Scientific Evidence

Scientific evidence of Rudraksha’s benefits

Many people have found just by wearing the Rudraksha one feels calm and peaceful. Rudraksha is known to cure ailments like blood pressure, stress, anxiety, depression, palpitations, lack of concentration, etc. The bead enhances the powers of concentration, orients the mind towards attaining prosperity, boost confidence and energy levels, and is also known to increase the ability of speculative thinking. One of the best known research papers was published by Dr. Subhas Rai of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras, India. Dr. Rai’s research confirmed that as scripted in the ancient scriptures, Rudraksha beads do possess powerful electromagnetic, paramagnetic and inductive properties. Rudraksha bead has gained significance as a mode of healing. Blood circulation and heart beats automatically induce a magnetic field around the body and particularly the heart region. Accordingly, a balancing force is exerted on the heart to regulate it, if it starts beating above or below normal rates. This action helps to ensure ideal blood circulation in the body. Depending upon the polarity and intensity of the induced magnetic field, Rudraksha beads transmit subtle electrical and inductive impulses with opposing polarity and intensity. When Rudraksha beads are placed over the heart, they act to stabilize the heart beat. Thus, the stated beneficial effects of the Rudraksha bead have been proved scientifically as well. Traditionally the Rudraksha bead or mala is either given to his student by a guru or prescribed by an astrologer or a person of similar status. Nowadays people can also find there correct Rudraksha by either using their Nakshatra (Indian Lunar based astrology), or by seeing a Vedic astrologer. Rudrakshas counteract the malefic effects of planets more so than gems. It is said each mukhi has different vibrations. Depending upon the situation of one’s life, there are combinations for business, education, attraction, protection and many more. Some more information on the Rudrakshas can be found here Besides the various mukhis, there are also very rare varieties such as Gauri Shankar symbolizing the union of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the masculine and feminine force of the universe. Ideal for family harmony and married life, as well as single youths. Another popular Rudraksha is the one with a protrusion on its side representing the trunk of an elephant who is no other than Lord Ganesha the remover of obstacles. Then there is the Ganesh Gauri, Sawar and Trijuti, etc.