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Mala beads are used to count mantras during japa meditation. Japa is a form of yoga and means "muttering," referring to repetitive chanting of a mantra. It can be practiced silently, aloud, or in a whisper to help focus the mind and bring about inner calm. Mala means "garland" in Sanskrit, and mala beads are used to help you keep count as you practice your mantra meditation.
The most common bead count is 108, although there are other counts. Our Full Malas each have 108 beads, plus one meru or guru bead. They are traditionally worn around the neck when not in meditation. It is said the mala takes on the meaning of the mantra through repeated practice.
The number 108 has special significance. Vedic culture regards it as a sacred number representing the wholeness of existence. It covers the entire galaxy of 27 constellations in four directions: 27 x 4 = 108. In tantric yoga there are 108 lines of energy converging in the heart chakra, and many ancient temples were built with 108 steps.
Here are answers to common questions about mala beads. If we don’t answer your question here, please contact us!
In Ayurvedic tradition, mala beads are a simple strand of beads made from wood, seeds, gemstones, and other natural materials. Practitioners use mala beads as a meditation tool for counting mantras, prayers, breaths, or intentions. They are used to improve focus and mindfulness, practice gratitude, enhance spiritual growth, and transmit internal healing powers for the practitioner themselves or others.
While they may be worn as a necklace or around the wrist when not in use, mala beads are not merely jewelry but a symbol intended to signify the wearer’s commitment to their spiritual path. However, many people enjoy the aesthetic benefits of mala beads.
Varying forms of counting beads are used by followers of numerous religious traditions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity. These include prayer beads, rosaries, malas, or worry beads. Use of counting beads for spiritual practice can be traced back thousands of years to India, but beads have existed since early human history as adornments, bartering tools, talismans, and religious tools.
While some malas and other types of counting beads have varying numbers of beads, the 108 beads used in a full mala (plus the meru bead and tassel) have important significance in Indian tradition and spirituality. There are 108 texts in yogic tradition, 108 energy lines in tantric yoga, and 108 appears in other aspects of Indian culture and history. The number also has significance in Vedic mathematical calculations, as the sun’s approximate distance from the earth is 108 times the sun’s diameter. However, a wrist mala generally has 21 beads.
Mala beads are made from a variety of materials and can come in various bead sizes and shapes, such as the Diamond Bead Mala. However, mala beads can be made from a variety of types of wood, seeds, bone, and even gemstones such as amethyst, jasper, and onyx. For example, the Tulsi Mala is made from an aromatic perennial plant also known as tulasi or holy basil. However, use of synthetic materials is generally discouraged.
Mala beads are revered among Ayurvedic practitioners for numerous mental, spiritual, and physical benefits. These include improved focus during meditation, use as a tool to count mantras, transmission of internal healing powers through contact with the beads, assistance in determining goals and intentions, and as a physical reminder of those goals and intentions.
Simply choose your ideal mala necklace, add it to your cart, and proceed to checkout. Your mala beads will be shipped to your requested address.
For domestic orders within the USA, it generally takes two to four days from checkout to delivery to receive your mala beads. For international orders, it can take four to seven days, depending on which service is used. For example, Canada often ships with UPS Standard while Europe always ships with UPS Expedited.
For some other products, such as tuning forks, we ship via Priority Mail or Ground Advantage for domestic orders and UPS for all international orders, with a tracking number and insurance.
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Our authentic mala beads are mindfully crafted with high-quality materials. Mala beads start at $24 USD, such as for the White Vaijante Mala - Unknotted, and increase depending on materials and other factors. For example, the Smokey Quarz Mala is one of our most expensive mala beads at $90 USD. Quartz is associated with the root chakra and is valued for promoting positive thoughts, emotional calmness, and focusing a scattered mind.
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This is a well-made Mala. The size of the beads is very nice, and I really like the soft tassle. It is light weight and very comfortable to use, and to wear around my neck. Love the quality!
