Dimension : 3.5 centimeters diameter
Material : Stainless Steel

The outer ring of this medallion features the Eight Auspicious Objects on one side and the Chinese 12 horoscope animals on the other. The middle ring is engraved with the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum on one side and on the other side, the 8-petal lotus with eight trigrams symbol. The golden circle piece in the center has the Hrih seed syllable carved on it. Crafted from stainless steel, the inner ring and the disc are rotatable. Wearing this gorgeous medallion packed with sacred symbols will bring good fortune to the wearer.

The 8 Auspicious Symbols, also known as Ashtamangala in Sanskrit, is a group of lucky symbols that have appeared in textiles, figurines and paintings. They have become globally accepted as general symbols of good fortune, displayed and worn to attract prosperity and harmony. Each symbol symbolizes an aspect of teaching and when they appear together, their powers are multiplied.

The following are the 8 Auspicious Symbols :

• Parasol/Umbrella – protection
• Double Fish – abundance
• Treasure Vase – completion
• Lotus – good intentions
• Conch Shell – good news
• Mystic Knot – longevity
• Victory Banner – success and winning luck
• Dharma Wheel – sustainability

“Om Mani Padme Hum” is the most popular mantra in Buddhism. This six syllable invocation can be translated to “Hail the Jewel in the Lotus” is the mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion who protects one from harm. The Bodhisattva vowed to free all sentient beings from suffering and is said to appear anywhere to help all beings in danger and distress. Om Mani Padme Hum is also referred to as “The Mantra of Universal Protection” or the “Six Character Great Bright Mantra”.

At the center of the lotus is the seed syllable Hrih. Seed Syllables are basically compact version of the mantras. However, they in itself are very powerful and create a different form or energy on its own. The seed syllable Hrih has the ability to ensure the wearer to overcome any hostile and emotionally stressful environment. Hrih is a great syllable for those who are in sales, marketing and public relations, journalism, advertising, legal profession (lawyer, judge, police).