Since ancient times Rudraksha is considered one of the most precious beads because of its divine healing powers. It is said that only those who are blessed by Lord Shiva get the opportunity to wear it. The word 'Rudraksha' means the eyes of Rudra (Shiva) and his tears (Aksha). The story of the origin of this spiritual pearl explains why it is believed to be blessed by Shiva himself.

Rudraksha is naturally a dry nut that grows on the Rudraksha tree. A spiritual Rudra Mala used for prayer and meditation usually consists of 108 beads. These can be found in various forms, i.e. from one mukhi to 27 mukhi. It is believed that whoever wears these pearls has the blessings of all three divine deities i.e. Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh.

Today we will tell about Rudraksha and its benefits through this article. Fitness trainer Juhi Kapoor has shared this information through her Instagram. Sharing the information, wrote in the caption, 'Basically, the dry seed of a tree. It means tears of Shiva. Rudra refers to Shiva and Aksha means tears.'

‘It is believed that Shiva sat in meditation with his eyes closed for thousands of years. On opening his eyes, he shed tears of ecstasy which fell on the earth and became the sacred Rudraksha. These pearls are the gift of Shiva to the world.

What is Rudraksha?

Rudraksha tree is known as Eleocarpusgunitrus. It is a large evergreen tree that typically grows in subtropical climates. The tree is mainly found in the Ganges plains in the foothills of the Himalayas and areas of Southeast Asia including Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

Rudraksha seeds are also known as blueberry seeds because the outer shell of the seed is blue when fully ripe. Lord Shiva is also often depicted in blue which represents infinity. This seed is of great importance among spiritual seekers because of its association with Lord Shiva. It is revered as a manifestation of the tears that the Lord once shed.

Benefits of wearing Rudraksha

  • Rudraksha acts as a protective shield for the body.
  • Radiates special energy which has a positive effect on the body, mind and soul.
  • It has a curative effect.
  • Reduces negative energy.
  • Improves concentration.
  • Provides mental and physical balance.
  • Increases spiritual growth.
  • Helps to calm the mind.
  • Balances the chakras and removes potential diseases.
  • Helps in meditation.
  • Brings peace and harmony.
  • Removes the effects of harmful planets.
  • Helps in controlling stress and blood pressure.

Who can wear it?

People of any gender, culture, caste, or religion can wear it. Be it students, elders, men, women or children. It can be worn at any stage of life, irrespective of the physical condition.

Rudraksha beads act like a magnet because of the property of dynamic polarity. It clears the interferences of our body circuit like clogged/blocked arteries and veins due to magnetic effect and makes blood flow smoothly in our body. It removes any kind of waste, pain and disease from the body and hence has an anti-ageing effect.

Scientific Importance of Rudraksha

Rudraksha can also be derived from the word RudraAkarshana, where Akarshana means to attract. Rudraksha attracts Rudra or cosmic particles, transmitting them like an antenna throughout our body. These energies attracted by Rudraksha bring additional vitality to our system, removing negativity.

In conclusion, you can say that Rudraksha beads have been used since ancient times. Rudraksha is used to treat various ailments and has a calming effect on the mind and body. Rudraksha strengthens mental fortitude. It generates good energy flow and has a refreshing and relaxing effect on your mind and body.

If you want to get rudraksha mala benefits as per the information in this article, please consult an expert before wearing rudraksha for the best results.

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