Sandalwood Mala (108 Beads on Cotton Thread)

Sandalwood attracts the energy of Saraswati Devi for purity and higher awareness, and the divine aroma of sandalwood is one of the three scents that encourages subtle energy to rise through the sushumna nadi. Japa malas, or "prayer beads," consist of 108 beads held together by a sacred thread, along with a "guru" bead which is attached to the tassel. The beads represent your individual mantras or prayers, the thread represents your unbroken state of concentration, and the guru bead reminds you of the divine grace that gently removes all your blockages and limitations as you strive to move forward on the spiritual path. Not only does a japa mala help you count recitations of mantras, but the material used for the beads will help to energize your body, mind and spirit. The electrical energy contained in the beads is transmitted into your body through the very sensitive fingers as you hold the mala in your hand. The thumb is related to our connection with God, and the fourth (ring) finger