Guest guest Posted August 18, 2003 Report Share Posted August 18, 2003 Rudraksha Quote of the week : " The number of (Rudraksa) faces is often merely of symbolic importance ; for example, that of 3 faces represents the trident, or the triad; that of 4, the four Vedas, or Brahmä; that of 6, the six systems of philosophy; that of 7, the seven the worlds; that of 8 the eight-armed Durgä; that of 9, the nine Näthas; that of 10, the ten avtäras (of Visnu); while that of 11 is sacred to Mahädeva and is counted as the 'very best' and is worn by celibates only.It is referred to as askand [(?) not spilling, as of semen].The 2-faced berry is worn only by a Yogi who is accompanied by his wife " - George W. Briggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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