African Opal & Turquoise Mala, 108 Beads
African Opal & Turquoise Mala, 108 Beads
SKU: 2248
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These beautiful mala beads of African blue opal stones call to mind the swirling layers of sea and foam, and the sense of calm and tranquility often associated with the sea. Offset with turquoise blue counter beads and a brilliant turquoise cotton tassel, this mala is a welcome reminder to practice your mantras at all times.
African Blue Opal is thought to promote inner peace, love, and compassion. This stone is believed to bring about emotional healing, simplicity, and clarity to the wearer.
Learn more about how to use mala beads and picking the right ones for you here.
Materials: 8 mm African opal beads, 10 mm turquoise markers and guru bead, cotton tassel.
Made in the USA
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Mala means “garland” in Sanskrit. Malas have been used for thousands of years as a meditation and prayer tool by members of Dharmic religions and other spiritual followers. Stretchy wrist malas are often worn as a reminder to practice mantra at all times. Wearing a mala bracelet or necklace is especially convenient for a person who is ill and would like to recite mantra in bed; the mala beads are always right there on their body. Many spiritual people wear malas as a continuous reminder to be mindful.
Malas traditionally consist of 108 beads plus 1 guru bead. 108 is considered a holy number in Dharmic belief and symbolizes spiritual wholeness. The guru bead is not counted in the 108 because it only functions to signify the end/ beginning of a prayer cycle while using the mala. It is also common to find mala with fewer beads, such as necklaces and bracelets. These will usually have 54 (1/2 of 108) or 27 (1/4 of 108) beads, but mala with other factors of 108 can be found as well. All malas, regardless of number of beads, may still be used for mantra practice.