This 108 knotted mala necklace comprises of 8mm natural Sandalwood, accented with 8mm Ebony Wood. The 10mm Bodhi Seeds are placed as counter beads and is finished with a hand-made silk tassel.
Sandalwood beads are protective and promote a spiritual awareness when worn. Its scent is believed by some to transform one’s desires and maintain a person’s alertness while in meditation. Its deeply grounding effect is useful for chakra work as it relaxes the heart and throat chakras. Sandalwood is calming, instills a sense of inner peace and clears negativity. It is a good choice to try in cases of stress, depression or low self esteem. Natural Sandalwood is harvested from the heart of the tree and has a slightly waxy texture.
Ebony brings protection, power, purity, balance and luck. It is non-discriminating and channels all types of energy for any purpose and is useful in the seeking of spiritual knowledge and exploring intuition and emotion. Traditionally used for sacred objects, Ebony has long been the favorite wood among the royalty in India.
Bodhi seed is rich in tradition. It was under the Bodhi tree that Buddha Shakyamuni sat at his Enlightenment. Thus Bodhi seed represents spiritual promise and possibility—the nurturing of the seed of Enlightenment within each of us. Bodhi seed malas are thought to promote concentration and awareness.