Mala

** What is Mala.. ?

> A Japa-Mala or Mala is a set of beads commonly used by Hindus and Buddhists.
> Malas are used for keeping count while reciting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of a deity.
> Malas are mainly used to count mantras. These mantras can be recited for different purposes linked to working with mind.
> You can set Mala Reminder to remind you to do Mala at Specific time.
> You can enjoy various themes also.
> Mala Tracking Record is also available in this Jap Mala App.

** What is Meaning of 108 Beads on Mala.. ?

> River Ganga: The sacred River Ganga spans a longitude of 12 degrees (79 to 91), and a latitude of 9 degrees (22 to 31). 12 times 9 equals 108.

> On a mala, or set of mantra counting beads, there are generally 108 beads
9 times 12: Both of these numbers have been said to have spiritual significance in many traditions. 9 times 12 is 108. Also, 1 plus 8 equals 9. That 9 times 12 equals 108.

> Powers of 1, 2, and 3 in math: 1 to 1st power=1; 2 to 2nd power=4 (2x2); 3 to 3rd power=27 (3x3x3). 1x4x27=108

> Harshad number: 108 is a Harshad number, which is an integer divisible by the sum of its digits (Harshad is from Sanskrit, and means "great joy")

> Desires: There are said to be 108 earthly desires in mortals.

> Lies: There are said to be 108 lies that humans tell.

> Delusions: There are said to be 108 human delusions or forms of ignorance.

> Sanskrit alphabet: There are 54 letters in the Sanskrit alphabet. Each has masculine and feminine, shiva and shakti. 54 times 2 is 108.9 times 12: Both of these numbers have been said to have spiritual significance in many traditions. 9 times 12 is 108. Also, 1 plus 8 equals 9. That 9 times 12 equals 108.

> Powers of 1, 2, and 3 in math: 1 to 1st power=1; 2 to 2nd power=4 (2x2); 3 to 3rd power=27 (3x3x3). 1x4x27=108

> Harshad number: 108 is a Harshad number, which is an integer divisible by the sum of its digits (Harshad is from Sanskrit, and means "great joy")

> Heart Chakra: The chakras are the intersections of energy lines, and there are said to be a total of 108 energy lines converging to form the heart chakra. One of them, sushumna leads to the crown chakra, and is said to be the path to Self-realization.

>Sanskrit alphabet: There are 54 letters in the Sanskrit alphabet. Each has masculine and feminine, shiva and shakti. 54 times 2 is 108.

> Pentagon: The angle formed by two adjacent lines in a pentagon equals 108 degrees.