Exact Usage
The off head of the mala is usually called the Meru. Bring the tips of your ring-finger and thumb-finger together, and let the mala be hung at the junction. Start saying the mantra, at each repetition turn one bead with the middle finger, always allowing the index-finger to stand apart.
Traditionally, you should never cross the meru or "guru" bead. The mala should be turned in such a way that the 109th mantra is counted on the bead in which the 107th mantra was registered .
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