Original Tulsi Mala for Men & Women | Meditation, Chanting, and Prayer - ISKCON Style

Instructions for Use — Japa Mala

• Create a Sacred Space: Sit comfortably in a peaceful environment — your home temple, meditation space, or any quiet place where you can focus without disturbance.
• Set Your Intention: Hold the Japa Mala in your hands and close your eyes.

Focus on your purpose — peace of mind, spiritual growth, protection, manifestation, healing, or devotion to a deity or mantra.

• Begin the Japa Practice: Hold the mala in your right hand, using the thumb to move each bead gently toward you.

Start from the bead next to the guru bead (the larger center bead) — never cross over the guru bead; when you reach it, reverse direction.

• Chant the Mantra: Repeat your chosen mantra (for example, “Om Namah Shivaya,” “Om Gam Ganapataye Namah,” “Om Hreem Namah,” or any personal mantra) once per bead.

Use 11, 21, 54, or 108 repetitions based on your practice.

• Allow the Energy to Flow: After completing your japa, sit silently for a moment and feel the vibration of the mantra in your mind and body.

Breathe deeply and acknowledge the intention you set — inner peace, clarity, faith, or spiritual connection.

• After the Practice: Continue your day while staying aligned with the energy of the mantra.

Let the calmness, guidance, or devotion generated through the mala accompany you in your routine.

• Care & Respect: Keep the Japa Mala clean and dry.

Avoid contact with perfumes, water, lotions, or chemicals.

Store it in a soft pouch or on your altar when not in use.

Handle it with respect — malas carry spiritual energy and respond to devotion, consistency, and intention.