How to Energize a Rudraksha Before Wearing It

Step by step

1. Day: Monday, or the weekday of the bead’s planet, in the morning after bathing.
2. Clean: wash the bead in clean water; some families dip it briefly in raw milk or Ganga jal, then rinse and dry it.
3. Set up: place it on a clean cloth before an image of Shiva, with a lamp and incense.
4. Chant: “Om Namah Shivaya” 108 times (or the mukhi mantra below), holding the bead.
5. Wear: put it on with a short prayer. Repeat the mantra regularly; that is what keeps the practice alive.

Mantras by mukhi (Padma Purana tradition)

Mantra lists vary between texts; “Om Namah Shivaya” is accepted for every bead.

Mukhi and planets: the standard scheme

This is the most widely used scheme; some traditions differ in details. A planet linked with a bead is a remedy association, not a guarantee of results.

Choosing a genuine bead

• Count the mukhis (natural lines running top to bottom); they should be continuous and natural, not carved.
• Look for joins, glue or filled cracks, especially in rare mukhis.
• The “floating in water” and “copper coin” tests are not reliable; an X-ray or CT report from a reputable gem-testing lab is.
• Buy from a seller who gives a lab report and a return policy.

Wearing it

1. Thread it in silk or wool, or set it in silver or gold; wear on the neck or right wrist.
2. Begin on a Monday morning (or the day of its planet) after bathing: wash it in clean water, light a lamp and chant “Om Namah Shivaya” 108 times, or the bead’s own mantra.
3. Keep it clean; many families remove it before sleeping and at places of mourning.

An honest note

Rudraksha is a devotional aid with a long tradition. It supports steadiness and prayer; it does not replace effort, medical treatment or a chart-based remedy plan. For which bead, if any, suits your chart, check the relevant planet in your free kundli or ask for a reading.

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