Japa Mala necklace with rudraksha beads 8 mm

Traditional Japa Mala necklace made of polished rudraksha beads for calming the mind, suppressing stress and tension, suitable for meditation. Beads approx. 8 mm are strung on high-quality sleeve material, length approx. 86 cm. The number of beads is 108. The necklace is not elastic.
Traditional meditation beads, which are nowadays also used as necklaces or bracelets, ie as a fashionable and distinctive piece of jewelry, an accessory suitable for any occasion. Illustrative illustration.

Rudraksha is the name for the seeds of the tree Elaeocarpus ganitrus, which are used for prayer beads in Hinduism and Buddhism. The name comes from Sanskrit and is composed of the names Rudra (Shiva) and aksha (tears). The tree grows in the foothills of the Himalayas to Southeast Asia, Nepal, Indonesia, New Guinea and beyond. Legend has it that after a long meditation, Shiva shed a tear that made a tree. Wearing rudraksha "beads" provides protection, reflects negative energy, suppresses stress. It is traditionally used to balance the mind, emotions and create the right environment for meditation to lead to the desired goals in life, to relieve stress and tension, to heal the body and induce positive changes.

Because rudraksha is part of the prayer beads, it helps calm the mind, regulate blood pressure and improve attention. Rudraksha protects against all kinds of negative influences and energy, helps to harmonize the environment around us. Rudraksha supports our efforts, helps to achieve the set goals, stimulates wealth and prosperity.

To know more about Japa Mala, their meaning and uses, read this article.