Rudraksha - Everything You Need to Know About Rudraksha
A rudraksha is the seed of the Eliocarpus ganitrus tree and plays an important role in a spiritual seeker's life. Sadhguru looks at the various types of these beads and their benefits, including the panchmukhi and ek mukhi.
Read in Hindi : रुद्राक्ष
రుద్రాక్ష
Sadhguru: Rudraksha is the seed of a particular tree species which usually grows at a certain altitude in the mountains – mainly in the Himalayan region. Unfortunately, most of these trees were used to make railway sleepers, so there are very few of them remaining in India. Today, they are mostly found in Nepal, Burma, Thailand or Indonesia. They are there in some parts of the Western Ghats in South India, but the best quality ones come from a certain altitude in Himalayas because somehow the soil, atmosphere, and everything influences it. These seeds have a very unique vibration.
Rudraksha Malas
Usually the beads are strung together as a mala. Traditionally, they believe the number of beads is 108 plus one. The extra bead is the bindu. There must always be a bindu to the mala, otherwise the energy becomes cyclical and people who are sensitive may become dizzy. An adult should not wear a mala with less than 84 beads plus the bindu. Any number over that is fine.
If you take cold water baths and are not using any chemical soap, it is especially good for the water to flow over it and upon your body.
When you string them, it is best that they are strung with either a silk thread or a cotton thread. If you wear it with a thread then it is good to take care to change the thread every six months. Otherwise one day the thread may snap and your 108 beads will go all over the place. If you want to use copper, silver or gold also it is fine, but what happens most of the time is, you take it to the jeweler to do it. When the jeweler ties a knot with a gold wire or whatever, usually they tie it too tight and close and the inside of the rudraksha cracks. I have seen, despite telling people to tell the jeweler, when they bring it back to me after getting it done, about 30-40% of the time it is broken. It is very important that you make sure it is loose. It should not be tightened too close, because if the inside crumbles with the pressure, it is no good.
The mala can be worn all the time. You can even wear it when you shower. If you take cold water baths and are not using any chemical soap, it is especially good for the water to flow over it and upon your body. But if you are using chemical soaps and warm water, it becomes brittle and will crack after sometime, so it is best to avoid wearing it at such times.
Benefits of Wearing Rudraksha
For someone who is constantly on the move and who eats and sleeps in various places, rudraksha is a very good support because it creates a cocoon of your own energy. You might have noticed that when you go to a new place, sometimes you can fall asleep easily, whereas in certain other places you cannot fall asleep even if you are physically tired. This is because, if the situation around you is not conducive to your kind of energy, it will not let you settle down. For sadhus and sanyasis, places and situations could trouble them because they were constantly moving. One of the rules for them was never to put their head down in the same place twice. Today, once again, people have started eating and sleeping in different places because of their business or profession, so a rudraksha can be helpful.
Another thing is, sadhus or sanyasis living in the forest cannot drink water from just any pool because many times in nature, the water may be poisoned or contaminated with certain gases. If they were to drink it, it might cripple or even kill them. If a rudraksha is held above the water, if the water is good and drinkable, it will go clockwise. If it is poisoned, it will go anticlockwise. It is also a way of checking the quality of food. If you hold it above any positive pranic substance, it will move in a clockwise direction. If you hold it over any negative pranic substance, it will move in anti-clockwise direction.
Rudraksha: A shield against negative energies
It is also a kind of shield against negative energies. It is possible for some people to use negative energies to cause harm to someone else.
It is also a kind of shield against negative energies. It is possible for some people to use negative energies to cause harm to someone else. This is a whole science by itself. One Veda, the Atharvana Veda, is all about how to use energies to your advantage and to someone else’s detriment. If somebody who has mastery over this wants to use it, so many things – extreme suffering and even death can be caused.
A rudraksha is a kind of shield against this. You may think nobody will do negative things to you, but it is not necessary that it should be targeted at you. Let us say somebody did it to the person sitting next you, but he is not receptive to it. Now you may get it because you are sitting next to him. It is just like when two people are shooting at each other on the street, they do not intend to shoot you, but you may get shot. Similarly these things also can happen. It is not intended for you, but it can happen if you are in the wrong place at the wrong moment. There need not be a huge fear about such things, but a mala is a kind of protection from that.
Ek mukhi, panchmukhi Rudrakshas & more
The number of faces a bead can have varies from a single face up to 21 faces. They are used for different purposes, so it would be improper to just buy something in the shop and put it on the body. Wearing the wrong type could disturb one’s life. A lot of people want to wear an ek mukhi, which has only one face because it is very powerful. You yourself have many faces. When you have many faces, if you wear an ek mukhi, you are asking for trouble.
Five-faced beads or panchmukhi is safe and good for everyone – man, woman and child.
People say if you wear an ek mukhi, you will leave your family within twelve days. Whether you leave the family or not is not the issue, it is just that it will make your energies in such a way that you will want to be alone. It doesn’t make you compatible to be with other people. If you have to wear other kinds of special beads, it is best that it is received from someone who knows these things, not just buying from the shop and putting it on your system.
Five-faced beads or panchmukhi is safe and good for everyone – man, woman and child. It is for general wellbeing, health and freedom. It lowers your blood pressure, calms your nerves and brings a certain calmness and alertness in your nervous system. Children below 12 years of age can wear six-faced beads. It will help them calm down and be more focused. Above all they will receive the right type of attention from the adult.
The Gauri-Shankar is a certain kind which brings balance between your Ida and Pingala. Generally, people believe it will bring them prosperity. Prosperity need not necessarily mean just money. It can come in so many ways. You may not own anything but still you can be prosperous in your life. If you are a balanced person and you function sensibly in your life, prosperity may come. It happens when energies function well. A Gauri-Shankar balances and activates your Ida and Pingala.
If you have chosen to purify your life, a rudraksha is a good tool and aid, a little support on the way. When someone is walking the spiritual path, he wants to use every little support on the way to enhance himself, and it is definitely a very good support. A guru usually energizes a rudraksha in different ways for different kinds of people. For people in family situations, it is energized in one way. If you want to be a brahmachari or a sanyasi, it is energized in a completely different way. People in family situations should not wear something energized in a certain way.
Finding Genuine Rudraksha Malas
Traditionally, malas were always dealt with by people who held it as a sacred duty in their lives. For generations, they did only this. They also made their living out of it, but fundamentally it was like a sacred duty of offering it to people. But once the demand became too much, commerce came in. Today in India, there is another seed called badraksh which is a poisonous seed, which grows extensively in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and that area. To look at, both these seeds look the same. You cannot make out the difference. Only if you take it in your hand and if you are sensitive, you will know the difference. This should not be worn on the body, but these are being sold as authentic beads in many places. So it is important that you get your mala from a trusted source.
Editor's Note: Rudraksha malas available at Isha Shoppe are prepared with great care and are consecrated and energized for maximum benefit.
Perfectly clear :)
Namaskaram, kindly any one advice how to periodically clean the Mala, their are several views over the google and its confussing. Thanks
I have never used a Rudraksh will like to use one which should I use and whre can i get it
Better use a thread-based chain for LingaBhairavi Pendant. Pranam.
Size of a panchamukhi does not matter, just that the price varies. You wear a size thats comfortable to you.
We cannot ascertain, what type of mala is this. Ishashoppe supplies genuine Rudraksha malas. Please check the link here:
USA Ishashoppe: https://www.ishashoppe.com/USA/consecration/rudraksha
Indian Ishashoppe: https://www.ishashoppe.com/in/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=449&q…
Yes, do the soaking process as you have mentioned. No need of Japa before wearing.
You wear while eating non-veg.
What is the use of spatika mala?
Sadhguru has not spoken anything about 20/14 much rudraksha. He said that a child below 12 year of age should wear a 6-faced rudraksha.
Soak in ghee overnight and then milk overnight.
Thanks, Sadhguru, for explaining this in such layman terms :)
You can wear 5 or 2 face Rudraksha. one at a time
Dear All,
I received 5mm panchamuki rudraksha mala today from isha shoppe online.
But it has 145 beads.
I am bit confused, plz advise what to do?
I was expecting 108+1.
Its ok to have more than 108, no problem with that. You can wear. If you're so particular, can remove the extra beads and use them if you happen to lose any.
Its not inauspicious. Please leave the beads in a river and get a new one.
Please see this paragraph from the article: "Usually the beads are strung together as a mala. Traditionally, they believe the number of beads is 108 plus one. The extra bead is the bindu. There must always be a bindu to the mala, otherwise the energy becomes cyclical and people who are sensitive may become dizzy. An adult should not wear a mala with less than 84 beads plus the bindu. Any number over that is fine."
As Sadhguru says, Panchamukhi mala is best for overall wellbeing.
Yes, they are sold on Isha shoppe. Here's the link:http://www.ishashoppe.com/in/yoga-temple/consecrated/rudhraksha-mala-s…
There are no such restrictions.
No
I've been told that girls and women should not wear rudrakshas. is it true?
Can we wear Rudraksh and Tulsi mala together? I have heard different views for this. Also I wear Linga Bhairavi pendant, which is of copper. Is it safe to wear Rudraksha with that?
Namaskaram,
I do not believe it would be a good idea to share one's rudraksha mala. Once we wear these beads, it generally creates a positive spiritual vibrational 'aura' around us.
It would be best if you purchased a brand new one from Isha shoppe and give it to your family and/or friends.
Pranam
Hi Rahul,
I bought 5mm rudralsha mala from Isha Shoppe online, but it has 145 beads instead of 108+1.
When I called up customer care, she said it's okay to wear any number above 84.
But I am sceptical about what she said ............
Please wear Panchamukhi for over-all health and wellbeing.
Better not mix rudrakshas.
Please see the replies to the same kind of questions below.
Namaskaram, Can I use the same Rudraksha mala for wearing and chanting? Is it ok to wear 135+1 beads mala?
cleansing process means the process of immersing the mala in ghee and milk respectively??
no
Can you tell me which muki is powerful for men
These beads bring peace.
This happened to me too.... i haven't wore it yet. I think it is better to talk to the Isha people at the Ashram before wearing it. There are some mantras also that need to be chanted or recited before we wear it. If it is already consecrated then we can wear it. But i need to confirm it yet.
I was wearing a rudraksha mala from last several years but today morning it borke, is it unauspicious & what should I do with the broken beards, pls advise
Thank you so much for the reply. I just changed it to thread. Currently I am conditioning the rudraksh. Can I wear the Linga Bhairavi Pendant and Rudraksh together? Please excuse my lack of knowledge.
Its ok to wear a Rudraksha mala with 145 beads. If its too long for you to wear, you ca remove the extra beads and save it if you lose any.
Yes, you can wear the Rudraksha mala.
Yes you can irrespective of gotram.
You can buy another one, if its possible.
Spatika mala helps to cool down the system.
Condition it the first time before wearing and also every 6 months later on.
each time i used to read smaller content that also clear their
motive, and that is also happening with this piece of writing which I am reading now.
the article is very informative. Kindly tell me how to take care of the Rudraksh.
Thank You.
Thanks, Sadhguru, for explaining this in such layman terms :)
yes
Hi Huff,
Today I received mala with 145 beads.
When I called up customer care, she said it's okay to wear any number above 84.
But I am sceptical about what she said.
Did u get ur problem solved?
Plz can u share ..... how did u got it resolved?
Kind regards,
Satish
Please wear Panchamukhi Rudraksha mala.
Wear a Panchamukhi Rudhraksha mala for over-all health and wellbeing. You can buy online from Ishashoppe: https://www.ishashoppe.com/in/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=449&q…
Yes, any adult can wear Gauri-Shankar Rudraksha. It will bring stability between your Ida and Pingala.
Ishashoppe does not have 3 mukhi. We do not have information where this can be bought.
I bought a 6mm panchamukhi mala from Ishashoppe. After following the due process of consecration, I wore it yesterday. I felt an uneasiness and headache through the day. In the night I removed the mala as the feeling persisted. When I counted the beads, there were 118. I put the mala around my wrist and slept and had a good sleep.
Kindly advice if I should continue wearing the mala.
Mala would be best
You can just cleanse once every 6 months with the cow ghee and milk process.
Can We Wear Only One Rudraksh?? Plz Explain....Thank You...
Namaskaram!!! From where one can buy genuine do mukhi or five mukhi rudraksh? It would be of immense help to me if someone can guide me on this..
I had purchased 'Spatika Mala' from you around 3-4 months before which i used to wear daily. Unfortunately it is broken.
Kindly guide me whether i should Repair and wear it again, OR should i flow them (beads) in the river.
I am confused and very sad due to my Broken Mala, what should i do of the Broken Mala.PLEASE GUIDE.
Its stated that "A guru usually energizes a rudraksha in different ways for different kinds of people. For people in family situations, it is energized in one way"
So, when we buy the Rudhraksha Mala from Isha Shoppie, its is 'not energized by SADHGURU for a specific life situation'.
At least, nothing is mentioned on Website, to believe it is energized by SADHGURU or catogarized as 'energized for family situation or energized for Sanyasi situation etc.,'
And nothing is mentioned in the Website that these are from Himalayas & good quality ones as well.
So the question that I get all the time is - how effective or useful it is to buy this Rudhraksha Mala sold at Isha Shoppie?
You can wear both.
You can re-string them and wear.
Why no Rudraksha mala under India domain but the same is available in USA subdomain ?
There is no rudrasha mala under Indian sub domain isha shoppe
http://www.ishashoppe.com/in/
But the same is available in the USA domain https://www.ishashoppe.com/USA/consecration/rudraksha
I am an Indian and I need rudraksha mala but why your team not making rudraksha mala sale under Indian domain website of Isha Shopee
yes
Metal accidentally touched my rudraksha while I was getting a haircut at the barber... what should I do? I couldn't find any answers in the comments below
Yes.
Namaskaram. I recently got Gauri shankar rudraksh from isha. I already used to wear the panch mukhi mala so i got the gauri shamkar placed in that mala only. Close to the bindu. Is it okay to wear it like that? When j wear my mala bindu comes in the fromt, close to the chest. But i read that gauri shankar is advisable to be touching on the back of the neck. Please clear my doubts. Thankyou
No, that is not true. Many saadhvis wear it. My grandmother also used to wear it. And so do I. It gives me peace.
It is your mind's way of communicating with you. Nothing to do with Rudraksha. For most of us, it helps in concentration and acts as a companion. There are no supernatural powers in a Rudraksha.
Has anyone notice that rudraksha is able to rotate any direction when placed above any object, food and water according to how you want it to rotate? Sometimes it gets confusing, I don't know which direction it's suppose to rotate originally.
Yes you can.
The article clearly explains what are the types of Rudrkasha exist and who should wear what kind of Rudraksha. The editors note has a link to Isha shoppe where you can order the Rudraksha mala.
Please do not do such a thing.
Rudraksha beads should not touch metal. So, better not to wear the silver chain.
I am having insomnia particularly some places where i sleep.
Will i get good sleep on wearing rudraksha
Can panchamukhi Rudraksha be worn by children below 10yrs of age
84
Kindly let me know where can i purchase it.
Thanks, Sadhguru, for explaining this in such layman's terms :)
5 mukhi
Namaste,
I got mala with 145 beads from isha shoppe online
Is it okay to wear?
Namaskaram, thanks for the feedback.
Just wipe off the excess ghee with a white cloth. All the ghee may not go, but when you wear it, it goes off by itself in a few days.
Ishashoppe has genuine Rudraksha malas. The link is here: https://www.ishashoppe.com/in/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=449&q…
One is enough.
If you wish, please wear the mala around your neck, not on your wrist.
Panchamukhi
Sadhguru mentions that Rudraksha should not touch metal. So, you can decide how best to have the Rudraksha for your child.
In Sadhguru's book, "The Mystic Eye" (p60) Sadhguru states that the Rudrakshas bought in the shop are not "like that," meaning like the ones kept in the Dhyanalinga. To which shop is Sadhguru referring? I hope it's not the shop at the ashram. I bought several Rudrakshas from a little stall outside the Isha shop when I visited and I was told that they had been blessed in the shrine. Are the ones I bought blessed? Are they safe to wear? The are all panchmukhis. Thank you for responding.
namaste, could anyone wear Gowrishankar rudraksha,
thank you
Rahul Manandhar ,
I had purchased 'Spatika Mala' around 3-4 months before which i used to wear daily. Unfortunately it is broken.
Kindly guide me whether i should Repair and wear it again, OR should i flow them (beads) in the river.
I am confused and very sad due to my Broken Mala, what should i do of the Broken Mala.PLEASE GUIDE.
Namaskaram!
One more thing. Its said in the blog, that Rudhraksha should not crack or else, its no good.
But, strangely it is mentioned in the Isha Shoppe website that, these are not perfect & there may be cracks.
So these malas are not perfect, comes with cracks, are not energized for specific situation, not given by Guru....!!!
Over & top, no idea if they come from Himalayas with quality. Its not mentioned.
So, how good, useful, effective are these rudraksha malas, if one has to buy from Isha Shoppe?
Kindly clarify.
Doesn't mater which Nakshatra. Panchamukhi is suited for overall health and wellbeing.
Namaskaram!!!!
Actully i posses a mala ( panachamukhi 8mm ) .... but i need a bindu... so i m preferring eka mukhi cuz i usually stay alone ... on ma own even thou ppl are around me... bt as u said panacha mukhi is gud ... i ll try for it ... thank u so much ... namaskaram _/|_ !!!
i have a doubt that we should not be having non-veg once we wear the rudra aksha itseems..how far it is true and can we have non-veg by wearing rudra aksha. these are my doubts please clarify(since from my childhood i have it )
You can remove the copper wire and have a thread instead.
I am not able to find cow ghee or milk where I am living currently. Is it ok to wear the panchmukhi rudraksha mala now and do this procedure at a later time, say 3 months later?
1. Yes, you can join.
3. Metal should not touch the Rudraksha mala
4. Best not to use.
Can I wear a single bead in the neck
Thanks for the explenation Sadhguru I will be ordering my Rudraksha from Isha as soon as possible. I would also like to mention that its a real pleasure being able to read the articles from Isha, they are always helpful to the human condition, and that's always a delightful experience to have :) Namaskaram Isha & all
Rules to wear a rudraksha
Sir,
I like to know whether a person who is non-veg can wear a rudraksh,because some one told me that it may harm you .if u are totally non-veg
kindly suggest
Namastey, is it Ok to wear Linga bhairavi mercury pendant & Gaurishankar bead in a single Isha rope ? Or does it distort the energy flow ?
Leave it in a river
You can still wear it. As Sadhguru mentions in the article, "An adult should not wear a mala with less than 84 beads plus the bindu. Any number over that is fine." So its fine.
Thank You, very much for the reply. I am no longer bothered by the confusion.
Yes, it might help.
No. As it says in the article, children can wear Shanmukhi.
Then you can buy extra beads.
I used such kind of things before, but it was having Six faces. After reading this articles only i came to know about badraksh. Actually I need rudhraksh to keep my mind calm, Can you please tell from where to buy RUDRAKSH.
Thanks, Sadhguru, for explaining this in such layman's terms :)
I'm a non-vegetarian. So, can I wear rudraksha ? Because I heard that different people have different thoughts. Some says to wear and some not to.
So, can you please clarify on this.
Why is this happening don't they take this matter seriously,if a customer orders for 108+1 beads of Rudraksha mala they should sent it in the exact number of beads right
But why Does Guruji Sadhguru"
Know about this i think you should Email him or something.i believe he is the founder of Isha shoppe right
Hello! Is it necessary to buy rudraksh on a auspicious day and time as per pancham!! Is it bad to buy during rahu kalam? And what happens if someone buy it on rahukalam by mistake??
When its meant to be used as a mala, please use it as a mala, not otherwise.
yes
Best to wear one kind of Rudraksha.
You can call Isha Shoppe for extra beads.
http://www.ishashoppe.com/in/catalogsearch/result/?q=rudraksha+mala
Can I get one without the Tassle? Just the beads?
How do I place the Bindu bead apart when changing the thread? with a knot? Thank you.
I just bought a rudraksha from Isha shoppe online. I was surprised to find that it has 118 beads. Is it a mistake?
Namaskaram,
I have actually used Olive Oil to clean the rudraksha beads, and they seem to work quite well.
All the best with your Veganism lifestyle. I support it completely.
Pranam
I want to wear a Rudraksha mala (Ek Mukhi) with Sudarshan Chakra (Pendant) in centre? Is it Okay to wear like this? Will I have any negative effects?
No timing restrictions.
Thank you for your valuable reply
You can wear Rudraksha, its fine.
Namaskaram, Just wanted some further clarification. Can I use seperate malas for chanting and wearing or is it better to use the same mala. Thanks.
I get very dizzy and my heart beat slows down as soon as i wear my panchmukhi rudraksha mala and I am having to take it off to feel better. Any tips for me? Am I doing anything wrong?
Its best to avoid mixing different types of Rudrakshas
what is the best container to store rudraksha mala when not wearing
Can we keep energized rudrakhsa mala of other person's on top of another Energized Rudrakhs when not in use?
Is it good to wear smaller size rudraksha beads such as a bracelet or mala in 5 mukhi? I heard both good and bad about wearing an extremely small sized rudraksha beads. Please advise.
Can I wear rudraksha mala all mukhis
Have it on different ropes.
Yes
Its better to wear Rudraksha as a mala around your neck.
Please read the article again for Sadhguru's recommendations regarding this.
Namaskaram
I currently wear panchamukhi mala only .. I recently got gaurishankar bead.. So now can i wear gaurishankar bead on seperate thread along with panchamukhi mala ??., please clarify.
And also my wife is pregnant .. Can she wear rudhraksha mala ??
Better buy a new one and make sure you wear it.
Yes
The postscript says.
Rudraksh malas prepared at Isha can be purchased at ishashoppe.com in the yoga corner and rudraksha section.
If t rudraksha has fallen down or dirtied should I do any kind of purification process.. Is there any chant to energize rudraksha
Hello, I have this mala, how can I know mine is the genuine one? and has how many faces? Thanks, I'm waiting for a quick comments.
108+1 Beads of Rudraksha japa mala is the right number
According to Bhagavan Shiva"
In the puranas"
Rudraksha can be bought anytime and on any day. There are no such restrictions.
Wear a longer thread for the Talisman, so that the Rudraksha does not touch it.
Please wear Linga Bhairavi pendant and Rudraksha on different threads. Make sure the Linga Bhairavi pendant is on a longer thread. We do not know about Tulsi mala.
Yes it needs to go through the process. You can have it overnight which is 8-hours or if you wish, can have it for 24-hours.
Its fine. You can do it again if you wish.
Yes, they can.
Can people above 12 years wear 6 face rudraksha?
Before wearing Rudraksha ,what processing would be done?
Supllier Rudraksha Indonesia
Namaskaram,
I don't think "non-veg, alcohol" lifestyle is suitable for someone wearing a rudraksha mala. Please remember that rudraksha beads are meant for spiritual aspirants, who are interested in spiritual matters and changing themselves for the better. Non-veg/alcohol lifestyle is not spiritual, rather it would fall under the "material" lifestyle category. So, in my opinion, it would not be a good idea to wear rudraksha, whilst following such a lifestyle.
Pranam
I lost my panchmukhi rudraksh mala few month back. While going for shower i kept the mala in my trouser. After taking shower mala was not there in the trouser. It was shocking for me.
Namaskaram,
I am not married yet, but trying to find a good life partner, which rudraksha should I wear?
Better wear just the rudraksha mala.
The site has been changed and also the link. Here's the new link for the Rudraksha items on Ishashoppe: http://www.ishashoppe.com/in/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=449&q=…
Can use the same.
You can do the cleansing process and wear again.
Sadhguru has not spoken about that. Sorry, we have no information regarding that.
Plastic, glass or porcelain.
I have a question. Can women wear rudrakh at all times too. Even during the menstrual cycles ? Or do we need to remove them at that time ? I tried getting some information on this from various websites but none gave me solid reliable information. Can someone shine some light on this please ??
Can we eat Non veg & Alcohol while wearing Rudraksh?
I have the same question
Thank you.. Can I keep Dhyanalinga yantra & Gudi in a same table ?
Get a finer thread, silk will be better.
Sadhguru's article clearly says above, best to clean once in 6 months.
As Sadhguru recommends in the article, Rudraksha should not come in contact with metal and should be in contact with the physical body.
Yes and Yes to both your questions.
No
1. yes
2. no
what are the do's and dont's of wearing 5face rudraksha? do we need to charge it with mantra's before wearing it or do we need to wear it from a person who has got dheeksha?
i want make Rudraksha mala so what can i do ?
Thanks for information, please tell me rules after wearing 5mukhi rudraksha
Isha shoppe suppliers please take this matter seriously
Please follow the Actual procedures for the Rudraksha mala beads it should be 108+1 beads
And 54+1 beads
Pranam, I wamt to visit Dhyanalinga and meditate for sometime. Please suggest the process and specific requirements if any. Also I am looking for a Rudraksh which would suit my energy. Where and how would I get? I am from Mumbai and planning to visit Dhyanalinga soon. Thank you
Panchamukhi.
If you are adult, please wear Panchamukhi and if you want stability between Ida and Pingala, you can also wear Gauri-Shankar. https://www.ishashoppe.com/in/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=449&q…
Ishashoppe has genuine Rudraksha malas. See the link here: http://www.ishashoppe.com/in/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=449&q=…
Better you replace with a thread yourself.
You can wear the Panchamukhi Rudraksha
No.
last year i had attend shambavi maha mudhra class and they said either small or big beads of Rudraksha have got same vibrant !
Hi I have a question, could the rudraksha be connected to you in a didifferent level, for example if there's something negative going to happen or a negative sort of person is near me, I feel as though my rudraksha alerts me. Is that normal?
is trimukha rudraksha good for me ,my wife and my sons. Can we make these as bracelet and wear ?
Yes.
Panchamukhi
You can check it for yourself the veracity or ask if any of your friends who have bought from Isha shoppe or see some of the comments in this article.
Don't know if Ishashoppe in India and US can ship the Rudraksha to Senegal. But you can certainly enquire:
India Ishashoppe: http://www.ishashoppe.com/in/
USA Ishashoppe: https://www.ishashoppe.com/USA/
Can i wear both sphatik mala and rudraksha Mala?
Better have a check with your physician.
Sadhguru has not spoken about that. Sorry, we have no information regarding that.
Better to wear Rudraksha mala on its own.
Kindly any onehelp in clearing my Doubt
"Can we keep energized rudrakhsa mala of other person's on top of another Energized Rudrakhs when not in use?"
They told us in Inner Engineering that any number of beads greater than 108 is okay.
can i use a rudraksha as a meru of a my crsystal japamala????
Yes, if your table is big enough so that there's space between the yantra and gudi.
Yes it can be worn single and there are no conditions to wear.
Ishashoppe store has Gowrishankar, Dwimukhi, Panchamukhi and Shanmukhi. Please see the link here:
https://www.ishashoppe.com/in/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=449&q…
Hello,
I understand that those who follow Lord Shiva wear rudraksha and those who follow Lord Vishnu wear tulsi. My question is if both are beneficial is it wrong to wear them together?
Please refer the article, in which its mentioned it can be worn by man, woman, child. There's no age specification as such
"Five-faced beads or panchmukhi is safe and good for everyone – man, woman and child."
Yes, by all means, can wear.
No such restrictions for wearing rudraksha mala.
Can Rudraksha touch metal or water? I have a golden necklace which I like to wear with the Rudraksha. Can I do so? I have heard somewhere it should not touch metal or water and another place says it is ok. How am I supposed to believe anyone. Anybody can make up something in such contexts. What is Isha's view on this?
namaskar, how would i know which rudraksha is best for me please
one of the 108 rudras partly broken. can i still use the mala
i myself have purchased Panchamukhi
Malas from Another popular Centre
From INDIA"
They send me the correct number of beads mala to me and they even explained the meanings fo the
Number of beadson the malas
This Centre is Doing a Honest and Good Service and reliable centre
For Rudraksha Beads and Temple products"
We gladly welcome you to visit Dhyanalinga. Please see our travel guide to visit the Dhyanalinga. http://www.ishafoundation.org/Isha-Yoga-Center/travel-information-isha-…
You can buy the Rudraksha mala when you are the Isha Yoga Center or contact your Mumbai Isha Office: Mumbai : 9821822651
mumbai@ishafoundation.org
You can re-string them.
Please do the cleansing process: Soak overnight ins cows ghee then soak overnight in cows milk.
Panchamukhi.
I have purchased gaurishankar rudraksha from isha shopee..
I had some queries regarding the precautions while.wearing..?
Can it be wore while bowel cleansing and other such activities?
If so please guide me.
Waiting for your response.
You can replace the broken bead and wear it.
Yes. Contact ishashoppe.com for details.
The one's at Isha shoppe are placed within the dhyanalinga for quite a while. They are safe to wear. He is talking abt one's that are generally found in shops in many other places I guess.
While I am not making a generalised statement about all shops, in my personal experience I have seen places just selling plastic beads and passing them of as authentic beads.
Namaskaram! Just got a rudraksha mala
Im 23 yrs .. Which Rudraksham shud i wear to get more positivity ?? Tat suits me
The article already mentions the dos and donts. Please check again.
Is it ok to wear a old rudraksha mala which has been used by someone else before.
Sorry to have not replied sooner. Yes you can wear rudraksha with more than 108+1. No absolute harm in that. An adult should not wear a mala with less than 84 beads plus the bindu. Any number over that is fine. Please check the article, it has been updated with this information.
Yes
Yes
It should be ok, but it may be a little abrasive on the skin, without the cleansing process. If you're ok with that, you can go ahead.
Yes.
Sadhguru mentioned that Rudraksha mala should not touch metal. So, better not wear the gold chain and the Rudraksha. You can wear either one or the other.
can we wear rudraksha at time of bathing with using shikakai (
Acacia concinna)?
if one bead in 108 is broken , what to do ? can we wear the rudraksha mala or not?
Can we increase the size of hole in ruffles bead. I got a six mukhi and the thread doesn't go in. And where should I get the finer thread
Can I wear 1 mukhi and. 4 mukhi rudraaksh beads together?
Yes
Read this paragraph from the above Sadhguru's article: "Usually the beads are strung together as a mala. Traditionally, they believe the number of beads is 108 plus one. The extra bead is the bindu. There must always be a bindu to the mala, otherwise the energy becomes cyclical and people who are sensitive may become dizzy. An adult should not wear a mala with less than 84 beads plus the bindu. Any number over that is fine."
No
Yes, you can.
It might help. You can try wearing a Panchamukhi Rudraksha mala. On the other hand, if you have time, you can learn the Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya. Find a class near to you: http://www.ishayoga.org/en/component/program/?task=filter&cat=1&…
Sadhguru mentions to wear a Panchamukhi rudraksha mala with a minimum of 84 beads, not a single bead.
i purchased rudraksh mala 5 faced from ishashoppe, all the rudraksh in the mala are smoothened out without the roughness on it. does it give the same effect?
i want succes fulll life
Lord shiva himself was avdhoot an avghad... his ganas wore rudraksha and did all kinds of mischevious stuff but had immense respect towards shiva and his essence. Rudraksha is shiva's tears and no aspect of shiva needs any further purification because although residing in this world n universe he is aloof from it. nirakar hote hue bhi shiv sab sakar kar dete hain.
I Just called up Isha Shoppe Customer care.
She said this.
"108+1 is for doing chanting.
For wearing purpose one can wear mala with any number of beads more than 84.
5mm beads mala can't be made with 108+1, because it will become too small.
Hence wearing mala with 145 beads is fine"
Please can some one help me understand is it okay to wear mala with 145 beads ?
Kind Regards,
Satish
Just do the cleansing process of soaking in first cows gheeand then milk. That should be able to do it.
No.
The above article talks about 1, 5, 6 and Gauri-Shankar.
Yes
Thank you
Panchamukhi Rudraksha
Sadhguru mentions only wearing around the neck.
Nope. At the Isha ashram I've seen many people, irrespective of gender, wearing it.
god never ever created food menu, he is only interested in love and belief so no worries. Professional priests made lots of complications, once in month wash all rudrakshas and get rudrabhishekam done at any shiva temple on monday, it should be south indian temple. wish you great life.
It is more essential to wear during those times.
I am already wearing panchamuki rudraksha can i also wear a spatiak mala along with it ????
No
Yes you can wear rudraksha with more than 108+1. No absolute harm in that. An adult should not wear a mala with less than 84 beads plus the bindu. Any number over that is fine. Please check the article, it has been updated with this information.
Yes, its ok to wear gowrishankar alone, black thread is fine.
I recently purchased a panchmukhi rudraksh for my husband from Isha shoppe. I was surprised to find 115+1 beads instead of 108+1 as expected! Is it a mistake or is it alright to wear 115+1 beads in the mala?
Thanks,
Please read the many comments on the same topic and question.
Sadhguru only mentions wearing on neck. Not on wrist or anywhere else.
I had purchased panchamukhi few days ago and I didn't condition it with ghee and milk and started wearing it. 1.Will it have any negative effect on my body? 2.And can I wash it with only water once the weak as it gets dirty due to sweating?
Namaskaram! Just got a rudraksha mala. In a hurry in following the instructions to season the new rudraksha mala, allowed the rudraksha mala to soak in ghee for 24 hours but put it in a stainless steel container. After getting up in the morning, realized that Rudraksha should not come in contact with a metal container, so changed it to a glass container. Kind of confused whether i should wear it or not post the seasoning? Kindly help me understand the effects of Rudraksha coming in contact with metal!
can u please tell if we can give our rudraksha mala to another in the family to wear? thank you
can i wear rudraksha while going to toilet .please answer ?
Its better to wear just one kind of Rudraksha mala.
One can wear a Rudraksha having beads more than 108+1. The extra beads are an insurance for you! You can remove the extra beads and save them if you happen to lose any.
First soak overnight in cow's ghee and then soak overnight in cows milk. Do this once every 6 months.
Cow ghee is best. Yes, ceramic/glass/wooden bowl should be fine.
You can restring it so that the bindu touches the side beads.
Yes, you can.
Where can i get rudraksha...is Isha shoppe available in North Karnataka to be precise in belgaum...And how many face rudraksha is best to wear to protect from negative energy plz suggest
For some of the answers refer to the following link.. http://www.ishashoppe.com/in/yoga-corner/rudraksha-beads-gowrishankar-2…
I lost my rudraksha Mala , shambho
thanks
Hello satish why are they saying
That wearing 145beads is ok
Its totally wrong
i myself wearing a panchmukhi mala which have 108+1 beads
And i have 54+1 beads
Also
We gladly welcome you to visit Dhyanalinga. For traveling information to Isha Yoga Center, please see this link.http://www.ishafoundation.org/Isha-Yoga-Center/travel-information-isha-…
You can buy the Rudraksha when you're here at the Isha Yoga Center or can buy it from Mumbai Isha office. Contact details:
Mumbai : 9821822651
mumbai@ishafoundation.org
Yes, its okay to wear more than 108+1 beads. Infant, the article has been updated with this information, please check: An adult should not wear a mala with less than 84 beads plus the bindu. Any number over that is fine.
Sir what are the true rules of wearing rudra aksha mala. Because on some sites it is written that it should be unworn before bed and should be taken after bath next morning. I m confused plzz guide me.
Have the gowrishankar on a thread. Wear a longer rope thread for the Linga Bhairavi pendant. Can wear Rudraksha if using herbal bath powder. Use ceramic/glass/wooden container.
Hello.
I bought one panchamukhi rudraksha from ishashoppe and i am wearing it for 3 weeks. as it is mentioned by some people that "someone else should not touch your rudraksha", unfortunately a relative of mine had touched it / grabbed it... should there be a concern??
i have another two question too...
like sadhguru says rudraksha protects you from evil/negative energies.. can someone put negative energies on someones rudraksha and make it have negative effects on the wearer??
like i said i have been wearing it for 3 weeks only... is there a way to know if my rudraksha is working properly??
Namaste...
I am a student of commerce, I have the ability to do well in my studies but I have a unconscious nd fikil mind for which my standard is going down day by day... And I got easily manipulate by anyone... I want to be a clam. And a well concentrated mind... So I need your help, plz help me for my better future... Thank you
You can contact Isha Shoppe for a replacement or extra beads.
There are no such restrictions. It is probably just that rudraksh are often worn by people on the spiritual path who usually dont consume alcohol or non-veg. As such there is no restriction.
No worries once in a month wash all rudrakshas and take to shiv temple get rudrabhishekam by any south indian temple all rudrakshas get powered. I do the same thing i am wearing from 1 mukhi to 11 mukhi since 6 months i was on bed for 2 years after 6 months I am walking with out any medicines. after wearing rudraksha i throughed all costly medicines i was suffering with chronic diseases where doctor's were helpless for me. Believe all mighty god Vishnu Shiva & Durga, Gyanam Budhim & Shaktim. Have a great life with lots of happiness and peace of mind. Thank you
Hi Isha,
I have just ordered a Panchmukhi Rudraksha from Isha shopee online. I am already wearing a metal Talisman/Taweez. Can anyone tell me that if I can wear Rudraksha along with it.
I wanted to know because Rudraksha should nt come in contact with any metal piece...??
Yes, you can.
Very glad to hear that you will be wearing a Panchamukhi and hope it benefits you greatly in your sadhana. Before wearing you should prepare the Rudraksha mala by soaking overnight in cows ghee and then soak overnight in cows milk. Then wipe off the ghee and then wear the Rudraksha. This article only talks about what role the size of Rudraksha plays - read the section with title "Ek mukhi, panchmukhi Rudrakshas & more"
There is no difference, just that the price varies.
Yes, you can.
Please check the answers to this same question in the comments below.
https://www.ishashoppe.com/USA/replacement-rudraksh-beads-for-panchamuk…
hi i contacted the link above and they reverted me to the USA branch. they have these mala replacement beads. My question is, are these beads similar to the single one that we wear as a pendant? or is goes only with the mala? plz enlighten me.... thank you very much.
Yes
1. There will be no harmful effects if not conditioned, but it will be good to do the conditioning and then wear.
2. Yes
Would you plz inform about other faced ones too.? Presently I am wearing 9 faced one without any body's consult, so what precautions should I have taken?
Only one at a time
I have a seven mukhi rudraksha. I don't want to wear it anymore.
What should I do?
I stay far away from home. I don't even have a pooja room to keep it.
I want rudraksh for both physical and mental fitness.which one to wear and where to get it.iam a female currently a student.
Sorry to have not replied sooner. Yes you can wear rudraksha with more than 108+1. No absolute harm in that. If you want you can remove the extra beads and save it if you happen to lose any.
Please see this article for details on this: http://isha.sadhguru.org/blog/yoga-meditation/demystifying-yoga/wear-ru…
Just re-string.
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. In a piece of cloth.
Yes. Please check the banner ad at the side of the article or the links in the previous comments below.
You can order online. As Sadhguru mentions, anyone above 12 years of age can wear Panchamukhi mala.
http://www.ishashoppe.com/in/catalogsearch/result/?q=rudraksha+mala
I've bought one form Isha a while ago. Very nice :). But, are there other ways to cleanse it? I'm a vegan and I don't want to use Ghee or Milk. Can I use Coconut Oil and Almond Milk instead?
Informative
Namaskaram,
It is best if you bought a brand new panchamukhi mala from Isha Shoppe. The broken rudraksha may emit negative vibrations (i.e. not good).
Pranam
i truly dont understand
What is Happening to
Isha shoppe
Depending upon the type of Rudraksha, the size varies. See Isha Shoppe for details.
For the first time, before you wear and after that maybe once in 6 months cleanse the Rudraksha in the following manner:
Soak overnight in cows ghee and then soak overnight in cows milk. Then wipe off the ghee and then wear the Rudraksha.
Namaskaram...!!!!
I wanted a eka mukhi... usually i stay alone even thou i live with my family... and usually i cannot jell-up with people... so i feel its for me... can i get one of eka mukhi
There are no rules, except the few mentioned in the article. Please go through the post.
Hi. I forgot the fact that It cant touch metal and did the ghee process and milk process in a small metal bowl. Can i still use it If redo the whole process on a glass bowl ? and also can I wear it if I am also wearing a Gold chain on my neck. The rudraksham is on a separate string on my neck.
Yes
Thanks for writing to us Donal Doll. If you can, please try Isha Kriya, a simple 12-minute meditation by Sadhguru. You can find this at: http://www.ishafoundation.org/Ishakriya
If you have time, you can do any or all of these Chit Shakti meditations also. http://www.ishafoundation.org/Ishakriya
Would be good, if along with the meditation, you practice daily some Upa-Yoga. You can find the practices online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf5qUhz-FVk
Yes, you can buy from the USA Isha Shoppe site. https://www.ishashoppe.com/USA/
For a normal bead, the thread will pass through one hole of the bead and out the other hole. Like this: --O--
For the bindu, take both the ends of the thread and pass it through one hole, and tie them in a knot at the other end of the hole.
Like this: >O*
I hope the weird graphics are clear. :)
take to south indian shiva temple and get rudrabhishekam done, wish you great life a head
Thank you so much
Namaskaram, My name is Arun. I wear Lingabhairavi mercury pendant in Silver chain. Can I wear rudhraksh mala with silver chain?
Looking forward for the reply.
Arun
Thankyou for your time!!!!
I went to the article but it says nothing about the size and which size to wear when?? am i missing something?? Isha Shoppe gives punchmukhi Rudraksha in various sizes that is 5mm 5.5mm to 8 mm i believe? My question is what role does the size of punchmukhi rudraksha play??
Yes, you can wear the Panchamukhi rudraksha mala.
To the first question: Yes, you can.
I am wearing Rudhraksha mala and my son 6yrs old wearing 6 faced rudhraksha. Can you please let me know if we can wear them while eating non veg, as we are a non vegetarian family? I usually remove the mala while sleeping but my son still wears it. However, we both remove while taking bath. Thanks in advance.
They are similar.
Most of the basic points have been addressed in the comments. Please take a look.
Yes, if you wish to.
Even I would like to know this as I put my rudraksha mala in a copper pot used for worship, does it harm it? Do I need to order a new one?
Yes. you can ask your queries at support@ishashoppe.com
Hi Namashkar,
I've been reading and watching videos on Rudraksham and am very keen in knowing more. If I would like to wear one how do I know which suits me and where do I get the pure Rudraska? Kindly assist. Thank you.
Hi, I have got a 5 mukhi rudhraksha mala from Isha place, but I realised that we have 134 beads in it instead of 108+1, can you please clarify the reason behind it and impacts of it?
Yes you can wear rudraksha with more than 108+1. No absolute harm in that. If you want you can remove the extra beads and save it if you happen to lose any.
Panchamukhi.
On a piece of cloth/wooden bowl
Good day, I would like to know if the panchamukhi rudraksha is still being sold on isha shoppe? I've been wanting to buy for quite some time but it's not on the item list. Do help... thank you very much.??
You can contact Isha Shoppe for a replacement or just for the bindu bead
The milk will naturally curdle. Just wipe off with a piece of cloth and wear the mala.
I have observed many people have wore Rudraksh at the same time consuming non-veg foods. I believe it is not allowed to consume non-veg or alcohol after one has wear Rudraksh. Please put some light on it.
Thank You!!
Hi...Greetings. .. I m Revathy, 34 years old and my husband is in onsite... having hectic family personal issues so need at least nimmadhi. ...
I read your article regarding Rudras...very inspiring and impressed me to wear. .. so I need to know whether I can wear 5 face rud rakisham. Please revert me back your valuable feedback
Thanks and regards,
Revathy. ..
Namaskaram,
First follow a sattvic lifestyle (vegetarianism is important). A rudraksha mala is to assist you in developing your inner well-being. If you have not pursued the spiritual path properly, I do not believe the rudraksha mala would be of any special benefit. Start with doing the "Inner Engineering" program with Sadhguru
Pranam
Hi Thomas,
Thanks for taking out time to reply to my question :-)
I am unhappy the way Isha Shoppe team handling things.
Looks like customer care person I spoke to is not properly trained, answers she gave quite unconvincing.
Would please provide me the details of where did you buy your mala ?
I would like to go there in person and buy it ..............
Kind Regards,
Satish
Rudraksha on Isha shoppe: http://www.ishashoppe.com/in/catalogsearch/result/?q=rudraksha
I think its better for you to wear Panchamukhi. Please see the Ishashoppe site: https://www.ishashoppe.com/in/catalogsearch/result/?q=panchamukhi
Just wear one type of rudraksha, panchamukhi would be best.
Please check the replies to the same question in these comments.
You can redo the cleansing process and wear it.
You can wear a size thats comfortable to you. The benefits are not variable on size.
1. Yes. Add it next to the bindu.