Sannyas: Orange and Mala
- "BHAGWAN,
- WHY DO SANNYASINS HAVE TO CHANGE THEIR NAMES AND WEAR A MALA?
- First: there is no reason why sannyasins are in orange and wear a mala except that I am eccentric about it. I am a little in love with the orange and I am in love with myself, hence the mala. This is the truth, if you understand. If you need some rationalisation you can ask my disciples."
- (Osho, Tao: The Pathless Path, Vol 1, 18 Feb 1977)
- Above quote from Osho on this question / theme is one of hundreds, all different. This one has been used here as 1) it's the most inclusive and 2) leaves the most space for his people to offer / create their own understandings. Everyone is invited to do so in the discussion page.
The Sep-Oct 1970 meditation camp in Manali (Himachal Pradesh) was the occasion of Osho's first sannyas initiations. (Click the image for more details.)
First oval malas
Wooden malas
Plastic malas
Wooden mala with stone beads and a silver commune pendant
Old mala set in wood and a gold commune pendant