Natural Un-dyed Grade A Amethyst Knotted 108 Mala - Prayer Beads - 8mm.High quality un-dyed Amethyst (Amethyst is often dyed). There may be some Citrine inclusions (Amatrine) in some of the beads mixed in here and there.Qualities or properties of Amethyst: Relieves stress and strain Soothes irritability Balances mood swings Dispels anger, rage, fear and anxiety Alleviates sadness and grief Dissolves negativity Activates spiritual awareness Opens intuition. Bead Size: 8mm Mala (meaning 'garland') is a string of prayer beads commonly used in Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Shintō for the spiritual practice known in Sanskrit as japa. They are similar to other forms of prayer beads used in various world religions and sometimes referred to in English as a "rosary".The main body of a mala is usually 108 beads, though other numbers are also used. In addition, there is often a 109th bead (often of a distinctive size or colour) and/or tassle and sometimes there are additional beads which may be decorative or used for counting rounds. Malas are used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of a deity.
