Why 108? Here are some of the reasons the number 108 is auspicious: The number 108 appears in many spiritual traditions as a sacred or auspicious number, and symbolizes the whole of existence. 9 symbolizes completion of a cycle, 1+0+8=9. 1 stands for God or higher Truth, 0 stands for emptiness or completeness in spiritual practice, and 8 stands for infinity or eternity. Traditionally, a mala/rosary has 108 beads (plus one for the guru bead, around which the other 108 beads turn like the planets around the sun). The distance between the Earth and Sun is 108 times the diameter of the Sun. The diameter of the Sun is 108 times the diameter of the Earth. The distance between the Earth and Moon is 108 times the diameter of the Moon. The universe is made up of 108 elements according to ancient texts. (The current periodic table claims a few more than 108.) There are 12 constellation and 9 arc segments. 9 x 12 = 108. The 9 planets travelling through the 12 signs constitute the whole of existence. 9 x 12 = 108. The 27 lunar constellations spread over the 4 elements – fire, earth, air, water or the 4 directions – north, south, east, and west. This also constitutes the whole of existence. 27 x 4 = 108. 1 to 1st power = 1; 2 to 2nd power = 4 (2×2); 3 to 3rd power = 27 (3x3x3). 1x4x27=108.
Posted on: Sun, 23 Mar 2014 22:03:06 +0000
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