108-Bead Tulsi Mala Necklace

1 Mala Necklace with 108 Tulsi Beads

Tulsi wood, from the basil family, is the holiest of all woods in the Hindu tradition.

It is worshipped in Indian temples as a living deity. An Hindu legend tells that Vishnu generated Tulsi from the turbulent seas to help all humanity. According to Indian popular belief, wherever Tulsi is planted, the place is sanctified as a place of pilgrimage and the sepoy (soldiers) of the Lord of Death do not dare to enter that place.

In India, Tulsi is considered the holiest plant. It is a highly branched, upright, bushy plant, reaching a height of about 4 meters. Its leaves are aromatic and have minute glands. The flowers are purple in small clusters and the seeds are yellow or red.

The mala of Tulsi (holy basil) is prepared with the roots of the plant. Tulsi is also a medicinal plant, which helps to balance vata and kapha. Tulsi helps to improve devotion and love.

The mala is mainly used to count repeated mantras, for 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, realizing absolute emptiness, and the cylindrical pearl above the largest bead symbolizes emptiness itself. Together they symbolize the 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 obtained by repeating the mantra over and over again; this becomes deeper as you continue to recite. 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 the images of Vajra and Bell to keep count of the rosaries of mantras recited.

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

Dimensions: 0.5 - 0.6 cm

Length: about 82 cm

Material: Tulsi

Description of Tulsi

Natural incense can be used for various purification rituals. It is suitable for burning on charcoal or in special incense burners.

The tulsi plant contains vitamins A, C and K, as well as minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium.

Furthermore, it is rich in active principles such as essential oils and antioxidants that give it anti-stress, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, expectorant, cardiotonic and digestive properties.

Also known as “holy basil” or Tulsi, it is a well-known and powerful Ayurvedic healing plant.

It has an analgesic effect and stimulates digestion.

It stimulates awareness of unconscious processes, purifies and revitalizes the aura, and has a strong protective effect.

Element: Air

Main effect on: Spirit