Radha Naam Jap: Radhe Radhe on a Mala

Naam jap of Radha's name: how to count it on a mala, and what 11,000 or a lakh takes.

Mantra · 2 min readBy IdeaForgeLabs, makers of JapoUpdated

Quick answer

For Radha naam jap, say Radhe Radhe once for each bead of a 108-bead mala, starting beside the sumeru. A short name moves quickly: one mala often takes 2 to 4 minutes, so 11,000 naam, about 102 malas, takes roughly 3 to 7 hours, spread over a day or several days.

राधे राधे

Radhe Radhe

Krishna · One of the 27 mantras in the Japo app

Write it 108 times online

What naam jap is

Naam jap is japa of a divine name: repeating the name itself, rather than a longer mantra. Radhe Radhe, Ram, Sita Ram and Waheguru are all chanted this way, and all are in the Japo app's list. Because a name is short, naam jap fits into a busy day: a few malas before work, more on a walk, a long sitting in the evening.

How to do Radha naam jap on a mala

  1. Take your mala in the right hand and start beside the sumeru. If you are new to the mala, see how to do japa with a mala.
  2. Say Radhe Radhe once, then move one bead. Many people chant it as a single breath-length phrase.
  3. At the sumeru, one mala of 108 is done. Turn the mala and continue.

How long common counts take

CountMalas of 108At 2 minutes a malaAt 3 minutes a mala
1,008About 919 minutes28 minutes
11,0001023 hours 24 minutes5 hours 6 minutes
1,00,000926About 31 hoursAbout 46 hours

For a lakh or more, spread the count over days with the sankalpa calculator, and see how many times to chant for choosing a daily number.

Frequently asked questions

How many malas is 11,000 Radha naam jap?

102 malas of 108 make 11,016, just over 11,000. 101 malas fall short.

Can I do Radha naam jap without a mala?

Yes. You can count on your fingers, or use the online japa counter, a likhita page that opens with राधे chosen and Krishna's flute and feather as the pattern.

Can I chant Radhe Radhe while walking or working?

Yes. Naam jap is often done through the day, whispered or silently, alongside other activity. Formal sittings are usually done seated.

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