Dr. Shanker Adawal
The Rudraksh
Generally Rudraksh trees
are found in Nepal and countries of North Asia. This tree is of medium height,
its fruit is called “Rudraksh”. The Rudraksh is found in a cover similar to the
walnut. When the cover is broken or cut, the Rudraksh is found inside. Rudraksh
is used in Hinduism mostly but are used in almost all the religions.
Rosary
or Bead
A bead is the right
instrument for offering prayers to god. The best bead is of the Holy Rudraksha
in addition to other beads. The Rudrakshas have normally one to fourteen faces.
Other beads are of chandan, Tulsi, Saftic etc. Rudrakshas are of 38 types. A
brief account of, Holy Rudraksha rosary is given below for the guidance of
readers, as it is not commonly known.
How
to purify the Rudraksha Rosary
On Monday morning, one
should take a bath before Sunrise, and the beads should be kept in oil for four
to seven days, therefore be washed well in Cow’s milk. After that the rosary
should be washed in holy Ganges water. The rosary should then be put in the
smoke of dhoop and flowers, then after reciting the mantra “Om Nama Shivae”
eleven times, the rosary may be worn.
Importance
of the Bead
Holy Rudrakshas are of 38
types. These have generally, from 1 to 21 faces but above 14 faces, rarely are
available in India. Faces are natural lines found across the body of the
Rudraksh. Every Rudraksh has a specific purpose. This rosary is very auspicious
and draws man near to the supreme. All religions have prescribed or recommended
the use of a bead. According to Hindu mythology, the use of Rudraksh rosary
signifies, Lord Shiva and bestows all his blessings upon the user. It has
miraculous effect on our body, mind and soul, and can be used for propitiation
of adverse planetary positions. There is an old story about the creation of the
Rudraksh. It is said that once there was a Datiya named Tripura Sur who was
unconquerable. Brahma, Vishnu and other deities were tired of him as they were
being teased by him. They approached Lord Shiva and requested him to help them
get rid of him. Lord Shiva thought of using special fire-weapon named Aaghor.
This weapon destroyed everything. It is believed, that it was like the Atom
bomb of today. Lord Shiva used that weapon to destroy Tripura Sur. During the
use of this weapon. Lord Shiva could not open his eyes and when opened, the
eyes became watery, and few drops of water fell on earth. These drops later
appeared in the shape of trees and the fruits of 38 types appeared which are
called Rudrakshas. Lord Shiva is known as Rudra and tears called Ashak. Hence
the name Rudrakshas. Of these 21 types have been assigned to Sun, 10 to fire
and 16 to Moon.
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