Kristie Stephenson

Shiva's Tears

Kristie Stephenson
Shiva's Tears

AWARENESS

Is a shield against negative energies, providing a protective cocoon around you. There is a story that Lord Shiva went into a deep meditation and when he awoke teardrops fell to the earth forming the Rudraksha tree, from which we get the rudraksha seeds also known as Shiva's tears.

🌱 Symbolism of Shiva’s Tears (Rudraksha)

  • Divine Protection – Believed to be infused with Lord Shiva’s energy, Rudraksha beads are worn as shields against negativity and misfortune.

  • Spiritual Awakening – Associated with meditation, awareness, and deepening connection to the divine.

  • Peace & Healing – Said to calm the mind, regulate emotions, and bring balance to the body and spirit.

  • Strength & Endurance – Worn for resilience, courage, and grounding through life’s challenges.

  • Sacred Purity – Considered holy seeds that align the wearer with truth, compassion, and higher consciousness.

📜 Lore of Shiva’s Tears

  • Mythological Origin: It is said that Rudraksha trees grew from the tears of Lord Shiva, shed in deep meditation and compassion for humanity. Each bead is thus seen as a manifestation of his blessing.

  • Sacred Use: Traditionally used to make malas (prayer beads), they are worn by yogis, sages, and seekers to aid meditation and spiritual practices.

  • Protection Amulet: In many cultures, Rudraksha beads are believed to bring longevity, prosperity, and divine protection to the wearer.

  • Connection to Nature: As seeds of the Elaeocarpus tree, they symbolize the interconnection of divinity and the natural world.

✨ As a charm, Shiva’s Tears remind the wearer of divine compassion, strength, and the path of inner peace — a sacred connection to both the earth and the spiritual realm.