Different Types of Malas

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Different Types of Rosaries

 

For the worship and rituals of almost all the gods and goddesses,

the Jaap or frequent Chanting of some mantras is compulsory with

definite number according to the God and the Goddess each for the

fulfillment of desires. In this case Mala is the best means to count

beads for counting the mantra. It can be asked why there are only

108 beads in a Mala neither more nor less ?

 

At first it tells us how many times we have counted the mantra.

Secondly a subtle electric current is created in the mind by rubbing

of the thumb with finger. This electric current influences the heart

through Vegas Veins and makes the mind concentrate deeply. According

to astronomy there are 27 constellations (group of start) in the

universe and each constellation (group of stars) has four quadrants

(charan) hence there are 24x4 = 108 quadrants in all. The

constellation has again been divided into 12 equal parts

corresponding 12 signs of zodiac and there are only 9 planets in the

universe if we multiply them together the result will be 108 [12x9 =

108]. Thus 108 is the best number to join the Individual

consciousness with the Absolute Consciousness.

 

There are many kinds of Mala used in spiritual and meditation

purposes.

 

1. Lotus-seed Mala (Kamal Gatta Mala) - This mala is used for the

worship of the Goddess Lakshmi for Jaap or to Chant her Mantra.

There is special importance to chant her Mantra with Lotus and Seed

mala.

 

2. Turmeric Mala - It is used to perform Anusthan (special prayers)

and destroy enemies and succeed in law suits. If a man has fallen

prey to Jaundice, he should wear garland of 8, 10 beads of turmeric,

he would surely be cured .

 

3. Putra Jeeva mala - It is used in Sadhana for having an off spring

in the family.

 

4. Silver Beads Mala - To fulfill any sacred and virtuous object

(aim) silver beads mala is the most effective.

 

5. Kush's root (knot) Mala - The mala, made from the roots of kusha

grass, is used for all sacred & Virtuous activities.

 

6. Sandal Wood Garland & Mala - (I) Mala made of white sandal wood

is used for peace and empowering rituals and for worshipping other

deities. Sandal wood garland is good for welcoming and for giving

honour.

 

(II) Red sandal wood (Rose wood) mala is used in worship of Lord

Ganesh and Goddesses.

 

7. Tulsi Mala and Kanti (Neck Mala) - This mala is regarded as the

best for worshipping Lord Vishnu, Ram and Krishna. According to

Ayurveda, it is very useful in diseases related to throat . It is

also used for the purification of the body.

 

8. Conch Mala - It is used for special tantrik purposes .

 

9. Baijanti Mala - It is used by the devotees of Lord Vishnu and for

chanting Mantras for worship of goddess Lakshmi.

 

10. Amber Mala - It is very useful in diseases related to blood and

disorder in menstruation.

 

11. Quartz (Sphatik or Crystal) Mala - It is the best mala for

counting beads while chanting Devi Mantras. If it is worn, the mind

becomes pacified and quiet. He who wears it, becomes pacified and

quiet. He who wears it, becomes favorite of Lord Shiva.

 

12. Rudraksha Mala - It is very effective and is used in all kinds

of rituals while worshipping gods, goddesses and nine planets. If

any particular mala is not available, Rudraksha Mala is could be

used without any hesitation only with exception of mantras of

killing others (maran) and yakshni Sidhi. Thus it is regarded as the

best of all rosaries.

 

13. Kaharwa Mala - It is put around the neck of the patients of

jaundice. It cures the disease very soon.

 

14. Navratna Mala - This is used to pacify nine planets. There are

nine precious stones corresponding the nine planets in it. It gives

mental peace, when it is worn.

 

15. Coral Mala - It is used during sadhana or worship of Lord

Ganesh, Hanuman, Lakshmi and Mars planet. It is also useful for

people who are prone to anemic condition.

 

Similarly there are many rosaries made of semi precious stones for

different planets. For example there are garlands of Garnet, Pearl,

Jade, Onex, Sunehla, Blue Sapphire, Topaz Onex, Topaz Zircon, Cat's

eye Emethyst, Rosequartze, Tiger, Agate and Moonstone. These malas

are very useful in pacifying the inimical planetary influences in

one's life. Crystal mala in used regarding it as Shiva-Shakti

incarnate, Rudraksha as Lord Shiva, Pearl the moon incarnate.

Rudraksha-coral mala is worn regarding as incarnate of Lord Shiva

and Hanuman. Thus they are used to count Mantras of different

deities and are worn to attain peace of mind and happiness.

 

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