types of malas for chanting to Ganesha...

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On Thu, 27 Mar 2003 15:35:11 -0800 (PST) SY Zenith

<syzenith writes:

>

> In reply to your question, I use a humble 5-faced (mukhi) Rudraksha,

> 108+1 beads with knots in between (japa mala) for worshipping

> Ganesha.

 

As do I! I was told that a normal (5-faced) rudraksha mala is approriate

for worshipping any of Lord Shiva's family (Parvati, Ganesha, Skanda,

etc.).

 

Some sources have suggested a fragrant sandalwood mala is especially

recommended for Ganesha worship. Others suggest beads made of ivory. (I

don't like this suggestion. Surely Ganesha wouldn't appreciate the

killing of endangered elephants to facilitate his mantra worship? But

I've seen malas of carved tagua nut -- looks like ivory, but vegetable in

origin -- no elephants killed. I'm considering saving up to buy one.)

 

> Though I would like to wear a Ganesh rudraksha, I haven't been able

> to afford it yet. (For friends here who may like to know a bit more

> about Ganesh Rudraksha, it is a kind of rudraksha which bears a

> natural trunk-like elevation as is seen on the face of Lord Ganesh.

> It provides the worshipper perfection in every sphere in life and

> the grace of Lord Ganesha is received by the wearer.)

>

 

Sounds cool.

 

Many Catholics wear a pendant (usually gold) portraying Mother Mary

holding baby Jesus. I would love to have a similar pendant, but showing

Mother Parvati holding baby Ganesha.

 

-- Len/ Kalipadma

 

 

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Well that is a challenge for you two! why don´t you create your own

handicraft artistic-devotional work and you make those pendants or

statues?? come on! push your own creativity outwards!!!!!

 

hihihi

 

Love

Barbara