Gemstone Malas 108 Beads

108 is a sacred number especially for yogis and spiritual seekers. Here is an interesting fact about the number 108. The diameter of the Sun multiplied by 108 equals the distance between Sun and Earth, and the diameter of the Moon multiplied by 108 equals the distance between Earth and Moon. The diameter of the Sun is 108 times the diameter of the Earth. That is why we have 108 beads in a mala. In traditional Buddism the number 108 represents the mortal desires of mankind which one must overcome to attain Nirvana. In Yoga, 108 refers to spiritual completion which is why japa is performed 108 times. In hinduism 108 represents the units of distance between our body and the god within us, and is often used to count prostrations or mantras chanted in a row.