These rosewood beads are small and round with a naturally gentle feel. They are used traditionally in the spiritual practice called “japa.” The beads, which are also an attractive piece of jewelry as the dark wood contrasts beautifully with the light string, are offered in a transparent encasement that keeps its spiritual energy protected. The corresponding mantra as well as the significance of the mala are provided on an attractive insert.

Corresponding Mantra: Om Sri Hanumate Namah.

Corresponding Deity: Lord Hanuman, the great devotee of Lord Ram, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the sustainer of the universe.

Intention: Meditation, devotion.

Key features:

• 100% natural
• Handmade
• Kept sealed for energetic protection
• Supports artisans in India.

Attributes

This 100% natural, handmade mala is sought for its capability to carry certain energies and as an item on which a spiritual practice called “japa” is done. Rosewood is ideal for transmitting the mantra to Lord Hanuman, who is known for his great devotion. This mala is knotted, providing a space between the beads to allow one to be held at a time for the spiritual practice of japa.

Name explanation: Rosewood is the name of the wood from which the beads are carved.

Why customers love it: In addition to each mala being carefully handmade by artisans in India, where the spiritual practice of these prayer beads originated, we explain the importance of keeping their sacred energy pure. No one else should touch the beads. As it is highly important to keep your mala away from external energy, we have designed an attractive encasement, available only at Prabhuji's Gifts, in order to keep the beads' energy sealed and completely protected from unwanted energy.

Sustainability: 100% natural

Charitable Cause: Prabhuji’s Gifts supports Prabhuji Mission, a New York-based, nonprofit religious organization that is home to a spiritual community. The mission runs humanitarian projects including: Prabhuji Food Rescue Program, in which the organization feeds people in need in the USA, Dominican Republic, Colombia and India. By purchasing Prabhuji’s Gifts products, you help support these causes.

Ingredients

Handmade Rosewood Beads, cotton string.

How to use: Sit cross-legged in a meditative place and starting with the bead next to the sumeru (the largest bead often with a tassel), holding it with your right thumb and middle finger. Do not touch the sumeru, the 109th bead. Gently roll the bead back and forth while saying the provided mantra, drawing your attention to the feel of the bead and the sound of the mantra. Do this on each of the 108 beads to complete a round. Do as many rounds as are desired or instructed.