Jagruti Manka Mala (108 beads)

Stones: reconstituted turquoise, tiger eye (guru bead) and rudraksha

Reconstituted Turquoise is created when fragments of turquoise are crushed into powder and mixed with other minerals. Turquoise balances and aligns all the chakras, stabilising mood swings and instilling inner calm. It is excellent for depression and exhaustion, it also has the power to prevent panic attacks. Turquoise promotes self-realisation and assists creative problem solving.

A stone of protection, Tiger Eye may also bring good luck to the wearer. It has the power to focus the mind, promoting mental clarity, assisting us to resolve problems objectively and unclouded by emotions. Particularly useful for healing psychosomatic illnesses, dispelling fear and anxiety.

Rudraksha seeds are regarded significant from the ancient times. As described in the Shiva Purana, Rudraksha tree was formed by the tear drops of Lord Shiva and has great healing and scientific properties. It is mentioned that Rudraksha cures various diseases and has a therapeutic effect on the mind and body. Rudraksha strengthens our mind to fight all odds in life. It channelizes positive flow of energy and leaves a rejuvenating and calming impression on our mind and body. Their naturally puckered and pitted surface creates a unique sensation for the fingers during meditation, helping ground you in the present.

* ethically sourced, handmade malas from India. All malas come in a soft cotton pouch with an information tag about the materials used to make your mala

Jagruti Manka Mala

€79.00

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Mala beads are made from sacred woods and seeds and mystical gemstones which all carry specific subtle energies. These healing and energetic properties will affect your body and mind while wearing and using mala beads, so it is important to align these energies with your intentions for your japa meditation as well as your spiritual and life goals. Mala beads have been used by yogis and spiritual seekers for thousands of years to help keep their minds focused during meditation. Malas were first created in India 3000 years ago and have roots in Hinduism, Buddhism and yoga. The term ‘mala’ is a Sanskrit word for “meditation garland.” Originally, mala beads were used for a special style of meditation called Japa, which means, “to recite.” A mala is a string of 108 beads with one bead as the summit or head (Guru) bead called a ‘sumeru.’ Malas are used as a tool to help the mind focus on meditation, or count mantras in sets of 108 repetitions. The Guru stone, symbolizes gratitude and our connection to the divine. It is a way to say thank-you to all the spiritual teachers who have helped us on our path.

Malas are traditionally held in the right hand, with the mala draped over the middle finger. The counter bead next to the guru bead represents the start of the meditation practice. Each counter bead is held between the thumb and middle finger. The thumb pulls the next counter bead over the middle finger after each repetition. The index finger does not touch the mala as it represents one’s ego (believed to be the greatest obstacle in attaining enlightenment). Once the last counter bead is reached, one can either end the meditation or continue on by turning around and going the other direction.

The use of mala beads is particularly relevant when it comes to practicing the sixth and seventh limbs of yoga: dharana (concentration) and dhyana (meditation). Holding a counter bead between your fingers brings a single awareness, dharana, into a mantra repetition. Each bead helps keep the mind free of outside thoughts and distractions. With practice, dharana will last for two beads, three beads, then the entire mala. This leads to a steady, continuous stream of concentration — dhyana. At this stage, dhyana allows the mind to become effortlessly quiet and still.

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