts that the use of nine mukhi
Rudraksha on a body specially if worn stimulates the hormonal
function of the body and this enhances mental alertness and
sharpness, physical strength, mental peace, spiritual gain,
concentration power, patience, control over anger and fear and
communication skills.
Mantra : ' Om Hreem Hum Namaha '
Ruling Planet : ' Ketu '
Ten Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
Ten mukhi Rudraksha symbolizes Lord Vishnu and is also believed
to represent Dusavatar meaning seven incarnations of Lord
Vishnu. In Shiva Purana there is a detailed mention of how
everyone irrespective of caste, creed, religion, nationality and
gender can use ten mukhi Rudraksha for attaining fame and
success in carrier. Srimaddevibhagavat have also sung songs of
praises on ten mukhi Rudraksha for its divine contribution in
rescuing mankind from worldly sufferings, miseries, misfortunes,
evil power and adverse planetary effects.
Mantra : ' Om Hreem Namah '
Ruling Planet : ' Jupiter '
Eleven Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
Vedic scriptures state that eleven mukhi Rudraksha represents
the eleven forms of Lord Shiva also called Akads Rudra. Amongst
the eleven forms of Lord Shiva, the eleventh form is Lord
Hanuman. According to the ancient religious texts, several great
sages have worn eleven mukhi Rudraksha during their meditation
for spiritual quest. Moreover, it is regarded very auspicious in
religious rituals. Hindu belief is rooted on a perception that
whoever wears eleven mukhi Rudraksha, s/he shall attain all the
eleven heavenly virtues of Lord Eleven.
Mantra : ' Om Hreem Hum Namah '
Ruling Planet : ' Jupiter '
Twelve Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
Srimaddevibhagavat regards twelve mukhi Rudraksha as a
representation of Lord Sun. Hence, it is the embodiment of
twelve different facets of god Surya. Twelve virtues of god
Surya are light of universal friendship, light of compelling
radiance, dispeller of darkness or ignorance, shining principle,
all pervading light, light of mystic fire, golden colored one
healing gold, light obvious and subtle as at dawn and dusk,
light of the sage an aspect of Vishnu, light of enlightenment,
light that removes afflictions and brilliance the light of
intelligence.
Lord sun blesses an owner of twelve mukhi Rudraksha with a life
of a Rich people surrounded by unlimited luxury, wealth and
authority.
Mantra : ' Aum Kraum Sraum Raum Namah '
Ruling Planet : ' Sun '
Thirteen Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
As a representation of god is know as Lord Indra, thirteen mukhi
Rudraksha possesses divine power. Therefore, it inherits virtues
like love, affection, beauty and attraction as its attributes.
It empowers a person with an ability to woo another individual
with irresistible charisma. Its wearer or user will further have
a power to control her/his own destiny. Besides humans, animals
will also remain bewitched and besotted under the influence of
the wearer's spell. Thirteen mukhi Rudraksha unfolds immense
spiritual gain, success, physical and mental strength, good
luck, power of authority, charismatic personality, honor,
employment opportunity, wealth, worldly pleasures, high level of
social and financial status and glory .
Mantra : ' Om Hreem Namah '
Ruling Planet : ' Mars '
Fourteen Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
Fourteen mukhi Rudraksha represents Hanuman. It fosters positive
Fourteen mukhi Rudraksha symbolizes lord Shiva. Its very
precious divine power makes it very special and rare. Shiva
Purana praises about how fourteen mukhi Rudraksha rules the
cosmic world and humans and is regarded as a favorite possession
not just by humans but also by gods and goddesses. Its
properties have been compared to the power of Lord Shiva. In
Srimaddevibhagavat, Narayan has glorified the importance of
fourteen mukhi with special emphasis on wearing it to attain
spiritual freedom and the virtues of Lord Shiva himself.
Rudraksha. Even Mantramaharnava has revealed that upon wearing
fourteen mukhi Rudraksha beads, great intuition power overpowers
a person and then s/he shall be able to predict and foresee the
future.
Mantra : ' Om Shivaya Namaha '
Ruling Planet : ' Saturn '
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