Mala Rudraksha / Amethyst -- 08cm - 0.8cm

amethyst is a purple-coloured quartz crystal. Purple shades vary from light lavender to deep violet. Amethyst crystals have a spiritual quality to them and can be used to help individuals tap into higher levels of consciousness. It can serve as a bridge between physical and ethereal frequencies creating an opening for enlightenment. note: amethyst is a natural product the colour of the beads of vary from light to dark purple. rudraksha seeds come from the tree that bears the same name and they are commonly used in malas. Rudraksha means tears of rudra (lord shiva). The rudraksha seed is said to be holy and to have mystical powers. For thousands of years people have been using this seed to gain spiritual material and medicinal benefits. It is believed that one who wears rudraksha is protected from any negativity.  mala a 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. *the characteristics of all minerals and gemstones on our website are not scientifically proven; they are based on experiences of users and gem therapists. The beneficial properties outlined are in no way intended to replace diagnosis or treatment by a qualified therapist or physician. If you have any doubts about your health please consult a physician.