Mala beads are beautiful aides to meditative practice. Just breathe deeply and move through the beads, one-by-one, as you repeat a chosen mantra or intention. This serene meditation mala is made of 108 sandalwood beads (6 mm) individually knotted along a white cord.
- Bead size: 6mm
- Individually Knotted between each bead
- Made of sandalwood beads
- White cotton tassel
- Accented glass Guru bead
- Bead Configuration: 108 sandalwood beads + 1 glass Guru bead
- For meditation use only, not recommended as a jewelry item
Due to the nature of natural stones, this piece will feature exquisite variations in surface patterns and overall appearance. Such details enhance the unique beauty of each piece.
design: A traditional 108-bead mala of warm, honey-toned sandalwood, hand-knotted along a white cotton cord and finished with a clear glass guru bead and a soft white cotton tassel.
size: 108 beads at 6mm each, strung to a standard mala length; finished with a cotton tassel.
material: Sandalwood beads, cotton cord, glass guru bead, cotton tassel
features: 108-bead count for full mantra cycles, individually hand-knotted beads, natural sandalwood fragrance, accented glass guru bead, soft cotton tassel
care: Keep away from water and perfume, and store in a soft pouch away from direct sunlight to preserve the wood's fragrance and finish.
disclaimer: As a natural wood, each bead carries its own grain and tone, so slight variations in color and pattern are part of every mala's individual character.
Meaning & Intention
The number 108 sits at the center of mala tradition, echoing everything from the sacred syllables of Sanskrit to the many names invoked in devotional chanting. Moving through each bead is a way of marking a single repetition of a mantra or intention, so that a wandering mind has something steady to return to, again and again, until the count is complete.
Sandalwood carries its own long history in meditative practice, prized for a fragrance believed to calm the nervous system and quiet mental noise. Its wood is often associated with grounding and purification, making it a natural companion for anyone trying to settle into stillness rather than force it.
The single guru bead marks the point where the circle of 108 begins and ends, traditionally treated as a moment of pause and gratitude rather than simply another count. It is a small but meaningful reminder that practice is a continuous return, not a finish line.
Kept nearby on a nightstand or wrapped around the hand during a few quiet minutes each morning, this mala turns meditation into something tactile rather than abstract. The gentle texture of the wood under the fingertips offers an anchor for the breath, making it easier to settle into a mantra practice or simply sit with a single intention until the beads run their full course.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone building or deepening a daily meditation or mantra practice
- Purpose: Mantra counting, meditation practice, mindfulness ritual, intention setting
- Suggested Mantra: So Hum, I am
- Intention: Calm, Grounding, Focus
- Chakra Connection: Root Chakra
Questions & Guidance
What is this mala made of?
It is made of 108 sandalwood beads at 6mm each, individually knotted along a white cotton cord, with a glass guru bead and cotton tassel.
Why does a mala have 108 beads?
108 is a traditional count in meditation practice, allowing a full mantra or breath cycle to be completed without needing to keep track by hand.
Can this mala be worn as jewelry?
It's designed for meditation use rather than everyday wear as jewelry, so it's best kept for practice or displayed at a meditation space.
Why is each bead individually knotted?
Knotting between each bead keeps the beads evenly spaced and gives the mala a smooth, gentle motion as you move through it during practice.
Will the sandalwood scent fade over time?
Sandalwood's natural fragrance is subtle and may soften gradually with handling, though the wood itself retains its warmth and grain.