26/03/2019
Rudraksha
Rudraksha is the seed (stone) of a fruit of a rare species of a tree found in Nepal, Java, Sumatra and Malaya. In India, it has been found in Haridwar and spotted at some centers in Konkan and Karnataka. It is roundish with a cellular demarcation and has a central bore. Small or unripe, unmatured seeds are of no value.
Rarely, a seed with no bore is also seen but then it becomes a piece of great sanctity value if it has only 1 cell mark. The cellular mark/division varies from 1 to 21 per seed. The Rishis observed these peculiarities and made detailed investigations because they noticed that every seed is a ball of energy but the efficacy quantum differed from piece to piece with different cellular markings but there was no difference in any two identical seeds. Rudraksha’s hold a place of pride in the Rigveda, Atharwaveda, Skand Puran and other scriptures because of their beneficial properties of attracting healthy vibrations. Saints wear it as a necklace; the Rishis had deified it as an ornament of Lord Shiva.
BECAUSE OF ITS VARYING ENERGY POTENTIAL, RARE AVAILABILITY AND SANCTITY AS ACCORDED BY THE RISHIS, THEY ARE VERY MUCH IN DEMAND BY BELIEVERS; PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO PAY ANY PRICE FOR A ONE CELL RUDRAKSHA WITHOUT A BORE. THE MOST COMMON AND EASILY AVAILABLE VARIETY IS THE 5 CELL MARK.
Checking the purity of Rudraksha
A real Rudraksha is solid in construction hence it sinks in a bowl filled with water. A fake piece will float. There are many other scientific tests to determine its purity/efficacy, and aroma. Its aromatic property helps a devotee to go into deep meditation faster.
It must be remembered that the Rudraksha must not rub against itself or even with the fingers of a devotee so its use in a rosary is forbidden because rubbing/ friction can erode its potentiality and charm property. It can be worn on the neck threaded with gold/silver wire or in a silk or woolen thread so that it remains in gentle touch with the body to boost immunity. Just as a doctor uses a stethoscope to examine a patient, enlightened saints use a Rudraksh to read the personality and fortune of disciple.
It determines positive or negative energy currents flowing in the body of every person, at any time. The blood pressure of the wearer becomes normal. Its energy charges help and strengthen the heart, reduces tension as per Hindu scholars but the concrete scientific proof is still wanted.
Rudraksha as per Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, it is said to be sour and hot. It quenches thirst if, milk with a minute quantity of its paste is mixed and drank. Sages advise to put one or two seeds in a silver or copper pot or water jug, and sip that water whenever thirsty to keep blood pressure under control.
A single seed retains the efficacy for about one month. Lightening does not strike the wearer; protects him from accidents; and bestows good luck. Persons with positive energy currents should wear it on the right hand; those with negative currents on the left hand, for better results: Persons wearing Rudraksh are held in high esteem.
