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The magic of 108:
According to Vedic cosmology,108 is the basis of creation and existence.The no.108 holds unparalleled importance in Hinduism.
According to Vedic cosmology,108 is the basis of creation and existence.The no.108 holds unparalleled importance in Hinduism.
1)The number connects the Sun, Moon, and Earth: The average distance of the Sun and the Moon to Earth is 108 times their respective diameters.The sum of the digits being 9.
2)There are 9 Puranas and 108 Mahapuranas
The Bhagavatapurana mentions nine formsofdevotion :sravanam ,kirtanam ,smaranam,padasevanam,archanam ,vandanam, daasyam,sakhyam and Atma nivedanam.
The Bhagavatapurana mentions nine formsofdevotion :sravanam ,kirtanam ,smaranam,padasevanam,archanam ,vandanam, daasyam,sakhyam and Atma nivedanam.
3)Mantras are recited 108 times and Rudraksh mala consists of 108 beads. it’s believed 1Jap corresponds to 1 mala (which has 108 beads), therefore performing jap of 108 malas will result in 100% benefit.100 are counted as completed.The 8 are said to be an offering to God and Guru
4)In Kriya Yog, the no. of cycles of antar and bahir pranayam is supposed to be of 108 times.The Anahat(Heart Chakra) is connected to 108 energy lines , which leads to the Crown Chakra.
