An integral part of the Hindu religion and a sacred item found in India and Nepal, Rudraksha literally means ‘what is born out of Lord Shiva’s eyes’. Skanda Purana mentions that hearing, reading the glory of Rudraksha or wearing would absolve one of his sins.
Rudraksha are also used for the treatment of various diseases in traditional Indian medicine. A common type has five divisions, and these are considered to be symbolic of the five faces of Shiva. It should only be worn on a thread or a gold chain. Rudraksha malas have been used by Hindus as rosaries from at least the 10th century for meditation purposes and to sanctify the mind, body and soul. The word rudraksha is derived from Rudra (Shiva) and aksha (eyes). One Hindu legend says that once Lord Shiva opened His eyes after a long period yogic meditation, and because of strong feelings He shed a tear. This single tear from Shiva's eye grew into the rudraksha tree. It is believed that by wearing the Rudraksha bead one will have the protection of Lord Shiva. The Rudraksha fruit is blue, but turns black when dried. The central hard seed may have 1 to 21 faces.
Rudraksha are believed to provide good support for those who are constantly on the move and who eat and sleep in a variety of places. This is because they are claimed to create a cocoon made of the wearer's own energy. It is said that if the situation around one is not conducive to one's kind of energy, one will experience difficulty settling down. This was noted as being especially difficult for sadhus and sannyasis, as they were constantly moving, and were traditionally never supposed to rest their heads in the same place twice. Sadhus or sannyasis living in the forest would have to resort to naturally available water sources. If Rudraksha were held above the water on a string, it would turn clockwise if the water was good and drinkable. If it was unfit for consumption, it would go counter-clockwise. This test was also believed to be valid for other edibles. When worn on a Mala, Rudrakshas were also said to ward off and shield against negative energies.
Rudraksha are believed to provide good support for those who are constantly on the move and who eat and sleep in a variety of places. This is because they are claimed to create a cocoon made of the wearer's own energy. It is said that if the situation around one is not conducive to one's kind of energy, one will experience difficulty settling down. This was noted as being especially difficult for sadhus and sannyasis, as they were constantly moving, and were traditionally never supposed to rest their heads in the same place twice. Sadhus or sannyasis living in the forest would have to resort to naturally available water sources. If Rudraksha were held above the water on a string, it would turn clockwise if the water was good and drinkable. If it was unfit for consumption, it would go counter-clockwise. This test was also believed to be valid for other edibles. When worn on a Mala, Rudrakshas were also said to ward off and shield against negative energies.
Rudraksha or more specifically Rudrkasha Mala is found in every household of Nepal. The tree, known as blueberry tree, is found in the tropical and sub-tropical areas at an altitude of 3000 m above the sea level and most of the houses in Terai region of Nepal also have a tree in their garden. The Rudraksha tree grows in a narrow space, not on open ground. It yields one to two thousand fruits annually. The Ascetics in the Himalayas survive only on these fruits. These fruits are also known as Amritphal (Fruits of Nectar). They satisfy thirst.! 
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