Tulsi wood mala (Japa Mala / Holy Basil), with 108 beads of approximately 6 millimeters. Approximately 60 centimeters long. Beautiful piece with a free storage pouch. Made in India!

About the product:

Tulsi wood, which is a member of the basil family, is the most sacred of all woods in Hindu tradition. It is worshipped in Indian temples as a living goddess.

A Hindu legend says that Vishnu created Tulsi from the turbulent seas to help all of humanity.

According to Indian popular belief, wherever Tulsi is planted, the place becomes sanctified as a place of pilgrimage and the soldiers of the Lord of Death do not dare to enter that place.

In India, Tulsi is considered the most sacred plant. It is a bushy, much-branched, upright plant, about 4 feet tall.

Its leaves are aromatic and the seeds are minute. The flowers are purple in color, in small groups, and the seeds are yellow or red.

Tulsi mala is prepared from the stems of the plant. It is also a medicinal herb, helping to balance vata and kapha.

It helps to enhance devotion and love in the heart.*

What is a Mala?

A mala is originally a Hindu and Buddhist tool for prayer and meditation. It is used to count mantras during meditation.

A mantra is a collection of words, often in Sanskrit, that is repeated several times—traditionally 108 times.

By repeating, you focus on the meaning and vibration of the words, possibly combined with the accompanying visualization.

By engaging in a meditation practice like this, your thoughts rest and your body relaxes.

Nowadays, a mala is also worn as a fashion accessory.

Why 108? Malas have 108 beads because this number has great scientific significance in Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

The circumference of the sun multiplied by 108 is the distance between the sun and the Earth and the same is true for the Moon and the Earth.

Additionally, there are 108 nadis or energy channels in the body. There are 54 Sanskrit letters, both masculine and feminine, for a total of 108.

There are 108 Puranas and 108 Upanishads.

The list goes on and on!! This same sacred number is therefore used in malas.

It is advisable to store the Mala in a Mala bag, for protection against disturbing influences.

*The characteristics of all mineral stones on our site are not scientifically proven; they are based on the experiences of users and gemstone therapists.

Any healing properties described are in no way intended to replace diagnosis or treatment by a qualified therapist or physician.

If you have any doubts about your health, consult a doctor.