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Sphatik Mala for Jap and can be worn as well. A Japa mala or Mala is a string of prayer beads commonly used by Hindus, Buddhists and some Sikhs for the spiritual practice known in Sanskrit as japa. It is usually made from 108 beads, though other numbers are also used. The 109th bead on a mala is called the sumeru, bindu, stupa, or guru bead. Counting should always begin with a bead next to the sumeru. There are numerous explanations why there are 108 beads, with the number 108 bearing special religious significance in a number of Hindu and Buddhist traditions.Physical contact with prayer beads transmits their inherent healing powers. Japa meditation cultivates a deep inner strength and inner power that may surprise you. Mantras contain and activate Shakti energy, but it is only through the repetition of these potent mantras that this energy can build up over time to be perceived. Committing to a 40-day practice of Japa meditation will further increase your inner strength, life-force energy, and resilience. Malas are used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of a deity. Mantras are typically repeated hundreds or even thousands of times. The mala is used so that one can focus on the meaning or sound of the mantra rather than counting its repetitions.Each Bead connects with you in a different way and can help symbolize different needs and traits you wish to cultivate in your daily life. Our beads are made from genuine Sandalwood that feels smooth and soothing to touch and reflects light.