Overview Spirituality is not just about following a certain deity but the constant faith that one has. Chanting mantras forms one of the most vital constituents of spirituality and god's worship. There however is a strong foundation laid for chanting, and the number of times you chant a mantra is an important aspect of it. Rudraksha Mala Rudraksha mala is considered as the most conducive souvenir for peaceful chanting of holy mantras. Sages and the learned have always stressed upon the inclusion of exactly 108 beads in a japa mala. This is a meticulously crafted rudraksha mala with 108 + 1 beads. The extra bead is often referred to as 'Meru'. Distinctive Advantages While one presses and passes the beads one by one while performing japa, it leads to acupressure at the specific acupressure points of the thumb and the middle finger. Another major advantage of the rudraksha japam is that it helps to protect the person from most diseases of the stomach, chest and other respiratory problems.