11 (Eleven) Mukhi (face) Rudraksha from Nepal

Eleven mukhi represents Lord Hanuman. When invoked, blesses with wisdom, right judgment, powerful vocabulary, adventurous life and success. The wearer becomes fearless. It helps in meditation and yoga sadhanas by giving self control of all senses and removes the problems of yogic practices.

Hanuman is virtuous, strong and infallible in his physical, mental and oratorical skills. As per the Padma Purana anyone who wears the Gyarah Mukhi is known to be abundantly blessed with all the virtues of Lord Hanuman. He would gain negotiation skills, self-confidence, intelligence, physical strength and a powerful mind.

It is believed makes the wearer fearless and is highly recommend during meditation and also to inculcate single minded devotion to God. Lord Indra also blesses this Rudraksha. This bead brings good luck, good fortune, man-management skills and power to gain absolute control over senses.

Benefits of wearing 11 (Eleven) Mukhi (face) Rudraksha:

• Helps in taking bold and correct decisions.

• Enhances the vocabulary.

• Allows the wearer to express him/herself better.

• Advisable for students preparing for a competitive examination to wear it.

• It is said that the wearer of this Rudraksha gets the benefits of donating thousand cows and performing thousand Ashwamedha Yagyas.

Ruling Deity: Lord Hanuman

Ruling Planet: All

Beej Mantra: Om Hreem Namah

Approx. Size: 19-23 mm

Origin: Nepal

Dos and Donts of wearing Rudraksha:

• Keep the beads as close to your skin as possible and not let others to touch. Rudraksha can also be kept in Puja room and prayed for benefit of whole family.

• Rudrakshas should not be shared / exchanged / transferred /from one person to another person after it has been worn.

• Do not wear Rudraksha while going to funerals. This is the most important task to remember.

• Make Rudraksha a part of your body. Wear it daily like a cloths and don't think and give too much attention to it , you will find more effects.

Rudraksha cleaning and care:

The beads should be kept clean and it should be dipped inwarm water overnight. Then they should be scrubbed thoroughly using a plastic brush. Lastly, they should be washed with normal water and should be allowed to dry. After the beads have dried sandalwood oil has to be applied on the beads (using a small toothbrush). Thereafter Incense and sandal paste has to be offered and the seed mantra for the Rudraksha beads has to chanted 11 times.

SIGNIFICANCE OF WOMEN WEARING RUDRAKSHA: God himself offering half of his body to enshrine the Goddess into him, it also authenticates our belief that they are two sides of the same coin, thus women can wear a Rudraksha and experience the bliss of positive energy. Women can wear a rudraksha during her menstrual cycle. The health benefits of Rudraksha are many and varied, but one of the most important is its ability to balance hormones.

Following is the simple ritual to be followed for Rudraksha wearing or worshipping:

• Sprinkle Rudraksha / Mala With Gangajal Or Pure Water.

• Apply Sandalwood Paste.

• Offer Incense / Dhoop.

• Offer any fresh flower.

• Touch the Rudraksha to A Shivling Or Lord Shiva's Photo And Chant 'Om Namah Shivaya' For a minimum of 11 times and thereafter rudraksha can be worn or placed at puja place.

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