Method of Counting Beads to Jatin

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thanks a ton ! very very useful info ! no wonder ive been doing all

my japa with thumb and middle finger and felt soo much @ peace ...

 

thanks and tons of love and respect,

Chandan.

 

 

, narasimhaye

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> Method of Counting Beads

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> Japa, the counting of beads, should be done after covering the

mala.

> A mala should always be kept in a cotton bag (Gomukhi). During the

> counting of beads, the hand should be inside the gomukhi. While

> counting mantras the mala should not touch the ground at any time.

> There is another method for Japa:

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> Take a copper bowl filled with water. Hold half the beads of a mala

> in the hand and allow the rest of the beads to remain dipped in the

> water. Now cover the hand with a cloth and begin the japa. After

> completing the japa (reciting mantra), this water should be

sprinkled

> in the house, the courtyard and then drunk for attaining happiness

> and salvation.

>

> Mantra for the attainment of final salvation or religious

perfection

> should be recited by revolving the rosary with thumbs and the Index

> finger (also called Tarjani, i.e. first finger or the finger of

> Jupiter). The finger of Jupiter is also used for destroying

enemies.

> Mantras for peace should be recited with the help of the thumb and

> second finger (also called Madhyama or finger of Saturn). For the

> attainment of mantra siddhi, use the thumb and third finger or ring

> finger or finger of the Sun). The thumb is used for final

> emancipation. The finger of Jupiter is for prosperities through

> trading and business. The finger of Saturn is for wealth and

> happiness. The finger of the Sun is for peace. The anamika or

finger

> of Mercury is for all types of mantras and achieving siddhis.

> Revolving a rosary with the thumb, middle and ring finger helps

> attain peace and mental tranquility.

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