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Japamala

Japamala is a special tool used by some spiritual people to help them pray or meditate. A Japamala is made up of a string of beads and a special pendant. The pendant's design can be important to the person who uses it, but the beads are what really matter.

So, when someone is trying to focus on their prayer or meditation, they'll hold the Japamala in their hand and start moving their fingers along the beads, one by one. With each bead, they'll say a simple prayer or a special word, kind of like saying "thank you" or "please help me stay calm" to themselves.

The act of saying the prayer or word, along with the physical act of moving the beads along the Japamala, can help people feel more peaceful and centered. It's a nice way to focus your thoughts and feelings, especially if you're feeling stressed or upset.
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