CATEGORY: Nepali Rudraksha
Presiding Deity: Lord Hanuman
Ruling Planet: Mars
Beej Mantra: Om Hreem Hum Namah:
Benefits: For self-confidence, right decision making power, good networking skills, anger management and travelling protection. Improves Immune system.
Scripture Reference
।। अश्वमेधसहस्त्राणि यज्ञ कोटि शतानि च गवा शतसहस्त्रस्य सम्यगत्तस्ययत्फलं तत्फलं शीघ्रमाप्नोति वक्त्रैकादश धारणात हरस्य सदृशो लोके पुनर्जन्म विद्यते ।।
पद्म पुराण, अ. ५७, श्लो. ७८/७९
The 11 Mukhi Rudraksha represents Lord Hanuman. By wearing it one becomes like Shiva and later one is liberated from the cycle of birth and death.
-Padma Purana, Chapter. 57, Shloka. 78/79
एकादशमुखं त्वक्षं रुद्रैकादशदैवतम्|
तदिदं दैवतं प्राहुः सदा सौभाग्यवर्धनम्||
- रुद्राक्षजाबालोपनिषद्, श्लोक - ३९.
“The Eleven Face Rudraksha is Ekadasha Rudra himself (Shambhu, Pinaki, Girisha, Sthanu, Bharga, Sadashiva, Shiva, Hara, Sharva, Kapali, and Bhava). This form (of Rudraksha) of the Ekadasha Rudra always brings good luck and prosperity to the wearer. (As Lord Hanuman is considered to be Ekadasha Rudravatar of Lord Shiva this Rudraksha is also known as ‘Hanuman Rudraksha’).”
- Rudrakshajabalopanishad, Verse – 39.
एकदशमुखोयस्तु रुद्राक्षः परमेश्वरी |
सरुद्रोधारणात्तस्य सर्वत्र विजयी भवेत् ||
- शिवमहापुराण, विद्येश्वर संहिता, अध्याय – २५, श्लोक - ७७.
“O Goddess, the wearer of the Eleven Face Rudraksha becomes like Lord Rudra himself and is victorious in all his endeavors.”
- Shiva Mahapurana, Vidyeshwara Samhita, Chapter – 25, Verse – 77.
Significance of Eleven Mukhi Rudraksha
The 11 Mukhi Rudraksha is blessed by Lord Hanuman. He is also called as Ekadash Rudra. Hanuman is virtuous, strong and infallible in his physical, mental and oratorical skills. As per the Padma Purana anyone who wears the 11 Mukhi is known to be abundantly blessed with all the virtues of Lord Hanuman. He would gain negotiation skills, self-confidence, intelligence, physical strength and a powerful mind.
This divine bead has a unique power to control the physical senses. It is believed makes the wearer fearless and is highly recommend during meditation and also to inculcate single minded devotion to God. Lord Indra also blesses this Rudraksha. This bead brings good luck, good fortune, man-management skills and power to gain absolute control over senses. The eleven Rudras reside in the 11 facets of this bead. The Hanuman Chalisa sums up the energy of Lord Hanuman in some simple stanzas.
Even merely meditating on Lord Hanuman is said to boost strength, self-confidence and courage. This is the true Significance of the divine energy that rules the 11 Mukhi Rudraksha. This bead controls the malefic effects of the planet Mars. It is worn individually around the neck. Ancient scriptures advised people to wear it on the Shikha (tuft of hair on top of the head) to energize the Sahasrara / Crown Chakra. It is also worn with the 9 and 10 Mukhi Rudraksha in the power combination for protection.
Benefits of Eleven Face Rudraksha
· This Rudraksha gives relief from the ill-effects of the Planet Mars and opens up the wearer to its positive energy.
· It is extremely good in improving networking skills, tie-ups and man management skills.
· It improves self-confidence, and mental as well as physical strength.
· It is believed to provide protection while traveling.
· It is seen to enhance the power of speech and concentration of the wearer.
· It is found helpful in anger management and aids in decision making.
· It is said to be excellent for strengthening the immune system.
· The wearer of Eleven Face Rudraksha becomes fearless and it also helps in spiritual practices.
· The wearing of a kantha of the Eleven Face Rudraksha is considered especially auspicious for devotees of Lord Hanuman.
