Depending on the faces (Vertical lines of furrows) on Rudrakshas - we find many types of Rudrakshas. Rudrakshas wearer gets different types of benefits depending upon the Rudrakshas faces. We explain below Rudrakshas of one to fifteen ‘Mukhas’ and their medicinal and spiritual benefits to the wearer. (mankind)
One Mukhi Rudraksha:- The One Mukhi is the most sought after Rudraksha. A one mukhi Rudraksha has the potential to attract colossal power, affluence, luxuries, fame, massive confidence and spiritual fortification. It elevates a person and its constant use proves effective in developing leadership qualities. Prosperity, fortune and will power grow wherever it is revered in the house or worn on the body in a necklace. According to Vedas it prevents diseases related to the head such as stroke, paralysis, etc.
Two Mukhi Rudraksha:- The Two Mukhi Rudraksha effectively controls the malefic effects of Moon and diseases of the left eye, kidney, intestines etc. This bead helps in advancing harmonious associations. When used in a string, it bestows the origin of fertility in all living beings and blesses every couple with marital bliss by facilitating the fulfillment of material desires between husband and wife along with strengthening mutual accord and love.
Three Mukhi Rudraksha :- The Three Mukhi Rudraksha imparts corporeal vigour and helps in the healing of several diseases like epilepsy and Parkinson disease. Augmentation of memory and concentration on the subject are the prime effects of this Rudraksha. It also wards off ill-luck and tensions and can help purify sins. It heightens the power of creative intelligence when garlanded. The wearer feels it by realizing success in his effort, productive resources and wisdom.
Four Mukhi Rudraksha :- The Four Mukhi Rudraksha is showered with supreme divine ingenious activity and strength of meditation. Therefore it regulates logical and concrete structural thinking. Its use conjures up positive thinking, creativity, concentration, sexual potency and wit. The wearer is provided with ideas and efficiency of work as well as confidence in public speaking. Wearing it prevents diseases of hypothalamus, cerebellum and medulla oblongata and helps to achieve a healthy mind in a healthy body along with a charming persona.
Five Mukhi Rudraksha :- The Five Mukhi Rudraksha enjoys all kinds of chattels and opulence. This Rudraksha is blessed by Rudra, which cuddles the energies that are functional for maintenance of health. It is only when the nature of human Kama (Lust), Lobha (Greed), Moha (Attachment), Krodha (Anger), and Ahankar (Ego) is set right, we accomplish sound health. The wearer is relieved from high blood pressure and other diseases pertaining to lungs, heart and blood. Wearing in the mala of 54+1 or 108+1 in the neckline is highly of use for people suffering from stress, anxiety, eczema, gastric ulcer too.
Six Mukhi Rudraksha :- The Six Mukhi Rudraksha enriches the career path and helps achieve immense professional and academic success. It helps fulfill dreams and lead a very luxurious and famous life. The wearer is charged with the upsurge of love, attraction and creativity. It works on emotional traumas, affects understanding and appreciation of personal relationships, brings comfort to the opposite sex .It teaches one to adore and appreciate others. A Six Mukhi rules over art and artistic sense and signifies inclination towards music, arts, humorous literature, theater etc. It Is beneficial in the prevention of diseases related to the eyes, nose, throat, sexual organs, kidneys, and bladder.
Seven Mukhi Rudraksha :- The Seven Mukhi Rudraksha epitomizes the seven traits of pleasure, peace, success, exuberance, simplicity, forbearance, happiness and helps in building finances and amassing wealth. It can help attain prosperity and peace of mind. It is considered very auspicious because it helps ward off fatal diseases and death and achieve longevity. Wearing Seven Mukhi Rudraksha assists in stabilizing the Saturn planet to its proper position sanctifying the person with fame, success, honour, justice, love, wisdom and authority. The Seven Mukhi also prevents cold, cough, bronchitis, rheumatism, TB and pyorrhea.
Eight Mukhi Rudraksha :- The Eight Mukhi Rudraksha has the vitality for drawing success and is a demolisher of malevolence and impediments. It is a vital instrument in toughening one's will power and converting even a foe into a friend. Its use before initiating a new work/venture to bring good fortune is well acknowledged. It is also the eradicator of arrogance, egoism and pride. People having mental troubles, diseases of stomach, insomnia as well as having habits of excessive expenditure find it the best remedy.
Nine Mukhi Rudraksha :- The Nine-Faced Rudraksh is the symbolic of the primordial Mother Mahamaya Jagdamba who has given birth to the world. Being the representative symbol of the nine Durga`s it is very fruitful and peace giving. The devotees of Shakti must definitely wear it. It also makes the nine day fast during Navratras, even more fruitful. All the weaknesses are said to disapprear through the none openings in the body. This Rudraksh also provides protection from the ill effects of the nine planets. Being a form of Mother, this is excessively beneficial for women since it has nine qualities. This bead also increases will power, keeps the body healthy, builds concentration and cures diseases especially those related to the heart and the lungs. Also increases courage, patience, bravery, dutifulness, alertness, decisiveness and popularity in society.
Ten Mukhi Rudraksha :- The Ten-Faced Rudraksh is symbolic of Lord Vishnu. The blessings of all Ten Avtars (Incarnations) of Vishnu can be invoked by wearing this Rudraksh. The ten sense organs in the human body are the residences of desires and best motivated by desire. All the sins of the sense organs are destroyed but the wearer must bear in mind not to sin after wearing this Rudraksh. Only then his past sins are washed away. On the wearing of this Rudraksh, the social circle of a prosperous man begins to expand and an unknown person becomes friendly and popular. It helps people in administrative work to gain recognition far and wide. It also strengthens the body and the mind and improves memory while adding efficiency. This Rudraksh is also known to increase patience and forbearance.
Eleven Mukhi Rudraksha :- The Eleven-Faced is symbolic of Rudra destruction. This Rudraksh is said to have been originated from a part of Lord Shankar. It stands for Mahavir Bajrangbali (another name for Sri Hanuman). The very mention of his name drives away ghosts and evil spirits. He is full of knowledge of arts and wisdom. All these qualities are bestowed upon the person who wears this Rudraksh. This Rudraksh also strengthens the body and mind and helps cure several diseases. Also, it is specially beneficial to those who regularly face hardships, become impatient, feel insulted and unhappy and make wrong decisions. It also increases intuitiveness and helps you feel joyous and happy.
Twelve Mukhi Rudraksha :- This Rudraksh symbolizes Lord Bhaskar (the Sun God) who is the glorious and majestic God who runs the world. The life-giving qualities of the Sun are born in the person wearing this glorious Rudraksh. The wearer becomes very radiant, spreading knowledge and enlightenment in all directions. He is very well respected and honoured by one and all and whatever he undertakes to do he does it successfully. There is a perpetual radiant glow on the face of the person wearing this Rudraksh and he is able to charm his way through crowds. Those not satisfied with small achievements, gain power and ability to rise higher and higher. The wearer develops patience and courage to turn adversities in his favour. It is helpful in marriage relations, begetting off spring, driving away animosity and developing congenial relationships. It helps make life happier in every sphere of life.
Thirteen-Mukhi Rudraksha :- The Thirteen-Faced Rudraksha is symbolic of the knight of heaven -Indra. This is worn to please Lord Indra who blesses his devotee with glory, wealth, honour, accolades and unprecedented success. The wearer becomes pure and kind and has no mental obstacles, no evil thoughts for others, no deception and earns the respect of other family members. Those looking for success in a new venture should wear this Rudraksh. It also believed that the wearer of this Rudraksh is blessed with an affluent and virtuous home in the next birth.
Fourteen-Mukhi Rudraksh :- The Fourteen-Faced Rudraksh symbolizes God Shiva who is the protector of one and all, the Lord of the three worlds, the God of Gods (MahaDev). This Rudraksh is considered to be the superior most bead and is thus very valuable. It grows in minuscule numbers and its demand is always more then its availability. This Rudraksh is said to infuse energy in life and gives peace of mind, strengthens the heart and controls the blood pressure. Its helps cure several diseases, improves concentration and leads one on the religious path.It is also believed that the wearer of this rudraksh is blessed with an affluent and virtuous home in the next birth.
Fifteen-Mukhi Rudraksha :- The effects of this Rudraksha are very similar to the fourteen Mukhi, but it is even rarer to find and is very costly.Fifteen Faces create energies that impact the wearer's mind in improving intuitive, abstract and lateral thinking. Unconscious or conscious wrong doings in life are cleared so the person becomes free of sins and he/she feels fresh with new life. It has been observed that aged and old people, who are debilitating and have frequent health problem, find it a very effective for keeping the energy level intact to maintain their body for normal health. The energy level that emits from the fifteen face are good to maintain a constant promotion in jobs for those who are working in various organizations. This Rudraksha is very helpful for those who are getting hindrances in their mobilization due to karmic imbalance. It is seen that drinking milk boiled with 15 face Rudraksha will help to clean your thoughts, lust , too much attachment in anything and greed. It helps channelize thoughts and remain focused. Fifteen Faces Rudraksha increases concentration and energy. Deity of this Rudraksha is Lord Pashupatinath:- Lord Of Moksha / Mukthi (Ultimate salvation).
Gauri Shankar Rudraksh :- Two Rudraksh fruits joined naturally is called the Gauri Shankar Rudraksh. It is the symbolic of Bhagwan Shankar and Mother Adi Shaktithat is Parvati. One-Faced Rudraksh and the Fourteen-Faced Rudraksh are considered the most beneficial, but the Gauri Shankar has the power of both of these. This Rudraksha must be kept in a closed box at your Puja (prayer) place or temple and while praying, pay obeisance and perfume to the Rudraksha as well. You must also offer leaves and flowers, as we do to the Shivalinga. The wearer of this Rudraksha does not remain in want of anything. Peace, happiness and honour abound and pain, sorrow, poverty and hurdles dare not come close to him who wears this Rudraksha. Wealth and Lakshmi enter his home. The atmosphere around him becomes pure and sanctified.
Gauri Ganesh Rudraksha :- Gauri Ganesh Rudraksha is two beads on top of each other connected naturally, one small and one big, representing Lord Ganesh and mother Parvati. Garbh Gauri Rudraksha is the small form of Gauri Shankar. In Gauri Shankar both the joined beads have equal size but in Garbh Gauri one bead is smaller than the other, Therefore it is the best for those women who suffer defects in their conceptions and they are prone to abortion. It is advised that they should wear Garbh-Gauri Rudraksha. If it is worn around the neck, she gains pleasure to have issues and her motherhood gets perfection.
Ganesh Rudraksha :- Rudraksha with protrusion like trunk of Ganesha. There is a kind of Rudraksha which bears Trunk like elevation as is seen on the face of Lord Ganesh . It is called Ganesh Rudraksha. It provides the worshipper perfection in every sphere in life and the grace of Lord Ganesh is received by it. A Ganesh rudraksha is must for students as it balances the mind and improve concentration and memory. Eductation in horoscope is indicated by Mercury and Lord Ganesha controls Mercury. For Students or people having debilitated Mercury or when mercury is weak, shall wear Ganesha Rudraksha.. Where mercury is weak or afflicted , child has problem with speech and memory, Ganesh Rudraksha helps in strengthening Mercury and it protects the wearer in all spears of life.