Mala & Mantra ☼ Mala: Aquamarine & Whitewood

Be calm | Be peaceful | Be tranquil

Details:

Our Mala del Mar 8mm Hand-knotted Whitewood + Aquamarine Namaste Mala is made with sustainable whitewood beads from the Philippines and Aquamarine semi-precious gemstones. This bracelet exudes the feeling of being by the sea or beach with the soothing blue hue of the Aquamarine.  Wear by itself or layered with our other Mala del Mar Triple Happiness malas for a luxe seaside vibe.

MALA DEL MAR MANTRA:

be calm.
be peaceful.
be tranquil.

May these beautiful shades of blue and soothing gemstones remind you of the restorative nature of water. May the holistic properties of these semi-precious gemstones help provide your soul with serenity and achieve a state of enlightened self-awareness as vast as the sea.

Benefits:

• Aquamarine promotes communication.
• Aquamarine is a calming stone that helps one reach a higher state of consciousness. As a reflective stone it is wonderful for meditation. As a healing stone, it helps provide greater courage and clarity, while encouraging the wearer to approach humanity with compassion.

Features:

• Beads: 8mm
• Length: 40-42" + tassel (2.5")

Additional Information:

• In traditional Tibetan Buddhism, mala beads are often created using 108 beads, as a 108-bead mantra repetition represents the 108 worldly sins in the Buddhist doctrine. In addition, the number 108 is considered to be sacred in many Eastern religions, representing the universe as one thing (1), nothing (0) and everything (8, or infinity). The numbers 9 and 12 also have spiritual significance in many Eastern religions, with 9 times 12 equaling 108. In addition, the numbers 3 and 6 are significant in relation to mala beads, with Buddhist malas coming in three forms: 108, 54, and 27 beads. On a traditional Buddhist mala, the three beads above the guru bead represent the Three Refuges: Homage to the Buddha, Homage to the Dharma and Homage to the Sangha. Traditional 108-bead malas are divided into six groups of 18 beads, with a divider between each bead, while 54-bead malas have six groups of nine beads. Each dividing bead represents a point of pause for silent meditation.
• Mala and Mantra mala bead necklaces each contain tassels, while some mala bead bracelets include an Om charm. In traditional Buddhist culture, tassels are symbolic of lotus blossoms, which represent and promote enlightenment. Om charms are representative of a common mantra used in meditation and prayer, and are said to bring luck, harmony, and peace to the wearer.
• Start by holding your mala beads in your right hand (the left hand in India is considered impure) with the tassel facing you, rest the beads on your middle and keeping your index finger from touching the beads (this finger being the finger used to point and is associated with the ego). Use your thumb and middle finger to count each bead as you pull the bead towards you. Begin reciting your chosen mantra, counting each repetition by moving to the next bead. When you complete one set of mantra repetition—108 for mala bead necklaces; 27 for mala bead bracelets—and reach the guru bead, flip the mala around 180 degrees, then continue in the same direction.