Rudraksha, also rudraksh, Sanskrit: rudrākṣa ("Rudra's eyes"), is a seed traditionally used for prayer beads in Hinduism . The seed is produced by several species of large evergreen broad-leaved tree in the genus Elaeocarpus, with Elaeocarpus ganitrus being the principal species used in the making of organic jewellery or mala..
Shiva Purana describe Rudraksha's origin as Lord Shiva's tears.
He had been meditating for many years for the welfare of all creatures. On opening the eyes, hot drops of tears rolled down and the mother earth gave birth to Rudraksha trees. Lord Shiva has many aspects indicated by His 1,008 names Lord Shiva is responsible for creation, evolution and dissolution. Lord Shiva dances creation out of existence at the end of time and then after an appropriate time He destroys the silence itself by dancing and the activity of His dance gives rise to the appearance of Narayana and causes creation again. Rudraksha are the beads fro, trees belonging to Elaecarpus Ganitrus Roxb. Every Rudraksha has cells or mukhis which differ in numbers. A facet is a line or a groove which runs from one end of Rudraksha to the other end. In ancient epics like Shiva Puran, Shri Mad Devi Bhagwat, Padampuran etc. Rudraksha upto 14 mukhis have been described along with their effects and purpose for which they are useful. Higher mukhi Rudraksha from 15 to 27 mukhis have also been found and in later centuries their benefits recorded as per experience of the learned people. There are other Rudraksha like Gauir- Shankar (two rudraksha naturally joined on the tree), Ganesha (a Rudraksha having trunk like protrusion on its body), Savar (a Gauri Shankar in which one bead had only one line or mukhi), Trijuti (three Rudraksha beads joined naturally on the tree). Rudraksha are available in different sizes. The surface of the genuine bead should not be over thorny and should have good hardness. Rudraksha is a holy bead known to mankind since last several thousand years for its beneficial properties. It literally means "Having eyes of Lord Shiva" or "Produced from the eyes of Lord Shiva".
Shiva Purana describe Rudraksha's origin as Lord Shiva's tears.
He had been meditating for many years for the welfare of all creatures. On opening the eyes, hot drops of tears rolled down and the mother earth gave birth to Rudraksha trees. Lord Shiva has many aspects indicated by His 1,008 names Lord Shiva is responsible for creation, evolution and dissolution. Lord Shiva dances creation out of existence at the end of time and then after an appropriate time He destroys the silence itself by dancing and the activity of His dance gives rise to the appearance of Narayana and causes creation again. Rudraksha are the beads fro, trees belonging to Elaecarpus Ganitrus Roxb. Every Rudraksha has cells or mukhis which differ in numbers. A facet is a line or a groove which runs from one end of Rudraksha to the other end. In ancient epics like Shiva Puran, Shri Mad Devi Bhagwat, Padampuran etc. Rudraksha upto 14 mukhis have been described along with their effects and purpose for which they are useful. Higher mukhi Rudraksha from 15 to 27 mukhis have also been found and in later centuries their benefits recorded as per experience of the learned people. There are other Rudraksha like Gauir- Shankar (two rudraksha naturally joined on the tree), Ganesha (a Rudraksha having trunk like protrusion on its body), Savar (a Gauri Shankar in which one bead had only one line or mukhi), Trijuti (three Rudraksha beads joined naturally on the tree). Rudraksha are available in different sizes. The surface of the genuine bead should not be over thorny and should have good hardness. Rudraksha is a holy bead known to mankind since last several thousand years for its beneficial properties. It literally means "Having eyes of Lord Shiva" or "Produced from the eyes of Lord Shiva".
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