Japa Mala rudraksha necklace with colorful beads

Traditional Japa Mala rudraksha necklace with decorative beads and cream guru bead for calming the mind, suppressing stress and tension, suitable for meditation. Beads approx. 8 - 10 mm are strung on a quality rubber band, length approx. 90 cm. The number of beads is 108.
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.

The beads can be used thanks to the elastic band as a wrap bracelet, wrapped around the wrist up to 5 times (depending on the size of the wrist) or as a necklace. This is a traditional unisex piece of jewelry, suitable for both men and women.

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.