What is the Beeja Mantra?
Strong seed words or sounds connected to particular deities, elements, or energies are called beeja mantras.They are widely chanted or repeated as a form of invocation or meditation to establish a connection with the divine.Regarding Rudraksha beads, every Mukhi (facet) is linked to a distinct god, and reciting the corresponding Beeja mantra amplifies the energy and advantages of that specific Rudraksha.
Rudraksha Beeja Mantras are sacred sound vibrations that are associated with the energy and characteristics of different types of Rudraksha beads.They are powerful aids for spiritual practices, enhancing their effects and facilitating a closer relationship with the divine forces that the Rudraksha embodies.
As an illustration:
AUM NAMAH SHIVAY, the first Mukhi Rudraksha, is connected to Lord Shiva.
AUM NAMAH is the second Mukhi Rudraksha, connected to Lord Ardhanarishvara.
3 Mukhi Rudraksha: Lord Trimurthi's companion, AUM KLEEM NAMAH
AUM HREEM NAMAH, the fourth Mukhi Rudraksha, is connected to Lord Brahma.
5 Mukhi Rudraksha: Lord Kalagni Rudra/Shiva is linked with AUM HREEM NAMAH.
6 Mukhi Rudraksha: Lord Kartikeya's related symbol is AUM HREEM HUM NAMAH.
AUM HUM NAMAH, the 7 Mukhi Rudraksha, is connected to Lord Maha Lakshmi.
8 Mukhi Rudraksha: Lord Ganesh-related AUM KLEEM NAMAH
Rudraksha for 9 Mukhi: OM HREEM HUM NAMAH (related to Devi Durga)
10 Mukhi Rudraksha: Maha Vishnu-related OM HREEM NAMAH
Rudraksha for 11 Mukhi: OM HREEM NAMAH, related to Lord Hanuman
Rudraksha for 12 Mukhi: SRI SURYAYE NAMAH, who is connected to Lord Adithya
13 Mukhi Rudraksha: Lord Indra's companion, AUM KELEEM KAMDEVAYE NAMAH
Rudraksha for Mukhi 14: OM NAMAH SHIVAYE, connected to Lord Hanuman
Rudraksha for Mukhi 15: OM HREEM NAMAH, related to Lord Pashupatinath
Rudraksha for 16 Mukhi: OM HREEM HOOM NAMAH (related to Lord Rama)
Rudraksha for Mukhi 17: OM NAMAHA SHIVAYA (related to Katyani Devi)
Rudraksha for Mukhi 18: OM NAMAH SHIVAYE (connected to Bhoomi Devi)
Rudraksha for 19 Mukhi: OM HREEM HOOM NAMAHA, related to Lord Narayana
Rudraksha for 20 Mukhi: OM NAMAH SHIVAYA, linked to Lord Brahma
21 Mukhi Rudraksha: Lord Kubera-related OM HREEM HOOM SHIV MITRAYA NAMAH
Opening Celestial Energies: Reciting Rudraksha Beeja Mantras
One can increase their spiritual connection and gain the special benefits of a Rudraksha by chanting the appropriate Beeja mantra for that particular Rudraksha. This will also strengthen the energy and call upon the blessings of the related god or energy.
The energies of a particular Rudraksha are awakened and aligned when chanting or meditating on the Beeja Mantra associated with it. This strengthens the Rudraksha's benefits and fosters a closer bond with the divine energy it represents.
See a qualified teacher or guru to ensure that you pronounce the Beeja mantra correctly for maximum advantages and spiritual growth.