Malas are traditionally used to aid in mMalas are traditionally used to aid in meditation. These have the traditional 108 beads on them and the belief is to repeat your mantra/prayer/chant as you touch each bead to reach a deep sense of peace and calm. Malas are traditionally used to aid in meditation. These have the traditional 108 beads on them and the belief is to repeat your mantra/prayer/chant as you touch each bead to reach a deep sense of peace and calm. editation.  These have the traditional 108 beads on them and the belief is to repeat your mantra/prayer/chant as you touch each bead to reach a deep sense of peace and calm.