Wearing Rudraksh during Shravan month
Rudraksh during Shravan Month
Shravan Maas is consideredvery auspicious to the devotees of Lord Shiva and almost everyone of them will be fasting either for the whole month or at leastevery Monday of the Shravan Maas.
As Rudraksh is symbolic to Lord Shiva, wearing the Rudraksh is considered very auspicious as well. Devout devotees of Lord Shiva make sure to wear a Rudraksh during this time of the year to please him.Devotees also do japa with Rudraksh mala to please Lord Shiva.
Taking an early moring bath and chanting "Om Namah Shivay" with the beads nine or one hundred and eight times. It is also advised to wash the beads with Gangajal at least once every week.
Rudraksh is the seed of the Eliocarpus Granitus tree, which is a large broad-leaved evergreen tree found in the Himalayan region. They bear white flowers which later develop into an olive-like fruit bearing the seed. The fruit is soaked in water for a number of days, the Rudraksh is then taken out while peeling off the skin of the fruit. The Rudraksh beadconsists of approx 50% carbon, 30% oxygen, 18% Hydrogen and 2% Nitrogen. Rudraksh being a plant seed, should be worn strung on cotton thread or cord rather than metal. The metal could damage the delicate seed.
Meaning of Mukhis in Rudraksh
The Rudrakshbeads can have from a single up to 21 faces or mukhis. But they should be worn under proper guidance as allRudraksh beads are not suitable for everyone. Usually Panchmukhi or 5 faced Rudraksh is considered safe for all men, women and children to wear. It is worn for general well being, freedom and good health. It is very helpful in lowering blood pressure, creating alertness, and calming nerves. The six mukhi beads can be worn by children under 12 years of age. It will help them have more focus.
The Gauri-Shankar Rudraksh is said to bring balance in your life. It brings prosperity, not only in terms of money but also in terms of making the right choices and creating a sense of balance between the right and wrong.
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