Why are there 108 mantra japa beads?

It has been said there there are 108 energy lines connecting to the heart, with one of them believed to be the path to self realization. Mantras When using your mala beads in meditation and chanting your mantra, some have said you are complete once you have done it 100 times. read more

Apparently there are 108 human delusions or types of disregard/ ignorance. Time. Some say humans have 108 feelings; 36 related to the past, 36 related to the present, and 36 related to the future. Heart Chakra. The chakra centres are where energy lines intersect, and there are said to be a 108 energy lines which meet to form the heart chakra. read more

The number 108 is significant for so many reasons. Some believe there are 108 stages on the journey of the human soul, while others associate the possibility of enlightenment with taking only 108 breaths a day, while in deep meditation. read more

Meaning of 108 beads on a mala. Mantra 108 times or multiples of 108, with or without a mala, is common in Yoga and Meditation. Mantra leads to Meditation, and Meditation to the union called Yoga. 108 is a typical number in Yoga Mantra Meditation. read more