Botanically,
the holy rudraksha tree is known as 'Elaeocarpus ganitrus Roxb' and belongs to
the family Tiliaceae, a large evergreen broad-leaved tree with a wide crown.
Altitude-wise, its habitat starts from sea-coast and goes up to 2,000 meters.
Geographically it is found growing naturally and abundantly in tropical and
subtropical areas. The trees are perennial in habitat. The trees are almost 15
to 60 meter in height. This tree grows fast and carries these seeds/fruits
within seven years. These trees are mostly found in abundance in Nepal, in the
Himalayan slopes and also in parts of India, Indonesia and Malaysia. Its
English name is Utrasum Bead Tree.
In Indonesia the Rudraksha Tree is called
Ganitri Tree or Jenitri Tree. Around 70% of the Rudraksha trees are found in
Indonesia, 25% in Nepal and 5% in India.
Rudraksha is a rare gift of
nature to mankind in the sense, that most beads come with a natural hole
drilled in the centre, as if nature intended man to use the rudraksha bead to
form a chain. Such rudraksha beads are considered especially auspicious.
Rudraksha is often believed to symbolize the link between earth and heaven,
between man and god. Hence Rudraksha is the object of veneration and also a
source to reach the higher self.
Each mukhi Rudraksha has unique properties and provides various scientific, medical and spiritual benefits.
In Indonesia the Rudraksha Tree is called
Ganitri Tree or Jenitri Tree. Around 70% of the Rudraksha trees are found in
Indonesia, 25% in Nepal and 5% in India.
Rudraksha beads are the seeds of
the Rudraksha fruit obtained from Rudraksha trees. Rudraksha beads are covered
by an outer shell of blue color on fully ripening, so they are also called
blueberry beads and the sweet tasting fruitflesh can be used for treatment of
various diseases. It is kept in water for a number of days and then Rudraksha
is taken out after peeling off the pulp and brushing it clean.
Rudraksha is a rare gift of
nature to mankind in the sense, that most beads come with a natural hole
drilled in the centre, as if nature intended man to use the rudraksha bead to
form a chain. Such rudraksha beads are considered especially auspicious.
Rudraksha is often believed to symbolize the link between earth and heaven,
between man and god. Hence Rudraksha is the object of veneration and also a
source to reach the higher self.
Each seed also possesses from 1
to 38 vertical lines running down its surface, like the longitude lines on a
globe. These lines are known as mukhi, or faces, and are natural formations of
the seed. Seeds with one vertical line are known as Ek-mukhi (one facet),
which are very rare; those with two lines are Dui-mukhi (two facets), and so
on. Each bead has different effects on the wearer, depending on the number of mukhi
or faces it has. Each of the many types of Rudraksha Beads have a governing
Deity and specific powers and properties.
As per the Vedic scriptures,
Rudraksha beads possess mystical and divine properties and can nullify the
effects of malefic planets to a great extent. They offer protection to the
wearer. No other bead is considered to be as auspicious and powerful as a
Rudraksha.
The
unique properties and divine powers of Rudraksha have been described in the
authentic Shastras like the Rudraksha Jabala Upanishad, Padma Purana, Shiva
Purana, Devi Purana and Bhagavat Purana. The benefits of this miraculous bead
have been flowing to the users/ wearers from time immemorial. Rudraksha, is the
most powerful and awesome bead ever, offering protection to its wearer. This
bead can help you achieve all you want - a healthy mind, body and soul, a
wealthy life that many dream of and only some achieve, and a happy soul.
Rudraksha comes in many sizes and
faces also called "mukhi" meaning "the clefts or furrows or
faces on the surface". According
to Shastra (Scripture) there
are up to 38 mukhi or faces found
on Rudraksha, but Rudraksha of 1 to 14 mukhi are the most commonly available
ones. And 5 or 6 are the vast majority.
95% of the Rudraksha found are
with 5 mukhi. It is very rough, hard and tough and can be boiled in hot water
for hours without problem. This procedure is sometimes used for testing rare
and expensive Rudraksha from the Market for it's genuineness. To verify the
authenticity of the numbers of mukhi, an x-ray photo can be taken as well.
Each mukhi Rudraksha has unique properties and provides various scientific, medical and spiritual benefits.
Rudraksha comes in four basic shades:
White, red, brown and black.
The
different colours relate to the social/ religious order of
Varna-Ashrama-Dharma.
White= for brahmana,
Red=for kshatriya,
Brown= for
vaishya,
Black= for shudra.
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