For some, a rosary is just a beautiful piece of jewelry or a fashionable bauble. In fact, this item is used in many religions as an aid in the performance of religious rituals and the reading of prayers. Even the word "rosary" itself comes from the Old Russian "cht '", which translates as "read", "count", "read".
Instructions
Step 1
To understand how to read a rosary, you need to know what each element stands for. They consist of beads or grains strung on a cord or ribbon, which are tied with a ring. Very often, at the place where the ends of the cord are connected, an object or a tassel of threads is attached.
Step 2
A cross or a tassel made of threads with three beads is tied to the Orthodox rosary. These beads symbolize the mystical garden of the Mother of God.
Step 3
In Hinduism, two identical tassels are attached to the rosary. In this religion, the thread on which the beads are strung symbolizes the secret, and the ring symbolizes the cyclical nature of times.
Step 4
Buddhist rosary ends with two tassels or several beads. The rosary with a red thread is intended for people who practice tantra. They also have one more feature that has not been noticed in other religions. This is one large gold bead in the center of the rosary, symbolizing Buddha.
Step 5
Rosary beads in Islam are made with an oblong brush with a pebble fixed in front of it. It means faith in one God.
Step 6
Depending on the religion, the number of beads strung on the rosary differs. Most of the grains in Orthodoxy - 160, and the least in Hinduism - 64.
Step 7
Most often, rosary beads are used when reading prayers. They allow you not to lose count, read the required number of psalms or mantras, and repent the required number of bows.
Step 8
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.
Step 9
The rosary also helps to focus attention and maintain the right rhythm of prayer.
Step 10
Which prayers to read depends on the religion. Both the number of readings and the content of psalms and mantras can be different. To understand what kind of prayers you need to read and what kind of rosary is better to get, consult with a minister of the temple.
Step 11
The priest in the church, the mullah in the mosque, the holy father in the church will certainly advise you on how to use this prayer attribute, and what words and actions should accompany its use.
