8 Mukhi Rudraksha: Benefits Significance & Meaning

Understanding 8 Mukhi Rudraksha Effects Benefits & Meaning in Astrology

8 Mukhi Rudraksha Meaning & Introduction

One of the most important beads in the Hindu mythology is the rudraksha and there are many types of rudraksha. One such very significant one is the 8 mukhi rudraksha. This particular eight mukhi rudraksha is the symbol of lord Ganesha who is the son of creator Lord Shiva. Lord Ganesha is called the 'vignaharta' in Hindi which means the one who removes any obstacles that are there in one's life. Whether the problem is spiritual or the material one, Lord Ganesha always seem to help those who pray to him about their problems and these prayers and worshipping only seem to magnify in hundred folds when eight mukhi rudraksha is worn in their body. Lord Ganesha also immensely blesses those who are into writing or some sort of learning. This is said because Ganesha is also one of those who are wise, witty and intelligent. He has been named in the ancient times as the 'Buddhipriya' which means love of intelligence. Since the eight mukhi rudraksha is the symbol of the lord Ganesha, the one who wears it will also be endowed with such intelligence and wisdom. Therefore people who are appearing for exams or are scholars are often seen wearing this eight mukhi rudraksha.

8 Mukhi Rudraksha Significance

The eight mukhi rudraksha has a very powerful role and place in the Hindu society. People value it very much for they believe that it actually has the power to bestow the wearer with the wisdom and intelligence. It is believed that the one who wears it reaches that level where their concentration is 100 % on any given thing and that they can really keep 100 things in their mind at a time. They also become fearless after possessing the eight mukhi rudraksha and they become indifferent to failure. It's like failure doesn't even exist in their life. Thus, they give their 100 % at any tasks and take difficult phases of life as a challenge and since they are wearing the rudraksha, most often than not they succeed in overcoming any kind of challenges.

It is often advised by the high priests or pundits that eight mukhi rudraksha from Nepal are of very high energy and therefore if one can get it from there then it is believed that it surely will take you to another life level altogether. They also have high healing energy and are considered very powerful. Then there is another that is found in Java but they are not as powerful as ones found in Nepal. Thus, it is recommended by experts that wearing eight Mukhi rudraksha found in Nepal is better than the other ones. At other occasions and also for Riddhi and siddhi bracelet made of eight mukhi rudraksha with 54+1 beads or 108+1 beads are powerful and intense tools.

Eight Mukhi Rudraksha in the Puranas and Scriptures

As the eight mukhi rudraksha represents Lord Ganesha and he removes all obstacles from life. Therefore, eight mukhi rudraksha represents the energy that destroys all evils, sins and hurdles from one's own life and sometimes from other's too, those who are near and dear ones.

According to the ancient scriptures in Hinduism it is said that in the wheel of life or the chakras Ganesha resides in the first chakra called the 'Muladhara'. 'Mula' here means original or main and 'adhara' means base foundation. Therefore all other things start from the wheel on which eight mukhi rudraksha is represented. All the forces of the universe originate from the Muladhara and are manifested from it. Therefore Lord Ganesha sits on his permanent abode of Muladhara and thereby is in charge of all highest energies.

8 Mukhi Rudraksha Health Benefits / Uses

Eight mukhi wearers will be able to remove any type of obstacles from their lives. They often come out as victorious in life against their enemies. According to the ancient Hindu mythology it sends away the bad effects of Rahu and thus, mysterious deaths don't happen and at the same time it also protects one from evil spirits. Other benefits / uses are it chases away the bad dreams, depression and bad omen. Hindus believe that fault in the stars have a great role to play in shaping one's life and wearing it will remove the doshas. It has a very positive effect on its wearer as it removes the anxiety and stress and rather improves the concentration level.

It is also believed to have some medical cures such as skin diseases, lung diseases and feet. It is also highly beneficial for nervous system, prostrate and gall bladder problems. People with breathing problems and cataract have also felt improvement in their illness after wearing eight mukhi rudraksha.

Therefore anyone who is facing problems no matter how much they try to do the right things must wear this eight mukhi rudraksha. This will wash away all the hurdles and obstacles as that person will be blessed by Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha becomes like the guardian angel who keeps an eye on that person all the time. People who are also affected negatively by Saturn are also highly recommended to wear it.

8 Mukhi Rudraksha Astrological View

Ruling deity for ashta mukhi rudraksha is Lord Ganesha, while the ruling planet is Rahu and in some occasions Ketu also seems to have a strong effect on it.

8 Mukhi Rudraksha Mantra

The person who wears it must always remember that while wearing it the effect of the rudraksha increases if it is worn with a mantra. Like all other beads this eight mukhi rudraksha also has a specific mantra and it is very easy to remember and person wearing it must chant the mantra nine times minimum while wearing it in the morning after bath or whenever it is taken off from their body. The mantra is as follows -

"Om Hoom Namah; Om Ganeshaya Namah"
Usually pundit and high priests advice to the wearer to wear the beads on the neck or right arm, alternately it can also be kept at altar, the place of worship. It is of utmost importance to give respect to the beads and to keep it in a clean place or things might not turn out as expected.

8 Mukhi Rudraksha Chakra Association : Muladhara Chakra (Root Chakra)
Symbol: Lord Ganesha
Ruling Planet: Rahu (North Lunar Node)
Recommended for: Lung, Feet, Skin And Eye Catarrhisis, Hydrocel, Airtracia.