rudraksha
/rʊˈdrɑːkʃə/noun
उच्चारण रुड्राक्श
रुद्राक्ष
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a seed of a tree grown in the Himalayas, used by Hindus as a bead in prayer necklaces and bracelets; also the tree
रुद्राक्ष
- The sadhu wore a rudraksha mala around his neck.
- Radhika's uncle chants with a rudraksha rosary.
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Notes
From Sanskrit Rudra (Lord Shiva) and aksha (eye), so it means the eye of Rudra.
यह Sanskrit शब्द Rudra (भगवान शिव) और aksha (आँख) से बना है, इसलिए इसका अर्थ रुद्र की आँख है।