{"product_id":"japamala-lapislazuli","title":"Lapis Lazuli Japamala","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7J1LetCp9-\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Japamala Lapislazuli Feng Shui\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Japamala Lapislazuli Feng Shui 2024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/4000\/8902\/files\/japamala-lapislazuli-feng-shui-min.jpg?v=1718679103\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Meditation Japamala?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Japamala is a string of 108 beads with one bead, the 'sumeru', as the top bead.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is a tool used to keep the mind focused during meditation practice. Japamalas are generally made from different materials, such as tulsi wood (basil), sandalwood, rudraksh seeds, or crystal. Each type of material has certain properties that subtly affect the practitioner's subconscious mind.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy use a Japamala?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeditation can be a quite complicated practice because the mind is like a mischievous child. By its very nature, the mind tends to wander during meditation practice. If one's energy is low at the time of meditation, it can result in falling asleep. If the energy is too high, fantasy and distraction become barriers. In such moments, the mala provides the much-needed anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe japamala beads are moved to the rhythm of the breath and mantra, so that both sleep and excessive mental distraction are avoided by this action on the beads.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA personal Japamala is a wonderful accessory for meditation, which, when used regularly with a personal mantra, absorbs the vibrations of the practice. It becomes a close friend or a comforting garment!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe mala is traditionally held in the right hand and used in two ways:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn one method, the mala hangs between the thumb and the ring (third) finger. The middle (second) finger is used to rotate the mala one bead towards oneself with each repetition of the mantra.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the other method, the mala hangs from the middle finger and the thumb is used to rotate the mala as explained: one bead at a time. Either way, the index finger is never used to touch the mala.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe practice begins at the summit bead (sumeru) and continues around the loop until the summit is reached again. The summit bead is never crossed over. So, if you plan to do more than 1 round, you turn the mala to proceed again in the opposite direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach time a Japamala is picked up, it automatically conditions the mind to a meditative state. The mala you use for meditation should not be displayed and it is best to keep it privately in the special bag for your Japamala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Coordinate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VidaenFengShui.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44274328076569,"sku":"VJA00193A","price":68.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/4000\/8902\/files\/vidaenfengshui_japamala-lapislazuli-min.jpg?v=1718345787","url":"https:\/\/www.vidaenfengshui.com\/en-intl\/products\/japamala-lapislazuli","provider":"VidaenFengShui.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}