Poppy jasper 108 meditation bead prayer mala Capricorn With mantra bead blessing Om Mani Padme Hum. Survive. Start Price USD 30.00 Current Price USD 30.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 22, 2008 End Time Monday, December 22, 2008 Location Southwest B.C See more about 'Poppy jasper 108 meditation bead prayer mala Capricorn' Description This is a long straight strand - about 33" - consisting of 54 small and 54 medium poppy (or brecciated) jasper crystal gemstone beads, 2 coiled copper trade beads from Ghana, a large carnelian bead etched with the mantra 'Om Mani Padme Hum' in Tibetan script, and a large focal bead. They will wrap 4 times and fasten around a wrist up to about 8", wrap twice and fasten around the neck, choker length - about 15", or can be fastened larriat-style as one loop with a 'tail'. The significance and power of the number 108 - or the cosmic 216 - is vast and complex, but suffice it to say that meditating on each of the beads with a mantra or prayer, or just counting breaths can be very beneficial. Breathing 'in' to a relaxed count of 7, and 'out' to a relaxed count of 8 is easy and effective; listening for (or chanting) the sound 'aum' is said to connect you to your authentic self. Poppy jasper is related to the root chakra, where you might address the issue of survival in various aspects of your life, and the effect that choices, decisions and the Law of Karma has on them. Listen for, or chant, the first chakra mantra - 'Lam'. Allow your gut instincts to guide your survival tactics; affirm 'I have' (everything I need).Picture your breath clearing through the base of your spine, cleansing, grounding and stabilizing you, reconnecting you to the earth. Rest the back of your dominant hand (to prevent 'doing' anything else) on your knee with the the large bead resting between your index and middle finger. With each repetition of your chosen mantra, prayer or breath, pull a bead toward you with your thumb (not with the index finger, which relates to the ego) in a relaxed rhythm. If (when) your mind wanders, allow the beads to pull you gently back. In time, just touching your beads will return you with relief to this quiet place.Jasper, the warrior's stone, has been considered a rain stone by both the Asian and American Indian people. Gorgeous poppy jasper consists mainly of red jasper with inclusions of manganese, iron and hematite. It is said to promote steadfastness and self-confidence in Capricorns, and will power, energy and peace in Aries'.The bead loop closure used here attempts to avoid interfering with meditative practices, while allowing the beads to be worn mindfully on the wrist or around the neck when desired.It is not as secure as a metal clasp, but custom orders are welcome. Place a Bid!