Acharya Subrata Shastri

Bowbazar, Kolkata, West Bengal

Ruling God : Shiva Ruling Planet : Sun Major benefit :Enlighten the Super Consciousness, provides improved concentration and mental structure changes specific to renunciation from worldly affairs. The wearer enjoys all comforts at his command but still remains unattached.

Benefits: Spiritual enlightenment. Divine powers of manifestation. Ruling God: Shiva Ruling Planet: All

One mukhi Rudraksha is ruled by Mahadev Himself. Enlightens the Super Consciousness. Destroys all sins and leads one to liberation. One mukhi rudraksha is Sakshat Siva swarupa. The wearer elevates in awareness and merges with the absolute consciousness of the divine. It is only with grace of Lord Shiva and divine karmas that a person gets to wear this rare bead. One who wears it surely goes to path of Moksha. This bead works on the Sahasrar chakra to align oneself to Shiva . The wearers mind begins to concentrate on the Supreme Element that is Partattva Dharana cha jayate Tatprakashnam thus the discoverers of Aatma Tattva must wear One Mukhi Rudraksha. This is the best of all Rudraksha for meditation and spiritual growth. The person who wears this has all worldly pleasures at his feet but remains unaffected by them.

On a physical level this bead cures headaches, migraines and nightmares.

Scientific tests have proved that this bead has immense power and is the true equivalent to the mythological 1 mukhi round.

Ruling God : Ardhanareeshwar Ruling Planet : Moon Major benefit :Blesses the wearer with UNITY. It could be related to Guru-Shishya, parents-children, husband-wife or friends. Maintaining ONENESS is its peculiarity.

Ruling God : Agni Ruling Planet : Mars Major benefit :The wearer gets free from sins or wrongs from his life and returns to purity . Ideal for those who suffer from inferior complexes, subjective fear, guilt and depression.

Benefits: Burns past karma. Releases stress. Ruling God: Agni Ruling Planet:MarsThree Mukhi Rudraksha represents Fire God Agnidev. Wearing of this rudraksha frees the person from bondages of his past birth karma and paves way for success by deeds in this birth. It is said that the wearer of 3 Mukhi never takes birth again, means he gets Moksha. Wearer is released from past memories of hurt, shame, anger, low self esteem, he rises and shines to reveal his illuminated true pure self. Heals stomach and liver ailments.

Ruling God : Brahma Ruling Planet : Mercury Major benefit :The wearer gains power of creativity when blessed. Increases memory power , wit and intelligence.

Ruling God : Brihaspati Ruling planet : Jupiter Benefits : Knowledge and communication.

Four mukhi represents God Brihaspati who rules Jupiter . The wearer gains power of knowledge and creativity. Expands memory power, vocal power, wit and intelligence. Wearer is blessed with melodious speech.

Ruling God : Kalagni Rudra Ruling Planet : Jupiter Major benefit :Wearer gains health and peace. It increases memory also.

Benefits: Realisation of higher self . Intellect and enhanced awareness. Ruling God: Rudra Kalagni Ruling Planet:Jupiter

Five Mukhi represents Rudra Kalagni. This highly auspicious Rudraksha is important for people who wish to awaken their higher selves meaning Upaguru. Enhances awareness, memory, word power and intellect. This is extensively used in malas for wearing and chanting mantras and connects one to grace of Lord Shiva . Removes malefics of planet Jupiter.

Ruling God : Mahalaxmi Ruling Planet : Saturn Major benefit :It should be worn by those who are suffering from miseries pertaining to body, finance and mental set-up. By wearing this man can progress in business and service and spends his life happily.

Benefits: Wealth and new opportunities. Ruling God: Mahalaxmi Ruling Planet: Saturn

Seven mukhi Rudraksha represents the Goddess of wealth, Mahalaxmi and planet Venus . Wearer is blessed with love, good health, wealth and new opportunities. This is recommended for those who are suffering from miseries related to finance, love and luck. By wearing Seven Faced Rudraksha the person progresses steadily in life with name and fame and abundance.

Ruling God : Ganesh Ruling Planet : Rahu Major benefit :Removes all obstacles and brings success in all undertakings. It gives the wearer all kinds of attainments Riddhi and Siddhi . His opponents are finished i.e. the minds or intentions of his opponents are changed.

Ruling God : Durga Ruling Planet : Ketu Major benefit :Wearer is blessed with lot of energy, powers, Dynamism and fearlessness, which are useful to live a life of success.

Benefits: Self power, materialistic benefits , spiritual awakening Ruling God: Durga Ruling Planet:Ketu

Nine mukhi Rudraksha is ruled by the Divine mother Durga .The wearer is blessed with lots of energy, powers, dynamism and fearlessness, which are needed to live a life of success. Gives Bhogha (worldly comforts and desire fulfillment ) and Moksha (liberation).

Ruling God : Vishnu Ruling Planet : All Major benefit :This contains the influence of ten incarnations and the ten directions. It works like a shield on ones body and drives evils away.

Benefits: Peace, protection , pacifying malefic of planets . Ruling God: Vishnu Ruling Planet: All

Ten mukhi rudraksha is ruled by Lord Krishna. One, who wears it, gets eternal peace and joy in life. This rudraksha works like a shield on ones body and the wearer gets immense protection from negative energies, evil eyes and psychic attacks. Gives success in court cases, land deals and relieves wearer from debts and losses. This rudraksha is mentioned in ancient texts as one of the most powerful rudraksha which pacifies all the nine planets.

Ruling God : Hanuman Ruling Planet : All Major benefit :Blesses wearer with wisdom, right judgment, powerful vocabulary, adventurous life , fearlessness and success. Above all, it also protects from accidental death. It also helps in Meditation and removes the problems of yogic practices.

Benefits: Wisdom and self confidence. Aid to meditation. Ruling God: Hanuman Ruling Planet: All

11 mukhi is ruled by the 11 Rudras. According to ancient texts the fruit obtained after performing 1000 Ashavamedh Yagya and 100 Vajpaye Yagya is obtained by wearing this bead. Blesses wearer with high level of awareness, divine consciousness, wisdom, right judgment, control over all senses, powerful vocabulary, adventurous life, fearlessness and success. Very much sought after bead for meditation and sadhanas. This powerful bead pacifies malefics of all planets.

Ruling God : Sun Ruling Planet : Sun Major benefit :Wearer gets the quality of the sun to rule and to move continuously with brilliant radiance and strength. Good for ministers, politicians, administrators, businessmen and executives. Removes worry, suspicion and fear. Increases self image and motivation.

Benefits: Self power. Release of dependancy and stress at all levels. For good health Ruling God: Sun Ruling Planet: Sun

12 mukhi Rudraksha is ruled by Lord Sun. Wearer gets the quality of the sun to rule and shine with brilliance, radiance and power. Releases stress, anger, worries, suspicion, dependancy and low self esteem. Wearer is blessed with confidence, self power, energy, good health and motivation in life. Imparts leadership and higher vision qualities to the wearer. On a therapeutic level, this Rudraksha strengthens digestive organs.

Ruling God : Kamadeva Ruling Planet : Moon, Venus Major benefit :Showers all possible comforts of life one can ever desire. It gives riches and honor and fulfills all the earthly desires and gives eight accomplishments ( Siddhies), and the god cupid ( Kamadeva) pleases with the man who wears it. It is helpful for meditation and spiritual and materialistic attainments

Benefits : Manifestation of materialistic desires Ruling God : Kamadeva Ruling Planet : Moon, Venus

13 mukhi Rudraksha is ruled by Kamadeva, the cupid or God of Love. It helps learn the lesson that Kamadeva teaches a person which is to discriminate illusions from reality. Under wrong definitions a person goes in illusions and nonfulfillment. Thus if a person seeks a job for money instead of living his true potential, or food for taste instead of nutrition or money for pleasure and not for sustenance, he goes into a loop of addiction that does not allow his desire to manifest. 13 mukhi aligns a person to the right Intent for his actions and aids fulfillment. Thus this powerful Rudraksha for attraction manifests your worldly materialistic desires and gives deep fulfillment.

Siddhas use this Rudraksha to awaken Siddhies and raise Kundalini energy which happens when Maya or illusions are harnessed.

Ruling God : Hanuman Ruling Planet : Mars, Saturn Major benefit :Most precious divine gem Deva Mani. It awakens the sixth sense organ by which the wearer foresees the future happenings. Its wearer never fails in his decisions. Its wearer gets rid of all the calamities, miseries, worries. It protects from ghosts , evil spirits and black magic . It provides the wearer safety , security and riches and self power.

Benefits: Enhanced willpower, sensory control, balance of mind, strength and courage. Symbolises excellence, victory and success. Ruling God: Hanuman Ruling Planet: Mars, Saturn

14 mukhi Rudraksha is the most precious divine gem Deva Mani. It is ruled by the mighty Hanuman. Infuses wearer with a strong will, divine intuition and the courage to overcome all odds. The wearer walks on the path of excellence, victory and success.

Lord Hanuman is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Shri Hanuman is the epitome of sincere devotion and dedication, being a great disciple of Lord Rama. Conceptually, Hanuman is the personification of complete mastery of Senses. Rama is the perfect Purusha and Hanuman is always available at His command. It is complete control of senses that infuses wearer with Siddhis and awakens the Third eye of enlightenment.

The mighty Hanuman Rules Planet Mars and is also worshipped for pacifying Saturn. In Ramayana it is mentioned that Hanuman saved the nine planets during the war from the clutches of King Raavana. And as a favor for saving them, the planets blessed Lord Hanuman by saying that any malefic effects of the 9 planets can be averted by praying to Lord Hanuman alone.

Ruling God : Lord Pashupati (Shiva) Ruling Planet : Mercury Major benefit :This represents Lord Pashupati and is specially beneficial for economic progress. Its possessor is neither bereft of wealth nor inflicted by any kinds of skin diseases.

Ruling God:Lord Pashupati (Shiva) Ruling planet :Mercury Benefits :Success in career and relationships.

15 mukhi Rudraksha fulfills the desires of the heart. Attracts abundance and fulfillment. Abundance comes from detachment. Detachment is the ability to enjoy success and wealth by witnessing it and without being involved in it. 15 Mukhi Rudraksha ruled by Pashupatinath Shiva makes you detached from desires, which in turn frees you from misery, grief and fear of losing. It is Shiva, the Yogi who gave wealth to Lord Kubera while being an ascetic Himself. 15 Mukhi Rudraksha bead heals the heart chakra. It awakens unconditional love and improves relationships. Gives ability to forgive and Let go and makes the wearer more compassionate and generous. It opens the gateway to the higher consciousness of Heart. The wearer elevates himself from worldly attachments and can focus on knowledge, creation and spiritual growth.

Therapeutic benefits:Freedom from depression, blood pressure, allergies, cholesterol and other ailments related to the heart.

Ruling God : Mahamrityunjaya Shiva (Shiva) Ruling Planet : Moon Major benefit :It represents victory and the possessor is never affected by heat or cold. It is especially useful for the saints living in jungles. The house in which it is kept is free from fire, theft or robbery.

Benefits: Gives relief in lower back pain, sexual diseases, Kidney/bladder/intestine related diseases, muscular pains and aches. Ruling God: Mahamrityunjaya Shiva Ruling Planet: Moon

16 mukhi Rudraksha is ruled by Mahamrityunjaya form of Lord Shiva. This Rudraksha bestows health, wealth, long life, peace, prosperity and contentment. It generates Divine vibrations that ward off negative and evil forces and create a powerful protection shield around the wearer. The wearer is protected from accidents, misfortunes, debts and court cases. On wearing this, the path of the wearer becomes surmountable by grace of Lord Shiva and he rises in Victory and grace.

Ruling God : Bhumi Devi Ruling Planet : Earth Major benefit :It represents the mother earth. The possessor remains happy and healthy. It is specially beneficial for the pregnant women in protecting their child.

Ruling God: Bhumi Devi Ruling planet : Earth Benefits : Immense abundance. Profit from land/real estate/own business.

This rare rudraksha is ruled by Goddess BhumiDevi who is the divine wife of Lord Vishnu. This is one of the most powerful Rudraksha for prosperity. Katyani tantra mentions that wearer of this bead gets health, intelligence and prosperity by blessings of mother earth. Since it is mother earth who nurtures every being on this planet, wearing Her Rudraksha quickly paves way for success in business, land dealings and acquiring immense wealth.

Ruling God : Lord Narayana Ruling Planet : Mercury Major benefit :It represents Lord Narayana. The possessor is bestowed with all worldly pleasures. There is no scarcity in their life.

Benefits: Immense wealth and success in all spheres. Ruling God: Lord Narayana Ruling Planet:Mercury

19 mukhi is a very rare rudraksha ruled by Lord Narayana the supreme of all Gods. The wearer never has lack of anything in life. It gives immense wealth, success in business , abundance in all spheres and good health . . It removes obstacles in job/business/education and removes planetary afflictions. The wearer attracts perfect life partner .

Ruling God : Vishwasu Sadhu & Narayan Ruling Planet : Earth Major benefit :It represents Vishwasu Sadhu Praani. The wearer of this Rudraksha is known for his words. he always speak truth and his wordings becomes truth. Lord Shiva opens the power of truth for his words. This Rudraksha reaches to the Sadhu, saints and brahmins by the virtue of their devotion for Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva bless them with 21 mukhi Rudraksha and removes their sins. It provides Moksha (liberation) in the end.

Benefits: Power of manifestation and creation of projects for benefit of humanity. Ruling God:Vishwasu Sadhu & Narayan Ruling Planet: Earth

This rare Rudraksha is ruled by the Creator of the Universe , Lord Brahma. Gives blessings of attainment of divine knowledge in Creation, sciences, arts and music. Wearer becomes the Creator with immense knowledge and intellect . Wearer is blessed with immense power, wealth and fulfillment of desires . Worn by those who desire to manifest projects for the benefit of humanity .

Ruling God : Kubera Ruling Planet : Earth Major benefit :It is called Ek Alakh King. It is the creator and do preservation of the universe and it is the past, present and future itself. This Rudraksha belongs to each and every Shakti (power). Lord Brahmma, Vishnu and Mahesha along with all other God and Goddess live in this Rudraksha. The wearer of this Rudraksha gets all the comforts, leisure and happiness and in the end get the Moksha ( Blessing).

Benefits: Immense wealth , protection and fulfillment of pleasures and desires. Ruling God: Kubera Ruling Planet: Earth

This rarest of the rare Rudraksha is ruled by Kubera, the Lord of wealth. The wearer is blessed with immense prosperity and fulfilment of pleasures and materialistic desires. Removes all kinds of diseases. Even if a poor person wears it , he becomes rich. Gives the wearer immense protection from any kind of tantra and malefics. Kubera also enjoys the titles king of the whole world, king of kings (Rajaraja), Lord of wealth (Dhanadhipati) and giver of wealth (Dhanada). Kubera also acquired the status of the Lord of riches and the wealthiest Deva. He also becomes a Loka-pala (world protector) and guardian (dik-pala) of the North direction. Kubera is also the guardian of travellers and the giver of wealth to individuals who please him and Kameshvara (Lord of Kama pleasure, desire etc.)

Ruling God : Parvati and Ganesh Ruling Planet : Venus Major benefit :Awakening of divine love and unification.

Benefits: Awakening of divine love and unification . Ruling God:Parvati and Ganesh Ruling Planet: Venus

Two beads naturally joined together with one significantly smaller than the other, is called Garbh Gauri rudraksha. They represent Lord Ganesh and mother Parvati. It is the recommended for women who suffer problem in conception and also for good relations between mother and child.

Ruling God : Ganesh Ruling Planet : All Major benefit :This 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.

Benefits: It provides the worshipper perfection in every sphere in life. Ruling God:Ganesh Ruling Planet: all

This 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.

The bead will be strung in red/black silk thread.

Ruling God : Shiva and Parvati Ruling Planet : Venus Major benefit :Regarded the best for peace and comfort in the family. If a man worships Gauri Shankar at his worshipping place, the pain and suffering and other earthly obstacles are destroyed and the peace and pleasure of family are increased.

Benefits:Awakening of divine consciousness, peace, abundance and harmony. Ruling God: Shiva and Parvati Ruling Planet:Venus

Gauri Shankar Rudraksha is the Unified form of male and female energies represented by Shiva and Shakti. It opens up the Hrit Padma chakra and illuminates the conciousness of the wearer. Hrit Padma chakra is the spiritual heart which is the abode of Goddess Mahalaxmi. It is variously described as a lotus with 8, 16, or 1000 petals, being golden, red, or white of colour; inside of the lotus there are circular regions of sun, moon, and fire and in the centre of the Chakra, there are a whishing-tree (kalpavriksha), a throne consisting of Matrika letters (symbolizing the spiritual heart of the aspirant) on which he/she should place his or her Ishtadevata in meditation, and an altar.

Gauri Shankar which is the Unison of Male (Yang) SHiva and female (Ying) Shakti is the most powerful Rudraksha for spiritual wholeness. According to ancient philosophy, the entire universe is a manifestation of pure consciousness. In manifesting the universe, this pure consciousness seems to become divided into two poles or aspects, neither of which can exist without the other. One aspect retains a static quality and remains identified with unmanifest consciousness. In Tantra this quality is called Shiva, and is conceptualized as masculine. The other part of this polarity is a dynamic, energetic, or creative aspect that is called Shakti, the great mother of the universe, for it is from her that all is born.

It is in the heart center that the union of the female and male (Yin/Yang) energies takes place. In other words, when the two opposite and complementary energies within each one of us occurs, then Cosmic Consciousness awakens in the ego of a seeker the bud becomes a rose and unfolds the quality of unconditional love in his/her mystical heart.

Gauri Shankar is available in many mukhis. Commonly available ones are 9 mukhi to 12 mukhis. Other mukhis are rare and cost higher.