Product Description
Necklace: A long, single-strand necklace featuring small, round, textured black beads (possibly lava stone or Rudraksha) evenly spaced along a delicate silver chain.
Bracelet: A silver bracelet consisting of several large, round, textured black beads encased in ornate, open-work silver frames. The beads are linked by short silver chain sections, and it is finished with a secure silver lobster clasp.
Karungali is a rare, dense, and intensely dark black wood sourced from the Ebony tree (Diospyros ebenum). In Indian tradition, particularly in South India, it is highly revered as a sacred wood with immense spiritual significance, often called a "Deiva Vruksham" (Divine Tree). It is widely used to make beads for malas, bracelets, and deities for worship.
Below are the detailed benefits attributed to wearing or using Karungali:
1. Spiritual and Metaphysical Benefits
Protection Against Negativity: Perhaps its most famous attribute, Karungali is believed to act as a powerful protective shield. It is said to ward off the "evil eye" (drishti), jealousy, negativity from others, and even black magic or evil spirits.
Attracting Positive Energy: Just as it repels the negative, the wood is believed to be a magnet for positive vibrations, creating an aura of peace around the wearer.
Enhancing Meditation and Focus: Due to its grounding nature, Karungali is excellent for meditation. It helps in calming a restless mind, improving concentration, and aiding spiritual growth.
Connection to Deities: It is strongly associated with powerful Hindu deities, particularly Lord Shiva, Lord Murugan, and Goddess Varahi Amman. Wearing it is seen as a way to attract their divine blessings.
2. Prosperity and Success
Financial Growth: Karungali is often worn by business owners and professionals as it is believed to attract wealth, financial stability, and good fortune in career endeavors.
Removing Obstacles: It is said to help remove hurdles and blockages that stand in the way of success, paving the way for new opportunities.
3. Astrological Significance
Planetary Mitigation: In Vedic astrology, Karungali is considered highly effective for mitigating the malefic effects of certain planets. It is particularly used to appease Saturn (Shani) and Mars (Chevvai/Mangal), helping to reduce the hardships associated with their adverse placements in a horoscope.
4. Health and Well-being (Traditional Beliefs)
Cooling Properties: Traditionally, it is believed that wearing Karungali beads against the skin helps regulate body temperature and has a cooling effect on the system.
Stress Reduction: By promoting mental clarity and calmness, it indirectly helps in reducing stress and anxiety levels.