The Turquoise Stone Mala, crafted with 108+1 natural turquoise beads, is a spiritual and healing tool used for meditation, prayer, and mantra chanting. Turquoise, a semi-precious gemstone, has been revered across various cultures for its powerful protective and healing properties.
Turquoise has a rich history that spans across ancient civilizations, from the Egyptians and Persians to Native Americans and Tibetans. It has long been valued as a stone of protection, wisdom, and spiritual connectivity. In Hinduism and Buddhism, malas are used for meditation and prayer, with each bead symbolizing a step towards enlightenment. .
Benefits as per Hinduism:
1. Spiritual Healing: Turquoise is considered a sacred stone in many cultures, believed to balance and align the chakras, particularly the Throat Chakra (Vishuddha). This mala enhances spiritual communication, helping practitioners express their truth with clarity and confidence.
2. Protection and Positivity: Known as a protective stone, turquoise is believed to shield the wearer from negative energies, accidents, and harm. It also promotes peace of mind, reducing stress and anxiety during meditation.
3. Mantra Meditation: Tqhe mala is used in japa meditation (repeated chanting of mantras). With 108 beads, it allows for focused and rhythmic chanting, leading to deeper states of mindfulness and spiritual awakening. The guru bead is not counted and is a point of reflection and gratitude after completing a cycle of chanting.