#SignificanceOf108
108 is considered a sacred and auspicious number in Hinduism. Ever wondered why? According to Vedas and Upanishads, number of facts and figures had been discovered thousands of years back that are scientifically surprising.
108 is considered a sacred and auspicious number in Hinduism. Ever wondered why? According to Vedas and Upanishads, number of facts and figures had been discovered thousands of years back that are scientifically surprising.
It is the representation of our existence and our universe as a whole. This is properly exemplified when we try to understand the basis behind each number. ‘One' signifies God’s consciousness, ‘zero’ signifies null or void, while ‘eight’ is the embodiment of infinity.
Thus, the number 108 is everything that we are about. It connects the ancient and the modern. In Vedic cosmology (and modern science), it is believed that the average distance of the Sun and the Moon to Earth is 108 times their respective diameters.
108 degrees Fahrenheit is the internal temperature at which the human body’s vital organs begin to fail from overheating.
The sacred River Ganga spans a longitude of 12 degrees (79 to 91), and latitude of 9 degrees (22 to 31). 12 times 9 equals 108.
The sacred River Ganga spans a longitude of 12 degrees (79 to 91), and latitude of 9 degrees (22 to 31). 12 times 9 equals 108.
There are total 114 chakras, out of them 112 are in our body and 2 are in our aura, so out of 112, 4 chakras get activated easily and automaticlly, so rest 108 Chakras are left on which you can work and make them active.
In Indian astrology we have 12 houses and 9 planets. 12 times 9 is 108. There are 27 nakshatras which are further divided into 4 quarters or padas. If you again multiply these two, you get the auspicious no of 108. Silver represents moon and the atomic weight of silver is 108.
The Sanskrit language has 54 alphabets. Each can be mentioned Shiva and Shakti aspect, totaling 108.
Our Atman (soul) goes through 108 stages on the journey.
According to Ayurveda therapy, there are 108 pressure points in human body.
Our Atman (soul) goes through 108 stages on the journey.
According to Ayurveda therapy, there are 108 pressure points in human body.
It is assumed that there are 108 different types of feelings. 36 of them tied to the past, 36 to the present and rest of the 36 to the future.
There are said to be 108 earthly desires in mortals and 108 delusions or forms of ignorance.
There are said to be 108 earthly desires in mortals and 108 delusions or forms of ignorance.
It is said that Lord Krishna had 108 female devotees.
Mala or rosary for prayers comes as a string of 108 beads.
It's believed that there are 108 paths to God.
In short, in ways more than one, the auspicious no ‘108’ has been intrinsically entwined into our culture and lives.
Mala or rosary for prayers comes as a string of 108 beads.
It's believed that there are 108 paths to God.
In short, in ways more than one, the auspicious no ‘108’ has been intrinsically entwined into our culture and lives.
