Different types of Japa Malas

A Japa Mala or a Rosary string consists of 108 beads called Mala, used to count mantras with one bead as the peak bead called “SUMERU”. Energized Japa Mala or Rosaries Mala have been used for thousands of years. Japa Mala is used to keep our state of mind control during meditation practice. The Japa malas and mantras depend upon our individual mind and body type. They are either provided by a Guru or can be selected by yourself depending upon your intuitive sense.

There are different kinds of Japa malas, each having certain effects and properties which delicately influence the unconscious mind of the practitioner.

Lotus Seed Mala:

This type of Lotus Seed Mala is used during Japas and Sadhana of Goddess Lakshmi. It is said that the Goddess is easily appeased if one uses this rosary for the chanting of her Mantra and she bestows upon him wealth and comforts.

Turmeric Mala:

The Turmeric Mala is used to perform special prayers and to destroy enemies and succeed in law suits. By wearing this turmeric mala disease like Jaundice can be cured. With this Turmeric mala one attains peace of mind and gets rid of anxiety, depression and tensions.

Coral Mala:

Coral Mala is used during worship of Lord Ganesha, Hanuman, goddess Lakshmi and Mars planet. Coral Mala are useful for people who are prone to anemic condition. Tibetan Buddhists considered Red Coral has treasure for centuries and considered as the most precious natural “stone,” and the supreme Mala material.

Putra Jeeva Mala:

Putra jeeva mala also known as putra prapti mala is made of from the fruit seed of Putrajeeva tree. This Putra jeeva rosary Mala has the power of bestowing the wearer with a son. Mantra of Jupiter, Sun or Santangopal and all those Mantras which are recited with the wish of having desired offspring can be recited on it.
Sandal Wood Mala:

Sandal wood mala used for welcoming and for giving honor. Sandalwood rosaries come in two types as red and white beads. The white sandal wood mala is used for peace and empowering rituals and for worshipping Lord Ram and Vishnu. The Red sandal wood mala is used to worship of Lord Ganesha.

Crystal Mala:

Since crystal balances all the energy Chakras while reciting mantras during meditation Crystal Mala can be used as a japa Mala. These  Crystal beads also protect and heal by neutralizing negative influences.

Tulsi Mala:

Lord Vishnu, Ram and Krishna are worshipped by Tulsi mala. This mala is useful in curing diseases like throat and for purification of the body.

Conch Mala or Shankhas:

Conch Mala are very lucky and are dear to the Goddess Mahalakshmi. Shankha mala can be used during Mahalakshmi sadhana and also during other sadhanas. Conch Mala is also used for tantric rituals.

Bodhiseed Mala:

Bodhi seeds mala is used for meditation and for reciting many types of mantras. This japa mala aids the practitioner in counting mantra recitations while also helping to focus concentration and awareness. It is very popular among Buddhist monks.

Vaijanti Mala:

Vaijanti Mala is made of White beads of Vaijanti and is used for Vashikaran, Attraction and Devi Siddhi. It is also used by the devotees of Lord Vishnu and for chanting Mantras for worship of goddess Lakshmi.

Chirmi Beads Mala:

The Goddess of wealth, MahaLaxmi, stays near to these Beads it is said the bead itself will choose its owner and will not stay with an unlucky person. These chirmi beads are considered very lucky and powerful. This mala can be used for Shaligram shingar too.

Amber Mala:

During Japa Amber Mala is that contains 10 -11 mm 108 round amber beads. It is very useful in diseases related to blood and disorder in menstruation.

Sphatik Mala:

Sphatik mala is the best mala for counting beads while chanting Devi Mantras. By wearing this Sphatik mala, the mind becomes pacified and quiet and becomes favorite of Lord Shiva.

Rudraksha Mala:

Rudraksha mala are very effective used in all kinds of rituals while worshipping gods, goddesses and nine planets. Rudraksha mala is said to have many healing properties. Rudraksha is said to be rich with shakti and calms the kundalini, thus making it easier to rise.

Navratna Mala:

Navratna Mala pacifies nine planets. So there are nine precious stones corresponding the nine planets or navagrahas in it which are Ruby (Sun), Pearl (Moon), Red coral (Mars), Emerald (Mercury), Yellow sapphire (Jupiter), Diamond (Venus), Blue Sapphire (Saturn), Hessonite (Rahu) and Cat’s Eye (Ketu).

Parad Mala:

Parad mala is considered as one of the most pure and auspicious metals since ancient times having both religious and medical importance. Parad in the form of beads is a very powerful cure of diabetes, blood pressure and heart diseases. Parad mala can be worn around the neck or waist and can also be used a japa mala.

Significance of Japa Mala

Japa mala is a set of beads made from 108 beads used by both Hindus and Buddhists while doing Japa. The Japa-Mala occupies a special position in Mantra-Sadhana. Japa Malas are used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of a deity in a practice known in Sanskrit as japa.

During Mantra Sadhana, the mind tends to wander always, through its very nature, so the wandering mind can be quickly recollected or brought back to the thought of the deity or object of meditation through Japa Mala. These days in yoga and meditation and even in the broader community, it has become a fashion statement to adorn oneself with Japa mala beads.

Chanting of some mantras is compulsory with definite number according to the God and the Goddess each for the fulfillment of desires. Japa anusthana is a devotional meditation practice that involves repeatedly reciting a mantra, a word or phrase with specific sacred resonance. For counting the number of chants rosaries are used. Japa Mala should not be used carelessly or kept in an unclean place or touched by the feet or left hand. Even though it is a lifeless object, it is an instrument through which God is remembered and an aid in spiritual upliftment.

The Japa mala beads is traditionally held in the right hand and used in two ways : one method is the Japa mala is hanging between the thumb and the ring (third) finger. The middle (second) finger is used to rotate the mala by one bead towards oneself with each repetition of the mantra.

And the second method is the Japa mala is hanging on the middle finger, with the thumb used to rotate the mala one bead at a time. In both the ways, the index finger is should not be used to touch the Japa mala beads.

Different types of Malas are used for different purposes. So there are some of the popular Hindu religious Japa malas :

Lotus Seed Mala
Turmeric Mala
Putra Jeeva mala
Coral Mala
Sandal Wood Mala
Tulsi Mala
Conch Mala
Vaijanti Mala
Chirmi Beads Mala
Amber Mala
Sphatik Mala
Rudraksha Mala
Navratna Mala

The Japa Mala practice begins at the summit bead and continues around the loop until the summit is reached again. The summit bead is never passed over. So if you plan to do more than 1 round, the mala is turned around to proceed again in the reverse direction.

Japa is done in three ways as Karmala, Varnamala and Manimala.

The Karamala procedure involves the doing of Japa on the fingers and can be done on the fingertips. One of the important rules to observe when doing this type of Japa is to keep the fingers together and not separate.

In the Varnamala process Japa involves using the alphabet of the Sanskrit language. And the Manimala procedure is the most recommended and the most common way of doing Japa when a Mala (or Rosary) made of beads threaded together is used.

Whenever the mala is taken up, it automatically conditions the mind to the meditative state. The Japa mala that you use for Mantra Japa meditation should not be exhibited and is best kept privately in a special Mala Bag.

Types of Yantras

Every common man falls the victim of some kind at any time against him and life becomes difficult to lead. In such state Yantras are used for counteracting the harmful effects of planets and increases the planets beneficial aspects in our lives. Yantras can prove extremely beneficial for persons facing problems without any apparent reason. Since each Yantra has a corresponding mantra so Yantras and mantras are connected together and represents different deities.

Yantras helps in fulfilling the basic purpose, brings prosperity in your business or career, bestows with good health, wealth and happiness. The yantras are of different types there are Pooja Yantra that are used for worshipping in temples. Yantras specific to each and every diety like goddess Durga, lord Ganpati and so on. Yantras also available for specific purposes like protection from disease, house, and from enemies. Planetary Yantras need to be activated by mantras and prayers specific to that deity or planet.

Different types of Yantras:

Shree Yantra:

Shree Yantra is the favourite of Goddess Lakshmi, deity of wealth and prosperity. Where ever this Yantra is placed there can be no scarcity of wealth. Shree Yantra possess the powers to remove all negative vibrations and energies from the environment. By installing Shree Yantra in home or at place of work will protect the person from all Vastu deficiencies.

All the Rishis, Yogis and great souls have accepted unanimously that this Yantra is capable of attracting wealth and meditating on the Shree Yantra harmonizes and optimizes all legitimate goals in our life. As wealth is not earned easily but just placing the Shree Yantra at home pleases Goddess Lakshmi her and she bestows wealth, prosperity, comforts and success.

Shree Yantra contains a very mystic inscription which is made of seven triangles. Around the centre triangle is a octagon around which is a decagon and finally a figure with fourteen sides.

Ganesh Yantra :

Ganesh puja is considered to be highly auspicious for the initiation of any significant task in life. So the worshiper of Ganesh Yantra, the lord and remover of all Obstacles and troubles is blessed with success in work and business, good luck in career for achieving goals. Ganesh yantra contains the powers of Lord Ganesha and symbolizes wisdom, intellect, purity and luck.

Kuber Yantra:

The god of wealth Kuber is the actual Lord of Riches in the Indian pantheon also has the Kuber Yantra blesses the worshipper with never lacking of money and material comforts .The Kuber yantra help in increasing the flow of funds and the ability to accumulate wealth when it is kept in house temple, Cash box, almirah etc. Kubera Yantra is a positive energy device which is imprinted with luck lines for you.The pooja of this yantra is performed on Dussehra, Dhan traydosi, Deepawali days also during yogas of Sun.

Maha Mrityunjaya Yantra:

By worshipping Maha Mrityunjaya Yantra the representation of Lord Shiva can get relief from miseries and troubles as well as the problems related to inner soul. This Yantra is useful for Mars and Saaturn related problems. Maha Mrityunjaya Yantra gives the freedom from the fear of death and fatal diseases and makes one courageous and healthy those who worship this yantra.

Vyapar Vridhi Yantra:

To increase prosperity and the flow of money in business the Vyapar Vridhi Yantra is placed in office. Vyapar Vridhi Yantra solves problems related is business caused by external or internal influences. The Vyapar Vridhi Yantra is considered one of the most auspicious for the combined worship of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. This yantra is taken from “Sunderhy Lehri” and is carved on copper plate with Beej mantras.

Vastru Dosh Nivaran Yantra:

This is a very useful and beneficial Yantra for Vastru Dosh Nivaran combats all the bad influences and ill-effects of Vaastu faults existing in one’s home or office. Vastru Dosh Nivaran Yantra should be either be buried under the ground before or after construction, with due rituals, or installed at the ‘Pooja’ room, and worshipped. This Yantra is embossed on a square plate of Panch Dhatu, the most auspicious metal made from 5 metals – Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass & Iron.

Navagraha Yantra:

The malefic effects of the nine planets are removed with Navagraha Yantra that represents the nine celestial influencers in Vedic Astrology.  This Navagraha Yantra bestows with beneficial effects. It is a combined Yantra for all the nine planets and is divided into nine squares, each one with a deity representing the corresponding planet.

This Navgraha Yantra is recommended for all individuals whose birth charts indicate negative positioning of planets within the horoscope that can afflict one’s health, prosperity and peace of mind.

Hanuman Yantra:

With this Hanuman Yantra one can build courage and protective from dangers and evil eyes. By worshiping Hanuman Yantra is effective for those with malefic Mars in the Horoscope Chart. A Panchamukhi Hanuman Yantra is very powerful and can help one to get Success in all actions. Hanuman Yantra is very auspicious and useful in business success. Hanuman Yantra will relieve you from incurable illnesses, laziness and bless you with longevity, courage, productivity and effective communication skills.

Baglamukhi Yantra:

Those who are facing obstructions because of his opponents and is problems of litigation the Baglamukhi yantra can be used to crush the opposition. The Baglamukhi yantra is prepared with specially prepared ink on bhoj patra and then it is energized by the chanting of Baglamukhi mantra.

Astrology

Astrology is defined as symbolic language, an art, a science, and a form of divinity. It is also defined as study of the influences of the cosmos of human life on earth , but common assumption of astrology is the use of celestial placements in order to explain events of past and present and predict the future.