Rudraksha beads are the material from which malas (108 beads in number) are made. The term is used both for the berries themselves and as a term for the type of mala made from them. In this sense, a rudraksha is a rosary, used for repetitive prayer, a common aid to worship in Hinduism. Rudraksha is also used for treatment of various diseases in traditional Indian medicine. The seeds show variation in the number of grooves on their surface, and are classified on the basis of the number of divisions that they have. Different qualities are attributed to the rudraksha based on the number of grooves, or 'faces' that it has. A common type has five divisions, and these are considered to be symbolic of the five faces of Shiva. It can only be worn with red string or a gold chain. Rudraksha Mala has been used by Hindus (as well as Sikhs and Buddhists) as rosary at least from the 10th century onwards for meditation purposes and to sanctify the mind, body and soul. The word Rudraksha is derived from Rudra (Shiva - the Hindu God of all living creatures) and aksha (eyes). One Hindu legend says that once Lord Shiva opened His eyes after a long period yogic meditation, because of extreme fulfillment He shed out a tear. This single tear from Shiva’s eye grew into the Rudraksha tree. Rudraksha fruit is blue in color but turns black when dried. The central hard Rudraksha uni-seed has 1 to 108 faces and 2 to 21 faces Rudraksha are available, 1 faced Rudraksha is scarcely available, Rudraksha having 22 to 108 are almost extinct, there are claims that 22 to 108 faced Rudraksha plants still survive at the foot hills of the Himalayas and Mansarovar regions, but man is yet to see them. > Sins earned by forbidden acts are removed by wearing this bead. > Sudden / uncertain death fear can be eliminated with the power of this. > Meditating people need it for attaining all sadhanas. > Very widely available rudraksha. > Peace and fame comes with this bead. > It is used for water therapy where its importance is felt by direct consumption. > It protects from all type of diseases. > Fear is warded off after wearing. > Pancha face bead is owned by Rudra. > Very powerful and auspicious bead to be worn. > Awareness and memory power are multifolded. Astrological view > Malefic effect of Jupiter is minimized on wearing 5 mukhi rudraksha beads. > What is effect of Jupiter? Can cause utter poverty, lack of harmony. Also diseases caused by fat, kidney, thigh, ear, diabetes are caused. Diseases cured: - by 5 mukhi rudraksha > Liver thighs vertebral column, cardiac problems are cured. > Recommended in cases where the disease of Blood pressure, Breast ailments, Memory enhancer, acidity, fistula, inflammability exist. > Wearer's important chakra is affected on wearing this.
