Four Mukhi Rudraksha

What is 4 Mukhi Rudraksha?

The 4 Mukhi Rudraksha is a sacred bead with four natural lines or faces on its surface. It is also known as the Chatur Mukhi or Four-Faced Rudraksha. It symbolizes the energy of Lord Brihaspati, the Guru of all Hindu Gods and the creator of the four Vedas. It also represents the four aspects of the mind, namely Manas (mind), Buddhi (intellect), Chitta (memory), and Ahamkara (ego). The 4 Mukhi Rudraksha is the manifestation of Mercury, which is the ruling planet of this Rudraksha and can harness extensive creative knowledge and use it to transform the wearer with a new personality. Therefore, any new role or the same one that may require change is met with creative optimism and enthusiasm. While seeking knowledge, the principles of creative work, personality, and optimism are considerably enhanced by wearing the 4 Mukhi Rudraksha. The 4 Mukhi Rudraksha is available in large sizes too.

About the Ruling planet

The ruling planet of the 4 Mukhi Rudraksha is Mercury, also known as Budha or Saumya in Vedic astrology. Mercury is the planet that encompasses intelligence, communication, commerce, and education. It represents the air element and the color green. Mercury governs the signs of Gemini and Virgo and the third and sixth houses in the horoscope. Mercury brings mental agility, curiosity, versatility, and eloquence to one’s endeavors. However, it can also cause nervousness, anxiety, restlessness, and inconsistency if it is afflicted or ill-placed. The 4 Mukhi Rudraksha balances and harmonizes the effects of Mercury in one’s horoscope. It can overcome the challenges and obstacles that Mercury may bring with it, such as confusion, indecision, miscommunication, and a severe lack of concentration. It can also help enhance the positive qualities of Mercury, namely – intelligence, creativity, communication, and education.

Different ways to wear a 4 Mukhi Rudraksha

The 4 Mukhi Rudraksha can be worn in various ways, depending on one’s preference and purpose. Some of the common ways are:

• The 4 Mukhi Rudraksha can be worn as a single bead or in combination with other mukhi Rudraksha. It can be strung in a silk/wool thread or capped in silver or gold. It can be worn on either hand or around the neck.
• The 4 Mukhi Rudraksha can be worn in popular combinations like the Siddha mala, Maha Mrityunjay mala, or the Indra mala. One of our most popular combinations is the Saraswati Bandh which is worn by children for better concentration and focus.
• However, before wearing any of these combinations, one should follow some guidelines and precautions, such as:
• Buying them from a trusted seller who can provide a certificate of authenticity and lab testing report.
• Checking their shape and origin.
• Consulting an astrologer or our expert recommenders to choose a suitable one.
• Wearing them on a Wednesday morning after taking a bath and wearing clean clothes.
• Keeping them clean and dry.

Story about the presiding deity:

Hindu mythology claims Lord Brahma was assigned the process of creation. He is represented with four arms and has four heads with a ruddy complexion. His hands hold the Vedas, a Mala, a Sruva (a ladle) and a Kamandal. In his concept of creation, the world exists for one Kalpa in the single blink of his eyes. One Kalpa means 2,160,000,000 years in the ancient Vedic calendar. Lord Shiva showed Lord Brahma his Ardhanareeshwar form so that both masculine and feminine principles could be created to ensure a continuous cycle of balanced creation. It is believed that after every Kalpa there is dissolution and the process of creation begins again.

From his knowledge, Brahma also created a powerful weapon called Brahmaastra. Once a warrior invoked this weapon, it had to be used. So powerful were its effects that whoever it touched would cease to exist and all life forms or the existing land would turn barren thereby finishing any creative force that could further any semblance of existence.

Lord Brahma is the soul of the Vedas who blesses with higher intellect while illuminating the mind. Wearing the 4 Mukhi gives access to the right, relevant knowledge that beautifies the intellect making it shine with creative ideas.

The 4 Mukhi Rudraksha has many benefits for the wearer, both spiritual and material. Some of the benefits are:

• General Benefits: The 4 Mukhi Rudraksha is efficient in improving memory, and also increases creativity and focus. It helps overcome shyness, confusion, and self-doubt. It enhances communication skills, logical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Spiritual Benefits: It enhances the power of the mind to focus, and improves concentration along with memory. As per our scriptures, it energizes the 7 chakras to spin at a higher frequency and experience enhanced divine vibrations. The 4 Mukhi Kantha is made of 32 beads and enhances the optimal functioning of the Chakras.
• Health Benefits: The 4 Mukhi Rudraksha is recommended for people suffering from brain disorders. It’s incredibly useful for dementia and Alzheimer’s. It’s also a great way to help differently-abled children. It also helps cure throat infections, respiratory problems, asthma, and allergies.

The 4 Mukhi Rudraksha is suitable for people involved in professions that require mental acuity, creativity, communication, and learning. Some of the professions that can benefit from wearing this Rudraksha are:

• Students, teachers, and scholars.
• Writers, artists, musicians, and actors.
• Scientists, researchers, and engineers.
• Journalists, lawyers, and speakers.

The bead is essentially for those who seek knowledge, to comprehend the significance or deeper meaning behind the creation and become more creative. Like the four-faced Lord Brahma, the wearer attains knowledge from all the four cardinal directions. It is suitable for all 4 stages of human life. They are Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, and Sanyasa.

• Wash your Rudraksha with water and oil the Rudraksha using a soft brush preferably once a month using almond oil.
• Chant ‘Om Namah Shivaye’ before wearing the Mala the next day.
• Remove Rudraksha Mala while engaging in sexual intercourse and while visiting funeral grounds.
• We at Rudralife, suggest that one can remove Rudraksha Mala while consuming non vegetarian food and alcohol and wear it afterwards. Though our scriptures also highlight that they can be worn all the time without any restrictions.
• Women can wear Rudraksha and is their choice whether they wish to remove the Mala during menstrual cycles. As per our scriptures, there are no such restrictions and women can wear Rudraksha without any worries.
• To energise the Rudraksha Mala, touch it to a shivling and chant ‘Om Namah Shivaye’ 11 times. If possible, try to do a Rudrabhishek of the Rudraksha when possible.
• Do try to refrain from wearing a Rudraksha Mala worn by others and keep a Mala separate for Japa and for wearing.