Rudraksha mala is not just a sacred mala; it is made with multiple rudraksha, which bring positivity, protection, and peace. For many years, sadhus, saints, and spiritual seekers have been wearing a rudraksha mala as it is good for their protection, peace, and holds healing significance. However, to gain the full benefits, it is important to know the right way to wear a Rudraksha Mala, along with the rules and precautions.
What is a Rudraksha Mala
Rudraksha mala is the garland that is made up of multiple rudraksha beads, traditionally 108+1. Some malas have knots between the beads, which is good for chanting. Without a knot, a mala is highly preferable for wearing. Each bead of the rudraksha garland holds significance, power, and blessing.
Benefits of Wearing Rudraksha Mala:
Spiritual Growth: Rudraksha mala helps to improve focus during meditation, the energies of rudraksha align with the mind, and help in improving concentration during meditation or chanting of a mantra. Regular chanting with a mala purifies the mind and accelerates spiritual growth.
Mental Peace: Wearing or chanting a rudraksha mala brings peace in the mind, removes stress, and promotes mental peace. It also helps in reducing negative thoughts, purifying the brain, and attracting positive and happy thoughts. It reduces the aggressive traits and makes the person calm.
Health Benefits: Rudraksha is a natural healer; wearing it regularly is believed to improve blood circulation, regulate blood pressure, and enhance overall energy levels. The energy of the rudraksha mala stimulates energy flow in the body, which makes the mind and body healthy. It gives relief in health issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure, headache, insomnia, and all other health problems.
Protection: As we all know, the rudraksha contains positive energy, spreading positivity and neglecting negativity is all the rudraksha does. Rudraksha beads works as a shield on the body; it protects from harmful energies that can harm your body, your mind, and aura, to keep you safe and positive.
Success and Prosperity: With the increase of positivity and a peaceful mind, it also increases the opportunities in the wearer’s life. Wearing a rudraksha mala opens the opportunity door and gives you the courage to work hard and achieve success and prosperity.
Rules to Wear Rudraksha Mala:
Choose original mala – Before buying the rudraksha, ensure that you are buying a natural rudraksha, and take a certificate with it.
Purification first – Wash the mala with clean water or raw milk before wearing.
Energize the mala – Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” or Rudra Mantras to energize it.
Right day & time – Best worn on Mondays or during auspicious occasions like Maha Shivratri.
The right way of wearing – Rudraksha Mala can be worn around the neck or wrist (if made as a bracelet).
Chanting mala – When used for chanting mantras, use only the right hand, never the left, and avoid the index finger.
Precautions While Wearing Rudraksha Mala:
- Clean and energize the rudraksha mala before taking it into use.
- Do not wear the mala while sleeping, bathing, or during sexual activities.
- Avoid consuming non-vegetarian food and alcohol while wearing Rudraksha.
- Do not let others touch your mala, as it absorbs your energy.
- Store the mala in a clean and sacred place when not in use.
- Keep it clean and cleanse it with ghee every 6 months of the year
How to Use Rudraksha Mala for Meditation:
- Sit in a calm place, hold the mala in your right hand.
- Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” or your guru mantra on each bead.
- Rotate the mala beads using your thumb and middle finger (avoid index finger).
- Complete 108 chants for maximum effect.
