Rudraksha for Women: Rules for Wearing It

Rudraksha beads are very holy and act like a shield against harmful energy. For example, there could be negative energy emanating from people around us. It can cause mental disturbance and prevent us from focusing. Wearing Rudraksha mala can protect us from such energies. It also prevents the formation of harmful habits and addictions.

But, can women wear Rudraksha? This has been a matter of debate for long. There was a taboo against women wearing it, but it is on the wane thanks to changes in lifestyle and better religious awareness. God does not make distinctions between men and women, so there is no reason why women cannot wear Rudraksha.

Only men used to wear Rudraksha initially. But many holy women, too, have begun to wear it.

There are many false assumptions about Rudraksha for women. But the fact is that women, too, can receive Shiva’s blessings by wearing the auspicious Rudraksha.

Myths and Reality of Rudraksha

Some people oppose women wearing Rudraksha due to ignorance or misconceptions. According to legend, the entire universe turned dark when Goddess Parvati covered Shiva’s eyes. She went to Kanchi and did severe penance to atone for her deed. During this time, she wore Rudraksha beads. This implies that women wearing Rudraksha is not prohibited in any way.

Rudraksha for ladies benefits them in many ways. Female ascetics who wear Rudraksha gain spiritual energy through it. Other women, too, can enjoy peace of mind and experience its therapeutic impact on their bodies and minds. Rudraksha helps channel positive energy throughout our bodies.

Importance of Rudraksha for Women

It is well-known to all Hindus that Goddess Shakti, or Parvati, is a part of Shiva and that neither of them exists separately from one another. They are two parts of a whole, and this is illustrated by Shiva’s Ardhanarishwara form, where one-half of his body is Parvati. This signifies that men and women are equal. Hence, women, too, can wear a Rudraksha and derive benefits from its divine energy.

Things to remember when purchasing a Rudraksha mala

• Buy a genuine Rudraksha mala, not a fake one, or you won’t get the benefits. Buy from reliable sources only.
• The Japa mala must not be too tight. Also, the beads should be precise and well-placed.
• The mala should also contain Sumeru beads. There should be 109 beads, totally, after adding the Sumeru beads.

Rituals for conditioning the Rudraksha Mala

• Wash the mala with clean water.
• Wipe it dry with a fresh and clean cloth.
• Immerse the mala in ghee for one night.
• ∙Rinse it off and let the mala sit in cow milk for 24 hours.
• Lastly, wear it on the following morning after performing Pooja and chanting any Shiva Mantra.
• If it’s difficult to get cow milk and cow ghee, use oil in their stead.
• ∙Also, use metal bowls for soaking the mala, and not bowls made of glass or plastic. Before wearing the Rudraksha mala, press it softly to the forehead.

Things to keep in mind if you wear Rudraksha

• Rudraksha is a good choice for those who seek to transform their lives, wish to get rid of obstacles and challenges, or want to lead a pious life. Rudraksha has powerful healing powers, as it supposedly sprang from Shiva’s tears. It can bestow spiritual powers. Like Yantras, Tantras, and Mantras, Rudraksha is also very potent. Those who wear Rudraksha receive many blessings, like wealth, peace, and health. To get the benefits, the necessary precautions should be taken before wearing it.
• When wearing a Rudraksha in the morning, recite the Rudraksha as well as the origin Mantra 9 times. After removing it, store the Rudraksha in your Pooja room.
• Wear it in the morning as it is most effective then. You can wear it after taking a bath. Recite the Mantra whenever you wear it. Also, worship it and offer an incense stick and a ghee lamp (diya).
• Keep the Rudraksha clean always. Dust and dirt may be present within the bead’s pores, so clean it regularly. Replace the thread if it becomes dirty or damaged. Wash it with holy water or milk after cleansing it. It helps maintain its integrity.
• Oil the beads after cleaning, and offer incense. If you are not using it for a long time, store it in a clean and pure place.
• The appearance and size are nothing to be concerned about. The Mukhi you buy must be well-defined, natural, and have no fractures.
• Rudraksha is fiery in nature, so not everyone can wear it. In some people, the skin may develop allergic symptoms. Such people should avoid them. They can keep it in the Pooja room and worship them daily.
• The mala people wear around the neck comprises 108 or 54 beads. Even 27 beads can be used for a Japa mala. Each mala has a specific purpose, so do not use neck malas and Japa malas interchangeably.
• ∙Take the mala to a Shiva temple and perform Rudra Abisheka just before wearing it. When wearing it, recite the Shiva Mantra at least 3 times.
• ∙ Thread the beads in gold as it has a pure and divine nature. Silver, bright crimson, or black thread can also be used.
•  Remove the beads when bathing, as soap can dry out the natural oil. Wear it with love, belief, and respect. All can wear Rudraksha beads. Age, caste, sex, culture, religion, and location do not matter.
• ∙Rudraksha is very valuable. There are many ways to energize Rudraksha beads. As Monday is a special day for Shiva, it is very auspicious to wear the Rudraksha. But you can wear it on any day after doing proper rituals and worship. 

Conclusion

Each Rudraksha bead features the gods and goddesses, like Shiva, Parvati, Durga, Lakshmi, Ganapati, Hanuman, Vishnu, Kali, Dasa Mahavidyas, and Matrikas, etc. As the beads represent the goddesses, women, too, can wear Rudraksha. Also, Shiva does not make any distinctions based on caste, gender, race, religion, geography, or human ancestry.

Both men and women can gain many spiritual benefits from Rudraksha. Rudraksha beads are good for health, too, as they help balance the head chakras.