| Q). |
How do we choose a good rudraksha
? |
| A). |
Many get confused
with the shape and size of rudraksha . One should
not seriously worry about it. Just see that the
Mukhi is well defined, corns
and contours are natural, and there are no cracks
near the central hole. The bead has to be lustrous
and healthy and devoid of deep cracks and insect
holes. |
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| Q). |
How do the beads work ? |
| A). |
The beads are
ancient vedic beads of power and they work by
Touch , Sight , Worship or Possession. So
you may wear them or hold them or keep them in
your pocket or altar for worship. |
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| Q). |
Do rudraksha suit all skins
? |
| A). |
Rudraksha
is hot in nature. Some people cannot wear it .
Their skin shows signs of allergy. In that case
you may keep the beads in Puja
room and offer daily prayers. |
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| Q). |
People ask , "Can ladies
wear?". |
| A). |
Yes, they can. According to our holy
books , Rudraksha can be worn at
all times by everybody. |
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| Q). |
"Is it that only Hindus
can wear?" |
| A). |
No, All can wear.
Ancient texts have not limited wearing of these
beads to any caste , religion or sex.
Some ancient texts also talk of animals wearing
them and achieving salvation. |
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| Q). |
"Non
- Veg and alcohol have become the part of our
food. Are we therefore disqualified to wear Rudraksha?"
|
| A). |
Make Rudraksha
a part of your body. Your faith will bring grace
in your life. Slowly you will find that you are
moving away from non - Veg and alcohol.
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| Q). |
"What is the life of
Rudraksha beads?" |
| A). |
Could be any
number of years. If well protected, can be passed
on from generation to generation. |
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| Q). |
"Can we wear in ring"? |
| A). |
No, Please avoid. Hands get dirty
often. Purity of the bead gets
affected. |
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| Q). |
"Does it bring luck?"
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| A). |
Yes, Shiva Purana specially describe
that Lakshmi stays where Rudraksha is. |
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| Q). |
"What
are the mythological merits?" |
| A). |
Shiva Purana
describe Rudrakshas origin as Lord Shiva's
tears. He had been meditating for many
years for the welfare of all creatures. On opening
the eyes, hot drops of tears rolled down and the
mother earth gave birth to Rudraksha trees. |
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| Q). |
"Does it have any medical
use?" |
| A). |
Yes, Rudraksha
is classified as a seed of ELAEOCARPACEAE
family and has many medicinal properties. It is
widely used in preparation of Ayurvedic medicines. |
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| Q). |
"Is it true that Rudraksha
controls blood pressure?" |
| A). |
Yes, Take a glass
of water. Dip few beads of five Mukhi
Rudraksha in it, preferably after sun
set. Drink it when you get up in the morning,
before any other intake. Do not use copper glasses. |
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| Q). |
"Does Rudraksha help
Sudden Nervousness?" |
| A). |
Yes. Keep a big
avla size 6 Mukhi Rudraksha with
you. Whenever you feel nervous due to sudden shock
and feel cold, just hold it tight in your right
palm for ten minutes. You will regain your confidence
and body will start warming up. |
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| Q). |
"Can children wear One
Mukhi rudraksha ?" |
| A). |
I would say 'No'.
We must avoid. One Mukhi Rudraksha
needs high degree of self control which growing
children may not be able to cope up. Children
however respond very well to other lower mukhi
rudraksha. |
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| Q). |
"Can
the family members keep interchanging Neck Malas,
Japa Malas or Rudraksha beads?" |
| A). |
No. There is
a relationship between the wearer and Rudraksha,
which is very private and must not be shared.
But it can be willed and passed on to the next
generation. |
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| Q). |
"What is the significance
of 15 to 21 Mukhis?" |
| A). |
Shastras do not describe.
They are very rare to find, yet available. They
are considered to be very auspicious and lucky. |
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| Q). |
"We
read in Puranas that Rudraksha are to be worn
in different numbers on the different parts of
the body like head, neck, both wrists, both fore
arms, waist, abdomen etc. What is the purpose?"
|
| A). |
Yes. It is true for those who desire
to acquire Special Siddhis. The
number of beads is very important when wearing on
different parts of the body like 27 or 54 or 108
for neck , 32 for throat , 6/11/15 for arms , 5
for waist etc. |
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| Q). |
"Is Rudraksha therapy
effective?" |
| A). |
Yes . Very much. Only the therapist
should be a well experienced person. Rudraksha
beads work on physical , emotional and
planetary and karmic levels to heal a person and
this kind of healing is most deeprooted. |
