A warm, earthy row of seasoned, furrowed rudraksha seeds finished with a red tassel – the classic prayer strand of the Eastern tradition.
Rudraksha
Rudraksha seeds come from the Elaeocarpus ganitrus tree; their name means “tears of Rudra (Shiva)”, and they have been a classic material of Eastern prayer strands for centuries. The seeds used here are five- or six-faced (5–6 mukhi). Because of natural variation, the colour, size and shape of the seeds may differ. Tradition regards rudraksha as an intimate companion to meditation and focused attention. These are traditional and cultural 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 5–6 mukhi rudraksha seeds. A 108-bead strand, about 49.5 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.