Share the joy A Japa mala or mala (meaning garland) is a set of beads commonly used by Hindus and Buddhists, usually made from 108 beads, though other numbers, usually divisible by 9, are also used. Malas are used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of
A Japa mala or mala (meaning garland) is a set of beads commonly used by Hindus and Buddhists, usually made from 108 beads, though other numbers, usually divisible by 9, are also used. Malas are used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of a deity. This practice is known in Sanskrit as japa. Malas are typically made with 19, 21, 27, 54 or 108 beads. In Tibetan Buddhism, traditionally malas of 108 beads are used. Some practitioners use malas of 21 or 28 beads for doing prostrations. Doing one 108-bead mala counts as 100 mantra recitations, the extra repetitions done to amend any mistakes in pronunciation or other faults of recitation. Malas are mainly used to count mantras. These mantras can be recited for different purposes linked to working with mind. The material used to make the beads can vary according to the purpose of the mantras used. Some beads can be used for all purposes and all kinds of mantras.
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LOVE THESE VERY MUCH They are a great fit and look fantastic … 6mm is perfect for a closer to the neck fit … I am very satisfied … They feel as if they could be more expensive … Very nice product …
View CommentWorth every penny! I love this necklace. The beads are a perfect size, not to big or to small. It isn’t to long either, so its not snagging on things. I use it during stressful times, readily around my neck. I couldn’t have spent my money on anything better!
View CommentBeautiful…but, it’s a $5 mala. I LOVED it when I got it. Took about a month to finally receive it, but I loved everything about it. Seems to be nice quality beads, and the knot detail was lovely. Mine has a prayer wheel with a green jade bead, instead of the knot as pictured. However… I’ve now worn it 3 times, and the cord is completely stretched out. I’ll have to restring it… maybe that can be an activity for the next solctice. Not a huge deal considering the price tag.
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