An alternating row of seasoned rudraksha seeds and warm, golden citrine – the earthy warmth of the seed and the sunlit glow of the stone in one strand.
Rudraksha and citrine
Rudraksha seeds come from the tree of the same name (Elaeocarpus ganitrus) and have been a classic mala material for centuries; their name means “tears of Rudra (Shiva)”. Citrine is the golden-yellow variety of quartz – often heat-treated amethyst on the market – regarded by tradition as a stone of cheer and abundance. Eastern tradition sees rudraksha as a companion to meditation and focused attention. These are traditional ideas, not medical claims.
The 108-bead mala
A mala is the prayer strand of the Hindu and Buddhist traditions, originally used to count mantras in meditation. A larger guru bead closes the 108 beads, standing for wisdom, while the small cylinder above it represents emptiness. The beads pass one by one between the fingers while attention rests on the meaning and vibration of the words.
How to use it
Hold the mala in your hand during meditation or mantra recitation and move from bead to bead; through the day it can be worn wrapped around the wrist.
Material and craft
Made of natural rudraksha seeds and citrine (heat-treated amethyst) beads. A 108-bead strand, about 33 cm long. Being a natural material, each piece is unique: shade and pattern may vary slightly.
Good to know
Keep it dry, wipe it with a soft cloth, and avoid harsh chemicals. The meaning attached to it comes from tradition and is not a medical effect.