Mala necklace with 108 rudraksha beads and orange/yellow tassel

1 Rudraksha Mala with 108 Beads and Orange/Yellow Tassel

Mala with Mukhi Rudraksha seeds.

Due to natural variations, the color of a Rudraksha mala may vary.

Rudraksha is Shiva's divine gift for the benefit of humanity. Rudraksha means "Tears of Rudra" (Shiva); they are the most sacred objects with mystical powers.

For thousands of years, these beads have been used to obtain spiritual, material, and medicinal benefits. It is believed that those who wear Rudraksha are not affected by sins and are protected from all negativity.

The natural electromagnetic properties of Rudraksha seeds improve concentration, attention, and mental endurance.

According to Ayurvedic scriptures, wearing Rudraksha can have positive effects on the heart and nerves, and helps relieve a person from stress, depression, anxiety, palpitations, and hypertension. For the spiritual seeker, this is a disguised blessing, because those who wear Rudraksha are able to achieve their goals more quickly; the effects of rituals will also be ten times more effective.

The mala is primarily used to count repeated mantras, serving the same purpose as a rosary.

Beads made from semi-precious stones, pearls, plant seeds, or Bodhi wood can serve various purposes, such as counting any type of mantra or other prayers, prostrations, circumambulations, and so on. The cord is the same for every mala and should be made of nine threads, symbolizing Buddha Vajradhara and the eight Bodhisattvas.

The largest bead at the end signifies wisdom and the realization of absolute emptiness, and the cylindrical bead above the largest bead symbolizes emptiness itself. Together, they symbolize triumph over all adversaries.

The mala with 108 beads is used while reciting or chanting mantras. 108 is the ideal number for any purpose.

It is important that our thoughts are pure while we recite or chant the mantra. The mantra is the practical use of secret forces that can help us progress. A mantra is understood to be a predetermined sequence of syllables. The effect is achieved by repeating the mantra over and over again; this becomes deeper as one continues to recite it. The sound produced while reciting is essential.

This sound creates a unique spiritual imprint on the person who is reciting. It is said that a mantra is like a human being; there are various stages to go through before achieving the final effect, which is the "Purification of mental impressions." There are various mantras with intrinsic potential; this can only be personally transferred from the Master to the initiate. These are the so-called "Siddha Mantras." Some malas have two clips with images of the Vajra and Bell to keep count of the mantra rosaries recited.

In Buddhism, the symbolic meaning of these images is "method and wisdom, the male and female principles." The animal bone represents the transitional state of all beings.

Size: 0.8 cm

Material: Rudraksha