Rudraksha bead has a lot of varieties. The benefits of this bead also vary depending on how many faces the bead has. One also has to wear a rudraksha depending on which particular type of bead is suitable for them.

The rudraksha which has six lines on the surface is known as six mukhi rudraksha. Lord Karthika is the ruling God of this type of rudraksha. Lord Karthika, who was the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Gauri, was also the celestial of the army. Thus, one who wears this type of rudraksha gets a boost in their courage as it carries the blessings of Lord Karthikeya. It increases the will power and also the power to express. Those who are a bit introvert and take time to talk loud or express, this type of rudraksha can be very beneficial for them.

Rudraksha 6 mukhi helps in increasing the power of learning and helps one to attain wisdom. Students pursuing higher studies and involved in research works get a good result by wearing this type of rudraksha. Those who are involved in the professions like Teaching, Writing Painting and other creative things; this rudraksha helps them a lot to improve them in their career.

Then there is a seven faced rudraksha. It is said that, those who are in business by profession can get a lot of benefits by wearing this rudraksha bead. According to Hindu astrology, the seven lines or the seven faces that this bead has are symbols of the seven sages of Hindu mythology who are popularly known as ‘Saptarshi’. As it is written in the sacred text of Hindus, The Vedas, these seven faces or the representation of Saptarshi has also the divine blessings of seven divine snakes and seven divine mothers. That is why; it is one of the most sacred and powerful beads among all the rudraksha beads. Wearing a 7 mukhi rudraksha can give one the power to remove bad luck from their lives. This is because; it has the power and blessings of Goddess Lakshmi who symbolizes power and wealth. She is the deity of purity and wealth. It helps a lot in curing joint and muscle pains. According to astrology, it can cure diseases like arthritis and body pain. In fact, wearer of this bead gets relief from chronic breathing problems and respiratory diseases.

Wearing a rudraksha can bring positive changes in life, but one has to wear the right one.