Rudraksha, Set of 4 Loose Beads, Largest 17mm Diameter and 5x6mm Beads on 22-inch Strand
SKU: ORW-80
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$12.00
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Description
- These beads are sold as a set that includes the strand and 4 loose beads
- Loose Rudrakshas 12, 13, 15 & 17mm diameter and 22-inch strand of very nice small 5x6mm rudraksha beads
- Rudraksha, aka "Tears of Shiva" are seeds of a tree called Elaeocarpus ganitrus which grows from the Nepal in the Himalayas, across India, to SE Asia, Australia, Guam and Hawaii.
- The seeds are used in malas by Hindus, especially followers of Shiva, and are associated with the mantra Om Namah Shivaya
- Generally they are worn for protection and to enhance mental and physical balance, and support spiritual practice by both Hindus and Buddhists.
- More specifically, different beads depending on their "faces," are prescribed for particular conditions, ages, and situations.
- In addition to being considered very auspicious throughout the Hindu world, they have recently gained favor among the Chinese as well for promoting good feng shui