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lazyyogi · 6 years ago

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The Lazy Mala

Innovation is said to be born of necessity and The Lazy Mala was no exception. I love to start my day with mantra and meditation, followed by wearing my mala for the rest of the day. During my time working in hospitals and clinics, I felt my mala beads were too fragile for the environment.

After exploring a host of options, I decided to make my own.

Fashioned from sturdy knotted paracord and accented with solid brass beads, each mala is made to last a lifetime.

Often I am questioned as to why I chose the name “Lazy Yogi” while I am an endlessly busy medical student. Peace is an inner practice that doesn’t depend on circumstances. “Laziness” is a humorous interpretation of inner peace.

The Ashtavakra Gita exclaims: “Who is lazier than the master? He has trouble even blinking! But only he is happy. No one else!”

The Lazy Mala: Active lifestyle; tranquil life.

Each Lazy Mala is ready for a life of adventure or leisure. Their name is a delightful contradiction to their nature. Tough, gorgeous, and comfortable, they are reminders of your own spiritual practice and the inner ambrosia of lazy peace.

Currently there are only one of each color and style available for purchase. If there seems to be interest, I will make more! Shipping is restricted to the US until I figure out how the post office works. :P

Read more if you are interested.

The Design

The Kundalingam Rudra Mala ($50) is made of knotted cord with four brass cast rudraksha beads as spacers and a serpent lingam pendent. Whether worn under or on top of a shirt, this mala catches the eye and shines its blessings.

The Rudra Mala ($40) is made of five brass rudraksha. Striking yet compact, this mala is a durable spin on the traditional rudraksha mala. Currently only available in red and gold.

The Kundalingam Mala ($30) is made of knotted cord with a single brass serpent lingam pendent. It is perfect for wearing under shirts for a low-key and comfortable look.

The Lazy Mala Store

Each design is available in a different color theme:

Swallowed Sun -- Red Cord and Gold Brass Available as Rudra Mala ($40) and Kundalingam Mala ($30)

Laughter of Lucidity -- Black Cord and Red brass Available as Kundalingam Rudra Mala ($50) and Kundalingam Mala ($30)

Shoreless Ocean -- Blue Cord and Gold Brass Available as Kundalingam Rudra Mala ($50) and Kundalingam Mala ($30)

Fragrant Emptiness -- Olive Cord and Red Brass Available as Kundalingam Rudra Mala ($50) and Kundalingam Mala ($30)

Email [email protected] for order inquiries. Shipping isn’t included in pricing. Items crossed out are sold out. If you would like to reserve a piece from the next batch, send an email to the above address expressing your interest.

The Components

All elements from production to creation are undertaken in the United States. The paracord is made in Fargo, North Dakota. The brass beads were designed and cast in New York City. And I make each mala by hand. Currently there are three designs being offered. The two beads that make up these designs are solid brass rudraksha beads and a brass serpent lingam pendent.

Rudraksha are seeds with a natural hole through their center and they originate from the berries of a tree species found in India and Nepal. They have been used to make prayer beads for thousands of years. “Rudra” refers to Lord Shiva, the first yogi, and “aksha” means “teardrop” or “eye.” It is said that after a thousand years of meditation, Lord Shiva opened his eyes and they watered forth teardrops that became rudraksha.

Rudraksha have many folds in them just like the human brain. These folds increase surface area, facilitating increased contact and connectivity. Therefore, to me, they represent increasing our own contact with Awareness and the divine qualities of being, consciousness, and bliss.

Then there is the Kundalingam; the serpent coiled three and a half times around a lingam. It has many significances. Lingam means “symbol, mark, or sign.” It is an aniconic symbol for the formless nature of Awareness. Perfect, unchanging, and timeless, the lingam embodies the ultimate qualities of Reality. The serpent represents activity, change, and energy—the three factors that come together to give the appearance of the manifested universe. It personifies the relative qualities of reality. Coiled around the lingam, it symbolizes the Kundalini power dormant in every spine.

There is also a story about spiritual awakening that involves a serpent:

One night, a person was walking through a dark forest. It was an unnerving experience, suddenly made worse when they encountered a large coiled snake lying directly in their path. The person had heard stories of travelers killed by snakes in this forest. Right away their mind jumped into fearful thoughts. Should they kill the snake? Poke it with a stick? Try to learn to how handle snakes and then remove it from the path? The person was still debating these options and more when the clouds parted and the moonlight shined forth. By the light of the moon, the person realized that thing coiled there was not a snake! It was merely a coil of rope. After this recognition, all of the fears and all of the thoughts about the snake were simply gone.

The person didn’t need to analyze their fears. They didn’t need to kill the snake or handle the snake. All they needed to do was see clearly what was actually there. The snake wasn’t born nor did it die because in fact it was never created. Like our dreams at night, an illusion has no beginning. It is said that our individual identity and this universe are together like this snake—something that is misperceived, an illusion. The indescribable Reality that is Awareness is like the rope.

May these symbols help to inspire your practice.

The “Selling Point”

You don’t need this mala. All you need is mantra. And mantra can be accessed anywhere, anytime. That is the meditation practice.

A mala offers two main benefits to your practice. The first is that a mala acts as a numerical counter to structure repetition of mantra in a meditation sitting. It is like a built-in timer. The second benefit is that the aroma of your mantra meditation infuses the mala to become a talisman. It can be a vessel for your peace and a reminder of mindfulness throughout the day.

In general, mala beads range from a few dollars to hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Find whatever suits your needs and means. Or do what I did and create your own.

Namaste :D

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consciousowl · 8 years ago

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