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Japa counter
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Hold to reset · space to count
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A japa counter keeps count of mantra repetitions so the practice is not interrupted by arithmetic. Set the target to 108 for a single mala round, or to a multiple of it for longer practice. The counter is silent and stores nothing anywhere but your own device.
A traditional japa mala has 108 beads plus a head bead, and one full round of the mala is 108 repetitions. Practitioners often commit to a fixed number of rounds a day, which is why counters and malas are used at all: the number is a commitment, and losing count breaks it.
Set the target to 108 for a single round. When the counter marks the target, note the round and reset for the next one, or set the target to 108 multiplied by your number of rounds and let it run in one continuous count.
For counting, yes. A mala also serves as a tactile focus and, for many practitioners, has a personal or ritual significance a screen does not carry. Plenty of people use the mala for seated practice and a counter for repetitions through the day.
A japa counter records mantra repetitions, usually in rounds of 108 to match the beads of a japa mala.
108, plus a larger head bead used to mark the start and end of a round.
Yes. It is free to use, has no adverts, no premium tier and no sign-up. Every feature is available to everyone.
Yes. Once the page has loaded once, the counter keeps working with no internet connection and your count is kept on your device.
Yes. The current count is stored in your browser on your own device, so reopening the page picks up where you left off. Clearing your browser data clears the count.