Rudraksha Bead Mala Taurus somewhat like Agate

somewhat like Agate

Very clear stone with some blue light

in a sense a Universal Religion

Lifelike detail on this Magical Animal

It's also a stone with a long tradition

Rudraksha Bead Mala Taurus somewhat like AgateRudraksha means Lit. Eye of Lord Shiva. Made from the seeds of the Rudraksha tree or the Bodhi Tree, under which Buddha achieved enlightenment, they are also said to have healing properties much like crystals when worn. Every Mala has 108 + 1 beads ~ a sacred Number of the Universe, also the number of the Upanishads. The extra bead is called the Guru Bead. Malas are commonly used for meditation ~ for counting mantras ~ much like a Rosary. In this case