What is the meaning of the Rudraksha beads worn by Lord Shiva?
In Hinduism, rudraksha beads are revered and frequently linked to Lord Shiva. They have both spiritual and therapeutic uses and are sourced from the Eleocarpus guniterus tree, which is present in several regions of Southeast Asia.
The Sanskrit words "Rudra" (Lord Shiva's name) and "Aksha" (which means eyes) are where the word "rudraksha" originates. As a result, Rudraksha beads are supposedly made of Lord Shiva's tears of compassion for mankind.
A Rudraksha bead may have one to twenty-one faces, or mukhas, and it is thought that each face has a special meaning and therapeutic benefits. The Rudraksha with five faces, thought to represent the five elements of nature (earth, water, fire, air, and sky) and the five senses of the human body, is the one that is most frequently worn.
