Will Santosha Beads Bring Happiness and Contentment?

Finally I have my first ever Santosha beads. This was the “garland” composed of semi-precious stones that I mentioned in my other post : “Do You Know About Santosha Beads?…”

It was delivered last Friday, right after I finished posting that post. The guard called me, saying I have a package from a friend. But I could not immediately pick it up because I have no one to ask and go to get it. I do not want to get out that time, and told the guard he should had let the delivery man inside the village.

Touching the Beads

Photo above shows the Santosha beads that my online friend sent me. It was contained in a nice golden silk pouch which also smelled so sweet. It has 108 with different colors, majority are blue, brown, and some black. It has a blue main “Guru” as they called it, with a golden pendant and blue tassel.

I was so glad to touch the beads for the first time. My friend said as I say gratitude and feel each bead, it is energized every time I do it.

“108 Is a Sacred Number”

According to the leaflet that was contained in the golden pouch, 108 is a sacred number. The Santosha garland has 108 beads. The leaflet reads (in part):” Santosha is a Sanskrit word that means totally content. It is he deep satisfaction in the heart, the lightness and joy that is present regardless of one’s circumstances. It is the contentment that is the foundation for true happiness.”

Saying 108 Thanks

I do not know if I can always complete the 108 thank you’s daily. But I tried using it last Saturday while I am having my morning walks. So I said I am happy I was able to walk that morning, that the sun was shining so beautifully, that the morning per se was so beautiful, etc. and so on and as I walk,I was able to say 108 gratitude for the things that I felt and saw that morning.

Even completing the 108 gratitudes was a great accomplishment and I felt so light and happy for it!

Indeed, having a Santosha garland can make me have some deep concentration and focus on the positive things that surround me. It brings happiness and contentment, even for the simple or smallest things you see. Like the green grass, the chirping of the birds, the nice neighbors, you nice husband, etc. And you will really feel that you are blessed with so many beautiful things that can make you contented with what you have.

Radiating the Happiness

When you are happy, it will reflect on your aura and even the people you meet, especially in your home will feel it too. You are like radiating the sunshine! You bring happiness to people around you.

And this is what I think is the best thing that a Santosha garland can bring.
As my online friend said, it is her advocacy to spread goodness and contentment through the Santosha beads. And I knew, I can contribute to that advocacy too.Even you who do not have Santosha beads can spread happiness by being a good person. Others would be “infected” with that happiness.

What do you think? Thanks for reading.