Polished Rosaries Mala, For Japa

Chanting a mantra with or without a counting device is known as Japa. It is common among the followers of all religions including Jews, Christians, Hindus, Muslims, and Zoroastrians, as a powerful means to control the mind. It is believed that an idle mind is the devil workshop, and they accomplish practical work on themselves by doing prayers or japa, often with a rosary.