‘Rudra’ means Shiva and ‘Aksha’ means tears. It means Shiva’s Tears. When Lord Shiva opened his eyes after a long time, his tears fells upon the earth, and wherever those tears fell, a rudraksha tree was formed. The rudraksha beads are the seeds within the rudraksha fruits which open up by themselves, when placed in water. Rudraksha trees are mostly found in Nepal, India, Burma, and Indonesia.

According to the Hindu mythology (Shiv Purana), just chanting the name of Rudraksha, gives the benefit of donating 11 cows (Gau Daan). Cows being holy creatures as per Hinduism, donating a cow is considered an act of higher ascension and cleansing of karmas- a charity of the highest accord in Hinduism.

It is good to wear rudraksha in a silver thread as it is a good conductor to transmit positive energy from rudraksha to the human body.

Effects/Benefits of Wearing 8-Faced Rudraksha

• This bead is associated with the Root Chakra and is beneficial for those who meditate upon it.
• Beneficial for those who do have negative Rahu in the chart.
• Good for writers, students, educationists, researchers or those in scientific field.
• Helpful for happiness and comfort.
• Enhances wisdom, intellect and consciousness.

How should you wear an Eight Mukhi Rudraksha?

Eight Mukhi rudraksha should be worn on Monday morning after taking a bath and wearing clean clothes, and put the Rudraksh bead in some water from the holy Ganges (Ganga Jal) or simply in clean water for some time. Thereafter, clean it with soft hands through a neat cloth, energize the bead by chanting “Om Kleem Namah” and wear it on the neck in white or silver thread.

What you should do to amplify the effects of 8-Faced Rudraksha?

Recite the mantra 108 times “Om Hoom Namah” before wearing Eight Mukhi rudraksha.

Precautions while using Rudraksha

• There is a need to keep rudraksha away at the time of love making, going to hospitals or cremation, women in menstruation cycles, and while sleeping. Before doing this, keep the rudraksha in pure water, and afterward, wear it again by reciting the mantra “Om Namah Shivaya”.
• Avoid non-veg foods and alcohol.
• Rudraksha is helpful and does not have side-effects; your faith and devotion can give you a sense of spirituality.