Rudraksha is formed by association of two words, 'RUDRA' and 'AKSHA" . Rudra is the name of Lord Shiva. Aksha means 'tear'. It is said that the plant of Rudraksha is originated from the tear drops of Lord Shiva. As per the vedic scriptures. Rudraksha can nullify the effects of malefic planets to a great extent. Shastras say Rudraksha of any mukhis can never do any harm to the wearer unlike Navratnas, which have to be carefully chosen. No other necklace or bead is so auspicious and powerful as Rudraksha.

Rudraksha come in different mukhis or the clefts or furrows on the surface. Shastras speak of 1 to 38 mukhis but normally 1 to 14 mukhis are used for astrological benefits. Each bead has a different effect on you, depending on the number of mukhis it has. Each Rudraksha is very individualistic and has to be carefully matched with one's horoscope for it to be beneficial.

The chain of 108 beads or 50 beads if worn and worshipped , provides all types of benefits. Therefore , it is important that Rudraksha should always be respected and kept pure. One should not touch it with dirty hands and must be removed before entering the toilets. It is a blessing to mankind. It is believed that one who wear Rudraksha on their bodies, cannot be affected by sins. Even if, one wears Rudraksha on his body, without doing worship and saying the sacred mantra, does no get near any sinful deed or thought.

The Rudraksha are worn for their specific benefits. These are much more powerful and can help achieve wonders, if energized and empowered the right way. Rudraksha of different mukhis pleases the corresponding planets. It may be sufficient to go in for only for those mukhis whose ruling planets, cause malefic effects.