Rudraksha, also rudraksha, Sanskrit: rudrakṣa (Rudra's eyes), is a large evergreen broad-leaved tree whose seed is traditionally used for prayer beads in Hinduism. The seed is borne by several species of Elaeocarpus, with E. ganitrus being the principal species used in the making of a bead chain or mala.
What is Rudraksha?
Rudraksha is said to be the tears of Lord Shiva (Rudra is Lord Shiva and Aksha is tears). Rudraksha a Vedic Beads of Power worn by the Gods, Yogis, and Rishis since times immemorial on their path to Enlightenment and Liberation. History is proof of successful people adorning these to gain power, health, protection, and self-empowerment. Rudraksha beads are very powerful beads that are used to cure many physical and emotional disorders. Rudraksha beads are found in different types from 1 Mukhi to 21 Mukhi Rudraksha.

Therapeutic Benifits Of Rudrash:
It has been Proven that it is the fastest Healing methods available till date.
Rudraksha beads help to open Chakras and starts healing mind and body in an unbelievable time period of 48 hours.
Easy to use. Only need to be worn for a couple of hours a day and no strict regulations need to be followed.
Cost only fractional as compared to gemstones, but give effect in much profound manner and that too without any side effects.
In this New age when alternate therapies are fast gaining popularity, Rudraksha stands out as the most attractive and effective option irrespective of any caste , sex and religion .

Ledgend Of Rudraksha

Lord Shiva is also known by the name “Rudra”. once lord Shiva went into deep meditation for a long period for the well-being of all living beings. After waking from the state of meditation, he opened his eyes and instantly tear drops fell on the earth. On reaching the ground, tear drops took the form of a seed which later grew into Rudraksha tree. Another epic boosts a different tale.

It says that there used to be a demon called “TripuraSur” who gained so much power that all the gods felt intimidated by him. The demon misused his power on brutally torturing the innocents. All the gods were helpless and finally turned to lord Shiva to eliminate the evils of the demon. Shiva decided to use his very powerful and destructive weapon called Aaghor to kill the demon. But on realizing the devastating effects the weapon would bring about, Shiva became very emotional and tears naturally fell down from his eyes and thus landed on the earth. Mother earth enveloped the tear drops and gave birth to a Rudraksha tree. Another tale foretells that when Lord Shiva woke up from his deep meditation, tear drops welled down from his eyes on realizing the sufferings of living creatures. His Almighty’s teardrops on reaching the earth germinated into a seed. It is believed that the seed of Rudraksha contains the secrets of entire evolution of the cosmos within it.

Type of Rudraksha

One mukhi:
One mukhi rudraksha is ruled by Mahadev Himself. The person who wears this has all worldly pleasures at his feet but remains unaffected by them.

Two Mukhi
Two mukhi represents Ardhanareshwar, a joint image of the Lord Shiva and Shakti and blesses the wearer with 'UNITY' and harmony. It could be related to Guru-Shishya, parents-children, husband-wife or friends. Maintaining ONENESS is its peculiarity. This rudraksha removes the malefics of planet moon and cures emotional instability . Releases fear, insecurity and gives inner happiness and fulfillment.

Three Mukhi
Three mukhi Rudraksha represents "Fire" God Agnidev. Wearing of this rudraksha frees the person from bondages of his past birth karma and paves way for success by deeds in this birth. It is said that the wearer of 3 mukhi never takes birth again, means he gets Moksha. Agnidev rules over planet Sun, so this rudraksha removes malefics of Sun. Wearer is released from low self esteem, stress and anger. Cures diseases related to stomach and liver.

Four Mukhi
Four mukhi represents the four faced God Brahma. The wearer gains power of knowledge and creativity . Expands memory power, vocal power, wit and intelligence. Wearer is blessed with melodious speech. Lord Brahma rules over planet Jupiter, so four mukhi removes malefics associated with Jupiter.

Five Mukhi
Five mukhi represents Rudra Kalagni. This highly auspicious rudraksha is important for people who wish to discover their higher selves meaning UpaGuru. Enhances awareness, memory , word power and intellect. This it is extensively used in malas for wearing and chanting mantras. This highly auspicious rudraksha connects wearer to grace of Lord Shiva. Removes malefics of planet Jupiter.

Six Mukhi
6 mukhi rudraksha is ruled by Lord Kartikeya and pacifies planet Mars. Gives wearer stability in life with willpower, grounding and focus. Makes wearer free from mental lethargy and emotional instability. Increases connection with mother earth. Wearer gets luck and assets of properties and vehicles.

Seven Mukhi
Seven mukhi Rudraksha represents Goddess Mahalaxmi , the Goddess of wealth. Wearer is blessed with good health, wealth and new opportunities. It should be worn by those who are suffering from miseries related to finance and luck. By wearing Seven Faced Rudraksha the person progresses steadily in life with name and fame and abundance.

Eight Mukhi
Eight mukhi Rudraksha represents Lord Ganesha and planet Ketu. Removes obstacles in path and brings success in all undertakings. His opponents are finished, means their minds and intentions are changed to favourable ones. Wearer is blessed with self power, focus, grounding and divine knowledge.

Nine Mukhi
Nine mukhi Rudraksha is ruled by Navdurga, according to Jabaloupanishad and ruled by Bhairav according to various Shastras. The wearer is blessed with lots of energy, powers, dynamism and fearlessness, which are needed to live a life of success. Gives Bhogha (worldly comforts) and Moksha (liberation). Removes malefics associated with planets Rahu.

Ten Mukhi
Ten mukhi rudraksha is ruled by Lord Krishna, Yama (God of death), Dus Mahavidyas and the ten directions. One who sees it or wears it gets eternal peace. This rudraksha works like a shield on one's body and the wearer gets immense protection from negative energies . Gives success in court cases, land deals and relieves wearer from debts and losses. This rudraksha is mentioned in ancient texts as one of the most powerful rudraksha which pacifies all the nine planets.

Eleven Mukhi
11 mukhi is ruled by the 11 Rudras. According to ancient texts the fruit obtained after performing 1000 Ashavamedh Yagya and 100 Vajpaye Yagya is obtained by wearing this bead. Blesses wearer with high level of awareness, divine consciousness, wisdom, right judgment, control over all senses, powerful vocabulary, adventurous life, fearlessness and success. Very much sought after bead for meditation and sadhanas. This powerful bead pacifies malefics of all planets.

Twelve Mukhi
12 mukhi Rudraksha is ruled by Lord Sun. Wearer gets the quality of the sun - to rule and shine with brilliance, radiance and power . Releases stress, anger, worries, suspicion and low self esteem. Wearer is blessed with confidence, self power, energy and motivation in life.

Thirteen Mukhi
13 mukhi Rudraksha is ruled by Lord Kamadeva. Fulfills worldly desires of the wearer. Gives hypnotic power of attraction (Vashikaran) to the wearer and blesses him with divine charisma and immense power. Also used to awaken many Siddhies and raise Kundalini energy.

Fourteen Mukhi
14 mukhi Rudraksha is the most precious divine gem - Deva Mani. It is said to have born from the third eye of Lord Shiva. It is ruled by Lord Shiva Himself and mighty Hanuman and removes malefic s of planet Mars. The wearer is honoured by Gods due to the merit of this rudraksha. It awakens the sixth sense organ by which the wearer foresees the future happenings. Blesses wearer with perfect decisions, spiritual insight and psychic powers. Its wearer gets rid of all the calamities, miseries, worries. It protects from ghosts, evil spirits and black magic. It provides the wearer safety, security and riches and self power.
In Ramayana it is mentioned that Hanuman saved the nine planets during the war from the clutches of King Raavana. And as a favor for saving them, the planets blessed Lord Hanuman by saying that any malefic effects of the 9 planets can be averted by praying to Lord Hanuman alone. It is a very powerful antidote for Mars miseries and provides miraculous cures to several ailments.

Fifteen Mukhi
This bead is form of Lord Pashupatinath. This rudraksha bead heals the heart chakra. The wearer gets freedom from grief, loneliness, depression and ailments related to the heart. Wearer gets fulfillment of his innermost desires, success, name and fame. The wearer elevates himself from worldly attachments and can focus on knowledge, creation and wealth generation.
Pashupatinath Shiva is Lord of animals. He kills the animal instincts within us which is desire to possess and expectations from others.
For: Those suffering from symptoms of blockage of heart chakra due to expectations from others which manifests as Grief, feeling of neglect, loneliness and depression at the emotional level. Physical ailments can manifest as fevers, asthma, diabetes, allergies, heart ailments, lung problems, dysfunction of thymus or immune gland, problems in circulatory system, common cold, blood pressure, anemia, giddiness, sinus disorders, respiratory illness or hypertension. Also for diseases of blood cancer, epilepsy, tuberculosis, Multiple Sclerosis and jaundice which manifest due to blockage of heart chakra.

Sixteen Mukhi
For: Cure of diseases , protection , release of fears and insecurities . Liberation from the fear of death.
16 mukhi rudraksha is Mahamrityunjaya form of Lord Shiva. The wearer becomes fearless & gets victory against the most fearsome of diseases and most adverse circumstances . It protects from physical illness , negative people and negative energies . This protects from physical illness due to placement of planets . If one has fear of loss of a loved one or fear of loss of name and fame or loss of faith in oneself or God or fear of death , or nightmares then one should wear the mahamrityunjaya rudraksha which is 16 mukhi . Wearing this rudraksha is equivalent to chanting the Mahamritunjaya mantra 125000 times everyday . Even Yama the Lord of Death turns back from the wearer of this rudraksha .The path of the wearer become surmountable by grace of Lord Shiva and he rises in Victory and grace.

Seventeen Mukhi
17 mukhi rudraksha is ruled by Katyayani Devi , the sixth form of Durga . Person who worships this form of goddess attains all the four fruits, ‘Dharma’, ‘Artha’, ‘ Kama’ and ‘Moksha’. This Rudraksha destroys the limiting beliefs of the wearer in gradual course of time and thus destroys past Karma . Wearer becomes a jivanmukta, a liberated person while still alive. He or she will obtain the 8 great paranormal powers (siddhis) and the 32 minor paranormal powers." On a psychic level, it controls the superior intuition, clairvoyance, telepathic capacities, self-control, mental understanding through intellectual identification, creative intelligence.

Very beneficial for project leaders, businessmen and political leaders and people desiring growth in career . Blesses wearer with immense power of creation of wealth and divine magnetism . Gives fulfillment of all desires related to getting a life partner , progeny, good luck and prosperity.

Eighteen Mukhi
This rudraksha is form of Goddess Bhumi Devi who is the divine wife of Lord Vishnu. This is one of the most powerful rudraksha for prosperity. Katyani tantra mentions that wearer of this bead gets health, intelligence and prosperity by blessings of mother earth. Since it is mother earth who nurtures every being on this planet, wearing Her rudraksha quickly paves way for success in business, land dealings and immense wealth.
This bead has power to provide relief in diseases like diabetes, arthiritis and paralysis.
For: Immense abundance. Profit from land/real estate/own business.

Nineteen Mukhi
19 mukhi is form of Lord Narayan the supreme of all gods. The wearer never has lack of anything in life. It gives immense wealth, success in business , abundance in all spheres and good health . The wearer gets blessings of Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi and is blessed with many virtues , beauty and prosperity. The wearer gets freedom from dreaded diseases as this bead opens most of the chakras in the body . The wearer attracts perfect life partner . It removes obstacles in job/business/education and removes planetary afflictions. The wearer gets Moksha.

Twenty Mukhi
This rare Rudraksha is ruled by the Creator of the Universe , Lord Brahma. Gives blessings of attainment of divine knowledge in Creation, sciences, arts and music. Wearer becomes the Creator with immense knowledge and intellect . Wearer is blessed with immense power, wealth and fulfillment of desires . Worn by those who desire to manifest projects for the benefit of humanity.

Twenty One mukhi
This rare Rudraksha is represented by Kuber. The wearer is blessed with immense prosperity and fulfillment of pleasures and materialistic desires. Removes all kinds of diseases . Even if a poor person wears it, he becomes rich. Gives the wearer immense protection from any kind of tantra and malefics. Kuber is the guardian of wealth . Without His consent , even Mahalaxmi cannot give wealth. Lord Shiva has blessed Lord Kuber. He is the chief of the Ganas and the leader of Yaksha. The wearer never has lack of anything in life. He is the guardian of the North direction.