This 108 Black Rudraksha Mala Prayer Beads is expertly handcrafted in Nepal by Himalayan artisans, perfect for meditation and chanting mantras. Featuring 108 authentic, dark-polished 5 Mukhi Rudraksha seeds (8 mm diameter) plus a Guru bead, each mala is carefully strung on a strong knotting cord. Measuring approximately 18.5 inches in length, this sacred mala is believed to carry the eternal blessings of Lord Shiva, making it a powerful spiritual tool for your practice.
The five mukhi (sections) rudraksha, is believed to hold strong healing properties as well as being a tool for awakening consciousness. Hindus have been using Rudraksha seeds in malas for thousands of years for meditation and prayer, creating a sacred connection between mind, body, and soul. This connection is beneficial to everyone regardless of religion or background. Rudraksha seeds are believed to offer protection to individuals constantly traveling. It is believed that the seeds create a protective layer of one's own energy to maintain peace when the external energy differs from the internal energy.
The seeds have also been used for many years in vedic medicine for various medicinal purposes, allowing the person to maintain health on his or her journey. These are perfect if your lifestyle revolves around travel and wanderlust. Those seeds are soaked in oil with pigments, to get a darker color and then polished. Due to the nature of handmade, products are subject to slight variations.
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