(1) Single Faced Rudraksh:

It is in itself the image of God "Shankara". Through it, we achieve Bakthi (devotion) and mukti (salvation) from the cycle of birth and death . The wearer of single faced rudraksh is absolved of each and evil deed. The person becomes cleansed of all the wordly contamination and wrong doings. It is rarely procured by a very fortunate human being.

(2) Two Faced Rudraksh:

It is half human, half God shaped one. By wearing it, all ambitions are fulfilled. Every material for the happiness of family life is dawned upon. It provides salvation and wealth.

(3) Three Faced Rudraksh:

It is an embodiment of Fire-God with the image of three fires. The wearer is blessed with wealth and education. One is considered to become very healthy and purified by wearing this.

(4) Four Faced Rudraksh:

This "Rudraksh" is in itself the image of Brahma (the God for Creation). The mind of the wearer is sharply kindled. One experiences eternal bliss and the curses of animal and manslaughtering is cleansed. Four kinds of materials bliss are bestowed upon by touching it. One is completely cleansed by waering it on the right arm.

(5) Five Faced Rudraksh:

This is considered eternal life-giving bead. By wearing it, one feels no sufferings and all curses are cleansed.

Tio Be Continued in the Next Issue.........................

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