Sundaram: Crystal Pendant Mala

This mala is made with light gray striped agate beads, rustic silver marker beads and a clear crystal pendant as the guru bead. The marker beads are set at every 27 beads (27th, 54th and 81st). Marker beads can have symbolic meanings, such as representing bodhisattvas. Marker beads can offer a moment to accept grace the grace of your God or guru into your meditation. The guru bead marks the end and beginning of a prayer cycle. 

Mala means "garland" in Sanskrit. Malas are used as a tool for meditation and prayer in various spiritual traditions, including Hinduism and Buddhism. Malas are increasingly popular, used not only for meditation but also as jewelry or reminders of intentions. 

"Sundaram" (सुन्दरम) is a Sanskrit word meaning "beautiful, lovely, handsome, charming, or agreeable".