Huge 108 Rudraksha Beads Mala – India/Nepal

N. 108 Rudraksha Beads Mala. The Mala is cm. 85 in lenght (33.46 Inches); each beads is approx. cm. 1,5 (0.39 Inches). Beautiful patina. Rudraksha (“Rudra’s eyes”) is a large evergreen broad-leaved tree whose seed is traditionally used for prayer beads in Hinduism and Buddhism. A common type of  Rudraksha seed has five divisions and these are considered to be symbolic of the five faces of Shiva. It can only be worn with a black or red string or, rarely, a gold chain.  Rudraksha malas have been used by Hindus and Buddhists as rosaries from at least the 10th century for meditation purposes and to sanctify the mind, body and soul. The word rudraksha is derived from Rudra (Shiva—the Hindu god of all living creatures) and aksha (eyes). One Hindu legend says that once Lord Shiva opened His eyes after a long period yogic meditation, and because of extreme fulfillment He shed a tear. This single tear from Shiva’s eye grew into the rudraksha tree. It is believed that by wearing the rudraksha bead one will have the protection of Lord Shiva. Sold