Rudraksha refers to the dried seeds of the Rudraksha tree (Elaeocarpus ganitrus), profoundly revered in Hinduism, particularly by devotees of Lord Shiva. The word “Rudraksha” literally translates to “Rudra’s eyes” or “tears of Shiva,” stemming from the mythological belief that these beads originated from the tears shed by Lord Shiva during deep meditation for the welfare of mankind.