108-Bead Fire Agate & Glass Necklace with Sri Paramahansa Yogananda Charm, 19 inch / 48 cm
108-Bead Fire Agate & Glass Necklace with Sri Paramahansa Yogananda Charm, 19 inch / 48 cm
108 beads for japa and Kriya practice — rudraksha, semi-precious stone, or glass, strung by hand.
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A 108-bead necklace hand-strung by Laurie Baum in Encinitas: transparent glass beads with a semi-precious Fire Agate set every twelfth bead — marking the round the way a mala marks japa — and crowned with a Sri Paramahansa Yogananda charm.
The ochre stones carry the color of sacred fire: the flame of divine love Yogananda so often spoke of, kept burning steadily in the devotee’s heart through remembrance of the Guru. Passed through the fingers or worn at the throat, it keeps that remembrance close.
- Bead count: 108 — the sacred number of the mala
- Transparent glass beads & semi-precious Fire Agate (every 12th bead)
- Length: 19 inches / 48 cm
- Sri Paramahansa Yogananda charm
- For japa, devotion, or worn as a devotional necklace
- Handcrafted by Laurie Baum, Encinitas, CA
Benefits
Benefits
- 108 beads — the traditional count for japa and Kriya practice
- Unique 12-count Mala available to practice Kriya Sadhana
- The texture and weight of the beads anchors attention during mantra repetition
- Each bead is a moment of return — away from distraction, back to the practice
- Can be worn throughout the day or kept at the meditation seat
Materials
Materials
- Varies by mala: rudraksha, semi-precious stones, glass, sandalwood
- All malas include a guru bead and an image of a Guru or Deity — a reminder
- No synthetic materials in beads or stringing
Traditional Context
Traditional Context
The mala is one of the oldest tools in the yogic tradition. In Kriya Yoga it has a specific function: counting repetitions of mantra or pranayama cycles. The number 108 appears throughout Sanskrit texts as a number of completion. For the serious practitioner, the mala is less a piece of jewelry and more a working instrument — it belongs at the meditation seat.
FAQ
FAQ
What is the difference between the 108-bead and 12-bead mala?
The 108-bead mala is used for full japa rounds — one mantra per bead, 108 repetitions per round. The 12-bead mala is specific to Kriya Sadhana practice and is used for counting Kriya cycles.
Which mala material is traditional for Kriya practice?
Rudraksha is the most traditional material in the yogic lineage. However any natural material — stone, sandalwood, glass — is appropriate. What matters is consistent use with the same mala over time.
How do I use the guru bead?
The guru bead marks the beginning and end of a full round. When you reach it, do not cross over it — reverse direction and begin the next round. It is a moment of pause and remembrance.
Can I wear my mala?
Yes. Many practitioners wear their mala throughout the day as a reminder of practice. Some prefer to keep one mala exclusively for sitting practice.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Free shipping on orders over $75. Ships worldwide. 30-day return policy for unused items in original packaging.
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