Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Rudraksha and its Importance

Rudraksha, also spelled Rudraksh or Rudraksham, is regarded as a mystic power bead traditionally used as prayer beads by Hindus. Rudraksha is a red colored berry of the Rudraksha tree. Rudraksha is a Sanskrit word and the combination of the names Rudra (Lord Shiva) and Aksha (Eyes). The name itself tells us about the effect of seed on evil and negative effects where Rudra means terrible and Aksha means eye.

Origin of Rudraksha 


According to Hindu mythology, the religious text of Devi Bhagawat Purana says that there was a demon in the name of Tripurasur. He was very strong and had divine powers. Having these qualities his pride increased and he started disturbing deities and sages. Everybody tried out but no one could defeat this strong asura. All other Lords prayed to Mahadev Shiva to demolish Tripurasur for his immoral actions. Lord Shiva killed Tripurasur with his weapon called Aaghor but the weapon was so dazzling that even Shiva had to close his eyes. When he opened his eyes water ran through his eyes and this felt on the earth. Wherever the tear drops fell Rudraksha trees started to grow up. The fruit that grow on this tree is called Rudraksha.


Picture of Rudraksha beads and its Importance

Properties of Rudraksha


Scientific research says that Rudraksha beads have some electrical and magnetic powers. Researches also say that when there is a difference in the faces seen in Rudrakshas then they have different electromagnetic properties. Rudraksha beads are composed of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen and some trace elements. Rudraksha bead are available in 1 to 108 faces, however currently 2 to 21 faces are only available in common. Single faced Rudraksha seed is rarely available, while some people claim that 22 to 108 faces Rudraksha plants are still found in the foot hills of Himalayas and Mansarovar regions.


How Rudraksha worn affects the Human Body


The electromagnetic properties in Rudraksha have the ability to affect neuro physiology of human beings. The beads also have anti aging factors also. It is proven that Rudraksha seeds impart positive changes in the bioelectrical system of the human body in a life supporting manner.

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