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Japa, the counting of beads, should be done after covering the mala. A mala should always be kept in a cotton bag (Gomukhi). During the counting of beads, the hand should be inside the gomukhi. While counting mantras the mala should not touch the ground at any time. There is another method for Japa:

Take a copper bowl filled with water. Hold half the beads of a mala in the hand and allow the rest of the beads to remain dipped in the water. Now cover the hand with a cloth and begin the japa. After completing the japa (reciting mantra), this water should be sprinkled in the house, the courtyard and then drunk for attaining happiness and salvation.

Mantra for the attainment of final salvation or religious perfection should be recited by revolving the rosary with thumbs and the Index finger (also called Tarjani, i.e. first finger or the finger of Jupiter). The finger of Jupiter is also used for destroying enemies. Mantras for peace should be recited with the help of the thumb and second finger (also called Madhyama or finger of Saturn). For the attainment of mantra siddhi, use the thumb and third finger or ring finger or finger of the Sun). The thumb is used for final emancipation. The finger of Jupiter is for prosperities through trading and business. The finger of Saturn is for wealth and happiness. The finger of the Sun is for peace. The anamika or finger of Mercury is for all types of mantras and achieving siddhis. Revolving a rosary with the thumb, middle and ring finger helps attain peace and mental tranquility.