The Japa Mala is much more than a string of 108 beads. It is a millennia-old tool of spiritual practice, deeply rooted in the Vedic tradition.
What is a Japa Mala?
Japa means "the quiet repetition" of a mantra. The mala – literally "garland" – is the physical support for this practice. Each bead marks a repetition. After 108 repetitions, a round is complete.
Why 108 beads?
The number 108 is considered sacred in Vedic mathematics. It connects cosmic proportions: the distance between the sun and earth is approximately 108 solar diameters. There are 108 Upanishads and 108 Marma points in Ayurveda.
Rudraksha – the seed of Shiva
Our Japa Malas are made from genuine Rudraksha seeds harvested on the Sida-Med Farm in the Kolli Hills, Tamil Nadu. Rudraksha means "tear of Shiva" and has been used for spiritual practice for millennia.
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