Malas - 27 - Rosewood

Rosewood is considered holy in India and helps you to connect with the energy of your heart. It symbolises kindness and the qualities of compassion and openheartedness.

A hand mala has 27 counting beads plus one meru bead. The meru (mountain) bead provides a starting and ending point for counting the repetitions of a mantra.

The word mala comes from the Sanskrit meaning garland. Malas are used as meditation beads or prayer beads and are used to keep the mind focused and clear from thoughts.