Amethyst Japa Mala - 108 Beads

Name: Amethyst Japa Mala - 108 Beads
Brand: SHAMTAM
SKU: GMALA-11
Price: 31.48 GBP
Availability: InStock

£31⁴⁸

Cool, polished beads rest in the palm, moving with a quiet click from one to the next. This 108-bead mala is a gentle companion for practice, finished with a soft tassel and strung as a continuous loop for an easy, steady rhythm. 🔮

Rooted in the japa traditions of India, mala beads are used to keep count in mantra recitation and to support focus through touch and repetition. The sacred number 108 marks a complete round, a simple structure that invites presence from bead to bead. In many lineages across Hindu and Buddhist practice, a tassel or marker bead signals pause and return—an invitation to linger in stillness before beginning again.

Crafted with round, smooth amethyst beads, this mala highlights the tranquil beauty of violet quartz. Across cultures, amethyst has long been associated with clarity, composure, and contemplative reflection—qualities many people appreciate in meditation and prayer. The strand is simple and symmetrical, with glossy beads spaced consistently; tassel colors vary by strand, including purple as well as other tones that echo the gemstones. Other natural-stone options may show subtle banding, deep black gloss, or pale green translucence, each offering a distinct tactile and visual mood. 🕯️

How to use: Begin at the bead beside the tassel. Recite your mantra or follow your breath, moving one bead at a time with the thumb. In many Hindu traditions the mala is held in the right hand, draped over the middle finger, while the index finger (linked with ego in this context) is kept aside; some Buddhist practices hold the mala in the left hand—choose what aligns with your path. Continue around all 108 beads; at the tassel or marker, pause, then turn and continue for another round if you wish. 🧘‍♀️

Because natural gemstones vary, each mala is unique; bead size is approximately 6–8 mm, with an overall loop length of about 60–80 cm. A thoughtful gift for someone deepening their practice or embracing mindful living. 🕊️

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