Divine Energy of Panchmukhi Rudraksha

  Introduction to 14 Mukhi Rudraksha The 14 Mukhi Rudraksha , is commonly referred to as the jewel of bravery and knowledge. It has the blessings of Lord Shiva and Lord Hanuman as our scriptures say. Cultures since time immemorial have presupposed that this bead takes away fear, sharpens the mind and enables the wearer to make the right choices. However, there is one thing, which most individuals forget; a Rudraksha is not some shiny stone that you place in a ring. It is a seed; it is an alive bead with natural grooves. You can leave it lying about carelessly and it will not only dry up and become dull, but will also weaken with time. As we preserve our idols in the temple, and brush our brass-lamps, Rudraksha beads must have some care. On top of the fact that the bead will live longer when properly taken care of, it will also become more alive in your prayers every day. Why Proper Care Matters A Rudraksha has two sides to it — the spiritual side and the physical side. Spiritually ...

Now, whenever you ever feel a Rudraksha bead in your hands, you might have found that it does not feel like the normal seeds. The surface is coarse, the ridges distinct, but it vibrates a little, like something more than its material substance. Rudraksha beads have been an Indian possession since ancient times, having been given as a present by Lord Shiva, who is the personification of spirituality in India. Of these holy beads, the Gauri Shankar Rudraksha and the Panchmukhi Rudraksha are particularly revered. One is harmony and the other protection. One is opening the heart to love, the other to steady the troubled mind. And comprehended jointly, they provide a means of living which is harmonious, serene, and highly spiritual. A Living Tradition It has been said that Rudraksha trees came out of the tears of lord Shiva. So much did he pity humankind that his tears dropped to the earth and became these sacred trees. Even now the beads of these trees are thought to contain his energy. E...