Rudraksha is a sacred bead associated with Lord Shiva. For thousands of years, mankind has been wearing it for good health and prosperity. There are different varieties of Rudraksha that people wear for various reasons. Each Rudraksha has its own unique quality and significance in life and depending on the need one can buy for them. There are several types of rudraksha ranging from one faced to 14 faced. Wearing of Rudraksha is assumed to cite the blessings of Lord Shiva. The legends say that Rudraksha are the tears that came out of lord Shiva’s eyes and fell on the ground. Those who wear Rudraksha are supposed to attain realization of God.

5 Faced Rudraksha

The 5 mukhi rudraksha signifies the five forms of Lord Shiva. It is mostly worn by students because this rudraksha is associated with learning and development of one’s own individuality. People who are looking for spiritual and mental growth can also wear this rudraksha. It is said that the 5 mukhi rudraksha has the ability to remove malefic effects of planet Jupiter.

Benefits of wearing 5 mukhi Rudraksha

Like mentioned above, every Rudraksha has its own quality and significance, hence the benefits associated with each Rudraksha are different as well. Below are some benefits that one can attain after wearing a 5 mukhi rudraksha:-

• The 5 mukhi rudraksha is associated with learning and development, hence it is good for people like teachers, scholars, students, journalists and writers
• People who are facing intellectual dullness can wear this rudraksha
• Students preparing for competitive exams, 5 mukhi rudraksha is highly recommended
• It also helps in attaining spiritual faith and insight.

Health benefits of wearing 5 mukhi Rudraksha

Apart from the spiritual and mental benefits, 5 mukhi rudraksha is also known for providing certain health benefits like:-

• For introvert people, 5 mukhi rudraksha acts like a magical bead. It enables them to obtain self confidence and self realisation
• People facing respiratory problems like asthma can also wear this rudraksha
• This rudraksha works well on thyroid patients as well.

How to wear it?

The rudraksha should be worn on Monday after taking bath. The rudraksha should be soaked in milk and can be worn in a thread or a gold or silver chain. While wearing the rudraksha, the person should enchant mantra “AumNamahShivaya”.

Rudraksha has very strong benefits if worn properly but consult an astrologer before wearing it.