5. There are the following verses on this (Question). Wherefrom comes it? What is its name? How is it to be worn by men? How many faces does it contain? What are the mantras to be chanted when wearing it?
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20. Next Bhusunda addressed the Lord Kalagni Rudra. Tell me the different kinds of Rudrakshas, their nature, the result of wearing them, and also their different faces; and those that drive out evils and these that give the desired objects.
In India, the cleaned pits of the fruit of this tree are known as rudraksha in the Hindi language (from Sanskrit: rudrākṣa, meaning "Rudra's teardrops" or "eyes") and are widely used as prayer beads, particularly in Hinduism. Rudraksha might be produced by more than one species of Elaeocarpus, however E. angustifolius is the principal species used in the making of mala (garlands).
The Hindi vernacular name of both the tree and the stones is "rudraksha", from Sanskrit: rudrākṣa, a compound word consisting of the name Rudra ("Shiva") and akṣha ("teardrops" or "eyes").[54] The stones are widely used in Hinduism as prayer beads in the making of mala (garlands).[13]
He uses a psychology manipulation trick called Ideomotor Effect to makes fools of his idiot followers. He tells them that rudrakshas in his shop have special powers that will spin differently when held over different food.
As a prelude to the actual pilgrimage, the aspirant wears a beaded mala/garland usually of tulsi or rudraksham to highlight his renunciation of material temptations. Majority of the devotees begin wearing the mala from the first day of Vrishchikam. Wearing the garland on a Saturday or on the day of asterism of Uthram, just prior to the first day of Vrishchikam is considered auspicious, for it is held that Dharma Shastha or Lord Ayyappa was born on first Vrishchikam on a Saturday, the asterism being Uthram. The occurrence of these three features on the same day is a rare phenomenon. Hence any one among the trio is chosen. As a rule the devotee receives his mala from a Guruswami, one who has been to Sabarimala repeatedly several times. The ritual is ordinarily conducted in the precincts of a temple or any other holy place.
Brahma is often represented in red with four heads, symbolic of his creation of the four Vedas. Thus he is often called Caturanana/Caturmukha or 'four-faced' and Astakarna or 'eight-eared'. Originally Brahma had five heads but when he lusted after his daughter Sandhya an outraged Shiva cut off the head which had ogled the goddess (or burned it with his central eye). Brahma is also represented with four arms. One right hand holds the brahma-tandram, an oval disk with a beaded rim which is perhaps a sacrificial ladle and used to mark men's foreheads with their destiny. The other right hand holds a rosary made from rudraksha seeds. One left hand holds a cleansing vase and he sometimes holds his bow Parivita or the Vedas. Brahma may also be depicted sitting on the sacred lotus flower which sprang from Vishnu's navel, a scene especially common in Cham art.
Then the Acharya should present to that disciple the head-strip (ushnisha) and other cloths, fire-producing device (arani), scissors, small water-jar, sruk and sruva (ladles), darbhas, Agama book, rosary of rudraksha, crown, foot-stool (paduka), camaras, royal umbrella, elephant, palanquin and other such royal insignia at that time, with diligence and blessings, wishing him a bright future.
For the sake of prayscitta, the guru should do the incantation of the mantras, after doing the bhasma-snana (bath done with vibhuti) according to the prescribed rules. Having rendered his body to be identical with the mantras and facing the north or east and wearing the rosary of rudraksha, he should do the incantation of siva-mula- mantra, aghora mantra, pasupata-astra mantra, aghora-astra mantra, sivastra mantra or the brahma-mantras and the anga-mantras.
78.54-56 On the head side of the Trident, he should place sivastra-kumbha covered with cloth and deposited with lotus-flower made of gold. He should worship Sivastra meditating on the form of Sivastra. The form of Sivastra appears with four arms; head adorned with crescent; appears with four faces beautified with three eyes; with matted hair blazing like the flames of fire, with mouth associated with protruding teeth; with the hands holding sakti-weapon, trident, abhaya-mudra and varada-mudra; appears with excessive brightness of thick bunches of lightning; appears dreadful, roaring like the thunder. He is ever at the age of sixteen. Being with great effulgence, He is placing His feet to be in svastika-posture.
A lot of mysteries are associated with rudraksha, which is not uncommon in the case of such rare and naturally occurring products. If one evaluates amber, agar, shwetark, shaligram, gorochan, or other similar products there is mysticism surrounding all these.
Primarily rudraksha is a symbol of spirituality. It is worn singly or in multiples in the form of malas (rosary). When sadhus wear them, they believe to have attained special powers and it is almost like a trademark for devotees of God. Many people wear rudraksha for its good omen, maybe as a talisman or just for good health. There are others who wear it as an ornament without knowing its virtues.
During the British rule of India, gold ornaments embedded with rudraksha used to be exported to England where these ornaments were said to be favourites of British women, including members of the royalty. This potential of rudraksha exists even today.
Rudraksha did not get wide publicity or acceptance on scientific basis, as having healing properties or mystical powers. This is not surprising, because many of the items of traditional and cultural importance to one specific religion (in this case for Hindus) becomes a matter of faith and even superstition. Another reason could be the diversity of opinions on the benefits of rudraksha usage and differences of opinion on its efficacy.
The purpose of writing this book is to create an interest in the fertile minds of the people to look at these beads in an objective and dispassionate manner so that proper research can be carried out to unfold the mysteries surrounding them and come out with correct practices and usages for the beads as well as the other parts of the rudraksha tree. Apart from the bead, the outer skin of the fruit and leaves and bark of the tree can be used in making useful herbal products. There is also a possibility to study the properties of seeds belonging to different species of Elaeocarpus.
I had come across people who had mentioned several benefits from the use of rudraksha. I had also read about the bead and its efficacy in various publications and Ayurvedic references. The benefits ranged from achieving material successes to overcoming physical ailments or attaining calmness of mind. Many times, these experiences could be just coincidental, yet because of the vast number of people conclusively asserting their views in favour of its good effects, I was motivated to continue with the studies.
The non-clinical tests conducted during the period, Feb 2005 till August 2007 at the Department of Pharmacology, University of Mumbai, on rudraksha and its benefits look quite promising. The summary of the findings of the texts is being published for the first time in this book.
As I have mentioned earlier, Hindu scriptures associate rudraksha with Lord Shiva, the greatest among the Hindu Gods he is known as Mahadev and its is believed that rudraksha trees originated from his tears. In Sanskrit, Rudraksha means Lord Shiva and aksha means eyes. Many believe and as scriptures declare, the blessings of Lord Shiva should be sought to get the maximum benefits from these beads. Had this book been written considering rudraksha merely as a product and without referring to its spiritual significance, I would not have done justice to these beads. For generations, the mere utterance of the word rudraksha creates emotions and vibrations touching the soul and being you closer to God.
The most important basic property of these beads as per experience and also expectation is to make a person fearless. Shakti (Goddess of power) unites with Lord Shiva to provide this basic property of rudraksha. Each and every property of such divine products cannot be easily explained scientifically.
Since Lord Shiva is considered the creator of rudraksha, it becomes a symbol of spirituality, fearlessness and a source of power for health, peace and prosperity. Most Hindu, Jain and Sikh homes in India have rudraksha either as loose beads or in rosary form. Unfortunately, even after having these beads for generations, hardly anyone seems to know their genuineness or the true value or how exactly they have to be used and in what numbers and how to maintain them. Usually, people who trade in these beads hide many facts and for commercial reasons do not share their views.
2. Several restrictions imposed by way of rituals and customs or ways to wear rudraksha. For example, in many families, women are forbidden from wearing rudraksha, while men can wear only one. In one of the religious sects, there is a practice of a person being allowed to wear a single rudraksha at a young age and every year knots are tied on the thread that holds the bead so that by the time the man reaches the age of 50, the bead virtually touches the throat. Some people (particularly priests from South India) encase it with silver or gold in box form and wear it around their neck in a chain.
In ancient India, as a result of the efforts of great rishis and other learned people, sciences like astrology, ayurveda, yoga, languages, music and dance have come to be evolved to great heights. There could be a good enough reason to assume that these ancestors were not ordinary humans but were endowed with capabilities to explore and make great discoveries. We can only guess the extent of efforts required to discover and assign properties for a bead like rudraksha. In this modern age, with resources of all types, including satellite-assisted mapping and exploration facilities, the question is whether we can invent something basic like rudraksha again? 2ff7e9595c
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