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Historically Practical

Why Do Religions Use Prayer Beads?

Mala, rosary, misbaha and other prayer beads turn repetition into something the hands can count. Tradivior will trace their histories across religions and test whether tactile counting changes attention, memory…

Primarily Symbolic/Cultural

Why Do Sikhs Bow Before the Guru Granth Sahib?

In Sikh practice, bowing before the Guru Granth Sahib expresses reverence toward the Guru embodied in scripture. Tradivior will investigate the history of this relationship and what embodied deference does…