Rationale of of Vedic Number 108

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THE NUMBER 108

 

*Dear All, The Number " 108 " is significant in Hindu worship and ancient culture.

We have 108 beads in a " Mala " and ourancestors told us that we have to recite a

mantra at least for 108 times. We don't know why this constant is chosen and not

any other? Is there a reason to it ? We do not know that, but there are some

eye catching phenomena/formulas/ events that may enlighten us to think that our

saints had some reasons to choose 108 and it was not picked out of thin air.

 

Here are some Examples:

 

1)Astronomical:

 

Solar Eclipse:

a)During Solar eclipse the distance between Earth and Sun divided by

Diameter of Sun is equal to 108

 

b) During Solar eclipse distance between Earth and Moon divided by

diameter of Earth is equal to 108

 

*Lunar Eclipse:

 

c) During Lunar eclipse distance between Moon and Sun divided by the

diameter of Sun is equal to 108 ) During Lunar eclipse distance between Earth

and Moon divided by the diameter of Moon is equal to 108*

 

*So does it tell you something? If this figure 108 is disturbed at the

time of eclipse the Earth will either be too cool (away from sun) or too hot

(near to sun) for the habitation.

 

2) Astrological:

 

We have 12 " Rashis " and 9 Grahas, 12 x 9 =108 different combination of

radiations on our selves at the time of birth decides our entire future and

what type of human nature we will develop during the course of our lives.*

 

Based on these Hindus make their horoscopes. Based on these relations we can, at

any time, possess one of those 108 combinations.

 

3) Chemistry:There are 108 distinct elements that are found so far.*

 

4) Cultural:

 

Bharatnatyam is an Indian dancing system. Where each mudra represents a distinct

expression of a man. There are 108 distinct mudras in Bharat Natyam - the

combination of them creates the whole of dance drama.

 

5) Japa:

 

We have 108 names of Ganesh, Laxmi, Vishnu and other Gods and

Goddesses. Incidentally or accidentally even Islam has 108 names of Allah.

 

6) Jews found their refuge in 108 countries and only in India they were not

tortured / prosecuted according to the Israel govt archives and documents.

 

7) Mathematical

108 = 1 + 0 + 8 = 9. The divine number. Why ? Since if you add 9 to any number

the sum digit of the number remains the same.

[ e.g. 23 = 2+3 = 5; * *239 = 2+3+9 = 41 = 4+1 = 5 ].

 

Also if you multiply any number by 9 and add all the digits the sum will remain

the same as the sum of the original number.

 

 

Geetha Athreya

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