It is like Lord Shiva Himself- it obliterates sins of all kinds perpetrated by an individual. 1 Mukhi Rudraksha is celestial in its moralities and furnishes the power to focus. A wearer of this Rudraksha receives concentration for the absolute element and therefore those looking for Shiva Tattva use this Rudraksha. The person turns courageous and is not stirred by hostility or any negative power. A feeling of self-satisfaction touches the person, following the path of renunciation and deliverance. This Rudraksha reigns supreme for overall satisfaction and happiness, together with spirituality and prayers.

Who should wear
Every adult person can wear this Rudraksha, especially those who are seeking superior levels of concentration, during sacred practices like mediation and those who are easily moved and do not desire to be touched upon by the occurrences or ups and downs around them. This Rudraksha is perfect for doctors and those busy with social work for better output. As a matter of fact, this Rudraksha should be worn by everyone or kept in pooja places (an area within the home especially devoted to the gods and goddesses, generally kept immaculate) for achieving blessings of Lord Shiva and for an all-inclusive happiness. Any meditation mala of higher level always has one Mukhi Rudraksha.

1. 1 Mukhi Rudraksha from Nepal is exceedingly uncommon and it scarcely reaches the general populace. According to the recognised characteristics of high quality Rudraksha, it should have a natural hole and it should be almost circular in shape. In this division the authentic 1 Mukhi, in which only one line or Mukh has developed is a great oddity and botanically an exceedingly unusual phenomenon. Owing to the high virtuousnesses of this Rudraksha, the market is aplenty with counterfeited circular 1 Mukhis, with etched images of Shivling, snakes and trishul. They are manufactured from a 2, 3, 4 or 5 Mukhi Rudraksha, by scouring out the surface and removing all the lines, leaving one. With watchfully viewing the surface texture and its level, one can distinguish a forged 1 Mukhi. A 2 Mukhi Rudraksha from Nepal or Dehradun ( India) is also used to make 1 Mukhi, because here only one line needs to be got rid of. Smoothening is done using good machines, to give the appearance of a polished surface. One should, therefore, be exceedingly careful while buying this Rudraksha.

2. In some cases of 2 Mukhi and 3 Mukhi seeds, the lines do not get perfectly made out and one can witness unfinished lines at the mouth. In Nepal, the 2 Mukhi Rudraksha is sometimes secured with a steel grip on the tree itself, so that the second mouth does not get matured and the consequent bead sold is as 1 Mukhi Rudraksha. But effectiveness of this Rudraksha can never be like the original circular 1 Mukhi. In specific literatures, this is recognised as one mukhi.

3. Due to the above explanation and practices continuing for the last several centuries, 1 Mukhi in half moon shape has emerged as a potent alternative. It is found in Rameshwaram, parts of Kerala and Indonesia and it has been assumed as an effective substitute, so much so that this is the only Rudraksha which is generally available. The 1 Mukh half moon shape is also known as Chandra Mukhi.

Other Properties-
Astrologically the dominating planet of 1 Mukhi Rudraksha is Sun and hence all the negative characteristics due to the influence of Sun are removed by wearing this Rudraksha. This Rudraksha is helpful to remove headache, eye problems and diseases with respect to liver.

Mantras-
Any of the following Mantras can be used-

Mantra Reference
`Om Hreem Namah` Shiva Mahapuran
`Om Om Drushaan Namah` Mantra Mahamava,
Padmapuran
Om Rudra Padmapuran
Om Aim Namah Skand Puran
Om Aim Hum. Aom Aim Om Traditional

Om Tryambakam Yajamahe
Sugandhim Pushti Vatdhnam
Urvaukmiv Bandhan Brahajjaloprishad
Mrityormokshiya Mamrataat
"Om Namah Shivaya" Mantra can be used for all Rudrakshas.

Recommendation
Minimum of 1 Bead of the 1 Mukhi Half Moon shape Rudraksha, capped in gold or silver and strung to a red thread or metal of preference is recommended. One can also wear as many as one Mukhi rudrakshas, as a person prefers to wear on a mala of their choice.