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The Four Mukhi Rudraksha is a powerful and sacred bead that corresponds to the four Vedas - Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda. Each face of this unique Rudraksha represents one of these ancient scriptures, making it a symbol of divinity and knowledge.

Rudraksha beads have been used for centuries in Hinduism and Buddhism for their spiritual and healing properties. Depending on your birth date, certain Rudraksha beads are believed to bring specific benefits and energies into your life.

The name "rudraksha" comes from the Sanskrit words "rudra," meaning "Lord Shiva," and "aksha," meaning "tear drops." According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva meditated for thousands of years and when he opened his eyes, tears fell to the ground and became the first rudraksha trees. Rudraksha beads are found in different sizes and shapes, and each type has a different number of faces or "mukhi." The most common types are the 5-faced (panch mukhi) beads.