❓ What is the correct method of chanting mantras with a rosary (Mala)?

To chant mantras with a rosary, one should first clean themselves and sit on an asana in a quiet and sacred place. Remembering your chosen deity (Ishta Dev), mantra chanting should be started with devotion and concentration. According to tradition, a rosary typically contains 108 beads and one Sumeru bead. While chanting, the rosary should be held in hand, and one mantra should be chanted per bead. The rosary should be advanced using the thumb and middle finger, while the index finger should not be used to roll the beads. Upon reaching the Sumeru bead, it should not be crossed over to continue further in the same direction; instead, if chanting is to be continued, the rosary should be turned back and chanted in the reverse direction. While chanting, the mind should be kept calm with focus on the pronunciation and meaning of the mantra. Chanting should be done with devotion, faith, and regularity.