In a Mala of 108 beads plus 1 sumeru, should we start from the first normal bead and chant only till the last normal bead without chanting at Sumeru bead, or do

People say that once you wear a Tulsi mala you cannot take it off, so how can I chant without a mala? - Quora

Can 54 beads of 5face rudraksha mala be worn at any time? - Quora

How many times should one chant their Mantra on their Mala beads before moving onto another bead? - Quora

Can I chant different Buddhist mantras on the same mala? - Quora

Is a mala without a guru bead incomplete and useless? I bought a 'mala' with 108 beads and a tassel, with no guru bead. - Quora

How to use a sapphire mala? Do you have to touch each bead when reciting your mantra, or can you just hold it and move through the beads without touching them

What is the traditional number of beads on a mala, and why are they arranged in this way? - Quora

Why are there 108 beads on a mala? - Quora

What is the role of Sumeru in Rudraksh Mala & while chanting does one have to count the Sumeru bead also? - Quora

Is breaking of Japa Mala in the middle of mantra chanting, a spiritual sign or an omen? What should be done to respectfully discard the beads? - Quora

If you use mala beads while meditating, do you have to have a mantra as well or can you just use the beads as a counter? - Quora