Seven Faced Rudraksha Bead

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Seven Faced Rudraksha Bead

The Seven Faced Rudraksha bead is ruled by the planet Saturn is prescribed as a remedy for Saturn related problems like Sadesati and kal sarpa yoga. According to Vaishnavites this rudraksha represents Shesha Nag, the king of serpents. It is believed that snakes never bother the wearer of this Rudraksha. According to others it represents goddess MahaLakshmi. The 7 mukhi rudraksha bead is used to cure diseases like asthma, pharyngitis, impotency, foot related diseases, respiratory disorders cold, pain in bone and muscles, paralysis, long term diseases etc. The 7 mukhi bead is said to bless the wearer with wealth, fame and spiritual knowledge. In Numerology, people governed by Number 8 are recommended to wear this Rudraksha. The Seven Mukhi Rudraksha is said to please Kamdev (Cupid) and is also referred to as ‘Kamdev rudraksha’.

The Mantra for Seven Mukhi Rudraksha bead is 'Aum Hum Namah'.

Significance of Yantras

An Yantra is a symbolic representation of a Mantra. They are emblems of psychic power. It is said that if you are chanting mantras of a diety keeping his yantra while chanting can speed up the beneficial effects of the mantras. Yantras are widely used in meditation, Pujas and tantric rituals. The act of wearing, drawing, or concentrating on a yantra is said to have spiritual or astrological or magical benefits. Astrologically, Yantras have great significance and is considered auspicious in Hindu mythology. Since yantras are made up of metals, alloys, Precious stones, alloys etc and made on a particular date and time according to procedures defined in the Vedas and charged with siddhi mantras they can be used to remove a planet's malice effects and increase its beneficial aspects. Read more on the different types of Yantras and their significance.

The Power of GemStones

According to Hindu Astrology, the life of all human beings is influenced by the 9 Planets or Navagrahas. The 9 planets considered by Vedic astrologers are the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu. The outer planets of Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto are not used in ancient classical Vedic astrology and thus have no gemstones assigned to them. The main gems for these 9 planets referred to as "navaratna" meaning 9 gems and the substitute gems are called "uparatna".This influence the planets may be positive or negative. Based on an individual's horoscope or position of Planets, either a single gem or a combination of compatible gems is advised to be worn to increase the effects of beneficial planets or counteract harmful planets. Read More

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