{"product_id":"natural-5-mukhi-rudraksha-18-mm-mala-nepal","title":"Natural 5 Mukhi Rudraksha 18 mm Mala (Nepal)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mala of 54 large, natural 5 mukhi rudraksha beads, 18 to 20 mm each, with a meru (guru) bead and a tassel. 5 mukhi, with five natural lines running from top to bottom, is the most widely worn rudraksha and is traditionally associated with Lord Shiva in his form as Kalagni Rudra. Large beads like these are prized for japa as well as for wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural 5 mukhi rudraksha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of beads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54 beads + 1 meru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMala length:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 50 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuling planet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brihaspati (Jupiter), in tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat 5 mukhi rudraksha is associated with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Shaiva tradition, 5 mukhi rudraksha is associated with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecalm, steadiness and peace of mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea fearless, unhurried approach to daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edevotion to Lord Shiva and the practice of japa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is considered suitable for everyone, which is why it is the rudraksha most often worn for daily practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it for japa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the mala in your right hand and start at the bead next to the meru.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChant your mantra once on each bead, moving one bead at a time towards you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis mala has 54 beads, so two full rounds complete 108 repetitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen you reach the meru, do not cross it: turn the mala around and continue in the other direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, a japa mala is kept for personal use and not shared with others for chanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it away from soap, perfumes and chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe it with a soft, dry cloth, and store it in a clean pouch when not in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany apply a little oil to the beads occasionally to keep them from drying out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"5 mukhi\" mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mukhi is a natural line, or face, running from the top to the bottom of the bead. A 5 mukhi bead has five of these lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a 54-bead mala for japa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two full rounds of a 54-bead mala complete 108 repetitions, the traditional count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear it as well as chant with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 5 mukhi rudraksha is traditionally both worn and used for japa, and its large 18 to 20 mm beads make it a striking mala to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this natural rudraksha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Each bead is a natural rudraksha seed, so shape, size and colour vary slightly from bead to bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e We neither guarantee, nor claim any of the said benefits. These are points which are known in spiritual circles, and customers should use their discretionary power to decide on the benefits.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Svarnagarbha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67657736650922,"sku":null,"price":5475.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6208\/9898\/files\/36.jpg?v=1792137369","url":"https:\/\/svarnagarbha.com\/products\/natural-5-mukhi-rudraksha-18-mm-mala-nepal","provider":"Svarnagarbha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}