Lotus Seeds Mala Beads Lotus seeds increase one's d evotion, peace of mind, and inner beauty, and attract tremendous cosmic radiance. All of the chakras in the subtle body will bloom like radiant lotus flowers if the lotus seed mala is worn while performing puja, mantra japa, or meditation. Mala is a Sanskrit word meaning "garland" or "impurity." It is also the term for a string of beads that has been used by sages and those with spiritual aspirations for thousands of years. Yogis and Buddhists were the first to use mala to enhance their spiritual practices.