Amazonite and Rose Quartz 8mm 108, Hand Knotted, Japa Mala Necklace with Antique Bronze Accents and Bone Pendant

Amazonite and Rose Quartz 8mm 108, Hand Knotted Japa Mala Necklace with Antique Bronze Accents and Bone Pendant

-You will receive this EXACT necklace!

-Hand Knotted with Cotton Thread, made with prayer and good intention for the wearer.

-108-8mm Beads, Pendant is 2.5" in length

-44"-48" in length. Mala sits below the chest or at the stomach. It can be doubled to sit at the chest or wrapped around the wrist several times.

-This mala comes with a velvet drawstring bag, a gift box, and gemstone identification cards.

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WHAT IS A MALA? 

A mala is a strand of beads (traditionally 108, or a fraction thereof) used for keeping count during prayer and meditation. Mala beads have been in use for thousands of years, with the earliest examples dating back to the 8th century B.C. 

A mala can be used for prayer and meditation, worn as a necklace, or wrapped around your wrist several times. 

Most importantly, it is a tool focusing our awareness and concentration during your spiritual practice, meditation, prayer or reflection. Also, if you wear your mala throughout the day, it serves as a constant reminder of your intentions. 

Wrist malas, or bracelets, are a great alternative to long malas. They are easy to wear, are beautiful, and you can use them for practice or as a reminder no matter where you are. 

HOW TO CHOOSE A MALA

There is no right or wrong way to pick a mala. If you are initially drawn to it, it might be the one that’s meant for you. Or you can choose a mala that will serve a specific purpose important to you at the time. 

Different stones and beads all have different meanings and specific energetic properties, so you will always find the mala that is perfect for your current needs and goals. 

Treat your mala gently and with respect. Keep it close throughout the day - it will help you to stay calm and positive, and to remember your intentions every time you touch it. 

HOW TO USE A MALA 

Using a mala is simple, easy, and powerful. Follow these steps to get started: 

Find a quiet space and sit in a comfortable position with back support, if you're new to meditation, with your eyes closed. We recommend NOT to lie down (or you may fall asleep). 

Take a few deep breaths to center and observe the speed and depth of your natural breath. Don't control it - just follow it several cycles. 

1. Bring your focus and attention onto your prayer, meditation, or scripture

1. Start with the bead next to the Guru bead. The Guru bead, that is bigger and represents "one's teacher," is the 109th bead at the bottom of the mala. 

1. Hang the first mala bead gently on the middle or ring finger of your hand. Place your thumb on the guru bead, and use it to count each smaller bead, pulling it with the thumb towards you as you breathe, pray, or meditate.

1. The Guru bead eventually becomes the last bead of your meditation. 

If you don't have a traditional mala, you can use a wrist mala or bracelet with large beads, in the same way as 108 beads. 

WHY DOES A MALA HAVE 108 BEADS? 

So why 108 repetitions? This is a question with hundreds of answers. The number 108 has seemingly limitless meanings across various philosophical, scientific, and religious beliefs. Some of the most interesting are:  

• 1, 0, and 8: Some say that one stands for God, zero stands for emptiness or completeness in spiritual practice, and eight stands for infinity or eternity. 

• Sun and Earth: The diameter of the sun is 108 times the diameter of the Earth. The distance from the sun to the Earth is 108 times the diameter of the sun. 

• Moon and Earth: The average distance of the moon from the Earth is 108 times the diameter of the moon. 

• Harshad number: 108 is a Harshad number, which is an integer divisible by the sum of its digits (Harshad is from Sanskrit and means "great joy"). 

• Powers of 1, 2, and 3: In math, 1 to the 1st power equals 1, and 2 to the 2nd power (or 2 x 2) equals 4, and 3 to the 3rd power (3 x 3 x 3) equals 27. Therefore, 1 x 4 x 27 = 108. 

• Planets and houses: In astrology, there are 12 houses and nine planets. Twelve multiplied by nine equals 108. 

• Heart chakra: The chakras are the intersections of energy lines, and there are said to be a total of 108 energy lines converging to form the heart chakra. One of them, sushumna, leads to the crown chakra, and is believed to be the path to self-realization.