What Lord Shiva Says About Rudraksha
Rudra (Lord Shiva) + Aksha (Tears) = Rudraksha
Once goddess Parvati – concert of Lord Shiva – asked her husband about the origin of Rudraksha. Replying to his beloved Parvati, Lord Shiva narrated the story thus; once he was involved in a deep & prolonged penance for the welfare of the universe; then, after a long time, when Lord Shiva opened his lotus-like eyes, some teardrops fell to the ground; wherever his teardrops fell, a Rudraksha tree grew there. It is how Rudraksha came into existence. Seeds of Rudraksha trees were distributed across the earth then grew multiple Rudraksha trees, through which the world is still receiving divine Rudrakshas.
In Shiva Purana, Lord Shiva also narrated the types of Rudrakshas, their significance & benefits, and wearing methods.
1-faced Rudraksha is on a par with Lord Shiva himself. It blesses with material and spiritual success. It dispels poverty and brings abundance. 1 Mukhi Rudraksha is used to balance planet Sun.
2-faced Rudraksha is superior. It manifests all desires and results of the efforts. 2 Mukhi Rudraksha is used to balance planet Moon.
3-faced Rudraksha is a success giver. It ensures success in everything, be it – education, career, competition, or so. 3 Mukhi Rudraksha is used to balance planets Mars & Sun.
4-faced Rudraksha is on a par with Brahma. It blesses with materialistic success here and salvation hereafter. 4 Mukhi Rudraksha is used to balance planets, Mercury & Jupiter.
5-faced Rudraksha gives achievements. Everything becomes possible with this Rudraksha. Additionally, it promotes mental strength & stability. 5 Mukhi Rudraksha is used to balance the planet, Jupiter.
6-faced Rudraksha is on a par with Lord Kartikeya. It gives strength, success, luxuries, pleasures, and liberation from sins. 6 Mukhi Rudraksha is used to balance the planet, Venus.
7-faced Rudraksha creates abundance. It has the power to convert even a beggar into a king. 7 Mukhi Rudraksha is used to balance planet, Saturn.
8-faced Rudraksha represents eight Bhairavs. It bestows with longevity’; hence, frees one from the threat of death. 8 Mukhi Rudraksha is used to balance planet, Rahu.
9-faced Rudraksha is a symbol of strength & wisdom. It keeps rage under control and develops wisdom. 9 Mukhi Rudraksha is used to balance planet, Ketu.
10-faced Rudraksha is on a par with Lord Vishnu. It endows one with abundance, success, and pleasure. It also fulfils desires. 10 Mukhi Rudraksha is used to balance all nine planets.
11-faced Rudraksha makes one succeed in every area of life. The wearer becomes an achiever and hard to be defeated. 11 Mukhi Rudraksha is used to neutralize all nine planets.
12-faced Rudraksha is pregnant with the blessings/energies of 12 Adityas. It endows the wearer with all the riches, luxuries, comforts, position, and honour. 12 Mukhi Rudraksha is used to balance planet, Sun.
13-faced Rudraksha is highly auspicious and brings fortune, happiness, and satisfaction in life. 13 Mukhi Rudraksha is used to balance the planet, Venus.
14-faced Rudraksha is also on a par with Lord Shiva. It liberates from all sins and ensures salvation. 14 Mukhi Rudraksha is used to balance planets, Saturn & Mars.
15-faced Rudraksha is on a par with Lord Pashupatinath. It is a supreme protector and prevents evil eyes, black magic, and influences. 15 Mukhi Rudraksha is used to balance planet, Rahu.
As its name refers, Ganesha Rudraksha is on a par with Lord Ganesha. It is chiefly used to remove obstacles from life; thus, brings auspiciousness & success. Ganesha Rudraksha is used to balance planets, Ketu & Mercury.
Gauri Ganesha is also known as Garbha Gauri Rudraksha is a combined form of goddess Parvati and her son Lord Ganesha. It is a boon for childless or pregnant women. It grants the boon of progeny.
This divine Rudraksha is a combined form of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It removes delays in marriage and ensures happy married life. GauriShankar Rudraksha is used to balance planet, Moon.
