Sandalwood Mala (with knotted thread)

108 beads, plus Guru bead and tassel Bead size: 8mm, Mala length: 18.5” *Handmade in India

Suggested Mantra: Om Bhu Devyae Namaha
(Om, salutations to Mother Earth)
Application: Connection to the Earth element, the base of the spine, for safety, security, grounding and stability, Can be used to increase your personal attunement with Mother Earth.

Immerse yourself in the divine calm of Sandalwood. Known for its gentle, aromatic fragrance, this sacred wood is taken from the heartwood of the sandalwood tree, native to regions like India, Indonesia, Australia and certain parts of the Pacific Islands. The wood is carved into beads of various shapes and sizes.

Valuable in traditional medicine systems like Ayurvedic, Sandalwood soothes the mind, purifies the aura and connects one with higher consciousness. It’s a general purpose mala perfect for daily chanting, meditation, prayer and mindful living.

Fun fact: Sandalwood was originally burned at funeral ceremonies so the scent could carry the soul into the next life.

Benefits of Sandalwood include:

-carries a warm, earthy and grounding aromatic fragrance,

-soothes and calms, helps the mind relax and opens the heart to love,

-awakens the base of the spine, the Mulandhara Chakra, enhancing trust, support and life force energy,

-enhances spiritual healing properties that accent the innate qualities of compassion,

-cooling vibrations that balance fiery emotions, reduce negativity, and attract sattvic (pure) energy,

-aids in medicinal properties, including stress reduction, general positivity and overall well-being,

-promotes better sleep, helps to alleviate insomnia and creates a peaceful environment conducive to rest.