The same encyclopedia answers: “Whenever any prayer has to be repeated a large number of times recourse is likely to be had to some mechanical apparatus less troublesome than counting upon the fingers. ”
Sama teatmeteos kirjutab: „Iga kord, kui mõnd palvet tuleb mitu korda korrata, kalduvad inimesed kasutama mingit laadi mehaanilist eset, millega on kergem palveid loendada kui näppudel. ”