The seed of Rudraksh has been given a very special place and it is credited with mystical and divine properties.
The botanical name of the Rudraksh plant is 'ELAEOCARPUS GRANITRUS'.
This is found in the various parts of the world. It is said that the seed of Rudraksh contains the secrets of entire evolution of the cosmos within it.
Rudratch is formed by association of two words, 'RUDRA' & 'ATCHA'. Rudra is the name of Lord Siva & Atcha means 'tear'.
It is said that the plant of Rudratch is originated from the tear drops of Lord Siva. According to vedic scriptures,
Rudratch can nullify the effects of malefic planets to a great extent.
Urudran aakum, attainmnet towards the supreme level The wearer can attain divine powers, by properly using the Rudratch Proper worshipping of Rudratcham, is important
Vethangal have given special importance to Rudratcham, as it is believed that Rudratcham has originated from the tears of lord Sivaa.
Rudratcham have tremendous energy and power. Rudratch is best known for its biomedical properties and in controlling stress, hypertension and blood pressure. Rudratcham is available mainly in Nepal and Malaysia.
their house, it generates positive energy flow inside.
Rudraksh come in different mugam/ faces The clefts or furrows on the surface of Rudratch, classifies them into different faces. Based on their Mugam, the property & divine value changes.
Sathirangal/ sastras speak of 1 to 38 muga Rudratch, but normally 1 to 14 mugam are used for astrological benefits. Each bead has a different effect depending on the number of faces it has.
Each Rudratch is very individualistic and has to be carefully matched with one's horoscope for it to be beneficial.
Getting Rudratcham from the hands of guru, is the best method to get & wear. Wearing it on Monday/ on Thuva_thisi/on pradosam .... are specific days.
The chain of 108 beads or 54 beads if worn and worshipped , provides all types of benefits. Therefore , it is important that Rudratcham should always be respected and kept pure. Even if, one wears Rudratcham on his body, without doing worship or doing poosai / saying sacred mantra, does no get any sinful deed or thought.
Rudratcham of different mugam pleases the corresponding planets. It may be sufficient to go in for only for those mugam whose ruling planets, cause malefic effects.