For someone, a rosary is simply a beautiful decoration or a fashionable bauble. In fact, this subject is used in many religions as an assistant in the performance of religious rites and prayers. Even the word "rosary" itself came from the old Russian "fri '", which translates as "read", "count", "read".
Instruction manual
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To understand how to read the rosary, you need to know what each element means. They consist of beads or grains strung on a cord or ribbon that are tied with a ring. Very often, at the place where the ends of the cord are connected, some object or a brush of threads is attached.
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A cross or a tassel of threads with three beads is attached to the Orthodox rosary. These beads symbolize the mystical garden of the Virgin.
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In Hinduism, two identical brushes are attached to the rosary. In this religion, the thread on which the beads are strung symbolizes the secret, and the ring - the cyclicity of time.
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Buddhist rosary ends with two tassels or several beads. The beads with red thread are designed for people practicing tantra. They have one more feature, unnoticed in other religions. This is one large golden bead in the center of the rosary, symbolizing the Buddha.
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The rosary in Islam is made with an elongated brush with a pebble fixed in front of it. He means faith in one God.
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Depending on religion, the number of beads strung on a rosary varies. Most of the grains in Orthodoxy - 160, and least of all in Hinduism - 64.
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Most often, prayer beads are used when reading prayers. They allow you not to lose count, read the right amount of psalms or mantras, beat off the required number of bows.
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In addition, the rosary activates the nerve endings on the fingers, which enhances the brain and allows you to plunge deeper into a state of divine trance.
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Even the rosary helps to concentrate and maintain the desired rhythm of prayer.
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Which prayers to read depends on religion. And the number of readings, and the content of psalms and mantras can be different. To understand which prayers you need to read and which prayer beads are best for you, consult a temple attendant.
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The father in the church, the mullah in the mosque, the holy father in the church, will definitely advise you how to use this prayer attribute, and what words and actions should accompany its application.
