There is a different kind of intelligence in inanimate things. Essentially, a sutra is a medium. We could use something else, but a thread is an easy and handy way to do it.

The consecrated thread is worn tied around the wrist to remove fear and provide support in fulfilling one’s ambitions.

Women wear the sutra on the left wrist, men on the right. The sutra should be worn for a minimum of 40 days. When removed (untied or burned, but not cut), it should be disposed of by burying in moist soil or it may be burned and the ashes applied to the body from the pit of the throat (vishuddhi) to the center of the chest (anahata).

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Dimensions in inches : 55.5