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A japamala, jaap maala, or simply mala (Sanskrit: माला; mālā, meaning 'garland' [1]) is a loop of prayer beads commonly used in Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism.
Japa (Sanskrit: जप) is the meditative repetition of a mantra or a divine name. It is a practice found in Hinduism , [ 1 ] Jainism , [ 2 ] Sikhism , [ 3 ] [ 4 ] and Buddhism , [ 5 ] with parallels found in other religions .
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In Vaishnavism, the chanting of any or all of the names of Vishnu, either with or without the help of a japamala (rosary), is regarded to offer punya (religious merit) to the chanter, and is hence an important part of ritualistic worship. [4]
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