The value of Rudraksha beads came to light when the sages who meditated in the Himalayan foothills began to develop extraordinary powers of concentration. So much so, they began to cure their bodily diseases and acquire a peace of mind of a level never seen before.

Faces on the bead

Indeed, the Rudraksha beads with lines on their outer surface were unique to this part of the world namely the South East Asian region. The Rudraksha trees would grow nowhere else. One could get the beads with any number of lines. For instance, the two faced Rudraksha beads had two lines. The Four Face Rudraksha has four lines.

The significance of the lines or faces and the power of the beads was a secret knowledge developed and passed down the ages by the sages. The mantra unlocks these powers and the rigorous method of wearing the beads made sure that the effects of the bead were not lost.

Symbolism of the bead and its advantage

The 4 face bead represents the spirit of the demigods. The ruling god is Brihaspati the combination of the Lord Brahma and Goddess Saraswati. The ruling planet is Jupiter and the beej mantra is AumHreemNamaha.

The advantages of wearing the 4 face Rudraksha bead are as follows:

• Removes the dullness in the mind
• Improves the grasping power of the person
• Makes the thinking structured and logical
• Removes any impediments in the communication
• One develops good understanding power

Medical benefits: When one wears the bead, they get relief from respiratory problems such as asthma or cough. It alleviates the problem of stammering since it unblocks and balances the throat chakra (visuddha chakra).

The mantra for the 4 mukhi is: Char Muki Char VedoKoBarne

Price and purification

The 4 mukhi Rudraksha price India ranges from Rs 101 to Rs 489 but one can get special beads that cost more. One has to perform the Siddhi and then wear the bead. This is the purification rite that is done by washing the bead and chanting the mantras. Big sized beads have more power than the smaller ones.

The wearer of this bead develops a firmness of mind. One must take care of the beads so they are not infested by worms. Slight damage of the outer surface will not prove detrimental. But, it is better if the bead is not damaged.

For the best effect, one has to combine the Rudraksha beads. However, this is only done after a study is done on the position of the planets in the horoscope of the person.