The term Rudraksha (Rudra i.e. Shiva + aksha i.e. eye) literally stands for the eyes of Lord Shiva or Rudra, implying thereby that it was pleasant to the eyes of Lord Shiva, and hence so named in His honour. The beneficial powers of Rudraksha are by virtue of its Electrical and Magnetic Properties. Rudraksha beads act as a Stabilizing Anchor. Rudraksha beads' electrical properties are: Resistance, Capacitance or the Dielectric Properties, Inductance. Rudraksha has the ability to Change its polarity.

The beneficial powers of Rudraksha are by virtue of its Electrical and Magnetic Properties.

Electrical Properties - The ability to send out subtle electrical impulses and inductive vibrations and act as a Dielectric, as in a capacitor to store electrical energy.

Our human body, the Central Nervous System, Autonomous, Sympathetic and Para Sympathetic Nervous System and Various other Organ systems in toto can be considered a complex Bioelectronic Circuit.

Constant pumping of blood by the heart, blood circulation, the transmission of various impulses - Touch, Noise, Smell, Sight, Taste, to the brain, and the continuous movement of Neurons and Neurotransmitters in the brain and Nervous system generates electrical impulses. This is termed as Bioelectricity. This flow of Bioelectricity facilitates movement of information from the brain to various parts of the body and back. What we feel, think, hear, taste, see, and perceive, all depends on the subtle flow of Bioelectric current. This flow of Bioelectric current occurs due to the existence of potential differences or the different energy levels between different parts of the body.

As long as the flow of Bioelectricity is smooth, the body functions normally and we have the feeling of being in control.

But there is a third element to the Body and Brain Bioelectronic circuit interface: that of the mind. Any activity that can produce stress or maladjustment can throw the streamlined activity, the electronic circuit of the Body & Mind, out of gear. Human beings and all living beings are prone to stress continuously in the continuous fight for survival and prosperity.

In the modern age, with intense competition the stress levels have increased tremendously. Almost every individual has problems of stress and stress-related ailments like insomnia, alcoholism, depression, maladjustments, heart diseases, skin diseases etc. Any doctor will confirm that almost 95% of the ailments are psychosomatic or stress- related, i.e. originating from Mind. When there is stress or maladjustment, corresponding stress signals are sent to the Central Nervous system, there is an increased activity or abnormality of Neurons and Neurotransmitters. The magnitude of change will depend on the cause and specific case. When such a thing occurs and it occurs continuously, streamlined flow of electrical signals throughout the Mind-Body interface is disrupted and it makes us feel uncomfortable, and we are not able to act with our full efficiency. Our Blood circulation becomes non-ideal and we experience various illnesses. Unfortunately, this happens all the time.

Rudraksha Beads act as a Stabilizing Anchor. Rudraksha Beads' electrical property can be broadly categorized into:

1) Resistance - There is continuous and subtle flow of bioelectrical signal throughout the body due to potential difference between parts of the body. Rudraksha Beads of particular Mukhis or Facets have a definitive Factor of Resistance. It is measured in Ohms. When these beads resist the flow of bioelectrical impulses, a specific ampere of current flow is generated depending on the factor of resistance. This acts in tandem with the heartbeat, streamlining it and sending out specific impulses to the brain. These impulses stimulate certain positive brain chemicals. Making us feel better, more confident, poised and more energetic. It has been observed that specific Mukhis or Facets of Rudraksha Beads send out specific signals, acting on a particular brain chemical and thereby effecting specific positive changes in personality. It is well proven that our state of mind and our personality is governed almost completely by the Brain, its functioning and that of Central Nervous System.

2) Capacitance or the Dielectric Properties - Rudraksha Beads act as dielectric, i.e. as a storage of electrical energy. This property of Rudraksha makes it capable in stabilizing and anchoring the bioelectric current. The values are measured in units of Farad. This property is very helpful in controlling hyperactivity, palpitations of the heart, streamlining heartbeat etc. Due to stress, when there is increased physical activity the heart beats faster and the overall activity of hormones and the nervous system increases. This causes increased energy levels or increase in potential difference. As a result of this, the magnitude of the bioelectric current increases. Rudraksha Beads, acting as Dielectric, store this excess bioelectric energy, thereby streamlining the overall activity to normalcy.

3) Inductance - Rudraksha Beads have permanent magnetic properties. They have been observed to send out inductive vibrations with frequencies measured in units of Henry (Volt Seconds/Ampere). This perhaps is the reason why people have felt better even when Rudraksha Beads do not touch them physically.

Magnetic Properties - Rudraksha Beads are both Paramagnetic and Diamagnetic, with the most important property of Dynamic Polarity. We all are most probably aware of the beneficial healing properties of magnets. Magnetic Healing is becoming extremely popular of late and everyone who have been using magnets for healing have been getting the benefits and have found overall betterment and rejuvenation. Rudraksha Beads retain most of the properties of magnets but they are unparallel in one aspect - that of the ability to change their polarity or the Property of Dynamic Polarity. The basic way of healing is based on the fact that the when the passage of arteries and veins which carry blood to and from the heart to all the parts of the body is blocked or reduced due to a variety of reasons, various illnesses creep in. Blood carries oxygen and energy to various parts of the body and cleanses it off waste materials. Any disruption of the smooth flow of blood circulation is bound to cause illnesses.

We experience pain and uneasiness due to improper blood circulation. Every cell in the blood as well as the arteries and veins is charged either positively or negatively. Magnets have the poles, Positive (+) and Negative (-).

When magnets are passed on various parts of the body, the opposite poles of the magnets and that of the cells get attracted and there is an expansion of the passage. The arteries and veins open up to facilitate streamlined blood circulation. When there is a streamlining of blood circulation, most of the illnesses get automatically healed and we feel better and rejuvenated.

But with magnets the polarity is fixed. When magnets are brought near a particular part of the body, they open up only those sections of veins and arteries where there is a matching of polarities, hence complete healing and streamlining of blood circulation cannot be ensured. We experience healing and feel better but we can still go much further with Dynamic Polarity of Rudraksha Beads.

Rudraksha has the ability to change its polarity - The property of Dynamic Polarity. This in turn is by virtue of its property, Diamagnetism. Diamagnetism is termed as the ability of any material to acquire temporary magnetic property in presence of an external magnetic field. The polarity of the charge induced is opposite to that of the external field inducing the charge. Blood circulation and heartbeat automatically induces a magnetic field around the body and particularly the heart region. Bioelectricity automatically gives rise to biomagnetism, depending on the polarity of the induced magnetic field. Rudraksha Beads acquire a polarity that is the opposite of the inducing field. As a result of this, the opening up of the passages of arteries and veins is far better than that of magnets. Much better healing and rejuvenation is experienced.

Various literatures mention of powerful anti-ageing properties of Rudraksha Beads.

This is mainly because of the Dynamic Polarity of the Rudraksha Bead. Thus, the healing powers of Rudraksha are far superior to that of magnets. In some sense, Rudraksha Beads can be termed to have some additional life or intelligence as against magnets.