According to Osho, renaming a sannyasin symbolically breaks the old identity and marks an inner rebirth, beginning a new journey. The mala is a living reminder: its 108 beads signify the many meditation methods, while the single pendant bead points to the One where all paths meet. These rituals aren’t compulsory, but they skillfully aid remembrance, loosen conditioning, and prevent sectarian narrowness.
Changing your name and wearing the mala help you feel new and remember there are many ways to the same truth.