Japa mala

[Sahasranama]

There is some info about that here:
http://www.mantraonnet.com/ss/rudraksha.html

There are more stories of Shiva crying. When Shiva took the form of a baby and appeared from in between brahmas eyebrows he cried. Therefore Brahma gave the name rudra to Shiva, rudati iti rudra, he who cries is Rudra. Another story is that of Shiva crying, because Vishnu was singing beautifully. Those tears created a pond of water at naimisharanya kshetra.

[kd gupta]

So this would have been a very pious job to take bath there , but I am sorry to say that neither there is any pond of water nor any fairy tale like this .

[Sahasranama]

I can't verify this story, but I think I heard it in a lecture by a pundit.

[Arjuni]

As long as the topic is mālā, I have a question.

I have read before - and I cannot remember the source for the life of me - that any mālā used for japa should not be worn, for two reasons: a) a japa mālā should never be displayed but should be kept in someplace private, and b) since japa helps to remove negative qualities from oneself, one shouldn't then wear that mālā and carry those energies around.

However, forum members (and others) have mentioned wearing mālās. What is the purpose of wearing a mālā - as opposed to a regular necklace of the same beads - if it is not to be used as a meditation tool?

Indraneela
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"I wait the power of one like thee, O Indra, gifts of a Helper such as thou art, Hero.
Strong, Mighty God, dwell with me now and ever."
Om Indrāya Namaḥ.
Om Namaḥ Śivāya.

[Eastern Mind]

Vannakkam Indraneela:

I'm sure answers will vary, but for me personally, that is correct. (Japa malas shouldn't be worn) The wearing is more as a mark (perhaps of sect), as some people wear a single rudraksha, or a mala that has gemstones interspaced. Some people also wear japa around their wrists. I believe this is more justy as a carrying method.

Aum Namasivaya

[Adhvagat]

Can anyone chant the names of Shiva? Would it require diksha or perhaps initial study at least to be respectful?

What mantras are usually chanted with the Rudraksha?

[Sahasranama]

Certainly, everyone can chant Shiva.

I have posted a related story here:
http://hindudharmaforums.com/showpos...5&postcount=12

[Eastern Mind]

Can anyone chant the names of Shiva? Would it require diksha or perhaps initial study at least to be respectful?

What mantras are usually chanted with the Rudraksha?

Vannakkam Pietro: Once upon a time in this lifetime I had them memorized, so if some lowly chap like me can do it, I guess so can you. Here is a link to them, but it is a particularly slow one. Would be good for practising, I think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI4UnZyncco

Aum Namasivaya

[Sahasranama]

So this would have been a very pious job to take bath there , but I am sorry to say that neither there is any pond of water nor any fairy tale like this .

You are wrong, there is a pond there named chakrakunda. You can go take a bath now.

[Suhita]

Namaste all,

I think Yogkriya ji has explained nicely regarding whether or not same mala is used for chanting or worship different deities. Thanks Yogkriya ji!!!