Indian cricketer Virat Kohli recently announced his retirement from Test cricket. His announcement came as a shock to his fans worldwide. After the announcement, Virat’s video of using a “Jaap counting machine” is making rounds on the internet. The video is from Virat’s visit to Vrindavan where he visited to take blessings from Shri Premanand Govind Sharnaji Maharaj.
The cricketer who once used to say things like, ‘Do I look like the pooja-path type to you?’, has turned towards spirituality in recent years. This change in Virat has come after he tied the knot with actress Anushka Sharma. Since their marriage, the couple has frequently been seen visiting various ashrams. Moreover, they have often engaged in conversations with spiritual gurus. They continue to visit spiritual places with their two children now.
Japa Counting Machine
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Virat and Anushka recently visited Vrindavan to talk and get blessed by Shri Premanand Govind Sharnaji Maharaj again. In the video showing the couple seeking wisdom from Shri Premanand Maharaj. Fans spotted Virat wearing a small device in his hands.
Many fans made their guesses about this device out of curiosity as well. The device that people spotted the cricket wearing is a digital Japa counter. It is a ring-like device which helps people keep track of their japa. A Japa is a religious practice of chanting a mantra or a god’s name repeatedly for a particular number of times.
How Does a Japa Counting Machine Work?
With the help of this Japa counting machine, people keep a tally of how many times they have chanted. The Japa counting machine comes equipped with a digital screen and a small button. After each chant or japa, clicking the button registers the tally and displays it on the screen. Earlier, people used to keep a track of their chant or jaap count with the help of prayer beads or a mala. Many people still use these beads to keep track of their chants, but a lot of devotees have started using the Japa machine due to convenience.
