Mala/bracelet rudraksha 21 beads

Mala/bracelet rudraksha 21 beads
Mala with 5 mukhi Rudraksha seeds.
Due to natural variation, the colour, size and shape of the Rudraksha seeds may vary.
size: 0,8 cm

Rudraksha seeds
Rudraksha seeds are since long used by buddhist and hindu practitioners to recite prayers and chant mantras. The Sanskrit word Rudraksha means "Tears of Rudra" (Lord Shiva) and are said to bring about an extra strong connection to the Hindu God Shiva.

Malas
The string of beads is mainly used to count repeated mantras. So actually, it serves the same purpose as a rosary. Beads made of semi-precious stones, pearls, bodhi seeds or wood may serve all kinds of goals, like counting any kind of mantras, or other forms of prayer, bows, walk-rounds and such. The cord is the same for every mala, and should be made of nine threads, symbolising the Buddha Vajradhara and the eight Bodhisattvas. The larger bead at the end stands for wisdom, realising the utter emptiness, and the cylindrical bead on top of the large bead symbolises the void itself. Together, they symbolise the triumph over all adversaries.

The Mala with 108 beads is used while reciting or singing mantras. 108 is the ideal number for all kinds of purposes. It is important that our thoughts are pure while reciting or chanting a mantra. Mantra is the practical use of secret powers which may help our progress. Mantra means a collection of letters from the alphabet. The effect will be made by repeating the mantra over and over again; this becomes more profound as one continues this recitation. Essential is the sound that is produced while reciting. This sound creates a unique spiritual imprint on the person reciting. They say that a mantra is like a human being; there are various stages to go through before reaching the final effect: "Purification of mental impressions." There are various mantras with an inherent potential power; these may only be personally transferred from Master to initiate. These are the so-called "Siddha Mantras". Some Malas have two counting devices with pictures of Vajra and Bell. In Buddhism, the symbolic meaning of these images are "method and wisdom, the masculine and feminine principles." These counting devices are used while doing a retreat, reciting 100.000 mantras.