Mantra Japa
April 21, 2007
As a part of every yagya there is a section where mantra japa (repetition) is performed for the deity that is being honored. Interestingly, the tradition is that the number of mantra repetitions is counted on a small rosary (called a mala), but that it must be hidden from view. So, as you see here, the priests have a special japa bag for this purpose. The obvious question is why and I have to admit that I don’t know!
