Tulsi or Tulasi 108 Beads Mala - A1819

Tulsi or Tulasi 108 Beads Mala - A1819

Product Code: A1819

Approximate Weight: 7 Grams

Approximate Dimension: 0.6Lx0.6Bx35H in cm

Material: Wood

Color: Brown

Tulasi beads worn around the neck indicate a devotee's surrender to the Lord; such a person is dear to the Lord.

Tulasi beads are said to protect one from bad dreams, accidents, attack by weapons, and inauspicious destinations at death. For these reasons and because he/she is dear to Krishna/Rama/Vishnu, devotees always wear Tulasi.

Followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism wear kanthi malas made of tulsi or tulasi. Most Vaishnavas will be given their kanthi by their guru at the time of diksha, or spiritual initiation.

It is said Krishna – who is revered as svayam bhagavān, or the monotheistic God, in Gaudiya Vaishnavism – was very fond of tulsi, and as such the plant is worshipped as "Tulasi devi" by followers of Krishna.Tulsi devi is considered to be "one of Krishna's most intimate servants" and provide protection to his devotees, and as such, Gaudiya Vaishnavas will try to avoid removing their tulsi kanthis under any circumstances.

Meaning of 108 beads on a mala

Below are some of the many reasons that have been given for having 108 beads on a mala.

According to Indian astrology, there are 27 nakshatras and 4 padhas (times) for each, totaling 27 x 4 = 108 padhas. So any living being is born in one of these timings. For peace and prosperity of all beings 108 is selected.

In Gaudiya Vaishnavism, there are 108 gopis of Vrindavan. Recital of these names, often accompanied by the counting of a 108-beaded mala, is considered sacred and often done during religious ceremonies.