What is Rudraksha? Rudraksha & Lord Shiva

Rudraksha is a type of seed traditionally used for prayer beads and spiritual practices in Hinduism, Buddhism, and other related traditions. The seeds come from the Elaeocarpus ganitrus tree, which is primarily found in parts of India, Nepal, and Indonesia.

Rudraksha is believed to have various spiritual and medicinal properties, and it is often associated with the Hindu god Shiva. The number of faces or "mukhis" on the seed can vary from one to twenty-one, and each is said to have a unique energetic quality. Different mukhi rudraksha are believed to be associated with different deities, planets, or healing properties, and they are often worn or used in specific ways for spiritual or therapeutic purposes.

Rudraksha & Lord Shiva

Rudraksha is closely associated with the Hindu god Shiva in Hindu mythology and religious traditions. It is said that Shiva was meditating for thousands of years, and when he opened his eyes, tears fell to the ground, which gave rise to the Rudraksha tree.

Rudraksha is also known as "Shiva's tears" or "tears of compassion" in some traditions, and it is believed to have been used by yogis and spiritual practitioners for thousands of years to enhance their spiritual practices, protect against negative energies, and improve physical and mental well-being.

Furthermore, in some Hindu scriptures, it is mentioned that wearing rudraksha is a way to please Lord Shiva, and it is believed to bring the wearer closer to the blessings and grace of the divine. Many devotees of Shiva wear rudraksha as a way to honor and connect with the deity.