1 मुखी रुद्राक्ष / One Face Rudraksha
1 mukhi rudraksha the most auspicious rudraksha blessed by The Supreme God Lord Shiva. The Indian originated Bead with a half-moon/cashew nut shape that Symbolizes the bridge between earth and heaven. Ruled by the planet Suryadev(Sun), Knowledge about the Supreme (Brahma Gyan) is enhanced, and the wearer is known to win over senses. Goddess Lakshmi bestows her presence to the worshipper of rudraksha.
Ek Mukhi Rudraksha brings the wearer closer to Lord Shiva, also fulfills all his or her desires in the material world. The wearer also gains powers of concentration and enjoys inner peace. It brings the power to concentrate on an object. One mukhi represents the supreme lord and by wearing this the wearer having won over the senses assimilates to Lord Shiva.
The One Face (Ek Mukhi) Rudraksha from Nepal is one of the rarest and most revered types of Rudraksha beads. It is considered to be the embodiment of Lord Shiva himself and symbolizes supreme consciousness, spiritual enlightenment, and divine power. This sacred bead features a single natural cleft or line on its surface, representing one face or “mukhi,” which is what gives it its name. The Nepali origin of this Rudraksha adds to its value, as beads from Nepal are generally larger, heavier, and believed to be more potent in their spiritual and healing properties compared to those from other regions.
Wearing a One Face Rudraksha is said to bring immense peace, concentration, and a heightened sense of awareness. It is often recommended for people seeking liberation (moksha), freedom from the cycle of life and death, and deep spiritual growth. According to Vedic texts and ancient traditions, this bead can help the wearer overcome worldly attachments and develop a strong connection with the divine. It is especially beneficial for those involved in meditation, spiritual practices, or leadership roles, as it enhances clarity of thought and decision-making abilities.
According to Shiva Purana – A rudraksha of a single face is Shiva himself. It bestows worldly pleasure and salvation.
Benefits Of One Face Rudraksha :
- As per Shiva Puran, One face rudraksha offers worldly pleasures and salvation and has a unique place among all the rudraksha.
- The wearer of ek mukhi rudraksha experiences a change in the mental structure and brings beings to concentrate on the supreme element.
- It gives leadership qualities is a preferred choice for those who assume leadership roles or head any organization.
- Planet sun Controls ek mukhi rudraksha, all negative effects of this planet get over with a person wearing this rudraksha.
- It enlightens super consciousness; the wearer gains happiness, spirituality, and mental structure changes.
- He begins to feel renunciation from worldly affairs, improved concentration on the mental object,
- Revives from the problems arising from loss of wealth, prosperity or richness, luck.
- Spiritual Growth, Higher State of Consciousness and Peaceful life, materialistic detachment.
Healing Properties of One Face Rudraksha
People have various experiences if a person has any bad habits like smoking, drinking, chewing tobacco. After wearing 1 face, rudraksha helps him or her in overcoming habits. 1 face rudraksha cures diseases such as heartache, eye defects, piles, and diseases of the liver and skin.
The mantra of One face rudraksha
- Om Hreem Namah (Shiva Purana)
- Om Namah Shivaya
Who Should Wear one mukhi rudraksha
Rudraksha is a blessing of Lord Shiva for all adults. It should wear or keep Rudraksha in the Puja. It is beneficial for meditators, Doctors, Businessmen, Engineers, and Leaders. Best for people who take leadership responsibilities and handling big organizations can get great benefits by wearing this Rudraksha. Also, It has been seen that a One mukhi Rudraksha is beneficial if a person wants to get rid of bad habits like smoking, drinking, tobacco chewing, or drug habits.
How To Wear One mukhi Rudraksha
Ek Mukhi Rudraksh can be worn around the neck or alternately, it can be kept in the temple of home or wok. The devotee should chant any of these two mantras at least 21 times- “OM NAMAH SHIVAY,” “OM HREEM NAMAH” at the time of wearing Planetary Powers of rudraksha – Blesses a person with Charismatic and Radiant personality like Sun, and increases a devotee`s fame and fortune due to blessing of Lord Suryadev.
Also, Gets the Blessing of Goddess Lakshmi shower on the house where a One Mukhi Rudraksha is worshipped. Rudraksha provides Health, Wealth, and Happiness in the true sense as it also enhances the wearer’s Spiritual Growth.
How to get the maximum benefit of One mukhi Rudraksha
Rudraksha beads or mala should be washed with water daily. Just keep your beads or mala below a water tap for few seconds and then pad dry or wear directly. Apply any edible oil once a month over the beads for better shine and longer life.
Rudraksha should be worn for longer periods and wear even at night during sleep, provided your sleep is not disturbed. If wearing a Gaurishankar rudraksha or Sawar, it must be removed at night. Otherwise, the bead may get damaged. If taken out at night, you may wear them immediately on waking up with chanting of “Om Namah Shivaya:” or beej mantra. Alternatively, you may wear them after taking a bath.
It has been observed that if Rudraksha is blessed by regular Abhishek or pooja, particularly on special occasions of holy festivals, then the wearer gets better results. Therefore, whenever you visit a temple or a famous shrine of any religious order or your Guru’s place, concentrate your attention on your rudraksha and chant “Om Namah Shivaya,” and pray for positive energies to bless you.
After bathing, chanting mantras placing the washed Rudraksha in front of you proves beneficial on a solar eclipse. Rudraksha-Abhishek is not done during the eclipse, and so mantra chanting is beneficial.
Puja of one mukhi rudraksha
- Choose an auspicious day or any Monday for blessings.
- With a Purified perception after taking a bath with a Focused and Confident mind, start the Prayer.
- Light Aroma Stick(Agarbatti), Dhoop, or Diya.
- Place Rudraksha alongside your Ishtdev or Lord Shiva.
- Offer Fresh Fruit and Flower to the Rudraksha.
- Sprinkle Gangajal or Purified Water on yourself and Rudraksha.
- Close Your eyes, Chant Mantra, at least 21 times, concentrate on Lord Shiva or Isht Dev for blessings, and ask God to fulfill desires.
- Touch the Rudraksha on a Shivaling or Lord Shiva’s photo and chant Om Namah Shivaya a minimum of 11 times. After that, the Rudraksha can be worn or put in a pooja place.