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1. What exactly is ... a Mantra?
   Mantras are specially energized sounds or words. They may be simple single sounds like OM or special phrases or prayers intoned or sung in various ways. Mantras are repeated in a regular manner in order to empower them and turn them into tools of psychological transformation. Any key word or p ...
2. What exactly is ... Rudraksh?
   After years of meditation for the well-being of all creatures Lord Shiva opened his eyes and one hot tear rolled down his cheek and fell on earth. The spot where it hit the ground a plant began to grow which should later bring the seeds used for Malas and jewellery: the Rudraksh. Since hundred ...
3. What exactly is ... Navaratna?
   There are nine primary gemstones which are called the 'Nava-Ratna' and which are all seen as holy stones. Each of these stones is assigned to one planet. Ruby is the stone of the sun, of the moon it is the (natural) pearl, the red coral is assigned to Mars, emerald is the stone of Mercury, yell ...
4. What exactly is ... a Mala?
   Of course, Malas look good worn for example on a plain unicolour pullover but their original purpose is japa, the recitation of Mantras with their help, just like saying prayers with a rosary. Mantras are often repeated hundreds of times and reciting them with a Mala helps to keep concentrati ...