I’ve always loved our “Oṃ maṇi padme hūṃ” etched pearl malas that were harvested and drilled in China and hand-etched in Nepal. There’s just something about the usually luxe pearl being carved with the meaningful mantra that transforms it into something extra beautiful, interesting and meaningful: As described by the Fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet, His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the first syllable “om” is composed of the three pure letters – A, U and M – and symbolizes both the impure nature of the practitioner and the pure, exalted nature of the Buddha. This is meant to remind of us the journey everyone has to take to transform into his or her highest self. “Mani” means jewel, and shows us that just as a wealth of jewels can rid one of poverty, the very intention to reach enlightenment and possess an altruistic mind has great power in achieving that desired result. “Padme” means lotus and symbolizes wisdom, which in and of itself is a form of liberation. “Hum” indicates indivisibility – when method and wisdom exist together and purity is achieved. While there are numerous ways to interpret this famous mantra, “om mani padme hum” is said to be exceptionally transformative. #ommanipadmehum #ommanipadmehumbead #pearlmala #etchedpearls #malapearl #carvedpearl #mantramala #mala #uniquemala #freshwaterpearls #prayerbeads #transformative #mantra #beautiful #unique #rare #uncommon #love #style #fashion #beads #gorgeous #yoga #yogastyle #nepal #handcarved #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7melAcB-2O/?igshid=3945drpeoj1k