RUDRAKSHA

RUDRAKSHA


Rudraksha is a term that is used to refer to the broad leaved evergreen trees that can be commonly found in the areas lying between the Gangetic plains and the foothills of the Himalayas. When fully ripe, a thin blue color outer shell covers the seeds of Rudraksh. It is owing to this reason that, sometimes the Rudraksha seeds are also known as blueberry beads. The Rudraksha beads have a lot of significance. Rudraksha is a popular traditional Indian medicine that is extensively used to treat several kinds of diseases.

Power of Rudraksha
A person who wears Rudraksha gets all his sins washed and heads his way towards his ultimate destination. The devotees of Lord Shiva are usually given Rudraksha for peace. A person tends to become pure after wearing the Rudraksha beads.

History of Rudraksha
The term Rudraksh basically refers to the tears of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva meditated for several years for the wellbeing of all creatures. But, when he opened his eyes to see around, he saw people in pain.

Types of Rudraksha Beads
Rudraksha beads are basically the tears of Lord Shiva that rolled down his eyes after seeing the sufferings of people. It is owing to this reason that these Rudraksha beads are considered to be of paramount importance. In the eyes of people, Rudraksh beads are the gift of God to mankind. There are various types of Rudraksha beads available, each having its own importance.