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The term 'mala' is a Sanskrit word for “meditation garland.” Originally, mala beads were used for a special style of meditation called Japa, which means, “to recite.” ... ' Malas are used as a tool to help the mind focus on meditation, or count mantras in sets of 108 repetitions. 

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Mathematicians of Vedic culture viewed 108 as a number of the wholeness of existence. This number also connects the Sun, Moon, and Earth: The average distance of the Sun and the Moon to Earth is 108 times their respective diameters.

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They are similar to other forms of prayer beads used in various world religions and sometimes referred to in English as rosary.