Using a Rudraksha Jaap Mala is a straightforward process, often tied to meditation or prayer practices. Here’s a simple guide on how to use it:

1. Find a Quiet Place: Choose a quiet and serene place where you won’t be disturbed. This helps in maintaining focus.

2. Hold the Mala Correctly: Hold the mala in your right hand. Let it drape off the middle finger, which is considered the energy channel for sacred mantras. Use your thumb to move each bead towards you for each recitation.

3. Recite Your Mantra: Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths to calm your mind and focus. Start reciting your chosen mantra (sacred syllable, word, or verse). It could be as simple as ‘Om’ or any other mantra that you feel a deep connection with.

4. Complete the Cycle: Continue reciting your mantra, moving the beads with your thumb, one by one. Complete the cycle until you reach the Guru bead – the larger bead that’s often different from the others. This completes one round of mantra japa.

5. Reverse Direction: If you wish to do more than one round, you don’t cross over the Guru bead. Instead, you reverse the direction and start the next round.

6. End Your Session: When you’ve completed your recitations, you can end your session by sitting quietly for a few minutes, absorbing the energy and peace from your practice.

Remember, the power of the mala comes not only from the Rudraksha beads but also from the mantras and the energy you invest in them. Regular use increases its potency.