Gentle Sandalwood Beads Meditation Mala, Knotted

Name: Gentle Sandalwood Beads Meditation Mala, Knotted
Brand: Buddha Groove
SKU: BG-ML24
Price: 24.00 USD
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A traditional meditation mala of 108 sandalwood beads, hand-knotted along a white cotton cord and finished with a glass guru bead and cotton tassel. Sandalwood has long been used in practice for its grounding fragrance and warm touch. Made for mantra counting rather than jewelry, it rests well on a nightstand or wraps around the hand during morning sitting.

Details

Design: Traditional mala configured as 108 sandalwood beads + 1 glass guru bead, hand-knotted on a white cotton cord and finished with a soft white cotton tassel
Size: 108 beads at 6 mm each, strung to a standard mala length and finished with a cotton tassel
Material: Sandalwood beads, cotton cord, glass guru bead, cotton tassel
Care: Keep away from water and perfume. Store in a soft pouch away from direct sunlight to preserve the wood's fragrance and finish
Note: As a natural wood, each bead carries its own grain and tone, so slight variations in color and pattern are part of every mala's character

Meaning & Intention

The number 108 sits at the center of mala tradition, echoing the sacred syllables of Sanskrit and the many names invoked in devotional chanting. Moving through each bead marks a single repetition of a mantra, giving a wandering mind something steady to return to.

Sandalwood has a long history in meditative practice, prized for a fragrance believed to calm the nervous system and settle mental noise. Its wood is often associated with grounding and purification.

The single guru bead marks where the circle of 108 begins and ends, traditionally treated as a moment of pause and gratitude rather than another count.

Practice becomes tactile: the gentle texture of wood under the fingertips offers an anchor for the breath.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Calm, grounding, focus

Chakra connection: Root chakra

Ideal for: Anyone building or deepening a daily meditation or mantra practice

Suggested mantra: So Hum — I am

Symbol: 108 beads for a full mantra cycle, with a guru bead marking the return

Questions & Guidance

Can this mala be worn as jewelry?

It is designed for meditation rather than everyday wear. Keep it for practice, wrap it around the hand while sitting, or rest it at a meditation space.

Why is each bead individually knotted?

Knots between the beads keep the spacing even and give the mala a smooth, gentle motion as you move bead by bead through a mantra cycle.

Will the sandalwood scent fade over time?

The natural fragrance is subtle and may soften gradually with handling, though the wood itself retains its warmth and grain.

How do I begin a practice with it?

Hold the guru bead, set an intention or choose a mantra, then move one bead at a time with the breath. When you reach the guru bead again, pause rather than crossing over.