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prayer beads meaning in Sanskrit

माला mālā

prayer beads in Sanskrit: माला (mālā). In English, prayer beads means a string of beads used by members of various religions to count prayers, chants, or devotions.

Sanskrit words for prayer beads

string of beads — see also rosary
माला mālā

English meaning of prayer beads

  1. noun A string of beads used by members of various religions to count prayers, chants, or devotions.

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Questions about prayer beads in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of prayer beads in Sanskrit?
Prayer beads in Sanskrit is माला (mālā).
prayer beads इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Prayer beads: माला (mālā).
What does prayer beads mean in English?
Prayer beads means a string of beads used by members of various religions to count prayers, chants, or devotions.

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