Lord Shiva wears ashes and snake is his ornament. Shiva has three eyes and wears the moon on his head. There are many things which are related to the form of Lord Shiva. Similarly, Rudraksha is also associated with the form of Lord Shiva. 14 types of Rudraksha have been mentioned in Vidyeshwar Samhita of Shivpuran. The one who wears Ekamukhi Rudraksha never becomes poor, it is written in Shivpuran.
How did Rudraksh originate?
Rudraksh means Rudra i.e. the axis i.e. tear that came out of the eye of Shiva. The origin of Rudraksha is believed to be from the tears of Shiva. There is a popular story about this. According to him, once Lord Shiva controlled his mind and performed penance for hundreds of years for the welfare of the world. One day suddenly his mind became sad. When he opened his eyes, a few tear drops fell. From these tear drops a tree named Rudraksha was born.
14 types of Rudraksha have been mentioned in Vidyeshwar Samhita of Shivpuran. The importance of each and the mantra to wear is different. The results obtained by wearing these as garlands are also different. According to religious texts, wearing these Rudrakshas with proper rituals gives special benefits. In the holy month of Saavan, we are telling you about the types of Rudraksha, the mantra to wear them and the benefits According to Shivpuran-
1. The one faced Rudraksha is the embodiment of Shiva. It provides enjoyment and salvation. Wherever this Rudraksha is worshipped, Lakshmi does not go away from there, that means whoever wears it never becomes poor.
Mantra to wear–ऊं ह्रीं नम:
2. The two faced Rudraksh is said to be Deveshwar. It fulfills all the wishes and gives the desired results. Whoever wears this Rudraksha, all his wishes are fulfilled.
mantra to wear – ऊं नम:
3. Three faced Rudraksha brings success. Due to its effect, one gets success in every task in life and this Rudraksha is also considered very miraculous for attaining education.
Mantra to wear- ऊं क्लीं नम:
4. Four faced Rudraksha is the form of Brahma. By seeing and touching him one attains religion, wealth, lust and salvation.
mantra to wear – ऊं ह्रीं नम:
5. Five faced Rudraksha is the form of Kalagni Rudra. He is capable of doing everything. He is the one who liberates everyone and provides all the desired results. Wearing it develops amazing mental power.
Mantra to wear – ऊं ह्रीं नम:
6. Six faced Rudraksha is the form of Lord Kartikeya. The one who wears it becomes free from the sin of Brahmahatya. That means whoever wears this Rudraksha, all his sins are destroyed.
mantra to wear – ऊं ह्रीं हुं नम:
7. Seven faced Rudraksh is famous by the name Anang Swaroop and Anang. Even a poor person who wears it becomes a king. That means if even a poor person wears this Rudraksha properly then he can also become rich.
mantra to wear – ऊं हुं नम:
8. Eight faced Rudraksh is Ashtamurti Bhairava form. The person wearing it is of full age. That is, whoever wears Ashtamukhi Rudraksha, his life span increases and he gets freedom from the fear of untimely death.
mantra to wear– ऊं हुं नम:
9. Nine faced Rudraksha is considered to be the symbol of Bhairav and Kapilmuni. Bhairav is a symbol of anger and Kapil Muni is a symbol of knowledge. That means anger can be controlled by wearing Nine Mukhi Rudraksha. Besides this, knowledge can also be gained.
Mantra to wear- ऊं ह्रीं हुं नम:
10. Ten faced Rudraksha is the form of Lord Vishnu. All the wishes of the person wearing it are fulfilled.
mantra to wear – ऊं ह्रीं नम:
11. Eleven faced Rudraksha is Rudra form. The one who wears it is victorious everywhere. That means the one who wears this Rudraksha never loses in any field.
Mantra to wear- ऊं ह्रीं हुं नम:
12. The twelve faced Rudraksha, it seems as if the twelve Adityas are seated on the head. That means there is never any shortage of respect, fame, money or any other thing in his life.
mantra to wear- ऊं क्रौं क्षौं रौं नम:
13. Thirteen faced Rudraksha is the form of the world gods. By wearing it a person gets good luck and auspicious benefits.
mantra to wear – ऊं ह्रीं नम:
14. Fourteen faced Rudraksha is the supreme form of Shiva. By wearing it all sins are destroyed.
mantra to wear – ऊं नम:
According to Shivpuran, Rudraksh is divided into three parts according to size-
1. Best category – The Rudraksha which is equal to Amla fruit in size is considered to be the best.
2. Medium category – The Rudraksha whose shape is similar to a plum fruit comes in the medium category.
3. Low category- Rudraksha having size equal to gram is counted in low category.
4. The Rudraksha which has been damaged by insects or is broken or is not completely round. In which there are no raised grains. Such Rudraksha should not be worn. The Rudraksh which has a hole for threading the thread on its own is the best.
Keep these things in mind
1. Rudraksh should be worn only after worshiping it with the prescribed mantras for each Rudraksh mentioned in the scriptures.
2. The person wearing Rudraksha should not consume intoxicants like alcohol etc.
3. The person wearing Rudraksha should give up non-vegetarian food.
