Buddhist Mala of 108 prayer beads with Rudraksha and stones associated with the 7 chakras ,Hand knotted mala, Prayer beads 2024

Japa mala of 108 beads with Rudraksha and the stones associated with the 7 chakras made in a completely handmade way with 100% natural cream colored cotton. Contains 49 semiprecious stones (7 times the representation of the chakras) and 66 Rudraksha beads. Weight: 57g

First chakra: Muladhara
It is the red one and corresponds to the earth. It is the one located lower, in the perineum. The first chakra is the one that unites us to the earth and to be with our feet on the ground.

Second chakra: Svadisthana
The orange color and corresponds to water. It is located below the navel. It is the vital energy.

Third chakra: Manipura
It is yellow and its element is fire.

Fourth chakra: Anahata
It is the green color and represents the air. It is located in the center of the chest and is related to love. It is in charge of controlling our feelings.

Fifth chakra: Vishuddha
It is the celestial color and corresponds to the ether. It is located in the throat.

Sixth chakra: Anja
It is the indigo or violet color and its element is light. It is located in the forehead and is related to the third eye.

Seventh chakra: Sahasrara
It is of violet or white color and its element is space. It is located at the top of the head and represents our connection to divinity.

Rudraksha seeds are traditional for making a Japa Mala because the tree in question, Elaeocarpus ganitrus or Rudraksha, is said to have been created from Shiva's tears (Rudra is Shiva and aksha means tear), which fell when he meditated.
What is a japa mala?
The Japa mala is a word that has been heard a lot lately, literally meaning garland of beads.
Western speaking it is something like a Christian rosary or an Islamic El l Tasbih.
A mala or japa mala is a string of 108, 21, 54 spherical beads, usually made of wood, used in Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism to recite mantras or the name or names of a deity.
The origin of the Japa Mala is located in ancient India and the first references to this meditation necklace are located about 6000 years ago; its etymology is derived from the Sanskrit Japa, which means murmuring prayers and mala, which translates as garland.
What is a Japa Mala for?
If you want to repeat a mantra or a phrase, and stay focused on its meaning, you can not be counting the number of times you carry.
Well, with the Mala you don't have to worry about counting because you already know that you have repeated your mantra 108 times (to give an example).
If you have to worry about counting the number of times you will never reach that state of absolute meditation and concentration.
The recitation of mantras is a common practice in Buddhism, they are composed of syllables, words, phonemes or groups of words of sacred meaning that induce states of consciousness conducive to meditation.
How to use a Japa Mala?
To 2024 use it, sit in meditation posture in a quiet place and choose your mantra.
Hold the japa mala in your right hand and begin passing the beads between your thumb and middle finger, starting at the top of the bead and repeating the mantra once for each bead.
You should not pass over the thickest bead, so when you finish one round, if you want to continue with another, turn the mala over and start again moving in the opposite direction.
You can repeat the mantra out loud, in a whisper or silently. Be sure to close your eyes and breathe evenly to encourage concentration and tune into the quality of the mantra you are repeating.