1. Someone desire seriously to come out of unwanted habits and live a life of purity can wear Rudrakshas and may find themselves free soon after wearing it . This has happened to many. It may happen to you also, if you will strongly. Rudraksha may be worn by those who take drinks and non veg too . 
    

2. Mala that we wear in neck is made up of 108 beads or 54. japa mala could be as small as 27 beads. As the mala bead numbers should be in multiple of 27 therefore sometimes 81 beads are also used.  In addition to 27, 54, 81, 108, 1 additional bead is used as Meru mani.  Do not use neck mala as japa mala or vice versa because purpose of each is different . 
    

3. Clean your mala / beads when you feel they require cleaning after regular usage . Dip in Luke warm water. Add liquid soap. Keep for few hours and then brush with a plastic brush to clean the dirt and grime that fixes in the pores of the beads . Then leave the beads to dry for several hours , and then apply some oil on the beads by using a brush. This oil can be groundnut, mustard or any other sandal wood oil mixed with light Olive oil give better smell and easy to apply. Oiling may be repeated whenever the beads seem dry.

4. If rudraksha is worn during bath, then it is recommended to keep it away from Soap, as it penetrates the bead pores. Water is good for the beads. If it is not worn during bath, the mala may be washed in normal clean water, during prayers.  
    

5. Before wearing, take mala or bead to a Shiva temple. Offer 'Rudra Abhishek' and then start wearing. Mondays are always auspicious days. If your mala is blessed prior to purchase, you can wear it chanting "Om Namah Shivaya". 
    

6. Since Rudraksha is very divine and pure in its nature, It should be held in gold.  Silver or strong RED / BLACK/WHITE  thread is also good. 
    

7. Many astrologers have also worked on Rudraksha. They suggest 'Mukhi' based on Birth Rashi and Nakshatra.However one could wear according to the needs / desires to be fulfilled
    

8.  Some astrologers suggest to wear Rudraksha according to ruling planet as under:-

9. Many get confused with the shape and size. One should not seriously worry about it. Just see that the Mukhi is well defined, corns and contours are natural, and there are no cracks near the central hole. Normally the buyer gets a feel when Rudraksha is kept in the palm. He/She feels that this is the one which was wanted. Smaller size is considered to be very auspicious.
    

10. Rudraksha is hot in nature. Some people just can't wear it. Their skin shows signs of allergy. They can never wear any gold, silver or thread chain. So better not to use. In such a case keep the beads in Puja room and offer daily prayers
     

11. People ask , "Can ladies wear?".
    
    Yes, they can. According to our holy books , Rudraksha can be worn at all times . 
    
12. "Is it that only Hindus can wear?"
    
    No, All can wear. Sun, Moon, Stars, Rivers and Plants have No Religion.
    
13. "What is the life of Rudraksha beads?"
    
    Could be any number of years. If well protected, can be passed on from generation to generation
    
14. "Can we wear in ring"?
    
    No, Please avoid. Hands get dirty often. Purity of the bead gets affected
    
15. "Does it bring luck?"

    Yes, Shiva Purana specially describe that Lakshmi stays where Rudraksha is.

16. "What are the mythological merits?"

    Shiva Purana describe Rudrakshas origin as Lord Shiva's tears. He had been meditating for many years for the welfare of all creatures. On opening the eyes, hot drops of tears rolled down and the mother earth gave birth to Rudraksha trees .

17. "Does it have any medical use?"

    Yes, Rudraksha is classified as a seed of ELAEOCARPACEAE family and has many medicinal properties. It is widely used in preparation of Ayurvedic medicines.

18. "Is it true that Rudraksha controls blood pressure?"

    Yes, Take a glass of water. Dip few pieces of five Mukhis in it, preferably after sun set. Drink it when you get up in the morning, before any other intake. Use of a copper glass is better.

19. "Does Rudraksha help Sudden Nervousness?"

    Yes. Keep a big size 5 Mukhi Rudraksha with you. Whenever you feel nervous due to sudden shock and feel cold, just hold it tight in your right palm for ten minutes. You will regain your confidence and body will start warming up.

20. "Can  children wear One Mukhi rudraksha ?"

    I would say 'No'. We must avoid. One Mukhi rudraksha needs high degree of self control which growing children may not be able to cope up.

21. "Can the family members keep interchanging Neck Malas, Japa Malas or Rudraksha beads?"

    No. There is a relationship between the wearer and Rudraksha, which is very private and must not be shared. But it can be willed and passed on to the next generation.

22. "Non - Veg and alcohol have become the part of our food. Are we therefore disqualified to wear Rudraksha?"

    Make Rudraksha a part of your body. Your faith will bring grace in your life. Slowly you will find that you are moving away from non - Veg and alcohol. Remove the mala neck or the arm and keep in your purse or pocket as a mark of respect to the God.  You can wear the mala after your eating and drinking is over. While taking out the mala or wearing back it is advised to chant Om Namaha Shivaya.

23. "What is the significance of 15 to 21 Mukhis?"

    Shastras do not describe. They are very rare to find, yet available. They are considered to be very auspicious and lucky.

24. "We read in Puranas that Rudraksha are to be worn in different numbers on the different parts of the body like head, neck, both wrists, both fore arms, waist, abdomen etc. What is the purpose?"

    Yes. It is true for those who desire to acquire Special Siddhis. For normal people it is not feasible.

25. "Is Rudraksha therapy effective?"

    Yes . Very much. Only the therapist should be a well experienced person.

  Note Worthy Precautions at the time of purchasing Rudraksha

Rudraksha is recognized only by looking at the linings or mukhis on it.  Some people's criteria is that it should sink and not float in the water or should rotate between two copper coins are wrong.  These criteria cheat people.  Therefore it is advised that the people should purchase Rudraksha only after observing the linings or mukhis. Slight experience and awareness in differentiating a Rudraksha bead from that of another berry or nut with carved lines would help .Remember that lower mukhi Rudraksha (from 2 till 7 mukhi) are available abundantly and  faking does not take place in these . It is only in the case of rare ones like 1 mukhi round , or Gauri Shankar , or higher mukhis that unscrupulous people artificially carve out lines on a natural bead of betel nut or berry  to get the effect . Still an experienced eye can detect it.  

Therefore whenever any person goes to buy a gem or a Rudraksha, he should buy from a trustworthy and well established source so that the purchaser may get guarantee of the item purchased.  Hawkers, sadhus, astrologists who are hypocrites, can give false beads on account of their hidden greed and at last the genuine suppliers have to bear much loss.  Therefore gems & Rudrakshas should be bought from genuine and true suppliers.  When there is faith in the Rudraksha purchased,  the effect of the Rudraksha is magnified and cherished results are obtained.

Rudraksha Shakti offers Certificate of guarantee on rudraksha beads purchased from the Centre.