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A Rudraksha rosary is most commonly prepared from five faced beads that are available most abundantly and also in various sizes . In Devi Bhagwat Puran one can read about method of preparation of Rudraksha mala for counting beads while chanting mantras. The main mouth (whole side) part of a Rudraksha is called Brahma, the middle part Rudra (Shiva) and the hind part Vishnu. Thus the Trinity form of Lord Rudra gives the worldly pleasures and salvation to man in this world.
Lord Shiva's mantra "Om Namah Shivaya" or any other mantra chanted with Rudraksha mala gives unlimited benefits as told in Shiva Purana.
The number of the beads of mala depends on the aim of chanting mantras. The mala of 108 + 1 = 109 beads is regarded the best to count mantras. There are three kinds of malas. One of them includes 108 beads + 1 bead called sumeru. The other one includes 54 beads + 1 sumeru. If it is counted twice, it completes one mala. The third kind of mala includes 1/4 beads of a full garland i.e. 27 beads + 1 sumeru.
This is called 'sumarni'. Four times of this mala completes one full Mala of 108 beads. This sumarni is good for the man who remains always busy with chanting mantras and meditation. It is easily portable. Garland of 132 beads is useful for performing rituals to get riches.
There is a mention of merits of rosary in chanting mantras (mystic syllables) by the combination of different fingers for different purposes in some other mystic literatures. It is said that in handling the rosary only forepart of the fingers should be used. There is a prominent bead, which is normally the central portion of the rosary and is called Meru. The Sadhaka while rotating the rosary should not overtake this Meru while counting and from there he should count the recitations in the reverse order.
The Method of Counting Beads :-
Japa, the counting of beads, should be done after covering the mala. Mala should be kept always in a cotton bag (Gomukhi) and during the counting of beads of mala , 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 - Take a copper bowl filled with water and now half of the beads of the mala remain in hand and rest of the mala beads must remain sinking in the water. Now cover the hand with a cloth and start to do the japa. After complete the japa (reciting the mantra), this water should be sprinkled in the house, in the courtyard and it should be drunk. Doing so the person gets happiness and he marches towards salvation.
Besides the Pauranic versions for the uses of Rudraksa, there is mention of merits of their rosary in chanting mantras (mystic syllables) by combination of different fingers for different purposes in some other mystic literatures (Shubhankaran, 1991). It is held that in handling the rosary only fore part of the fingers should be used. There is a prominent bead, which is normally the central portion of the rosary and is called the Meru . The person should not overtake this Meru while counting and from there he should count the recitation in the reverse order. While counting the rosary should be revolved in a direction towards the person .
Mantra for the attainment of final salvation or religious perfection should be recited by revolving the rosary with thumbs and 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 thumb and second finger ( also called Madhyama or finger of Saturn) and for the attainment of mantra siddhi with thumb and third finger or ring finger or finger of Sun). Thumb is used for final emancipation, finger of Jupiter for the prosperities through trading and business; finger of Saturn for wealth and happiness; finger of Sun for peace and finally anamika or finger of Mercury for all types of mantras, Siddhis, etc. Revolving rosary with thumb, middle and ring finger helps attaining peace and mental tranquility.
MALA - Rudraksh
Rosary
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 stars) 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.
