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    Mala Beads

    Mala Beads
    • What is a mala? A mala is a string of prayer beads used in spiritual practice or dharma for doing mantra, or japa. Some use malas as Hindu Prayer Beads or Jewelry. They can be made from wood, beads or gems.

    • The Ma's India Mala Collection gives you many choices: Rudraksha. Sandalwood. Rosewood. Bone. Semi-Precious Stones. and Crystals.

    • How many beads are on a mala? The full size malas are made of 108 stones or beads. The number 108 is sacred in Hindu religious tradition. This number comes from multiplying the 12 astrological houses by the 9 planets.

    • The malas also have a guru bead, or a tassel, to remind us of the teachers in our lives.

    • How do you use it? Traditionally the mala is held between the thumb and middle finger, and as each bead is passed, the mantra, or a name of god is said quietly or out loud. This is done until the guru bead is reached, then the mala is reversed and the process goes on until the guru bead is reached again.

    • Repeating mantra is an excellent way of calming the mind and keeping the thought of god in our everyday lives.




    Bodhi Seed & Turquoise Mala
    Rosewood, Turquoise & Coral Neck Mala
    Rosewood Mala - 8mm
    Sandalwood Mala 6mm
    Sandalwood Mala 8mm
    Sandalwood Mala 10mm
    Rudraksha & Coral Mala
    Bone Neck Mala - 10mm
    White Bone Skull Mala
    Rudraksha Wrist Mala
    Sandalwood Wrist Mala
    Rosewood Wrist Mala with Maroon Tassel
    Rosewood Wrist Mala with Yellow Tassel
    Semi-Precious Stone Hand Malas
    Rudraksha & Crystal Hand Mala
    Bone Bracelet- 10mm
    Yak Bone Bracelet - 9mm
    Bodhi Seed Bracelet
    Skull Bracelet
    Sandalwood Turqoise Bracelet
    Healing Clay Bone Bracelet
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