Types of Gemstones and Rudraksha
1. Precious Gemstones
These are the most valuable and well-known:
Diamond – The hardest natural substance; symbolizes purity.
Ruby – Deep red; associated with passion and vitality.
Sapphire – Typically blue, but comes in many colors; symbolizes wisdom.
Emerald – Rich green; associated with growth and prosperity.
2. Semi-Precious Gemstones
Still beautiful, but generally more abundant:
Amethyst – Purple quartz; calming and protective.
Topaz – Comes in various colors; linked with strength.
Garnet – Deep red or orange; symbolizes love and energy.
Peridot – Light green; associated with renewal and healing.
Turquoise, Citrine, Aquamarine, etc.
3. Organic Gemstones
Not minerals but still used like gems:
Amber – Fossilized tree resin.
Pearl – Made by mollusks.
Coral – Formed from marine animals.
Rudraksha beads are traditionally associated with Lord Shiva and are considered sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, and other spiritual traditions. They are believed to have different spiritual, physical, and metaphysical benefits depending on the number of mukhis (faces/lines) they have.
Here’s a complete list of the main types of Rudraksha:
1 Mukhi to 21 Mukhi Rudraksha
1 Mukhi Rudraksha – Symbol of Lord Shiva; brings ultimate liberation, focus, and spiritual growth.
2 Mukhi Rudraksha – Represents Ardhanarishwara (Shiva & Parvati); harmony in relationships, unity, emotional balance.
3 Mukhi Rudraksha – Associated with Agni (fire); removes sins of past karmas, promotes confidence and energy.
4 Mukhi Rudraksha – Represents Lord Brahma; enhances knowledge, intellect, communication, creativity.
5 Mukhi Rudraksha – Most common; symbol of Kalagni Rudra (Shiva); promotes health, peace, and spiritual progress.
6 Mukhi Rudraksha – Represents Kartikeya; removes anger, improves willpower, attracts success.
7 Mukhi Rudraksha – Goddess Lakshmi; brings wealth, prosperity, abundance, removes financial troubles.
8 Mukhi Rudraksha – Lord Ganesha; removes obstacles, brings success in ventures, improves wisdom.
9 Mukhi Rudraksha – Goddess Durga; grants energy, power, courage, and protection.
10 Mukhi Rudraksha – Lord Vishnu; shields from negative energies, evil eye, and black magic.
11 Mukhi Rudraksha – Hanuman; brings courage, strength, fearlessness, and protection.
12 Mukhi Rudraksha – Surya (Sun God); gives radiance, leadership, confidence, success.
13 Mukhi Rudraksha – Kamadeva & Indra; enhances charm, attraction, love, and fulfillment of desires.
14 Mukhi Rudraksha – Hanuman/Shiva’s third eye; highly powerful, awakens intuition and inner vision.
15 Mukhi Rudraksha – Lord Pashupatinath; promotes emotional balance, compassion, and healing.
16 Mukhi Rudraksha – Lord Rama; provides security, victory over enemies, peace of mind.
17 Mukhi Rudraksha – Goddess Katyayani; brings success in life, wealth, and unexpected gains.
18 Mukhi Rudraksha – Goddess Bhumi Devi; stabilizes life, grants prosperity, fertility, and abundance.
19 Mukhi Rudraksha – Lord Narayana; brings luxury, fulfillment of desires, financial growth.
20 Mukhi Rudraksha – Lord Brahma; sharpens knowledge, wisdom, and spiritual vision.
21 Mukhi Rudraksha – Lord Kubera; bestows immense wealth, prosperity, and worldly pleasures.
