Activating your new Mala or crystal jewelry

Every ganga mala piece is blessed in sacred ritual on the banks of the Ganges River in a tradition that spans centuries. However, to infuse your new mala or crystal jewelry with your intention it’s important to activate it, here’s how 

Come to center 

Find a quiet place and make it sacred. If you have an altar this is the perfect setting, if not find a peaceful place and light a candle or burn some incense to clear any negative energies. Find a comfortable seated position and reconnect to your breath, finding some inner silence. Invite your intention into the space, that which you are trying to let go of or enliven in your life. 

Find your mantra

Call in a mantra tied to your intention. This could be any personal mantra like, “I am loving awareness” or a Vedic Mantra that has been used for centuries.Practice one round of japa, reciting the mantra one time for every bead on your mala. For more on the practice of japa and mantras see here. 

Close by restating your intention

Once you have finished one round of your mala, come back to the breath, back to silence. Restate your intention as if it is already a reality. For example, if you are calling in love, you can simploy state “I am loved.” If you choose, you can close by chanting “Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti, Hari Om Tat Sat” which translates to “Peace, Peace, Peace, That is truth” 

Wear it

Wear your mala or crystal jewelry as a daily reminder to come back to your intention and to infuse its energy with your own. Watch as you begin to manifest your greatest good. 

Questions? We are happy to help, email info@gangamala.com