SANDALWOOD 108 BEADS String Japa Chant MALA ROSARY Yoga BLESSED & ENERGISED , for MEDITATION , +ve ENERGY Start Price USD 29.99 Current Price USD 29.99 Time Left 9 days 4 hours 15 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 19, 2008 End Time Saturday, January 17, 2009 Location Yoga Store branch See more about 'SANDALWOOD 108 BEADS String Japa Chant MALA ROSARY Yoga' Description krishan37 Store Sandalwood japa / chant Mala, 108 +1 beads , knots after every beadbead size - 6 mmTHE BEADS ARE MADE FROM PURE INDIAN SANDALWOOD, WHICH HAS A VERY GOOD FRAGRANCE These CEREMONIAL Beads are all Handcrafted of the finest Sandalwood available. The ends are joined together by a colored tassel (colors may vary) They contain 108+1,  5 mmbeads and are used in spellwork & devotion to ones altar.EACH MALA COMES IN AN ATTRACTIVE Mala BagRECOMMENDED BY HOLY MEN , SCRIPTURES. HAS SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICINAL ASPECTSWhat is a Meditation Mala?A mala is a string of 108 beads with one bead as the summit bead called a 'sumeru'. It is a tool used to keep your mind on the meditation practice. Malas are generally made from different materials such as tulsi (basil) wood, sandal wood, rudraksh seeds or crystal. Each type of material has certain properties which subtly affect the subconscious mind of the practitioner. Why use the Mala?Meditation can be quite a tricky practice because the mind is like a naughty child. By its very nature, the mind tends to wander off during the meditation practice. If ones energy is low at the time of meditation, falling asleep can result. If the energy is too high, fantasy and distraction become the barriers. At such times, the mala provides the much needed anchor. The mala beads are moved in rhythm with the breath and the mantra, so that both-sleep as well as excessive mental distraction-are prevented by this action upon the beads. For wearing: A personal mala is a wonderful accessory to meditation, which when used regularly with a personal mantra, absorbs the vibrations of the practice. It becomes like a close friend or a comfortable piece of clothing! How to Use?The mala is traditionally held in the right hand and used in two ways - In one method, the mala is hanging between the thumb and the ring (third) finger. The middle (second) finger is used to rotate the mala by one bead towards oneself with each repetition of the mantra.In the other method, the mala is hanging on the middle finger, with the thumb used to rotate the mala just as explained - one bead at a time.Either way, the index finger is never used to touch the malaWhenever the mala is taken up, it automatically conditions the mind to the meditative state. The mala that you use for Mantra Japa meditation should not be exhibited and is best kept privately in a special Mala Bag.  Shipping & Handling   Ø     All shipment will be sent directly from our supplier outside of US via registered airmail service WITHOUT tracking.  The only way to send with tracking will be via express courier .  Please contact us to quote for express service.Ø     Shipment shall take around 14 – 30 days to arrive .Ø     Make sure to provide an address where someone is there signing for the package.  Once the item couldn't be delivered to you, the postman will leave you a pick up notice to pick up item at your local post office. Ø     To enjoy the shipping discount, pay all your purchase in a single invoice.  Place a Bid!