Meditating with this mala or wearing it brings in balance and harmony of the masculine energy of cause and feminine energy of effect. The word Rudraksha literally means Shiva Tears. The Mythological story goes that Lord Shiva once went into deep meditation for the well being of all living creatures. When he woke up, he opened his eyes and tear drops fell on the

Mala beads are a special rosary used for counting recitations of mantras. Typically, they come in a necklace form with either 108 or 54 beads. (Twice around a set of 54 beads equals a count of 108).