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'''Japa''' ({{lang-sa|जप}}) is a [[spiritual discipline]] involving the meditative repetition of a [[mantra]] or name of a divine power. The mantra or name may be spoken softly, enough for the practitioner to hear it, or it may be spoken purely within the reciter's mind. ''Japa'' may be performed while sitting in a [[Lotus position|meditation posture]], while performing other activities, or as part of formal worship in group settings. The practice of repetitive prayer is present in varied forms within most religions in the world, although the [[Indian religions|religions of India]] generally give more emphasis to it as a specific discipline. | '''Japa''' ({{lang-sa|जप}}) is a [[spiritual discipline]] involving the meditative repetition of a [[mantra]] or name of a divine power. The mantra or name may be spoken softly, enough for the practitioner to hear it, or it may be spoken purely within the reciter's mind. ''Japa'' may be performed while sitting in a [[Lotus position|meditation posture]], while performing other activities, or as part of formal worship in group settings. The practice of repetitive prayer is present in varied forms within most religions in the world, although the [[Indian religions|religions of India]] generally give more emphasis to it as a specific discipline. | ||
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===Beads=== | ===Beads=== | ||
{{Main|Hindu prayer beads}} | {{Main|Hindu prayer beads}} | ||
In some forms of ''japa'', the repetitions are counted using a string of beads known as a [[japa mala]]. Many different types of materials are used for japa. The number of beads in the japa mala is generally [[number 108|108]]. It is not uncommon for people to wear japa beads around their neck, although some practitioners prefer to carry them in a bead-bag in order to keep them clean. | In some forms of ''japa'', the repetitions are counted using a string of beads known as a [[japa mala]]. Many different types of materials are used for japa. The number of beads in the japa mala is generally [[number 108|108]]. It is not uncommon for people to wear japa beads around their neck, although some practitioners prefer to carry them in a bead-bag in order to keep them clean. | ||