The word Mala means “garland” in Sanskrit. Typically made from wood, seed, bone or stone, these strings of prayer beads help to focus your awareness and concentration.
Malas by Hope are the traditional string of 108 beads, with a larger “guru bead” to keep track of the repetitions of 108 and to evoke your connection to your highest power.
What does the number 108 represent?
- The universe is: one thing (1) nothing (0) and everything – infinity (8)
- Sanskrit alphabet: There are 54 letters in the Sanskrit alphabet, each with a masculine and feminine version.
- Chakras: There are 108 energy lines that converge to form the heart chakra.
- Sun and Earth: The diameter of the sun is 108 times the diameter of the Earth.
- Moon and Earth: The average distance of the moon from the Earth is 108 times the diameter of the moon.
- Astrology: There are 12 houses and 9 planets in astrology, which multiplies to 108.
- Math: 108 is a Harshad number, which means it’s divisible by the sum of its digits.
That’s not all! The colorful beads on your Mala by Hope are made of lava rock and provide the perfect spot for a drop of aromatherapy oil of your choosing.
Here are some of the benefits of aromatherapy:
- Chamomile: Reduce stress
- Clary sage: Promote relaxation
- Eucalyptus: Clear sinuses
- Ginger: Reduce nausea
- Lavender: Better sleep
- Lemon: Increase happiness, improve concentration
- Peppermint: Boost alertness, reduce headaches
- Rosemary: Increase focus
- Sweet orange: Reduce anxiety
- Ylang-ylang: Decrease stress
Sat Nam, friends! Wishing you love, peace, and joy! — Hope
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