Questions tagged [japamala]

A japamala, or just "mala", is a chain of prayer beads, often 108 in number.

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What is the significance of '108' beads in the rosary (japmala)?

There are exactly 108 beads in the rosary (japmala). What's the significance of the count 108 here?
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About sphatik Mala

I have a sphatik Mala of 107 +1 beads. Can I wear this mala? Can I remove sumeru with other sphatik beads to correct number ? or, I have my old sphatik Mala but I don't know whether it is original or not. Can I add one beads from my old mala to…
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How many japa malas does one need?

There are so many japa malas for so many different sadhanas. Is it recommended to use the same mala for multiple sadhanas? Else how many does a regular person keeps with him/her ?
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