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108 Bead Malas
Hand-knotted prayer malas for meditation and mantra — crystal gemstone malas from Boulder, Colorado, and Rudraksha malas blessed in Bali.
13 pieces in this sanctuary · including items currently awaiting restock.
Prajna Paramita Malas
Crystal gemstone malas
Hand-knotted in Boulder from fine gemstones — each stone with its own healing qualities.
Aum Rudraksha Designs
Rudraksha malas
Lovingly made and blessed in Bali — among the oldest known prayer beads.
Why a mala
Malas have been used for centuries to count one's breath and/or prayers during meditation. Traditionally they have 108 beads. In many ancient texts and philosophies this auspicious number 108 appears many times; it symbolizes the unity of the cosmos, promotes alignment with natural cycles, aids in focusing the mind, enhances vibrational frequencies, and fosters discipline. In Ayurveda we have 108 marma points (vital points of life force) in our body. Mantras are traditionally repeated 108 times and the mala assists in this counting.
Good to know
Mala questions
- What is a mala?
- Malas have been used for centuries to count one’s breath and/or prayers during meditation. Traditionally they have 108 beads, and the mala assists when mantras are repeated 108 times.
- Why 108 beads?
- In many ancient texts and philosophies the number 108 appears as an auspicious figure. It is associated with cosmic unity, natural cycles, focus, and discipline. In Ayurveda there are 108 marma points in the body.
- Where are your malas made?
- Our crystal malas are designed and handmade in Boulder, Colorado by Prajna Paramita Malas. Our Rudraksha malas are by Aum Rudraksha Designs and are lovingly made and blessed in Bali.
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