tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post8214924226356724864..comments2024-03-27T18:20:35.784-04:00Comments on The Beading Gem: A Brief History of Prayer BeadsThe Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-19207404710922375342012-12-07T13:59:26.472-05:002012-12-07T13:59:26.472-05:00Thank you, Naomi! I'm so glad you learned some...Thank you, Naomi! I'm so glad you learned some new things! It really is such a fascinating subject!Angela Magnotti Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06895392654684741089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-49786993050893278362012-11-05T15:17:50.669-05:002012-11-05T15:17:50.669-05:00I learned so much about prayer beads from this inf...I learned so much about prayer beads from this informative article, Angela. I have always wondered about the origin of prayer beads but have never delved into their history myself. Thanks for doing this "homework" for me! Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305627042980247246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-34159016318016217022012-11-04T13:12:23.696-05:002012-11-04T13:12:23.696-05:00Divya, thank you so much for adding your knowledge...Divya, thank you so much for adding your knowledge here. I have done extensive research on prayer beads and know that you are absolutely right! So many of the ancient rituals have lost their full value, lost in translation. Peace to you on this day. Thank you for reading and commenting!Angela Magnotti Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06895392654684741089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-12795606756996735432012-11-04T12:30:07.089-05:002012-11-04T12:30:07.089-05:00Thanks Divya for your invaluable and additional in...Thanks Divya for your invaluable and additional info on what prayer beads also mean to Hindus.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-80131836534193063462012-11-04T08:38:15.514-05:002012-11-04T08:38:15.514-05:00Very Informative article and a lovely comparison b...Very Informative article and a lovely comparison between prayer beads of different cultures. Though Prayer beads are supposed to aid in keeping a count of the number of chants recited, it is also used to promote blood circulation and aid in the body organs being in harmony with one another as chanting God's name was supposed to be a therapy by itself.Practitioners of Accupressure and Sujok often press portions of finger tips with rounded objects to relieve pressure and promote circulationDivyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11839085440311313070noreply@blogger.com