7 Mukhi Rudraksha

The Origin of Saptmukhi Rudraksha

The 7 Mukhi Rudraksha comes from the Elaeocarpus ganitrus tree, which is primarily sourced from Nepal at an altitude of 900 to 1800 m and from Indonesia's Java.

Hindu scriptures, including the Shiva Maha Purana, Shrimad Devi Bhagwat, Padma Purana, Linga Purana, Ashtamalik Upanishad, and the Rudraksha Jabalopanishad, mention how Lord Shiva blessed all four classes of society- Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra to use the divine 7 Mukhi Rudraksha beads for well-being.

Furthermore, the Saptmukhi bead specifically is said to have emerged as a direct manifestation of the seven cosmic energies, crystallised into a single seed as a boon to humanity. As-

• seven sages
• seven divine mothers
• seven great serpents

Saptmukhi Rudraksha in Hinduism: Story

As the Hindu religion believes, the seven-faced rudraksha represents the seventh form of Shiva, as the seven sages performed intense penance to please the lord. Pleased with the efforts of the Saptrishis, Shiva gave them the Saptmukhi Rudraksha as a token of blessing.

This form of Rudraksha was created to reveal prominent elements of creation through the seven planets, where life gets aligned with the virtues of Tridevas: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. As the Padma Purana says, merely by wearing the seven-mukhi rudraksha on one's body, poison does not spread, and, like the lord of serpents, Shiva is also very much pleased.

Saptmukhi Rudraksha in the Vedas and Hinduism

सप्तवक्त्रो महाभागो ह्यनङ्गो नाम नामतः |
तद्धारणान्मुच्यते हि स्वर्णस्तेयादिपतकैः ||

Saptavaktro mahabhago hayangango naamat namtah
Taddharananmuchyate hi swarnasteyadipatkaih –(Devi Bhagwatam)

The 7 Mukhi Rudraksha is an ultimate blessing and is called 'Ananga' (one who's beyond physical form). By wearing it, one is liberated from great sins such as theft and other such transgressions.

सप्तवक्त्रस्तु रुद्राक्षः सप्तमात्राधिदैवतः |
सप्ताश्व देवतश्चैव मुनिसप्तकदैवतः ||

Saptvaktrastu rudrakshah saptmatradhidaivtah
Saptashva devtashchaiv munisaptakdaivtah –(Devi Bhagwatam)

The 7 Mukhi Rudraksha has seven matrikas as its presiding deity, which is governed by Surya, the Sun god, whose chariot is drawn by seven horses, and is under the lordship of the seven great sages or the Saptarishis.

सप्तवक्त्रो महेशानि ह्यनङ्गो नाम नामतः |
धारणात्तस्य देवेशि दरिद्रोऽपीश्वरो भवेत् ||

Saptavaktro maheshani hayangango naam namatah
Dharnattasya deveshi daridroapeeshwaro bhavet –(Shiva Purana)

O Mahesha's beloved (Parvati)! O Queen of the Gods! The seven-faced Rudraksha bears the name 'Ananga.' Merely by wearing it, even a poverty-stricken person becomes prosperous and divine like Shiva himself.

Saptmukhi Rudraksha: Ruling Deity, Ruling Planet, Associated Chakra and More

Saptmukhi Rudraksha acts as a tool to bring calm, prosperity, and remove all obstacles from life. Moreover, read below about the 7 Mukhi Rudraksha’s ruling deity, ruling planet, its fundamental mantra, and much more:

Other names: Saat Mukhi Rudraksha, Seven-Faced Rudraksha, Anaga Rudraksha, Ananta Rudraksha
Ruling deity: Goddess Mahalakshmi
Ruling planet: Saturn (Shani)
Beej mantra: ॐ हुं नमः (Om Hum Namah)
Associated chakra: Manipur (Solar Plexus)
Associated nakshatra: Pushya, Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada
Favourable day to wear: Friday (known as Goddess Lakshmi’s day), Saturday (Shani Dev’s day)
Origin: Nepal, Indonesia

Benefits of Wearing 7 Mukhi Rudraksha

The 7 Mukhi Rudraksha represents Goddess Mahalakshmi, who’s also known to be the deity of wealth. And since this Rudraksha variant is associated with the planet Saturn, it’s highly prized for attracting financial stability, business success, and new opportunities. It also helps the wearer overcome emotional distress and obstacles. More than that, read more spiritual, mental, and health benefits of wearing saat mukhi rudraksha:

Spiritual benefits

• Attracts financial relief, removes money strains, and brings you success in career/business
• Gets you the grace of wealth, fame, and wisdom. Serious sins are believed to be absolved by wearing it
• Devotion to Lord Shiva deepens and fastens your Sadhana efforts and develops a detachment from the material world
• If two 7 Mukhi Rudraksha beads are kept safely in a purse or cashbox, it will traditionally attract financial treasures

Relationship & emotional benefits

• Goddess Lakshmi is linked with Venus; hence, it brings love, harmony, and abundance in relationships; the wearer’s aura shows grace and generosity
• Dissolves resentment, jealousy, and the feeling of emotional quotient lack; helps against damaged relationships and brings goodwill
• Helps ground your energy and improve confidence, eventually leading you to a career breakthrough

Mental and psychological health benefits

• Helps in healing from weakness, mental stress, respiratory issues, etc., and increases vitality and health
• Removes the malefic effects of Shani/Saturn, such as impotence, hopelessness, delays, scarcity, and constant worries
• Saturn's afflictions often manifest as depression, lethargy, and a persistent burden. 7 Mukhi Rudraksha reduces the psychological weight & restores motivation

Who Should Wear a Saptmukhi Rudraksha?

Seven Mukhi Rudraksha is traditionally worn to attract abundance, overcome financial hardships, and reduce the malefic effects of the planet Saturn (Shani). However, here’s who should wear it primarily:

• Malefic Shani in horoscope: Primarily known for removing Shani dosha and the negative effects of Sade Sati, Mahadasha or Antardasha
• Natives of Aquarius & Capricorn: These two signs are ruled by Saturn; hence, 7 Mukhi Rudraksha is essentially beneficial for them
• Entrepreneurs & business owners: It is suitable for business persons as well as professionals from all walks of life to achieve success, wealth, and prosperity
• Those who are going through financial hardships: Those going through poverty, debt, or repeated money blockages, as Mahalakshmi's grace restores abundance
• Professionals in administration: It is useful for people in business who have to handle administrative tasks and work which requires managing skills
• Meditators and counsellors: Those seeking to progress in meditation while managing worldly responsibilities; it bridges the material and spiritual worlds by aligning both with Saturn's discipline and Lakshmi's abundance

How to Wear Saptmukhi Rudraksha:

If you plan to wear the 7 mukhi rudraksha, it must be done with a proper Vedic method, as:

Step 1: First, sit in a state of purity after bathing and sprinkling some Gangajal throughout your body.

Step 2: Sit facing Shiva's statue or a Shivlingam (at home or inside a temple's garbhgriha). Meditate upon Lord Shiva.

ॐ वन्दे देव उमापतिं सुरगुरुं, वन्दे जगत्कारणम् ।
वन्दे पन्नगभूषणं मृगधरं, वन्दे पशूनां पतिम् ॥
वन्दे सूर्य शशांक वह्नि नयनं, वन्दे मुकुन्दप्रियम् ।
वन्दे भक्त जनाश्रयं च वरदं, वन्दे शिवंशंकरम् ॥

Step 3: Place Saptmukhi Rudraksha Mala in a pure, clean vessel/plate. Shower Gangajal, Panchamrita, Gandha, Akshata while chanting ‘ॐ नमः शिवाय’. Meditate upon Goddess Lakshmi (the ruling deity) and Shani Dev (ruling planet).

Shani mantra

ॐ शं शनैश्चराय नमः
Om sham shanaycharay namah

Shani Vedic mantra

ॐ शन्नो देवी रभिष्टय आपो भवन्तु पीपतये शंयो रवि स्रवन्तुनः
Om shanno devi rabhishtya aapo bhavantu peepataye shamyo ravi stravantunah

Step 4: After energising the Rudraksha Mala, wear the mala around your neck.

Best day to wear: Friday, Monday
Forms: 108 bead mala, 54 bead mala, 27 bead bracelet, pendant
Thread: Silk (satvic), cotton (satvic), copper, silver, gold (pure), red thread. Avoid synthetic/plastic thread.

Nepal vs Indonesia: The Origin, Quality, and Other Specifications of Saptmukhi Rudraksha

The shape of a seven-faced Rudraksha bead is nearly round, with the Indonesian variety being smaller than the Nepali 7 Mukhi Rudraksha. Although this variety is rare to grow, it is easily available in the market. But how will you know which variety of Saptmukhi Rudraksha you should buy?

Nepali Saptmukhi Rudraksha beads are heavier, denser, and larger in size, and the shape is round and oval. Whereas the 7 mukhi beads of Rudraksha coming from Indonesia are smaller, light-weighted, rounder in lobes, and partially defined in texture.

Nepali variety of Rudraksha carries stronger vibrational energy; it typically shows positive effects within 20-40 days of regular wearing and mantra practice. While, Indonesian Rudraksha beads work more gently and gradually, with full effects typically manifesting over 90+ days.

Dos and Don’ts of Wearing Saptmukhi Rudraksha

Wearing the 7 Mukhi Rudraksha comes with some restrictions that you must know before doing so, here are the dos and don’ts:

Dos

• Chant ॐ हुं नमः or ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै नमः 108 times daily for longer wisdom sustainability
• Don’t consume non-vegetarian food or alcohol while wearing 7 Mukhi Rudraksha
• Remove your mala before taking a shower with chemical soaps or shampoos
• Don’t wear it to negative spaces like cremation grounds or hospitals
• Clean the bead with water, dry with a cloth, & then apply coconut/sandalwood oil weekly

Don'ts

• Don’t let anyone else wear your Rudraksha, as it should remain personal
• Store in a clean, tidy place, ideally in the puja sthal if you’re not wearing it at the moment
• Don’t wear it if the bead is broken/damaged, and don’t use synthetic/plastic/nylon threads
• Wear it every time without any worries, including during sleep, as it’s more beneficial
• Don’t purchase without proper authentication; always ask the seller for an X-ray certificate