Sit Properly

It’s the debate to end all debates! The dastardly clicker vs. beads argument. Sure, everyone agrees that chanting our rounds on a strand of 108 tulasi beads is the best, but what of the (much needed?) alternatives?

Most have turned to “the clicker.”

The Clicker is nothing more than an inventory counter. With each mantra chanted you “click” the button and it adds another number to the tally. It’s fairly controversial and many argue that it’s only used when you need to do other things while chanting, which makes the chanting pretty well pointless, so why bother anyway?

Recently, the Japa Group posted a piece about a clicker alternative. They suggest using a bracelet of 27 beads to “hide” your japa from the prying eyes of the abhorrent public.

These are available from Krishna.com and I’m sure would do the trick.

However, I’m bad with numbers and this method requires a LOT of keeping track. If only there was something small with 108 beads that I could shove in my pocket or wear as a bracelet! If only! But now, thanks to my wonderful friend, Ryan, there is!

Ryan makes Orthodox prayer ropes, a length of rope, where the knots form “beads.” He offered to make one that replicated a standard strand of 108 beads.

These “beads” are great!

Easily roll in a ball for quick hiding action!

And if you like…

It’s the perfect necklace!

…or bracelet!

So you can see, the Orthodox Prayer Rope is a wonderful addition to any japa chanter’s arsenal. And is it truly good for chanting? Boy howdy it is!

Big thanks to Ryan who thrilled the heck out of me with this gift. He’s a great guy.