Question asked by FL
Tashi Delek all!
I am curious as to what mala materials can multiply mantras, and why it works like that? I came across an item at vajrasecrets that explains that rudraksha malas multiply mantras by 20 million times. I also came across a text – that states that pearl or ruby malas multiply mantras by 100 million times.
Are these effects true? And would it be okay for us to use malas made of those materials?
Thank you!
Dear FL,
Thank you for your questions. Yes, some materials are said to multiply the effect of certain associated mantras. This is explained in a fantastic teaching given by His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche titled Mantras – Holy Words of Power (https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/mantras-holy-words-of-power.html)
The teaching covers which materials are best used while reciting which type of mantra, how to recite correctly, and a whole host of others important things to know when reciting mantras. You will find all your questions answered in this teaching. I hope this helps. Thank you.