About this piece
A japa mala of clear, round sphatik (quartz) beads, 108 plus one guru bead, each 8 mm across. The photos show a translucent white mala with an orange tassel, and the first photo shows it with a blue pouch.
The seller gives the weight as 70 to 75 g. In Jyotish tradition sphatik is linked with Venus, and it is used for counting mantras. Beads are natural, so clarity and small marks vary.
How it is used
A japa mala is held in the right hand and counted bead by bead while repeating a mantra, with the guru bead marking the end of a round. Sphatik malas are often kept for one mantra.
Looking after it
- Keep in a pouch, away from hard knocks.
- Wipe with a soft dry cloth.







