How to purify the Rudraksha Rosary

On Monday morning, one should take a bath before sunrise, and the beads should be well washed in Cow's milk. After that the rosary should be washed in holy Ganges water. The rosary should then be put in the smoke of dhoop and after reciting the mantra "Om Namah Shivaye" eleven times, the rosary may be worn.

Importance of Rudraksha
Rudraksh trees are found in Nepal, Tibet, Indonesia and Malaysia. The trees bear flowers and then the flowers turn into fruits, which are called Rudrakshas. These are generally found with Yogis, Sanyasis and foreigners who use them around their neck as beads or as a rosary. The rudraksha brings good fortune. Out of the series of Rudrakshas One, Five, Seven, Nine, Eleven, Fourteen and twenty- one faced ones are termed very lucky, and are rarely available. This also includes Gauri Shankar Rudraksha, which is the most auspicious for wealth, family and comforts.

The one-faced rudraksha is termed very auspicious as it bestows wealth and happiness. It helps in attaining moksha and nirvan. The wearer has inclination to do good deeds and it helps in getting the power of intuition.

The Seven-faced bead is auspicious for the birth of a son.
The Eleven-faced is good for religious purposes such as Bhagwat Darshan of one's deity.
Fourteen-faced rudraksha is good for wealth,property and gains.The the 21 faced bead is very auspicious. Panch or five-faced rudrakasa is worn as it is auspicious and is a result giving rudraksh. It bestows on the wearer comforts and peace of mind.

Besides above all toher rudrakshas are also genuine and have good effects.These are often helpful in curing diseases. Those having blood pressure should wear it on the right arm. Fatal diseases, epilepsy and fainting fits are cured by rubbing it in honey. They are being used in many ayurvedic medicines and in its capsules. These should be worn after performing due rituals to gain maximum benefit out of this rare natural fruit.