Rudra + Aksha = Rudraksha. Rudra is Lord Shiva in his most fierce form. Aksha means "View to chase the target": A Clear Vision to reach goal, it also resembles the Third eye of Lord Shiva, Fire, which protects us from Passion and Death. Aksha means "Borne out of eye". The tears, which came after 1000 years Tapasya done by Lord Shiva. Rudraksh provides freedom from world sorrows and impediments & provides spiritual, intellectual, and monetary growth. It is now scientifically proven that Rudraksha cures many illness including blood pressure and heart diseases.