Need a sense of tranquility during your meditation? Try Sandalwood. These 108-bead Green Sandalwood Japa Mala Prayer Beads are our best sellers and are usually on backorder.
Transformative Properties: Sandalwood is one of the traditional materials used for Japa Malas. It is a fragrant wood which is believed to attract subtle but positive vibrations which promotes tranquility and a positive frame of mind. Sandalwood is also an antiseptic and insecticidal wood.
- Natural Sandalwood Beads
- 108 beads to guide you through your favorite prayer or mantra
- Promotes tranquility during meditation with a peaceful fragrance
Instructions: Japa Mala is typically made from 108 beads and one larger or differently shaped bead additional bead called a Sumeru or Guru Bead. Begin the prayer round with the Sumeru and end when it is reached again. The following round should begin with the same bead upon which the previous round ended. The mala should be held in the right hand with the middle finger and thumb, never with the index finger which is considered inauspicious. With each bead, one repeats the prayer or mantra. According to some traditions, 108 represents the number of mortal desires of mankind which one must overcome.
Specifications: Approximately 14 inches
Disclaimer: The information provided here is be used for educational purposes only and should not be construed as or a substitute for the medical advice of your healthcare provider.
