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The old stories have it that God himself, in the form of Lord Shiva, wept over seeing the plight
of humanity mired in materialism. A single tear fell to the earth and from this sprouted the first
Rudraksha Tree, a sign of His compassion. The seeds are said to be sacred, and to contain
many beneficial powers. Seeds of the Rudraksha tree have been used in malas since ancient
times, adorning sages and saints seeking enlightenment and liberation. (Malas are
traditionally used to count rotations of the breath, or repetitions of a mantra.)
of humanity mired in materialism. A single tear fell to the earth and from this sprouted the first
Rudraksha Tree, a sign of His compassion. The seeds are said to be sacred, and to contain
many beneficial powers. Seeds of the Rudraksha tree have been used in malas since ancient
times, adorning sages and saints seeking enlightenment and liberation. (Malas are
traditionally used to count rotations of the breath, or repetitions of a mantra.)
These are simply the most beautiful
Rudraksha Malas we have ever seen!
They are skillfully strung in Rishikesh,
India, in garlands of the traditional 108
beads. Only small Rudraksha seeds,
which are said to be the most powerful,
are used.
Rudraksha Malas we have ever seen!
They are skillfully strung in Rishikesh,
India, in garlands of the traditional 108
beads. Only small Rudraksha seeds,
which are said to be the most powerful,
are used.
Malas
Rudraksha Malas
These beautiful Malas are made of dark green
aventurine with pearl counter beads. These are also
strung in Rishikesh, India, in garlands of the traditional
108 beads.
aventurine with pearl counter beads. These are also
strung in Rishikesh, India, in garlands of the traditional
108 beads.
It is said that aventurine is an all-purpose healer used to reduce stress, develop confidence,
imagination and improve prosperity. A legend from ancient Tibet says that aventurine was
used to improve nearsightedness and to increase the wearer's creativity.
Many also believe that aventurine has the capacity to calm a troubled spirit and bring about
inner peace.
imagination and improve prosperity. A legend from ancient Tibet says that aventurine was
used to improve nearsightedness and to increase the wearer's creativity.
Many also believe that aventurine has the capacity to calm a troubled spirit and bring about
inner peace.
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