108 Hand Star Cut Malas

Product Details Made in India Cotton Tassle Tulsi Wood Beads Bead Size: 6-8mm *Bead size may vary based on availability Mala Size: 5.5"-6" Photo Credits: Tanja Kuić How to use a Mala Ram Dass walks us through the basics on Malas in this article. What is a Mala? A mala, is a string of beads. Used to chant the names of God. It’s the same thing as prayer beads. Or a rosary. A Hindu mala typically has either 108 or 27 beads. 108 being considered a sacred number in Hinduism. Likewise, 27 beads, which is one-fourth of 108. In addition to the 108 or 27 “counting beads,” a mala generally has an additional bead. Called the “guru bead.” Which hangs perpendicular to the circle of counting beads. How to use a Mala A Hindu mala is usually worked with by using the right hand. The mala is held resting over the third finger of the right hand, and the beads are brought toward you, one by one, using the thumb. Each bead counts one repetition of the mantra. When you get around to the guru bead, yo