Types of Rudraksha: Guide to Beads & Their Benefits

Rudraksha

Meaning of Rudraksha- The word “Rudra” is the name of “Lord Shiva”, and “Aksha” means tears.

According to the epics, a demon named “Tripura” was very powerful and evil. The Gods went to Lord Shiva for help, then Shiva used a fierce fire weapon named “Aghor” to control him, which caused a lot of destruction. Seeing this destruction, tears came out of Shiva’s eyes, due to which trees grew wherever those tears fell, and fruits started coming out of them, due to which it was named Rudraksha after the tears of Lord Shiva. These “Rudraksha” beads are the tears of Lord Shiva, which came out of his eyes after seeing the sufferings of people, due to which these “Rudraksha” are considered to be the most favorite of Lord Shiva. This Rudraksha is a gift to mankind.
There are many vertical lines on these beads, due to which these Rudraksha beads have many faces or faces, due to which has its own significance. Each has different effects based on the face. There are 38 varieties of Rudraksha, and 21 are Mukhi. Uses of Rudraksha according to each face

Ek Mukhi: It represents Shiva and the Sun himself. Its symbol is to attain divine consciousness and supreme truth. Its shape is like a half moon, and it is the most expensive and rare bead, and its demand is also high. It increases luxury, power, wealth, enlightenment, self-confidence, and spiritual growth. By wearing it, the person becomes a worshipper of Lord Shiva.
The person who wears it remains unaffected by worldly pleasures and gets mental concentration. Those who have a headache, asthma, TB, paralysis, mental anxiety, bone pain, eye problems, and heart disease should wear it.
It should be made of silver on Monday and worn around the neck in a silver chain with mantras (“Om Namah Shivaya”, “Om Hreem Namah”). After wearing it, one should not go to any impure place.

Do Mukhi: This Rudraksha is the symbol of “Ardhanarishwar” of “Shiva Parvati”. It is a representation of the Moon and Lord Vishnu showing mysterious powers. Wearing it eliminates all kinds of negativity like anger, frustration, lack of concentration, and controls the weak effects of the moon. Wearing it builds harmonious relationships among people and improves family relationships.
This Rudraksha carries the entire energy of the universe within itself. Its shape is round and it has two faces. By wearing it, the person leads a pure and peaceful life, and there is unity and peace in family and marital life. Those whose mind is troubled and who suffer from diseases of the heart, impotence, lack of concentration, kidney failure, depression, hysteria, lungs, brain, left eye, kidney, and intestine will also get relief by wearing it.
It should be worn on Monday in a red colored thread around the neck with the chanting of mantras (“Om Shiv Shakti Namah”)

 Teen Mukhi – This Rudraksha is round and has three lines. It is the symbol of the trinity Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh, due to which it contains the whole universe. It is the form of Saraswati and the symbol of fire and Mars. Wearing the “Teen Mukhi” Rudraksha increases self-confidence and helps in dealing with depression and difficult situations. It also increases physical strength and helps in the treatment of many diseases. It helps in satisfying the soul by removing stress and misfortune and correcting mistakes. It also strengthens the mind, increases spiritual power, memory, and knowledge.
It is worn to remove diseases like depression, schizophrenia, blood disorders, plague, psychosis, regulation of menstruation, fever, jaundice, mental disability, smallpox, digestive problems, blood pressure, weakness, miscarriage, and ulcers. This Rudraksha should be worn around the neck on Tuesday in a red thread with mantras (“Om Kleem Namah”).
Four Mukhi – This Rudraksha is the symbol of Brahma and planet Mercury. Hence, it is also called Rupam and Chaturnan. This Rudraksha is round with four stripes, which represent the four aspects of Brahman, which help in the endless pursuit of knowledge, wealth, karma, destiny, and freedom. It is worn for improving language, like stuttering problems or speaking power. It keeps the mind and body healthy and helps in increasing mental power, intelligence, knowledge, concentration, sexual power, and attraction towards the opposite sex. Wearing it promotes creative power and knowledge.
This Rudraksha is considered auspicious for meditation, logical thinking, positive thinking, creative intelligence, and regulation of intelligence. It is very auspicious for scientists, researchers, artists, journalists, writers, and intellectuals.
It is recommended to be worn by people suffering from mental illness, blood circulation problems, asthma, stuttering, paralysis, blood circulation and cough.
This Rudraksha should be worn on Monday in a red thread on the right hand or neck with mantras (“Om Hreem Namah”).
Five Faces – This Rudraksha is the symbol of “Panchaveshwar” “Shiva” and “Kaal Agni”, which is ruled by the planet Jupiter. It helps in increasing memory, and wearing it strengthens the memory, which also keeps the mind calm. It is the best among all the Rudrakshas because this “Panch Mukhi” Rudraksha destroys the five main sins like lust, anger, greed, attachment, and ego. This Rudraksha increases the level of concentration and knowledge. It helps in achieving success, knowledge, fame, and goals in many areas of life. In fact, it helps in achieving happiness and the eternal bliss of life. Wearing it gives maximum material benefits. It helps in balancing all the chakras of the human body. Panch Mukhi Rudraksha is auspicious for people suffering from heart, liver, kidney, feet, piles, heart problems, anger, thigh, ear, blood pressure, stress, diabetes, obesity, bone marrow, etc. It is also said that the person wearing it does not have the fear of untimely death.
Three five-faced Rudraksha of the size of a gooseberry should be tied in a red thread on Monday and worn with mantras (Om Hreem Namah).
Chha Mukhi – This Rudraksha is the symbol of Lord Shiva’s son, “Kartikeya”, and planet Venus. Wearing it increases the education, knowledge, and willpower of a person. It is said that it is the blessing of “Goddess Parvati” and is worn for procreation. This Rudraksha is worn for wealth, power, name, and fame. Wearing it gives a feeling of infinite joy. It paves the way for business and brings success in professional and academic fields. Wearing it makes the dreams of hardworking people come true. Wearing it strengthens relationships and also clears misunderstandings, which helps people recover from emotional trauma. Wearing it builds harmonious relationships. It gives freedom from worldly sorrows. The person who wears four-faced and “six-faced” Rudraksha together, his mental power and facial glow increase.
This “Rudraksha” is good for company managers, businessmen, journalists, and editors. It helps in increasing concentration, mental sharpness, willpower, self-confidence, self-respect, and goodwill. Wearing it brings success, physical strength, luxury, knowledge, wealth, name, attractive personality, prosperity, happy family life, and positive attitude towards life.
It is beneficial for those who have negative energy, epilepsy, gynecological problems, reproductive organ problems, urinary problems, or difficulty having children.
These three beads of Rudraksha should be worn in the right arm in a red thread while chanting the mantras of Kartikeya. (Om Hreem Hum Namah)
Seven Mukhi – Seven Mukhi Rudraksha represents the king of snakes, “Shesh Naag,” who is believed to be an incarnation of Lord “Anang Shiva”. Each of the seven faces of the Rudraksha represents a snake. It is also ruled by “Goddess Mahalakshmi” and the planet Saturn. Rudraksha is very useful for the fulfillment of desires and educational prosperity. Seven Mukhi Rudraksha helps in earning wealth, prosperity, and attaining peace of mind. It is so auspicious that it removes fatal diseases and death and blesses with long life. It is very positive for the person wearing it to get good financial gains, health, fame, peace, freedom from diseases, and mental stress. It is a must-have for businessmen in their temple or locker.
It is beneficial for physical weakness, colic, pain in bones, muscles, paralysis, impotence, respiratory disease, and handicapped people.
This Rudraksha can be worn on a red thread on Monday with the chanting of the mantra (Om Namah) or can be kept in the locker.
Eight-Faced – “Eight-Faced” Rudraksha is the symbol of “Ganeshji” and Rahu planets. Wearing this Rudraksha reduces the difficulties and sorrows of life, whether physical or mental. It helps achieve Riddhi-Siddhi and leads to “Moksha”. This Rudraksha fulfills wealth and luxury. It drives away evil spirits and relieves diseases. It increases mental strength, happiness, fame, self-confidence, and immunity. Wearing this disciplines the mind and intellect and increases concentration.
Wearing this removes poison, mental stress, stomach ache, tension, skin diseases, anxiety, depression, weakness, and negativity.
Wearing only one bead on a red thread on Monday is enough to achieve success. (Om Ganeshaya Namah)
Nine-Faced – This nine-faced “Rudraksha” is a symbol of Goddess Nav Durga, Yama, and Ketu planet, which contains the power of nine gods and goddesses. Worshippers of Shakti must wear it to increase their self-power and mental concentration. This Rudraksha helps in self-confidence, happiness, health, character, wealth, property, material pleasure, fulfillment of dreams, and ambitions. The person wearing it becomes energetic. Ketu planet is the cause of mental fatigue, poverty, helplessness, inactivity of mind and body, so by wearing this, the ill effects of Ketu are reduced.
This is the power and blessing of “Nav Mukhi” “Maa Durga,” which energizes the mind and body and increases mental sharpness, alertness, physical strength and concentration, patience, control over anger, and communication skills. The person wearing it gets respect, fearlessness, energy, fame, and is inspired to make life successful.
Wearing this gives relief from fever, unknown disease, eye disorder, skin disease, lung disease, intestinal and body pain.
This bead should be made in silver and worn on a red thread on Monday with mantras. (Om Hreem Hum Namah)
Ten Faced – “Ten Faced” “Rudraksha” is the symbol of Lord Vishnu, who is the protector of the universe, and is a symbol of his ten incarnations and hands. This Rudraksha is capable of earning wealth. It is associated with strength and vitality. This “Rudraksha” is very powerful, which helps in removing all kinds of fear. It helps in living the happiness of life with joy and also protects from the bad influences around and gives a feeling of security. Wearing it gives relief from the bad effects of adverse planets, negative energies, misfortune, sadness, and worldly sufferings. It gives fame and success in business. Wearing it gives a feeling of security and makes the mind healthy.
It should be worn in hormonal imbalance, mental instability, and whooping cough.
This should be made of gold or silver and worn on a red thread on Sunday with mantras. (“Om Hreem Namah” and “Sri Narayanaya Namah” and “Shri Vishnuve Namah”)
Eleven Mukhi – This “eleven-faced” “Rudraksha” is the symbol of the eleventh form of “Lord Shiva” and “Lord Hanuman”. It is considered auspicious in religious rituals and is worn by saints. Wearing it removes all kinds of fears and insecurities. It is said to be the power of the seven gods. It gives a prosperous life and helps to live a stress-free life. It is also useful for children.
The wearer of this Rudraksha lives a prosperous life and fulfills desires. Women wearing it are blessed with good fortune. Wearing it destroys many sins and attains virtue. It helps in attaining salvation. It is also a symbol of Lord “Hanuman”; wearing it gives education, virtue, confidence, courage, happiness, cleverness, fearlessness, a healthy life, and wisdom. It is kept in the place of worship and ornaments, which bring wealth and prosperity.
Wearing it improves body pain, back pain, liver diseases, and neuropsychology disorders. Wear it on the head for very quick relief. Get this Rudraksha made of gold or silver and touch it to the Shiv Linga and wear it in a red thread with mantras. (Om Hreem Hum Namah and Om Shree Rudraya Namah)
Twelve-Faced – “Twelve-Faced” “Rudraksha” is the symbol of the Sun. It is very useful for achieving influential and powerful positions that are associated with a charismatic personality. Its effect is similar to one face Rudraksha; it helps in realizing dreams and achieving goals. It protects from many dangers and evils. Wearing it increases attraction.
The person wearing it gets the quality of the Sun, brightness, and confidence to move ahead. It should be worn by ministers, administrators, businessmen, and officers. It gives wealth, authority, protection from accidents, fearlessness, happiness, and knowledge to the wearer.
It protects from gastric problems, rickets, mental disability, anxiety, intestinal problems, food pipe, heart disease, lung disease, and skin-related problems.
It should be worn in gold or silver with a red thread with mantras. (Aim Kroum Sah Raum Namah)
Thirteen Faced – “Thirteen Faced” “Rudraksha” is the symbol of “Indra”, “Kamadeva”, and ”
Venus”. This Rudraksha is worn to get freedom from worldly pleasures. It is very rare and difficult to get it. This Rudraksha has a lot of power, which helps in attaining salvation. It is used to increase attraction, which fascinates the person in front. It gives a healthy mind and body, which gives the joy of the luxuries of life. It helps in achieving the eight siddhis. It gives qualities like love, affection, beauty, and attraction.
This Rudraksha should be worn by researchers of medical science and people associated with chemical science. It gives wealth, fame, good fortune, respect, authority, attraction, high social position, financial status, and worldly desires. It is helpful for meditation, materialism, and spiritual attainment. It has the power of hypnotism, which strengthens the ability to attract others. Wearing it gives the power to control destiny. It cures muscle diseases.
It should be worn in silver on Monday. (Om Hreem Namah)
Fourteen Faced – This “Rudraksha” is the symbol of “Lord Shiva’s” eleventh form, “Rudra” and “Shani”. This powerful Rudraksha is not easily available; it helps in fighting the obstacles of life and emerges victorious in all situations with one’s efforts. It helps in achieving positions of power and authority with a lot of hard work and concentration, and develops the sixth sense and intuition. This “Rudraksha” is the symbol of power and authority. No one can understand its qualities because it is a very powerful “Rudraksha”. That is why it is called “Dev Mani”. Gods also wear it a lot. Wearing it reduces the negative effects of “Shani”, and one attains spirituality. The person wearing it can tell the future events through their premonition. Wearing this gives relief from calamities, diseases, sorrows, and worries. It provides wealth, salvation, financial happiness, power, and enthusiasm. If there is no child, then both men and women should wear it.
This is made of gold or silver on Monday and is worn on a red thread up to the chest or on the right arm. (Om Shivay Namah)
Ganesh Rudraksha – This is a very influential “Rudraksha” which is the son of “Lord Shiva” and “Goddess Parvati”, and brings blessings of “Lord Ganesha”. It is considered very worshipful and holy. It needs to be handled very carefully. This Rudraksha has a natural trunk like the spread of “Lord Ganesha’s” trunk. Wearing it reduces obstacles from the path. Perfection is achieved in every aspect of life.
Wearing it strengthens mentality and intellect. Speech power and memory are strengthened. It is very helpful for people associated with the field of education.
It should be made in silver or gold on Monday and worn on a red thread with mantras. (“Om Gang Ganpataye Namo Namah”, “Om Ganeshaya Namah”)
Garbh Gauri Rudraksha – “Garbh Gauri Rudraksha” is a symbol of Goddess “Parvati” and “Lord Ganesha”. Its small bead is a symbol of “Ganesha”, and the big bead is a symbol of the mother. It is auspicious for women who have problems conceiving or having children to wear it around their neck. It maintains the unity of the family, the relationship between mother and children.
This should also be worn on Monday after getting it made of silver or gold. (Om Garbh Gauriye Namah)
Gauri Shankar Rudraksha – This is a very powerful “Rudraksha”, which is made up of two beads. It is a combined representation of “Lord Shiva” and “Goddess Parvati”. It is said to be the cause of the expansion and growth of the universe, which also provides fertility. It also symbolizes the planet Moon. Which is very rarely found. It improves relationships, marital life, and family life, and brings happiness and harmony in life. It increases attraction and love in the opposite sex. While wearing it, it is necessary to be very careful while keeping it on the bed or near the idol. The one who keeps it in the pooja room gets all the benefits of an obstacle-free, happy, loving husband and wife, and a successful family life. It also helps those who want to meditate on “Lord Shiva”.
It is worn on Monday in gold or silver with a red thread. (Mantra:- Om Gaurishankaray Namah)
Some information about Rudraksha – 
1. Rudraksha can be worn by people of any religion because Rudraksha has natural energy. Many people do not believe in it, but it is a very miraculous symbol of Lord Shiva.
2. It should be worn from the age of 14 years because children do not understand its importance.
3. While wearing it for the first time, it should be purified and then worn only after chanting mantras with prayers and rituals.
4. Always wear Rudraksha in silver or gold with a red thread around the neck. In the form of a bracelet, it should be worn rarely.
5. Women should not wear it during menstruation, while consuming meat and alcohol, or having sex. It should also not be worn during funeral rites or the birth of a new child.
6. Rudraksha is worn to remove the weakness of the planets. It is worn to remove Vastu Dosha.
7. It can be kept in the workplace or temple.
8. It should be removed while bathing or using the toilet; otherwise, it reduces its energy.
9. By wearing it, any kind of fear goes away; that is why many sages and monks roam alone in the forests.
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