Sphatik Malas

Sphatik Malas — 4 pieces in the VIZHEE Malas collection. Malas of sphatik — clear quartz crystal — regarded as one of the most sattvic materials for japa. Sphatik, the Sanskrit and Hindi name for natural clear quartz, is described in Indian tradition as a sattvic (pure, calm) stone and has long been used for temple objects and 108-bead japa malas. A sphatik mala is traditionally chosen by those wanting a clear, unornamented material for chanting, often valued for a sense of calm clarity during practice. A garland of 108 beads (plus a 109th guru bead) strung for counting mantra repetitions in japa meditation.