They are natural dried ripened fruits of plant. The botanical name of the plant is 'ELAEOCARPUS GRANITRUS'. The genus is known
as ELAEOCARPUS. (Elaeo = oil. Carpus = fruit). Hence the name has been given to it due to its fruit which contains oil. Its family, which is known by 360 species has
worldwide distribution. The genus is Elaeocarpus which is represented by over 30 species in the world of which 25 have been reported from South Asia.
Some common species recorded from India are described as under:
(1) Elaeocarpus ganitrus
(2) E. sphaericus
(3) E. grandis
(4) E.Jloribundus
(5) E. oblongatus
(6) E. pertiolatus
(7) E. serratus
(8) E. tuberculatus
Its tree is large & evergreen. It is as big as banyan tree & takes 15-20 years to grow. In usual height, the tree grows to 25 feet with girth of 3 feet.
The bark of its tree is dark, rough and marked with small scales.
The leaves are oblong oval in shape. The size varies from 3 inches to 6 inches. Each leaf has a highly toothed leaf edges.
The flowers are creamy and most attractive in look. The blooming takes place during rainy season and and flowering during March-May.
It comes in different colours and sizes. They are categorized on the basis of the line on them. They comes from One faced to Thirty Eight faced but commonly available
form 1 - 21 mukhis. It is said that its seed contains the secrets of entire evolution of the cosmos within it. The devotees of Shiva, observe forms of
Shiva, Shiva-Parvati,
Shivalinga etc. in these beads. Each and every bead has unique energy or vibrations, which helps in correction of our aura(energy).
According to Shiv Puran, wearing it brings Prosperity , happiness and Good Health to the Wearer. According to Vidyesvara Samhitha, they are available in Four colours,
White, Red , yellow and Black. According to Padma Puraana, a man obtains a lakhfold merit by seeing them, a crorefold merit by touching it and ten crores of merit by wearing them .
Where are Rudraksha Found?
Ecologically, its species are widely distributed from Nepal to the Himalayan foothills to the South East Asia, China, Sri Lanka, Bali, Indonesia, Java, Jakarta,
pacific Islands, Sumatra, New Guinea to north Australia, and even Hawaii.
Nepal is believed to be the original birth place of all species. It is the only country which produces maximum cultivation is in its Bhojpur area Dhingla
in the Arun Valley of Nepal, famous for large and excellent varieties. Nepal also specializes in producing the best quality and of high export value.
Java (Indonesia) is the only country which produces not only the largest but also the streakless variety which has no vertically grooved
lines on it.
Such types of natural and specialized beads are known for their largest size without vertical grooves on them which are exported from Java to various parts
of the world. These varieties are also called zero faced. Some of these large grooveless beads have no roughage due to absence of protuberances on
the surface. Hence, their surface is flat & they are named as AMLASAR . Studies have revealed that this types are very effective in the cure of cancer.
Their trees are found in Nepal, Indonesia, India and countries of North Asia. They are there in some parts of the Western Ghats in South India, but the best quality ones come
from Nepal, as certain altitude in Himalayas , the soil, atmosphere, and everything influences it.
From where can you buy Original and Authentic Beads ?
It is always better to buy from authentic store know to you. Its not just buying but also it should be charged to give you benefit. You should buy from source who energize
them and channelize their energies to suit you.
Genuine, energized and selected beads are available at Astroshastra, which are selected by experts in healing
therepy. We have other energized astrological products like Gemstone,
Yantras etc. Astroshastra is committed to provide world, with rare
source of energy with purity and certificate of authenticity.
You can wear BEADS , BRACELETS, PENDANTS
OR MALAS . They can be worn in Silk or Cotton Thread , Brass, Silver or Gold.
The Malas are made in 11 beads, 21 beads, 54 beads or 108 beads rosaries. Astroshastra has made different combination pendants, bracelets and rosaries and
energise them for your benefit. Our beads are not only genuine but are sent after
being energize by rituals mentioned in ancient vedic literature.
Legends associated :
There are various stories regarding the origin, in various Puranas. Ancient vedic scriptures like Shiva Purana, PadmaPurana (Chap 57) Srimad Bagwata
(Chap III to VII ) Rudraksh Jabbalaoapanishad, Mantra Maharnava, etc. mentioned about the greatness and wonderful properties of beads.
Once Lord Rudra was performing a great penance for thousands of divine years. He slightly opened his eyes. Drops of tears fell from his half closed eyes.
From those tear drops, cropped up its plants.
According to Padma Puraana, in the Krtha-yuga a demon named Tripura having killed the gods and after destroying all the worlds, remained firm in a city in the
intermediate region between the Heaven and the Earth due to the boon of Brahmaa. Lord Rudra was appraised of the trouble being created by the demon to the gods.
Rudra strung his bow with an arrow and killed the demon. Drops of perspiration fell
down from the body of Rudra, who was tired with exertion. Several Rudraaksha
pants cropped up from the drops of Rudras perspiration on the Earth.
It can nullify the effects of malefic planets to a great extent. Shastras say beads of any mukhis can
never do any harm to the wearer unlike Navratnas,
which have to be carefully chosen. No other necklace or bead is so auspicious and powerful as them.
You can click on the name of the beads mentioned on right side of page to know more about them. We have different combination in the form of
Pendants - are made by combination of
some selective beads which can give benefits in specific combination, made in red thread and silver to give you benefic effect. These are made by
genuine, energized and selected beads at Astroshastra. All the beads used are selected by experts in its therepy. We energize each and every
Pendant in their name before sending it our customers.
We offer astrological products like Gemstone,
Yantras etc. Astroshastra is committed to provide world with rare
source of energy with purity and certificate of authenticity. Our products are not only genuine but are sent after being energize by rituals mentioned
in ancient vedic literature. ,
Bracelets - Combination of beads with small five mukhi , Parad beads,
Crystal beads, Lotus seeds to make an auspicious combination to strengthen your aura. A tool to create positivity around your with the help of
crystal and Parad.
Astroshastra has combined the power of amazing Parad and
crystal in the form of Bracelets for negating bad energies and protecting you from evils.
You can order for custom made Bracelets with the beads you wish to have. You can provide us with birth details of the person , who has to wear
them and we would send the bracelet energized in his/her name. Explore the wide variety of exclusive and highly energized Bracelet
available online , shipped worldwide by Astroshastra.
Malas - are string of beads with specific number of beads.
A rosary is the right instrument for offering prayers to God. Separate string of beads is used for wearing in the neck and for counting repetitions of a Japa. The Japa Mala can have 27, 54 or 108 beads at
the junction / knot. The neck Malas consist of a single type of beads like Tulsi, Coral or rock crystal (Spatik). However they can be used with either gold or crystal beads also.
The neck Mala should be taken off before sleeping and can be placed under the pillow.
The Japa Malas should be kept at Pooja room / alter. Care should be taken not to use Surya/ Vishnu Mantra with Rudraksh Japa Mala or Shiva/ Rudra
mantra with Tulsi Mala.
Before wearing first time a Mala, on a Monday morning, one should take bath before sunrise and the beads should
be well washed in cow milk followed by in Ganga Jal. The beads should then be put in the Dhoop and after reciting "Om Namah Shivaya" 11 times;
the mala may be worn.
Different type of beads correspond to different deity and different elements and worn accordingly after sanctification
by reciting appropriate mantra. They are made by combination of genuine,
energized and selected by experts in therepy. We have wide range of Rosaries of , combination
with Gems stones and Yantras.
We have different combinations to appease planets like Saturn, Rahu, Mars and Ketu and their respective lords, like Lord Shani, Goddess Durga, Lord Mangal , Lord Ganesha and they energised to give the wearer best effect.
Check out our range of Malas, you can reach us at sales@astroshastra.com for any other custom made rosary.
According to Shiv Puran , one can wear any number or combination as they never give any negative effect. Its energies
are very pure and powerful, you can feel them instantly. We have other energized astrological products like Gemstone,
Yantras etc.
Astroshastra is committed to provide world with rare
source of energy with purity and certificate of authenticity. Our beads are not only genuine but are sent after being energize by rituals
mentioned in ancient vedic literature. Please feel free for any other information and clarification in this regard. You can ask our Astro Experts for
FREE RECOMMENDATION .
Benefits of Rudraksha Beads :
1. They are lucky charms for health wealth and prosperity.
2. They are very good in controlling Blood Pressure.
3. They open Body Chakras and help in meditation.
4. They are helpfull in removing negative energies from body as well as home/office.
5. They appease their corrosponding planets.
6. They negate the malefic doshas in horoscope. Like Manglik Dosha , Kemdrum Yoga,
Kaal Sarp Dosha.
7. They remove all malefic Tantra effects on the wearer.
8. If the ash obtained by burning bead is mixed with the ash of gold in equal proportion and taken , one ratti as a doe in the morning
and evening , high blood pressure is controlled.
9. In case of small pox, take its ash with black pepper in equal proportion with water, kept at night for three months. One will cured
positivey.
10. If a big bead is rubbed and paste is applied on a poisonous wound it will heal immediately without affecting the patient adversely.
How to Recognise Original beads:
1. It always has a rough surface but is not thorny, Thorny surface are artifically made.
2. In Natural beads the lines are not equidistance, but in an artifical ones, these are found carved at equidistance.
3. The energies can be checked by moving copper bangle around the Beads.
4. Its best to buy beads from a Genuine and Authentic Dealer.
On monday morning, one should take a bath before sunrise and the beads should be kept in oil for four to seven days, thereafter be washed well raw milk, After that the rosary should be washed in holy ganga water. The rosary should then be put in the smoke of dhoop, then after reciting the namtra "OM NAMHA SHIVAYE" eleven times, the rosary or bead be worn.
If you have any doubts or would like to get any information
or clarification in this regard, mail us at consult@astroshastra.com .
RULES FOR WEARING RUDRAKSHA BEADS
According to Shiv Puran , there are no specific rules for wearing them except for getting it energised and chanting the matras specific to that particular bead. Anyone can
wear them, Male/Female, person belonging to any religion or caste. There are no formalities or restrictions, to be observed after wearing them. There are only two
restrictions where the wearer shall remove the mala or bead i.e. while going to funeral or where birth has taken place.
Important points to be followed :
1. Wear only energized beads i.e. wear the beads only after Pran Prathistha by Mantras and rituals .
2. You can remove them and wear them again, but after this, each time you remove/ wear it chant the mantra 11 times.
3. You can wear any combination or beads but its best if you wear them as per your birthchart. You can consult Astroshastra expert for advice, mail us your birth
details at consult@astroshastra.com .
4. Do not share your mala with anyone.
5. Do no wear the Japa Mala and do not perform Japa with mala used for wearing.
6. Periodically wash the mala and oil the Mala
7. You can use Planetary Oils , Coconut oil, Mustrad oil or Desi Ghee for oiling.
8. Women should not wear them during menstrual periods.
9. Beads
Beads and their respective Planets and Isht Lord
One Mukhi --- Sun , Lord Shiva, Param Brahma Two Mukhi --- Moon , Lord Ardhnarishwer, Shiv Shakti, Shiva Parvati Three Mukhi --- Mars , Agni , Tri deva Four Mukhi ---- Mercury , Goddess Saraswati, Chaturanand/ Brahma Swaroop Five Mukhi ---- Jupiter , Lord Shiva, Rudranga / Kalyani Swaroop Six Mukhi ---- Venus , Lord Kartikeye, Shiv putra Seven Mukhi ---- Saturn , Goddess Lakshmi, Sapta rishi, sapt matrika Eight Mukhi ---- Rahu , Lord Ganesha, Bhatuk Bhariav Nine Mukhi ---- Ketu , Goddess Durga, Dharm raj Ten Mukhi ----- Dasha Avatar / Jannardhan / Lord Vishnu Eleven Mukhi ----- Eleven Rudra Avatar Twelve Mukhi ---- Sun , Surya , Vishnu -shiva Thirteen Mukhi ---- Indra , Viswadeva Fourteen Mukhi ---- Hanuman , Bhuvneshwer
Lord Shiva , Supreme Energy has always blessings on the wearer . You can Chant the Mantras Daily for Lord Shiva's Blessings
Shape, Varieties
With regard to shape, all available species known to exist in the following shapes and forms. These shape varieties have been discussed in detail
in the science of Ayurveda
1. Round shape
2. Oval or flat like almond. It is half moon shaped that is why it is called Ardh-chandrika (Kaju Dana or Badam shape).
3. Long - semi round shaped (Rondraksha).
4. Sadraksh (Subhaksha).
Size:
In size, they are known to be found as small as black pepper and as large as Amla [Emblica officinalis) or table tennis ball. It varies from 0.25 to 2 cm.
According to Meru Tantra, the bigger size and Shiv Linga are effective for prayer. The hard, big and highly ornamented are considered virtuous in
effectivity. The smaller beads are highly valued as rosary as they are easy to carry and wear.
Colour Varieties
There is a wide diversity in the colour and shape. It is a universal fact that no two have exactly the similar shape and colouration.
There are four main colour varieties which are commonly available:-
1. White colour
2. Honey Colour
3. Black colour
4. Mixed colour