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RudraTattva — The Sacred Gift of Rudrākṣa

Rooted in the Śiva Purāṇa, the Rudrākṣa is revered as a living embodiment of Lord Śiva. At RudraTattva, we bring sacred Rudrākṣas from Nepal’s serene Dingla Valley to those who sincerely seek Śiva’s blessings. Rather than selling them, we offer each bead freely as an initiation — a first step on the seeker’s journey. We currently distribute only the five-mukhi Rudrākṣa, safe for all to wear, each carefully selected from Dingla’s trees, consecrated at the holy Pashupatināth Temple, and brought to the U.S. with devotion. One Rudrākṣa is offered per adult. Donations are voluntary and help sustain this seva for others. Supplies are limited and offered on a first-come basis.

Scriptural Foundation

All verses below are quoted directly from the Śiva Purāṇa (Vidyeśvara Saṃhitā, Chapter 25). Sanskrit text and verse numbers follow the WisdomLib critical Sanskrit corpus.

शिवप्रियतमो ज्ञेयो रुद्राक्षः परपावनः । दर्शनात् स्पर्शनाज्जाप्यात् सर्वपापहरः स्मृतः ॥
“Dearest to Śiva is the Rudrākṣa, supremely purifying; by sight, by touch, and by japa it removes all sin.” — Śiva Purāṇa 25.2
समाः स्निग्धा दृढाः स्थूलाः कण्टकैः संयुताः शुभाः ।
रुद्राक्षाः कामदाः देवी भुक्तिमुक्तिप्रदाः सदा ॥
कृमिदुष्टं छिन्नभिन्नं कण्टकैर्हीनमेव च ।
व्रणयुक्तमवृत्तं च रुद्राक्षान् षड् विवर्जयेत् ॥
“Round, smooth, firm, well‑thorned beads are auspicious, granting both enjoyment and liberation. Beads that are worm‑eaten, cut, broken, without thorns, wounded or misshapen should be rejected.” — Śiva Purāṇa 25.21–22
स्वयमेव कृतद्वारं रुद्राक्षं स्यादिहोत्तमम् ।
यत्तु पुरुषयत्नेन कृतं तन्मध्यं भवेत् ॥
“A bead whose hole is naturally formed is best; one bored by human effort is middling.” — Śiva Purāṇa 25.23
मद्यं मांसं तु लशुनं पलाण्डुं शिग्रुमेव च ।
श्लेष्मान्तकं विड्वराहं भक्षणे वर्जयेत् ततः ॥
“The wearer should avoid wine, meat, garlic, onion, horse‑radish; śleṣmāntaka (asafoetida (hing)); and pork.” — Śiva Purāṇa 25.43
चतुर्वक्त्रः स्वयं ब्रह्मा नरहत्यां व्यपोहतिः ।
दर्शनात् स्पर्शनात् सद्यश् चतुर्वर्गफलप्रदः ॥
पञ्चवक्त्रः स्वयं रुद्रः कालाग्निर्नामतः प्रभुः ।
सर्वमुक्तिप्रदश्चैव सर्वकामफलप्रदः ॥
अगम्यागमनं पापम् अभक्ष्यस्य च भक्षणम् ।
इत्यादि सर्वपापानि पञ्चवक्त्रो व्यपोहतिः ॥
“The four‑faced is Brahmā … granting the fourfold aims of life by mere sight and touch. The five‑faced is Rudra called Kālāgni — bestower of liberation and all desired fruits; it removes sins such as approaching the forbidden and eating the inedible.” — Śiva Purāṇa 25.68–70
अष्टवक्त्रस्तु गणपतिः सर्वविघ्नविनाशनः ।
धारणात् तस्य देवेशि सर्वविघ्नैः प्रमुच्यते ॥
“The eight‑faced is Lord Gaṇeśa, remover of all obstacles; by wearing it one is freed from every impediment.” — Śiva Purāṇa 25.71
नववक्त्रो दुर्गा देवी सर्वपापप्रणाशिनी ।
धारणात् तस्य देवेशि सर्वपापैः प्रमुच्यते ॥
“The nine‑faced is Goddess Durgā, destroyer of all sin; by wearing it one is released from every wrongdoing.” — Śiva Purāṇa 25.71
दशवक्त्रः स्वयं विष्णुस्त्रैलोक्ये च प्रसिद्धकः ।
धारणात् तस्य देवेशि सर्वपापैः प्रमुच्यते ॥
“The ten‑faced is Lord Viṣ्णु himself, renowned in the three worlds; by wearing it one is freed from all sins.” — Śiva Purāṇa 25.72
एकादशवक्त्रः रुद्रः पापघ्नः पुण्यवर्धनः ।
धारणात् तस्य देवेशि सर्वकर्मफलप्रदः ॥
“The eleven‑faced represents the eleven Rudras — it destroys sin, increases merit, and grants the fruits of all actions.” — Śiva Purāṇa 25.72
द्वादशवक्त्रः सूर्यः स्यात् पापघ्नः पुण्यवर्धनः ।
धारणात् तस्य देवेशि दीर्घायुः सुखमेधते ॥
“The twelve‑faced is the Sun; it dispels sin and augments virtue — by wearing it one attains long life and happiness.” — Śiva Purāṇa 25.73
त्रयोदशवक्त्रः कामदेवो मनःक्लेशविनाशनः ।
धारणात् तस्य देवेशि सर्वकामफलप्रदः ॥
“The thirteen‑faced is Kāmadeva; it removes mental distress and grants all desires.” — Śiva Purāṇa 25.73
चतुर्दशवक्त्रः स्वयं रुद्रः सर्वपापविनाशनः ।
धारणात् तस्य देवेशि सर्वसिद्धिफलप्रदः ॥
“The fourteen‑faced is Rudra himself, destroyer of all sin; wearing it bestows every accomplishment.” — Śiva Purāṇa 25.73

Source note: Verses cited from the Śiva Purāṇa, Vidyeśvara Saṃhitā, Chapter 25 (vv. 2, 21–23, 43, 68–73). Sanskrit text and numbering follow the WisdomLib public-domain corpus.

Rudrākṣas Described in the Scriptures (1–14 Mukhi)

Mukhi Deity Spiritual Benefit Associated Mantra Notes
1Lord ŚivaGrants liberation, detachment, and supreme consciousnessॐ ह्रीं नमः (Om Hreem Namah)Very rare; to be worn with utmost reverence
2ArdhanārīśvaraBalances masculine and feminine energiesॐ नमः (Om Namah)Promotes harmony in relationships
3Agni (Fire God)Removes past karmic burdens; brings purityॐ क्लीं नमः (Om Kleem Namah)Encourages self-discipline
4BrahmāEnhances intellect and creativityॐ ह्रौं नमः (Om Hraun Namah)Favorable for students and thinkers
5Kalagni RudraDestroys sins; grants liberation and fulfillmentॐ ह्रीं नमः (Om Hreem Namah)Universal; safe for all seekers
6KārtikeyaImproves willpower, focus, and courageॐ हूम् नमः (Om Hoom Namah)Ideal for knowledge seekers
7MahālakṣmīAttracts prosperity and removes misfortuneॐ हुं नमः (Om Hum Namah)Balances material and spiritual energies
8GaṇeśaRemoves obstacles; enhances intellectॐ हूम् नमः (Om Hoom Namah)For success and clarity
9DurgaProtects from negativity and fearॐ ह्रीं हुं नमः (Om Hreem Hum Namah)Strengthens inner power
10Viṣ्णुRemoves sins and grants peaceॐ ह्रौं नमः (Om Hraun Namah)Brings balance and detachment
11Ekādaśa RudrasGives long life, courage, and healthॐ ह्रीं हुं नमः (Om Hreem Hum Namah)For householders and yogis alike
12Sūrya (Sun)Radiance, leadership, and vitalityॐ क्रौं नमः (Om Kraun Namah)Improves confidence and energy
13KāmadevaFulfills desires; promotes love and unityॐ ह्रीं नमः (Om Hreem Namah)Bestows charm and peace of mind
14HanumānDestroys fear and negativity; grants strengthॐ नमः (Om Namah)Rare and powerful; protective

*The table summarizes Purāṇic associations and widely recited mantras used in Śaiva practice.*

Request a Rudrākṣa

Rudrākṣas are offered only in person at Frisco, Texas, on auspicious Shukla Pakṣa Mondays or on Mahā Śivarात्रि. Please use the link below to submit your request. Each request will be reviewed and confirmed before the next offering day.

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Learn More — The Sacred Journey of the Rudrākṣa

Those who wish to go deeper may explore authentic discourses by traditional teachers or Śaiva scholars. We recommend seeking original sources rather than popular media. The RudraTattva journey begins with faith and reflection — true understanding will unfold naturally with devotion.