Guest guest Posted December 27, 1999 Report Share Posted December 27, 1999 > > Colette [colette] MMY > > Hmm I wonder why its called the city of nine gates? > > Byee now, > > Luv, > > Col It is because there are nine visible openings to the human body. 2 eyes + 2 ears + 2 nostrils +1 mouth + 1 genital organ + 1 anus =9 The human body is called as a city with nine openings (nava dvara pura). And the soul is the master of the city (dEhi). Once the master departs the city gets destroyed. Regards, Madhava Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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