Handmade by Laura McCann in Austin, TX.
This piece has 3 antique silver Indian amulets measuring 1/2 X 1/2 each. Ganesha, Durga and Kundalini Snake. There is a sterling silver, 12mm bead with Ahimsa stamped in English and Sanskrit. They are hung on silk cord with 108 beads of 6mm Blue Tiger Eye. The necklace measures 32 inches in total and can be worn long or wrapped around the wrist.
The Kundalini refers to the dormant power or energy present in every human being, and lying like a coiled serpent in the etheric body at the base of the spine. This coiled serpent has been biding its time for ages, waiting for the day when the soul would begin to take charge of its rightful domain—the personality, or the combination of the physical, astral and mental bodies.
“The divine power, Kundalini, shines like the stem of a young lotus; like a snake, coiled round upon herself she holds her tail in her mouth and lies resting half asleep at the base of the body.” The Upanishads
Durga's name means "difficult to conquer". She is the invincible one, whose supreme wisdom, power and strength are used to take a stand against injustice. She rides a lion which symbolizes the courage to fight all demons and darkness, and she is also known as the Divine Mother goddess, protecting mankind from evil and misery.
Ganesh is one of the most loved Hindu gods and is the god of practical wisdom, the bringer of good luck and the remover of obstacles. Lakshmi is the goddess of all things "Shri" or beautiful. Often seen together in Hindu artwork and 2 of the most revered Hindu gods.
Blue Tiger Eye, also called Hawks Eye, is a very soothing stone as it aids in reducing stress, increasing calm and easing anxiety. ... Blue Tiger Eye works extremely well with the Throat and Third Eye chakras, providing insight into internal conflicts and emotional or mental issues.
Ahimsa is a Sanskrit term that translates to "non-violence" or "non-harming". Derived from the root word himsa (to cause pain) with the "a" prefix (meaning "not"), it is a foundational ethical principle in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism that promotes compassion and respect for all living beings
