My Divine Rebirth mala is absolutely amazing. Wonderful craftsmanship in a style that is actually enhanced by the introduction of slight imperfections, in the way that irregular shaped chips of coral and turquoise are inlaid. Just enough variety to make each piece unique and interesting, but never so much that it detracts from the overall quality. The slight differences in the way that each natural lotus seed accepted the dye also adds to the uniqueness.
The mala is not overly heavy like many gemstone malas, but neither is it featherweight as wooden and seed malas usually tend to be. Just heavy enough for you to feel its presence, without ever feeling like a burden. Best of all, this mala does not tend to rotate around your neck as you wear it. The weight of the guru bead, in comparison to the weight of the lotus seeds, tends to keep the guru centered around your neck. Drift is very minimal to nonexistent.
One thing to keep in mind is this mala is not really adjustable, so wearing it around your wrist will not be as tight and convenient as other malas. But I guess that's why DharmaShop offers a matching wrist mala as well. Wear will pretty much exclusively be from around your neck.
Mantra counting is very easy with this mala. I usually prefer knotted malas for counting, but The Divine Rebirth is just tight enough that the hand moves easily between beads, without being so tight that it doesn't hang properly. It's just right; effortless and never distracting.
Overall, I couldn't be more pleased. The Divine Rebirth is stunning to look at, easy to wear, and a pleasure to use during mantra recitation.
Matthew, thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts on the Divine Rebirth Lotus Seed Mala! We are so excited to hear that the small details are appreciated and that this mala has been a beautiful addition to your collection.
In your review, you shared that this mala is not adjustable, but did you know that the knot near the guru opens and closes? That way, you can wrap it around your wrist when it is not being used! This feature is also perfect for counting because you can have even more space between the beads.
Thank you again for writing such a thoughtful review. Our small shop truly appreciates your support. Namaste!