संख्या प्रीतिर्धृता येन सोपि शैवजनः परः । शिववत्पूजनीयो हि वंद्यस्सर्वैरभीक्ष्णशः ३९ ।
He who wears the Rudraksha beads in this specified number and with devotion is considered a supreme Shaiva devotee. He is as worshipful as Lord Shiva Himself, and is worthy of reverence by all, again and again.