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.
){kind=link}
I love this mala I love this mala. The beads are a perfect size for me. I am so glad that they were strung on silk cord. I prefer this over elastic. The beads also have a nice scent. I think they are sandalwood. Overall I am very pleased with this purchase and quality. They can b worn as bracelet on the average size wrist.
View CommentLove! First off let me say that I absolutely love the malas that have the stretchy cords! and it is about the size an an average mala, compared to my other one (8mm), the beads seem a lil bit smaller but that didnt bother me. It doesnt come with a proper ending not at the bottom which makes the last 3 beads on each side a lil lopsided when they hang, But other than that Perfect
View CommentBeautiful All the items I have ordered from Ovalbuy have always met my expectations! No complaints with any of the ordering process or merchandise.
View Comment