A “Tulsi Japa Mala 108 + 1 Beads (12mm)” is a sacred prayer bead necklace used for meditation and chanting, featuring 108 beads plus one additional bead (known as the “Guru bead”), traditionally made from Tulsi wood. Here’s a detailed breakdown and information on purchasing an original Tulsi Japa Mala from an online store based in Vrindavan:
Components and Features:
- Tulsi Japa Mala:
- Beads: Made from the wood of the Tulsi (holy basil) plant, considered sacred in Hinduism.
- Number of Beads: 108 beads plus 1 Guru bead.
- Size: Each bead is 12mm in diameter.
- Stringing: Typically strung on a durable thread or cord, often with a tassel at the end.
- Spiritual and Cultural Significance:
- Devotion: Used for chanting and meditation, each bead corresponds to one recitation of a mantra.
- Protection and Purity: Tulsi beads are believed to offer spiritual protection and promote purity in the wearer’s life.
- 108 Beads: Symbolic in many spiritual traditions, representing completeness and the universe.
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