Mala Rudraksha 108 Beads Polished - 1.0 Cm

mala made of polished rudraksha seeds (elaeocarpus ganitrus).comes in a cotton bag assorted colour.rudraksharudraksha is the divine gift of lord shiva for the benefit of humanity. Rudraksha means tears of rudra (lord shiva); they are considered holy seeds with mystical powers. For thousands of years people have been using rudraksha beads to gain spiritual material and medicinal benefits. It is believed that one who wears rudraksha is protected from all negativity. The natural characteristics of the holy rudraksha beads have been found to improve concentration focus and mental stamina. According to ayurvedic scriptures wearing rudraksha can have a positive effect on the heart nerves and is good for relieving stress depression anxiety palpitations high blood pressure. For the spiritual seeker this is a blessing in disguise as the wearer of rudraksha is able to achieve goals faster; also the effects of mantra recitation will be much more effective.malaa mala originally is a hinduistic and buddhist tool for prayer and meditation. It is used to count mantras during meditation. A mantra is a collection of words often from sanskrit which is repeated several - traditionally 108 - times. While repeating you focus on the meaning and vibration of the words possibly combined with the accompanying visualisation. By training in a meditation practice like this your thoughts come to rest and your body relaxes. Nowadays a mala is also worn as a fashion accessory.why 108?malas have 108 beads because this number has great scientific significance in the hindu and buddhist traditions. The circumference of the sun times 108 is the distance between the sun and the earth and the same is true for the moon and earth. Also there are 108 nadis or energy channels in the body. There are 54 sanskrit letters- both masculine and feminine totaling 108. There are 108 puranas and 108 upanishads. The list goes on and on!! so that same sacred number is used in malas.