Amethyst Mala

This wonderful  108 beads on cord with tassel  Measures 36"

Malas are used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of a deity. These mantras can be recited for different purposes linked to working with mind.

Mantras for magnetizing should be recited using malas . Mantras are typically repeated hundreds or even thousands of times. The mala is used so that one can focus on the meaning or sound of the mantra rather than counting its repetitions.

One repetition is usually said for each bead while turning the thumb clockwise around each bead, though some traditions or practices may call for counterclockwise motion or specific hand and finger usage

Most Buddhists normally utilize mala consisting of 108 beads, but the number may vary in different sects of Buddhism. Just like the Hindu variety, Buddhist mala consist of a strand of 108 beads (not including marker beads, decorative beads or guru bead), each a symbol of impurities and flaws that an individual must overcome.

108 beads is said to represent the following formula:
6 x 3 x 2 x3 = 108
6 senses of a human being: sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, thought
3 times: past, present, future
2 conditions of heart, mind or intention: pure or impure
3 disturbing emotional states or "kleshia": like, dislike, indifference

Amethyst is a natural tranquilizers, it relieves stress and strain, soothes irritability, balances mood swings, dispels anger, rage, fear and anxiety.

Is known to alleviate sadness and grief, and dissolves negativity.

Amethyst activates spiritual awareness, opens intuition and enhances psychic abilities. It has strong healing and cleansing powers.

Amethyst encourages sobriety, having a sobering effect on overindulgence of alcohol, drugs or other addictions.

It calms and stimulates the mind, helping you become more focused, enhancing memory and improving motivation.

Amethyst known relieves insomnia. Encourages selflessness and spiritual wisdom.