108-Bead Citrine Quartz Mala Necklace

1 Mala Necklace with 108 Beads in Citrine Quartz

Citrine is a stone that brings light into the darkest of times.

It absorbs and transforms negative energy and counters self-destructive behavior.

This stone makes one optimistic and gives energy and courage to explore new possibilities.

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 Vajradhara Buddha 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 as 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. Essential is the sound that is produced while reciting.

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 reaching the final effect, which is the "Purification of mental impressions.” There are various mantras with an 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 masculine and feminine principles.” The animal bone represents the transitional state of all beings.

Dimensions: 0.6 cm

Material: Citrine Quartz

Citrine quartz:

Mineral class: oxides, quartz group. Chemical formula: SiO2 + (Al, Fe, Ca, Mg, Li, Na)

Citrine quartz is a variety of quartz that originates mainly in pegmatitic rocks, often in cavities, whose yellow color is due to the presence of traces of trivalent iron (Fe3+) in the crystal structure.

Natural citrine quartz is relatively rare, while it is very common on the market because it is actually generally heat-treated amethyst quartz until it reaches a yellow-orange color.

Element

Fire: the fire element concerns the sphere of energy and masculine strength (courage, willpower, purification, conquest).

Chakra

Third chakra Manipura (“Navel and Solar Plexus”).

Mythology

Citrine quartz was often confused with topaz, hence the names “Madeira Topaz,” “Spanish Topaz,” or “Brazilian Topaz.” It was not until 1546 that the name “citrine” was first associated with yellow quartz.

The ancients believed that citrine quartz was the materialization of the Sun and attributed great powers to it. In the Middle Ages, it was used as an amulet to attract wealth and good luck in business and work.

Effect on the body

Citrine quartz stimulates digestion and boosts metabolism by promoting the activity of the stomach, spleen, and pancreas. It strengthens the nervous and immune systems.

It promotes kidney function and prevents the formation of stones. It has a detoxifying action.

Effect on the psyche

Citrine quartz is an inexhaustible reserve of energy and works on the solar plexus until it transforms our soul. It emanates warmth and comfort, strengthens our aura, and acts like a magnet, attracting the best on the material plane and the noblest on the spiritual plane to the person who wears it.

Citrine quartz increases self-esteem and self-confidence. It promotes a sense of individuality, security, and the courage to live. It clarifies thought, promotes interaction with others, and helps resolve conflicts. It gives a greater capacity for expression, stimulates brain activity, and improves attention.

Citrine quartz infuses joy and makes one dynamic, helps overcome depression, brings tranquility and peace, brings out the need for change and new experiences, and the will for personal fulfillment. It is recommended for indecisive people who tend toward reflection rather than action.