The Ek Mukhi Rudraksha (one faced rudraksha) is the symbol of Godhood, Supreme Truth and Attainment of Eternity. The One Mukhi Rudraksha is itself Lord Shiva and it is the main among all Rudrakshas of all faces. It is ruled by the Sun and enlightens the Super Consciousness. It brings the power of Dharana to the wearer meaning the power to concentrate the mind on an object.
According to the mythological books peace and pleasure abide in the house where one faced Rudraksha is worshipped. There is no fear of untimely death. Its wearer himself is fortunate by himself. One who gets it and worships it obtains not only all the worldly pleasures during his life - span but also remains unaffected by them. It is an ideal thing for the doctors. It helps them to diagnose the disease and gives them success in surgery too.
Other Details
- Symbol of : Lord Shiva
- Ruling Planet : Sun
- Day of wearing : Monday
- Recommended for : Headache, Heart Disease and Right Eye Defect.
Mantras
"Om Namah Shivaya" and "Om Hreem Namah"
Way of Wearing
Ek mukhi Rudraksha should be capped with gold or silver and should be worn round the neck or be placed at the worshipping place, chanting the mantra. Getting up in the morning the devotee should salute the one faced Rudraksha first, pronouncing mantra.
Three faced Rudraksha symbolises lord Agni - the fire god.Three mukhi Rudraksha represents Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh ( also known as Trimurti). This destroys ill luck, if worn regularly. It bestows health, wealth and knowledge too.All the merits obtained from the worship of fire god, are attained by wearing a rosary of three faced Rudraksha.The wearer becomes free from all diseases and he becomes like a true brahmin. His enemies are vanquished.
It is very effective for jaundice. Its wearer always remain healthy and active.
The ruling planet for the Five-Mukhi bead is Jupiter. This bead represents Lord Shiva, the symbol of auspiciousness. This bestows the pleasures of married life. It is said to give wealth, honour and status to the one who wears it. In Astrology it is said to reduce the malefic effects of Jupiter.The wearer of a Five-Mukhi will attain health and peace of mind. Five-Mukhi Rudraksha also helps to regulate blood pressure and relieve cardiac ailments.
Six mukhi Rudraksha's ruling planet is Venus. Venus governs genital organs throat, valour, sexual pleasure, love, music etc. This bead enriches the career path and helps you achieve immense professional and academic success. It helps you fulfill dreams and lead a very luxurious life. This is regarded as the symbol of Kartikeya, the six faced son of lord Rudra and moher Sharada. He is the younger brother of lord Ganesha. This confers knowledge of the very highest kind. This helps women in diseases like hysteria and other mental illness. Those interested in tantra also gets benefit by it. It also helps students and businessmen.It represents Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya. Its possessor attains complete success in the business and earns great wealth. It is beneficial in the cure of epilepsy and all women related problems
Seven faced Rudraksha governs Saturn, the all powerful Shani Bhagwan. When worn it sublimates the malefic effects of Shani and its disease like, impotency, cold, obstructions, hopelessness, delay, chronic disease, scarcity, worry etc. The seven mukhi helps in building finances and amassing wealth. 7 mukhi can help attain prosperity and peace of mind. 7 mukhi is considered very auspicious because it helps ward off fatal diseases and death and achieve longevity. Wearer of this gets wealth, fame and spiritual knowledge. 7 mukhi rudraksha is the symbol of Mahalaxmi. Seven mukhi Rudraksha blesses with wealth & prosperity.It is said that poverty and wants never touch its wearer. 7 mukhi Rudraksha also symbolises the seven great rishis.
8 mukhi (Eight faced) Rudraksha's Ruling planet is Rahu hence helpful in sublimating it's malefic effects. Rahu's malefic effects are similar to that of Shani or Saturn. 8 mukhi Rudraksha bead increases the strength of character and mind and help achieve happiness, fame, good health and increase confidence.
8 mukhi Rudraksh is said to represent lord Ganesha...the elephant headed benign god, the son of lord Shiva and Parvati has special grace on the wearer of this Rudraksha. By wearing 8 mukhi rudraksha , all the pleasures increase and all the difficulties diminish.
Wearers of 8 mukhi rudraksha get long life and they become truthful. Such a person is born free of diseases, wise and knowledgeable any obstacle in his tasks. Such persons have special ability and talent in studies. They shall remain away from sin.
8 mukhi Rudraksha provides mental concentration. 8 mukhi Rudraksha specially useful for the business community. 8 mukhi Rudraksha is also helpful in betting, horse racing and lotteries etc.
Nine faced (9 mukhi) Rudraksha's ruling planet is Ketu which is similar in it's effects to planets like Rahu and Shani. 9 mukhi Rudraksha controls malefic effects of Ketu. The malefic effects cause mental fatigue, lack of energy to materialize thoughts, failures etc. 9 mukhi Rudraksha can help amass wealth, property, assets and lead a luxurious life and help fulfill dreams and ambitions. 9 mukhi Rudraksha makes you more energised and more action oriented.
9 mukhi Rudraksha jointly represents Bhairava yama (lord of death) and sage Kapila. 9 mukhi Rudraksha is usually worn in left hand during te sacred occasion of Navratri to obtain blessings of mother goddess Durga. Mother Durga is the bestower of wealth, prosperity, pleasures of family life and also she grants the boon for fulfilling all one's desires. Those who wear it also obtain grace of Bhairava. They are benefited by the power of Bhairava. He obtains honour like the king of gods Indra and he also gets boon from lord Ganesha.
The wearer of 9 mukhi Rudraksha is freed from the fear of death. The possessor of 9 mukhi Rudraksha is blessed with all kinds of fame, respect and success related to spiritual progress.