Rudraksha meaning the eye of Rudra [Shiva] is considered to be the most potent manifestation of the Cosmic Force. Hence Rudraksha is the object of veneration and also the source to reach the higher self.Rudraksha is often believed to symbolize the link between the earth and the heaven. Rudraksha is a large evergreen broad-leaved tree which grows in the area from the Gangetic Plain to the foothills of the great Himalayas and the middle area of Nepal. Rudraksha beads are covered by an outer shell of blue color on fully ripening, so they are also called as blueberry beads and can be used for the treatment of various diseases. Rudraksha beads are a plant product, containing carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen and trace elements in combined form. The percentage compositions of their gaseous elements was determined by a C-H-N Analyzer and by Gas chromatography. The result shows that Rudraksha beads consist of 50.031% carbon, 0.95% nitrogen, 17.897% hydrogen and 30.53% oxygen. Its scientific name being Elaeocarpus ganitrus, the family is tiliaceae. Altitude-wise, its habitat starts from the sea-coast and goes up to 2,000 meters. Geographically, it is found growing naturally and abundantly in tropical and subtropical areas. The trees are perennial and grow almost 50 ft to 200 ft in height. According to Siva Purana, Rudraksha trees are the favorites of Lord Siva, and they grow in Gouda Land which in this present era is the area of the Gangetic Plain on the southern border area of Asia, to the foothills of the great Himalayas and the middle area of Nepal. Thus, starting from Manila, passing through Myanmar, plains as well as low hills, its habitat extends to Bengal, Assam and adjoining north-eastern states, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. In this present era, Rudraksha trees are basically localized in Nepal and the southern part of Asia. Although Rudraksha are grown and found in Nepal, these are mainly localized t  |
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