Rudraksha Japa Mala

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Om Rishi, fully understand that you need japa mala for Pranayam

meditation and 108 is not what you desire. Its ok to go for 54

beads or 72 beads if you feel strongly about it. In this case, the

mala needs to be custom-made.

 

Just a note that 108+1 beads is traditionally used for japa malas as

most people recite 108 rounds of mantras in one sitting. The number

108 has spiritual significance in Sanatana Dharma.

 

But depending on the Pranayam method or technique you're using and

more importantly, personal needs and the fact you know yourself

better, then by all means follow your instinct to go for 54 or 72

beads in a strand.

 

Yes a mala consisting of 4 mukhi beads is good for meditation as it

gives wisdom and enhances spiritual pursuits.

 

Again, its entirely personal preference if you want to go for a

Kantha mala with Nepali beads or smaller size Java beads.

Kantha "garlands" are usually for wearing or adorning deities.

Rosaries as in japa malas are for counting mantras or wearing.

 

However there are no strict rules to say one can't use Kanthas for

japa. If you feel very drawn to using Kantha Malas, then its a stage

in your life where you will definitely benefit from the energies of

a kantha mala as opposed to a japa mala.

 

For custom-making, pls contact Ms Neetaji at rudracentre (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

and she will respond to you with appropriate suggestions. You can

discuss your requirements with her. Ms Neetaji will give you better

guidance.

 

Ommmmm

 

 

 

, rishi2403

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> Hi

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> I need some advice for a rudraksha japa mala that I am planning to

buy -

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> I need it Pranayam meditation and for a particular reason 108 is

not what I want. I want to go

> in for either 54 or 72 malas. As of now I am planning to go in for

a 4 mukhi mala which is

> supposed to be good for meditation.

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> I was wondering -

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> - if a 54 or 72 beads japa mala is recommended and acceptable ?

> - Is 4 mukhi a good choice.

> - is Kantha Mala recommended for japa rather than the jave

rosaries ?

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