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Why do chanting malas have 108+1 beads?

I have often heard that the number 108 has a special significance in the Vedic culture. Likeculture; when mantras are chanted onusing beads, it is done in a cycle of 108 times. And when 108 times are completed, the sumeru bead is not crossed and the mala is flipped. I wish to know the significance behind itthis.

Is there any scriptural reference or hasabout this? Has any prominent acharya commented on it?

Thank you.

Why chanting malas have 108+1 beads?

I have often heard that the number 108 has a special significance in the Vedic culture. Like when mantras are chanted on beads, it is done in a cycle of 108 times. And when 108 times are completed, the sumeru bead is not crossed and the mala is flipped. I wish to know the significance behind it.

Is there any scriptural reference or has any prominent acharya commented on it?

Thank you.

Why do chanting malas have 108+1 beads?

I have often heard that the number 108 has a special significance in the Vedic culture; when mantras are chanted using beads, it is done in a cycle of 108 times. And when 108 times are completed, the sumeru bead is not crossed and the mala is flipped. I wish to know the significance behind this.

Is there any scriptural reference about this? Has any prominent acharya commented on it?

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Why chanting malas have 108+1 beads?

I have often heard that the number 108 has a special significance in the Vedic culture. Like when mantras are chanted on beads, it is done in a cycle of 108 times. And when 108 times are completed, the sumeru bead is not crossed and the mala is flipped. I wish to know the significance behind it.

Is there any scriptural reference or has any prominent acharya commented on it?

Thank you.