A traditional japa mala strung with red jasper, tiger’s eye, obsidian, and smoky quartz, finished with a guru bead and a warm gold tassel. The four earth-toned stones are associated with grounding, protection, and steady resolve at the Root Chakra. Used for seated meditation and mantra practice, counted one bead at a time, or kept on a desk or altar as an anchor for focus.
Details
- Design: Traditional 108-bead mala mixing warm amber tiger’s eye, brick-red jasper, smoky quartz, and dark obsidian, finished with a hand-knotted guru bead and a loosely brushed tassel in warm gold thread
- Size: Beads measure about 6 mm. Strand totals 108 beads plus guru bead and tassel, the traditional full length for a japa mala
- Material: Genuine red jasper, tiger’s eye, obsidian, and smoky quartz hand-knotted on cord, with a hand-tied cotton tassel
- Care: Keep away from water, lotions, perfume, and direct sunlight. Store in a soft pouch when not in use to preserve the beads and thread
- Included: 108 hand-knotted beads, guru bead, hand-tied tassel
- Origin: Hand-strung in India
- Note: Because these are natural gemstones, color, banding, and clarity vary slightly bead to bead, and the tassel’s shade and thread details may differ from piece to piece
Meaning & Intention
Four stones long associated with steadiness and resolve are strung together here, forming a palette drawn from the earth tones of the Root Chakra, the energy center believed to govern safety, belonging, and physical vitality.
Red jasper is thought to build endurance and steady determination. Tiger’s eye is said to sharpen willpower and courage in moments that call for decisive action.
Obsidian, formed from rapidly cooled volcanic glass, is associated with protection and psychic grounding. Smoky quartz rounds out the set, prized for its calming, stabilizing presence during stress or transition.
In many traditions, strength isn’t loud — it’s the capacity to stay rooted when circumstances shift. The 108 beads follow the ancient japa practice, each bead marking one repetition of a mantra or breath, guiding the mind from distraction back to center.
Essence & Elements
Intention: Strength, grounding, protection, stability
Gemstones: Red jasper, tiger’s eye, obsidian, smoky quartz
Chakra connection: Root (Muladhara)
Element: Earth
Ideal for: Meditators and anyone navigating a stressful season who wants a tactile way to stay grounded
Suggested mantra: I am grounded and strong
Questions & Guidance
How do I use the mala for meditation?
Hold one bead between thumb and finger, repeat a mantra, affirmation, or breath, then move to the next. Continue around the strand until you reach the guru bead.
What is the guru bead for?
It marks the start and end of a full 108-count cycle. When your fingers reach it, pause, take a breath, and either close your practice or turn the mala around to begin again.
Can I wear this mala as a necklace?
It is intended for meditation use rather than as a jewelry piece. Many people keep it on a desk, altar, or bedside table between sessions.
Why combine four different stones?
Each was chosen for its link to grounding, strength, and protection at the Root Chakra. Together they create a layered support for steadiness rather than relying on a single stone.
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