Twelve mukhi rudraksha represents Lord Sun. The wearer gets limitless administrative capacity. He gets the quality of the sun - to rule and to move continuously with brilliant radiance and strength. Good for ministers, politicians, administrators, businessmen and executives. Removes worry, suspicion and fear. Increases self image and motivation. Gives happiness and material gains and protects from accidents.
Barah Mukhi Rudraksha is blessed by the Sun also addressed as Surya. Dwadash Aditya is the name given to the 12 Mukhi Rudraksha. The Padma Puran mentions that the wearer of the 12 Mukhi can acquire wealth and happiness. He is freed from the fear of fiery energies and diseases. Poverty stays away from the wearer.
Benefits of wearing 12 (Twelve) Mukhi (face) Rudraksha:
• Makes the wearer confident and courageous.
• Makes the wearer mentally, physically and emotionally strong.
• Reduces stress, grief and worry.
• Makes the wearer self-dependent.
Ruling Deity: Lord Surya
Ruling Planet: Sun
Beej Mantra: Om Kraum Kshaum Raum Namah
Approx. Size: 26 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.(NTS)
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