mala

Meanings

• noun

  A string of seeds or pebbles used in games or as a rosary in Hinduism and Buddhism.

  - "He played with the mala during recess."
  - "She used her mala for meditation."

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Variants

List of all variants of mala that leads to same result
mala fide , ab ovo usque ad mala

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Etymology

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Derived from the Sanskrit word 'mālā' meaning 'garland'.

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Trivia

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1. The number of beads on a mala can vary, but traditionally it contains 108 beads.

2. The mala is often worn as a necklace or bracelet.

3. Some malas are made of precious stones, while others are made of wood, seeds, or beads.

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Related Concepts

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1. Japa: A practice of reciting mantras or hymns aloud or silently for a specific number of times using a mala.

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Culture

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In Hinduism and Buddhism, the mala is used as a tool for counting mantras during meditation or japa. It is also used as a decorative garland, particularly for deities and idols.

How to Memorize "mala"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a string of seeds or beads in your hand. Imagine the texture, color, and shape of each bead.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the mala with calmness, focus, and meditation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that mala is a tool used for counting during meditation.

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