Bloodstone Mala Bracelet

Bloodstone - Courage
This is a variety of chalcedony that has shades ranging from bluish green to dark green. It owes its name to the brown-red spots it presents. Highly sought after in Antiquity, it was considered a magical talisman that brought strength, vitality, and courage.

Prayer beads: "In the present moment, my mind is calm."
The word "mala" in Sanskrit means garland of roses. Also called a rosary, it comes from India where it was used in Hinduism and Buddhism. It then passed to Islam and Christianity during the Crusades. The mala is used to count pious words or to recite mantras. Meditation with mantras consists of repeating words or syllables that generate a specific vibration. Place the mala in your hand and take a bead with your fingers. With each new word or mantra you recite, move to the next bead. It is an effective way to keep yourself in the present moment and calm your mind.

Complete malas have 108 beads corresponding to the 108 passions of man. Mala bracelets generally have 24 beads or any other number usually a multiple of 3. They can be worn as personal accessories or jewelry, thus defining our personality and character. In all traditions, they have a magical and protective aura.

Note: Bloodstone is a natural stone that presents an infinite range of tones from jade green to brown. It may differ from the one shown in the photo.