Origin Of Rudraksha: The Tears of Lord Shiva

 



Rudraksha has a lot of significance in Hinduism. The word Rudra denotes Lord Shiva as it is his other name while Aksha means tear drops.

Origin of Rudraksha

It is said that Lord Shiva once went in to deep meditation because of the compassion he had for humanity. His major aim was to bring happiness to all the living creatures. After the meditation, when the Lord woke up; his tears fell on the Earth. These tears became the seeds of the Rudraksha trees. Hence, it means that Rudraksha are tears of Lord Shiva. This complete analogy is based on the Shiva Purana.

This is the major reason behind using the seed capsule of Rudraksha tree for prayers and other benefits.

The religious significance of Rudraksha

Any picture of Shiva usually has Rudraksha. He either wears it on his head or arms. Hence, a lot of religious practitioners started wearing Rudraksha as well. Some of them also believe that the Rudraksha contains the secret of the entire evolution of the universe.

However, most people wear it to lead peaceful and happy lives. It is also said that wearing rudraksha assures good health and a fearless life. At the same time, it is said that Rudraksha usually protects the person wearing it.

Rudraksha- Tears of Lord Shiva

The mention of Rudraksha is not only limited to shiva purana. It is mentioned in almost all the Holy Scriptures. The Upanishads which are an ancient Hindu text and is included in the Vedas states that people who wear Rudraksha close to their skin will be able to absolve all their sins.

The Upanishads also contain the ‘Rudraksha Upanishat’ which is one of the 108 scriptures of the Vedas. It says that even uttering the name “Rudraksha” holds a lot of pranic and karmic advantage. Wearing the beads akin is also like wearing the sacred ash which is known as the Bhasma.

Rudraksha- the best healer

It is a God’s gift to mankind. Rudraksha is also considered as the bridge between man and God. You can find different types of Rudrakshas including One Mukhi Rudraksha to 21 Mukhi Rudraksha. You should wear the one suggested by your source.

However, people seek a successful and contented life after wearing the Rudraksha. In fact, some people also wear Rudraksha to nullify the effects of certain malefic planets.

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