Wearing Japa Mala...

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Greetings Group,

 

Namaste

 

Am curious about two things, I have read numerous times

if mantras are recited on Japa mala, mala is not to be worn.

Would this be true?

Also have read in at least three separate places, Malas are not to

be seen by other people. (have searched for this info again, but

cannot find)

Have enclosed website where first question came from.

 

Also wanted to share that the amount of information

in these 312 pages is amazing! I have learned so much from

ALL of you and feel priveleged to be here.

 

http://www.astromandir.com/rudcare.html (under care #5)

 

Om Namah Shivaya

 

 

David D.

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, "davidducommun12000" <I have

read numerous times

> if mantras are recited on Japa mala, mala is not to be worn.

> Would this be true?

 

I'm usually just a lurker, and have started dabbling in

rudrakshas for about a year, but this is my understanding:

 

1-There are some who wear their japa mala, probably

because it reminds them to use it.

 

2-Some people just wear a mala for its other benefits.

 

3-"Seeds" versus stones, are much more absorbing than

radiating. Therefore, rudraksha malas are more absorbing

than say, a crystal mala. Hence, wearing a crystal mala

(crystal would still absorb) after chanting with it, would

help radiate the vibrations in and around you. Wearing a

Rudraksha mala after chanting would do the same, but continue

to absorb other negative vibrations, versus dispelling them.

 

One Tantric site (siddhashram.org) has their devotees

chanting their guru mantra on a crystal mala to invoke

guru's grace, then wearing it as additional protection.

 

4-Wearing a rudraksha 'japa' mala, would require the recommended

weekly (or forthnight) bathing of the mala to remove any

accumulated negative vibrations or to recharge the mala,

more so than one soley used for japa.

 

5-For the ideal japa benefits, there are tons of rules,

or should I say "suggestions". One reason for not showing

the mala is to maintain it's sanctity, so that your japa

with it becomes 'special'. Not wearing it, is for a similar

reason, that psychologically, you'll associate the japa mala

with 'japa' and nothing else. These sorts of rules really only

affect you if you do japa regularly and consistently. You

won't notice much of a difference if you only occasionaly do

japa with your mala.

 

6-There are other ideal "rules" such as not letting the mala

touch the ground, or such as the position for holding the mala.

Against the heart is ideal, but may be a problem for those with

carpal tunnel or repetitive strain injuries in their arms.

 

7-Rudrakshas have a heating effect, which makes me unable to wear

it at times, while other times it works great for absorbing karma,

for lack of better words. I know when not to wear it when I start

getting hives or feel uncomfortable. Wearing a crystal mala tends to

have a cooling effect.

 

For those on an extreme budget, you can get bargain priced rudraksha

and other malas at Tibetan Spirit:

http://www.tibetanspirit.com

I just bought a crystal mala there because they had the best price

for literally the exact same mala I saw on other sites.

 

tom