Guest guest Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Namaste Anil, its ok to use the same mala for chanting a different mantra for the same deity. You can use the same mala for reciting mantras for other Forms or Aspects of the same God too. There is no problem. There are people who use different malas for different deities, for example Tantrikas and Shaktas will use Sphatik Mala for prayers to Devi or Maa. Vaishnavites may prefer using Tulsi Mala for prayers to Vishnu and all His Forms. Others use Lotus Seed or Sphatik Mala for Mahalakshmi. You don't need to follow other people unless you feel strongly to do so. By tradition for example, tulsi is sacred to Lord Vishnu and Sphatik is one of the favorites for gaining favors from Mahalaxmi. For householder bhaktas, its fine to use the same only mala they have or they can later obtain other malas that are sacred to their Ishta Devatas or different deities. As spirituality progresses, you will be guided along. One day you will have this " Knowing " what to do regarding doubts or making decisions when it comes to such things Your doubts and queries are Not perculiar at all so don't worry. Aum Shambho , Anil Kumar <yogi75ank wrote: > > Dear Narasimhaye, > > Namaste, > Hope you are doing fine, > > I have a doubt,I am using a japa mala with a > particular mantra for some time ( lets assume a year > or so ) and after that I decide to chant a different > mantra on the same japa mala for the same deity, as I > do not have another one, will there be any problems or > is it ok to do so? > > If it is okay then also let me know if this will hold > true for different deities. I mean same japa mala but > a different mantra for another deity. > > I know my doubts and queries are a bit peculiar but > neverthless they are doubts for me:-) > > Thanking you in advance, > > Aum Namah Shivaya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Dear Narasimhaye, Thank you very much for clearing my doubt. Jai Bhole Baba --- narasimhaye <no_reply > wrote: > Namaste Anil, its ok to use the same mala for > chanting a different > mantra for the same deity. You can use the same mala > for reciting > mantras for other Forms or Aspects of the same God > too. There is no > problem. > > There are people who use different malas for > different deities, for > example Tantrikas and Shaktas will use Sphatik Mala > for prayers to > Devi or Maa. Vaishnavites may prefer using Tulsi > Mala for prayers to > Vishnu and all His Forms. Others use Lotus Seed or > Sphatik Mala for > Mahalakshmi. > > You don't need to follow other people unless you > feel strongly to do > so. By tradition for example, tulsi is sacred to > Lord Vishnu and > Sphatik is one of the favorites for gaining favors > from Mahalaxmi. > > For householder bhaktas, its fine to use the same > only mala they have > or they can later obtain other malas that are sacred > to their Ishta > Devatas or different deities. As spirituality > progresses, you will > be guided along. One day you will have this > " Knowing " what to do > regarding doubts or making decisions when it comes > to such things > > Your doubts and queries are Not perculiar at all so > don't worry. > > Aum Shambho > > > > > , > Anil Kumar > <yogi75ank wrote: > > > > Dear Narasimhaye, > > > > Namaste, > > Hope you are doing fine, > > > > I have a doubt,I am using a japa mala with a > > particular mantra for some time ( lets assume a > year > > or so ) and after that I decide to chant a > different > > mantra on the same japa mala for the same deity, > as I > > do not have another one, will there be any > problems or > > is it ok to do so? > > > > If it is okay then also let me know if this will > hold > > true for different deities. I mean same japa mala > but > > a different mantra for another deity. > > > > I know my doubts and queries are a bit peculiar > but > > neverthless they are doubts for me:-) > > > > Thanking you in advance, > > > > Aum Namah Shivaya > > > ______________________________\ ____Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Games. http://get.games./proddesc?gamekey=monopolyherenow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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