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Rudraksha, also rudraksh, Sanskrit: ' ("Rudra's eyes"), is a seed traditionally used for prayer beads in Hinduism . The seed is produced by several species of large evergreen broad-leaved tree in the genus ''Elaeocarpus'', with ''Elaeocarpus ganitrus'' being the principal species used in the making of organic jewellery or ''mala''. Rudraksha, being organic, is preferentially worn without contact with metal; thus on a cord or thong rather than a chain. ==Significance== Usually the beads of rudraksha are strung together as a '. Traditionally, it is believed that the number of beads used should be 108 plus one. The extra bead is the '. If the mālā lacks a bindu, the energy is said to become cyclical and wearers who are sensitive may become dizzy. When the beads are stringed, it is advised that they be strung with either a silk thread or a cotton thread. If the rudraksha is threaded, it is advised to change the thread every six months to prevent the thread from snapping and the 109 beads from scattering. The rudraksha mālā may also be strung with either copper, silver or gold, typically by a jeweler. A common issue with mālās wired with such metals is the mālā being tied too tightly. This may result in the insides of the rudraksha seeds cracking and crumbling from excessive pressure. Thus, is necessary to ensure that the mālā is tied loosely. The mālā can be worn all the time, including when showering. When bathing in cold water baths without chemical soaps, it is beneficial for the water to flow over it and upon the body. Wearing the mālā while in contact with chemical soaps and warm water is best avoided, however, as it can result in the rudraksha becoming brittle and eventually cracking. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「rudraksha」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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