‘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 3-Faced Rudraksha

Rudraksha has specific benefits for each of its types. This particular rudraksha is for people who are clouded by feelings of guilt, shame and want to resolve past karmas. It is conductive in enhancing a sense of self, so you do not repeat past mistakes and get self-awareness regarding what you ought to be, and your purpose. It has benefits such as clearing past baggage either in this or any past lives as well as clearing your conscience. It wont be wrong to call it the rudraksha for penance and realizing of the self.

• It is used for meditation and spiritual alignment to bring self-awareness.
• It promotes self-respect and self-awareness.
• It gives the blessings of Lord Shiva.
• Rudraksha has medicinal properties and brings positivity, promotes well-being, and is conductive for enhancing self-confidence.
• 3-Faced rudraksha is associated with Lord Agni and the planet Sun.
• It has a soothing effect on the soul and brings self-awareness.
• It helps you deal with feelings of guilt, shame or past sins.
• It is believed to liberate you from past karmas.

How should you wear a 3 Mukhi Rudraksh?

Teen Mukhi rudraksha should be worn on Sunday morning after taking a bath and wearing clean clothes, and put the Rudraksha 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 3-Faced Rudraksh?

Recite the mantra 108 times “Om Kleem Namah” before wearing teen 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.