Explanation Mala's
What is a Mala?
A mala is originally a prayer chain. She has already worn for thousands of years and used by Hindus and Buddhists during puja (prayer) and meditation to count mantras. A mala is a symbol of compassion and contemporary carried by many, and as a fashion accessory.
A mala consists of 108 beads and a guru bead (bead end).
The number 108 is a spiritual number:
Some believe that there are 108 stages on the path of the human soul. Also, there would be 108 human sins according to Tibetan Buddhism. Therefore it would be 108 times reciting the mantra is a sacred activity. Shiva Nataraja dances his cosmic dance in 108 poses. Krishna would have danced with 108 "Gopis" (koevrouwen) and later married 108 women. Many steps of Buddhist temples consist of 108 steps.
The number 72 is also a spiritual number:
The numbers of the Indian scheme of world ages have one thing in common, namely that they belong to an arithmetic based on the number 72. For example, the main Krishna temple in Dwarka is built on 72 pillars and the superstructure of the temple complex in Java , Borobudur, is divided into three terraces with 72 openwork stupas have been placed.
How to use the mala?
He is meant to bring a mantra to say, that is a repeating word or sound to help you in your concentration during meditation. To count your mantras, the mala you drape over your middle finger or ring finger (preferably not your index finger, this stands for the ego). You use your thumb to slide the beads after you have a mantra recited. The extra bead on the tassel is called the guru bead represents the crown chakra. This not only serves as a prayer bead marks the starting point, turning point and end point of the mala. The first bead is always the bead left of the guru bead.
Reaching the guru bead during meditation means a time for reflection. Do not go over the guru bead around. In case of a new tour turn the mala a half turn so that you continue again right and not left back. The final bead is then again the first bead
