Legend of Rudraksha (Story of Rudraksha)

In this article we will learn about the different stories associated with the origination of Rudraksha which are a gift from Bhagwan Shiva to Humankind. Rudraksha are powerful tools which balance Chakras of the Human Body to achieve Material Abundance & Spiritual Elevation. They have been used since thousands of years by Gurus, Sages, Students & Common People to alleviate their suffering.

History of Rudraksha

Bhagawan Shiva has historically been depicted with a rosary of Rudraksha beads around his head, arms and hands. Since times immemorial it is held that by simply touching and wearing Rudraksha , one receives the benefits of donating one thousand cows. It is believed that if a person dies while wearing Rudraksha, he or she will attain Moksha. This explains Rudraksha's religious, spiritual, physical, mental, and material significance. Afterwards began the use of Rudraksha beads by Shiva devotees to lead the path to spiritual enlightenment and liberation.

Hindu scriptures like Shiva Maha Purana, Shrimad Devi Bhagwat, Padma Purana, Linga Purana, Ashtamalik Upanishad, Nirnayasindhoo, Mantramaharnava, Mahakaal Samhita, Rudraksha Jabalo Upanishad, Vrihajjabal Upanishad, Shivaswarodaya and Sarvollas Tantra glorify how Bhagawan Shiva crossed the line of caste and creed and blessed all the four varnas, Brahmin, Ksatriya, Vaisya and Sudra, to use holy Rudraksha beads for their well-being. It is also believed that if a person encounters and meets death while wearing Rudraksha, she or he will surely attain Moksha, meaning liberation from all sins.

Legends Associated With Rudraksha

According to all the Ancient Scriptures the Rudraksha beads originated from the Tears of Bhagawan Shiva. There are many different stories in different books from how exactly Rudraksha trees emerged. Below are the different legends and stories.

The Story of Shiva’s Penance

This is by far the most widely accepted story about the origin of Rudraksha beads. Bhagawan Shiva is a recognized ascetic who has been devoted to penance (तपस्या) for thousands of years in a deep state of meditation. According to Shiva Purana, when Bhagawan Shiva opened his eyes after thousands of years of meditation, tears of compassion streamed down his face, as He was overwhelmed by the suffering of humanity. Rudraksha trees began to grow from these tears. By this popular story, Rudraksha is an earthy gift from Bhagawan Shiva to mankind.

According to a different story in the Shiva Purana, during Shiva's meditation on Mount Kailash, his forehead emitted drops of sweat due to the immense energy he generated. When the sweat drops touched the ground, they transformed into seeds, which eventually grew into Rudraksha trees. This story emphasizes the spiritual power of the beads, also linked directly to Shiva's state of meditation.

The Story of the Demon Tripurasur

According to the Shiva Purana, Bhagawan Shiva, seeing mankind's sufferings, began meditating for many years on how to unleash the deadly weapon 'Aghor' to destroy the illusion of the demon Tripurasur, who had gained tremendous power and was terrifying the mankind and even the gods. And when he opened his Lotus eyes, tears of compassion poured down his cheeks as he saw humanity's suffering. Wherever the trees fell they turned into Rudraksha trees. This is why Rudraksha refers to Bhagawan Shiva's tears, which flow to wipe out mankind.

According to the Devi Bhagawat Purana, Shiva turned into the angry form Rudra in order to kill the demon Tripurasur. His eyes were filled with tears of rage in this fierce form. The tears fell to the ground and grew into Rudraksha trees.

The Story of the Immolation of Sati

As per another legend,  Bhagawan Shiva married Sati, also known as Dakshayani, daughter of King Daksha. Since Daksha was not a Shiva follower, he opposed their union. However, Sati married Shiva and moved to Mount Kailash despite his objections. Daksha later held a lavish Yagna but excluded Shiva out of disdain, and he insulted Shiva in front of Sati and the guests upon her arrival. After her father Daksha humiliated Bhagawan Shiva, Sati immolated by burning herself in the ceremonial fire. Shiva was devastated and furious when Sati died. His rage caused chaos. He lifted Sati's corpse and performed the Tandava, the dance of destruction.

Bhagawan Vishnu used his Sudarshana Chakra to separate Sati's body to resolve the issue and minimize harm. Vishnu's weapon cut Sati's body into 52 pieces. Shakti Peethas were created whenever a body part fell on the ground, according to legend. While mourning for Sati, wherever Shiva’s Tears fell, Rudraksha Trees emerged. Rudraksha beads, made from these trees' dried seeds, each carrying Shiva's divine energy and compassion. These beads have deep spiritual significance and are revered for their protective, healing, and empowering properties.

The Story of the King Indradyumna

According to the Skanda Purana, King Indradyumna, a devoted follower of Bhagawan Shiva, received Rudraksha beads as a blessing. The Rudraksha trees grew from the ground as a manifestation of Shiva's tears of love during his penance to please Bhagawan Shiva. According to the legend, Shiva appeared and bestowed blessings upon those who wear Rudraksha beads with utmost devotion. Since then, it is believed that wearing Rudraksha can help individuals attain spiritual liberation and be absolved of their sins.

The Story of Shiva’s Love to Parvati

The celestial wedding of Bhagawan Shiva and Goddess Parvati signifies profound love, cosmic harmony, and the destined union of two souls. Their marriage is celebrated with joy and reverence in Hindu tradition. According to legends related to their union, Rudraksha beads were created when Bhagawan Shiva's tears of joy and love for Goddess Parvati fell on the ground, representing their everlasting connection and divine blessings.

The Story of Tear Transformation

According to the Rig Veda, Rudra, the earliest name for Bhagawan Shiva in the ancient scriptures, is known as the one who eradicates misery “ Rukha Dravyati Iti Rudra, ” and transforms tears of sorrow into tears of joy, as represented by the Rudraksha beads. Wearing these beads has deep spiritual significance, as it connects the wearer to Bhagawan Shiva's compassionate consciousness.

Whatever the story, they all conclude that Rudraksha is a gift to mankind from Bhagawan Shiva, and contains divine knowledge and energies capable of uplift mankind materially, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It is believed that the Rudraksha seed contains the secrets of the entire evolution of the universe.

Modern Research on Rudraksha

With the development of modern science, scientists sought for evidence to back up the ancient belief in the significance of Rudraksha. The benefits of Rudraksha were proven in the late 1960's by a group of scientists directed by Dr. Suhas Rai from the Institute of Technology University, Banaras, India. Dr. Rai's research supported the ancient belief that the inner structure of Rudraksha beads, as described in the scriptures, undeniably contained subtle electromagnetic atoms that had an effect on the energetic field of the body.

Rudraksha beads range from 1 Mukhi to 21 Mukhi. Each bead has shown the unique ability to align the mind and the energy around us to specific results in health, happiness, spiritual upliftment, prosperity, creativity, intuition, material fulfillment, family harmony, self-empowerment, and living fearlessly.

Scientific Research

The merits of Rudraksha were evidenced in the late 1960s by Dr. Subas Rai, PhD, from the Institute of Technology University in Banaras, India. His research claimed that Rudraksha has powerful electromagnetic, paramagnetic and inductive properties. His research team confirmed that the healing powers of Rudraksha beads have electromagnetic properties. When they are placed over the heart, it stabilizes the heartbeat and works on the principle of dynamic polarity. It induces a magnetic field around the body and the heart region for better blood circulation. Rudraksha transmits electrical and inductive impulses with opposing polarity and intensity. Rudraksha contains carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen in a combined form. It tends to have a positive effect on anxiety, stress, depression, palpitations and lack of concentration.

It also been demonstrated that Rudraksha cools down the body temperature and calms the mind. When Rudraksha is dipped in water, it changes its electrical property. Drinking Rudraksha soaked water early in the morning helps to develop resistance towards various diseases. Rudraksha has been found to balance any excess charge deposited on the human body.

In contemporary medicine, Rudraksha is well known for its capacity to heal several neurological disorders and rejuvenate the central nervous system. It also has the ability to balance heart palpitations and offers significant antioxidant and anti-asthmatic benefits. Recent research has revealed properties that can help fight cancer by inhibiting cancerous cell proliferation. In addition, it has been found to possess a wide range of pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, hypoglycemic, antiulcerogenic, and strong antimicrobial qualities.

Ayurvedic Research

Elaeocarpus Ganitrus Robx (Rudraksha) is widely known for its healing properties. This herbal medicine is highly regarded in Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani for its curative and preventive properties. The leaves and bark of the Rudraksha tree are used to treat various diseases. It has a soothing effect on the mind and helps regulate body temperature. The seeds of the Rudraksha plant have a beneficial effect on both the neurological and circulatory systems, making them valuable in acupuncture and electromagnetic therapies.

According to Ayurvedic texts, Rudraksha fruits are known to have thermogenic and sedative effects and can help alleviate cough. They are also beneficial for treating bronchitis, neuralgia, cephalalgia, anorexia, epilepsy, migraine, neurological conditions, and other brain disorders. It has long been used in folk medicine to help with stress, anxiety, depression, palpitations, nerve pain, asthma, hypertension, arthritis, and liver diseases.
A study by Dr. Jayantha Kumar Sharma, professor and Head Of Department, S.J.G.C.H.S., Ayurvedic Medical College, Karnataka and his associates, discovered that ethanol extract of Elaeocarpus Ganitrus induces a significant reduction in normal blood pressure when administrated intravenously. This findings confirm the same results found in western medicine about the properties of rudraksha thirty decades ago.

According to research conducted by the Department of Pharmacognosy at Tarawati Institute of Biomedical and Allied Sciences, Uttarakhand shows that Rudraksha is successfully used in Ayurveda and has a positive effect on the heart and nerves. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It also has an anti-aging effect and electromagnetic and inductive properties. It has been demonstrated that Rudraksha send positive signals to the brain resulting in a better balance of the central nervous system.

Research Recap

All scientific and ayurvedic research conducted on rudraksha indicates that psychosomatic stress interrupts and breaks the flow of electricity which creates uncomfortable feelings, emotions and physical ailments. The bead causes a precise ampere of current flow in co-ordination with the heartbeat. It gets streamlined to create specific impulses which are sent to the brain. This in turn creates positive bio-chemicals in the brain which instill a positive mood leading to an effectively regulated central nervous system.

When you are too stressed, it causes the heart to beat faster and hormonal activities to shoot up. When you wear a Rudraksha bead, it absorbs excess amounts of bio energy and brings an end to any irregularities in the body and its chakras. Similarly, when you are lethargic & Lazy, Rudraksha provides the necessary energy for you to face your challenges head on thereby balancing a sluggish chakras which is underactive.

Rudraksha Ratna Chakra Therapy ®

RUDRAKSHA RATNA CHAKRA THERAPY (RRCT) formerly known as Rudraksha Ratna Chakra Therapy, is a unique therapy with roots in the Puranas and the Upanishads. It is a unique methodology of a specific combination of Rudraksha and Vedic Ratna Gemstones which clears the blockages, deep-seated fears, and limiting beliefs and balances the specific Chakras. It taps into 100% properties of Rudraksha and Ratna Gemstones that transmute negative energy into positive to help you align with the natural frequency of each Chakra. In RRCT, these combinations of Rudraksha and Gemstones are worn at specific positions on the body, with a specific orientation and a unique stringing methodology so one can tap into the full potential of these divine tools.

Since 1997, Sakhashree Neeta has done extensive research on Rudraksha, Gemstones, sacred tools, chakras, astrology and Vastu. Through this research, she has pioneered RRCT, a highly effective and patented healing therapy, along with a team of doctors, scientists, researchers, and scholars, and tapped into the full potential of Rudraksha beads and Gemstones to balance the chakras and achieve healing and empowerment in all areas of life. RRCT is the result of over two decades of research in the subject. This methodology considers not only the emotional and physical aspects of well-being but also the energetic concerns of each person. By wearing the Rudraksha and gemstone combinations according to this method, individuals can harness the full potential of these natural beads and gems to open and balance the body's energy centers.

The RRCT combinations are designed to address Chakra blockages effectively, leading to improvements in physical and mental health, spiritual growth, and overall success in life. By aligning with the natural laws of life, individuals can experience greater harmony and fulfillment. Rudraksha Ratna Chakra Therapy offers a comprehensive approach to healing and transformation, utilizing the synergistic properties of Rudraksha beads and gemstones to promote holistic well-being and alignment with one's true self.

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Benefits of Rudraksha

Ancient spiritual texts like the Shiva Purana and the Devi Bhagavatam are replete with the numerous therapeutic properties and the spiritual significance of Rudraksha. Modern research overwhelmingly demonstrate that Rudraksha beads heal on a material, mental, emotional, physical and spiritual level. Rudraksha beads work on various chakras of the body, and when strung by Rudraksha Ratna Chakra Therapy, they begin to balance the chakras in a very short period of time.

The various colors, shapes, sizes and the number of cuts or faces, called mukhis, determine the value of the bead which help to determine its significance in treating different ailments. It regulates blood pressure, skin problems, backache, headache, psychiatric diseases and provides relief from tension, phobia and insomnia. It also brings about success in business, education, and relationships.

Brief description of the benefits of Rudraksha.

• Reduces Thoughts per Second making one Calmer & Aware.
• Regulates Heart Rate & Blood Pressure.
• Reduces Anxiety & Stabilizes Breathing.
• Mitigates the Effects of past Negative Karmas.
• Ensures Protection from Negative Influences and Enemies.
• Protects from Diseases, Accidents & Misfortunes.
• Nullifies the Malefics of Planets & Enhance their Beneficial Effects.
• Improves Memory, Retention & Decision Making.
• Minimizes Stress & Relaxes the wandering mind.
• Brings inner well-being and harmony.
• Maximizes self-potential and self-power.
• Stimulates the mind and sharpens the intellect.
• Balances the Chakras and Heals diseases in the body.
• Gives peace of mind to the wearer.

How to Choose Rudraksha?

When choosing Rudraksha beads, it's crucial to carefully assess their properties and select the ones that closely align with your personal desires, intentions, and needs. The properties and vibrations of different rudraksha beads vary depending on their mukhis or faces, so you can wear either a single bead of a particular mukhi or a combination of different mukhis for added properties and power. It depends on whether you want to complement or enhance the power of the bead you already wore by adding more Rudraksha beads to your combination.

Some people may search for a suitable rudraksha or gemstone based on astrology, such as their birth chart, because most companies that sell these promote this idea. We recommend that you select a suitable rudraksha or gemstone based on your current situation rather than your birth circumstances. Personalized recommendations based on Rudraksha Ratna Chakra Therapy (RRCT) provide a practical solution to the current problems.
Our RRCT (previously known as Rudraksha Ratna Chakra Therapy) experts are highly skilled in identifying the chakras that require attention and selecting the appropriate combination of rudraksha and gemstones for healing and unblocking energy centers. This is done by carefully analyzing the individual's current psychological, physical, and material circumstances.

Once the best RRCT combination has been determined, other approaches such as astrology, meditation practice, or psychological counseling can be used to supplement but not replace the primary diagnostic tool which is based on chakra analysis and RRCT consultation.

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