{"id":131273,"date":"2021-07-14T11:42:34","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T06:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/?p=131273"},"modified":"2021-07-14T11:42:35","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T06:12:35","slug":"jaap-mala-and-the-sacred-science-behind-possessing-108-beads-in-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/jaap-mala-and-the-sacred-science-behind-possessing-108-beads-in-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaap Mala And The Sacred Science Behind Possessing 108 Beads In It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You might wonder why number 108 is so sacred and vital? You see them almost all around you like 108 yoga of doing <a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/surya-namaskar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Surya Namaskar<\/a> or 108 Pithas and Upanishads. Not just this, some states in India even use 108 as a helpline number. Indeed, the answer to all this is one. The number is amongst the brightest ones in yoga and Hinduism. Thus, ideal for a jaap mala.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/jaap-mala-and-the-sacred-science-behind-possessing-108-beads-in-it\/#What_is_a_Jaap_Mala\" >What is a Jaap Mala?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/jaap-mala-and-the-sacred-science-behind-possessing-108-beads-in-it\/#108_Beads_on_Japa_Mala\" >108 Beads on Japa Mala<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/jaap-mala-and-the-sacred-science-behind-possessing-108-beads-in-it\/#Why_108_repetitions\" >Why 108 repetitions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/jaap-mala-and-the-sacred-science-behind-possessing-108-beads-in-it\/#In_a_nutshell\" >In a nutshell<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>In yoga, figure 108 depicts spiritual completion. So, undoubtedly, the old yogis also assumed that we could harmonize ourselves to the pattern of creation by ending practices in circles of this sacred number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us now find out why the jaap mala we use has this sacred number 108 synced with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/mala-jap-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mala Jap- How it Benefits You?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Jaap_Mala\"><\/span>What is a Jaap Mala?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Japa mala or yoga beads are a garland of beads, used mainly for spiritual purposes. Practised since primaeval times by yogis, sages, and Buddhists, they used it to perform their spiritual practices while meditating. Nowadays, too, it is usually to count the number of times a mantra is chanting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to be spiritual to use or possess a jaap mala. But, understanding its significance and use is of utmost importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/significance-of-mangalsutra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Importance Of Wearing Mangalsutra In Hinduism<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/16752292856_580bd6e91d_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131336\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"108_Beads_on_Japa_Mala\"><\/span>108 Beads on Japa Mala<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a traditional jaap mala, the beads are usually composed of <a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/benefits-of-all-12-mukhi-rudraksha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rudraksha<\/a>. Rudraksha being the big and evergreen tree related to the Hindu Lord Shiva. In the yogic culture, the beads in the jaap mala execute to chant mantras while meditating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/8696569195_bb00ac6cfa_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131333\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A complete circle of 108 repeats is on the jaap mala that makes the chanter effortlessly pay attention to the sounds, thumping, and explication of the mantra chanted. The 109th bead at the bottom side of the mala is known as the Bindu, Sumeru, guru bead, or stupa. However, the 109th one is never among the recital but marks the beginning and end of one jaap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/best-rudraksha-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Rudraksha for You Based on Your Sign<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_108_repetitions\"><\/span>Why 108 repetitions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This question is one with thousands of answers. And number 108 had endless meanings covering scientific, religious, and philosophical beliefs. Some of the most interesting ones are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/5640937153_bbdf3e5143_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131335\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chakras of Heart: <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/chakras-of-lower-body\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chakras<\/a> are the joining of energy bands. They are to be a whole of 108 energy bands. These converge to configure the heart chakra. Amongst them, one is Sushumna that leads the way to the crown chakra. It is a path towards self-realization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sanskrit letters: <\/strong>There are precisely 54 alphabets in the Sanskrit letters. Each alphabet has feminine and masculine versions, much like the Shakti and Shiva. Technically two times 54 is 108 and makes the lot complete and whole, indicating uniformity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Houses and Planets:<\/strong> According to <a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/category\/astrology-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">astrology<\/a>, there are 9 planets and 12 houses. If you multiply the same, you will get the answer as 108. Thus, mantra via jaap mala is a suggested remedy given by many astrologers to make planets strong or improve their effect on our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ganga connection:<\/strong> The sacred Ganga we pray so dedicatedly has a deep connection with the number 108. <a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/ganges-a-sacred-and-purest-river-of-all\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ganga River<\/a> extends to a latitude of 9 degrees and a longitude of 12 degrees. The sum you can see figures to 108 again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/vasuki-and-shiva-real-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vasuki and Shiva- What is the Real Story?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_a_nutshell\"><\/span>In a nutshell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Number 1 is the number that depicts higher-level truth or God, while, 0 for completeness in any spiritual activity, and number 8 is eternity or infinity. Clearly, the number not just makes you whole and complete but also enlightens your life in the best way possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/5238413621_87d52b3733_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131334\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, possessing a jaap mala with 108 or just wearing one leads you towards the road of fulfillment and deep understanding. Moreover, with being an example of a fashion statement, it also sets itself as a spiritual statement to folks of all religions around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/meditation-how-expert-astrologers-can-help-you-grow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meditation- How Expert Astrologers can Help you Grow<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Also, read <a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/maha-mrityunjaya-mantra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra- Meaning and Benefits<\/a> and follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_astrotalk.com_\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> as well.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div><p id=\"pvc_stats_131273\" class=\"pvc_stats total_only  \" data-element-id=\"131273\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p><div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You might wonder why number 108 is so sacred and vital? 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