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I like to thank all the followers, visitors, and finally the WordPress from bottom of my heart! WordPress has been a great platform to learn and share the knowledge with all my friends in the search of Absolute Truth. I was able to explore and express my Self in the best way as never before. It would my great pleasure even if this blog helps to light (0.01%) Self Awareness in you. Today we reached the spiritual milestone of 108 followers. It’s the perfect moment to discuss about the importance of very special number “108”.

The number 108 is considered sacred in many religions, traditions, and connected yoga and dharma based practices. The individual numbers 1, 0, and 8 represent one thing, nothing, and everything (infinity). 108 represents the ultimate reality of the universe as being (seemingly paradoxically) simultaneously One, Emptiness, and Infinite.

Mathematics

The ancient Indians were excellent mathematicians and 108 may be the product of a precise mathematical operation. 1 to 1st power=1; 2 to 2nd power=4 (2×2); 3 to 3rd power=27 (3x3x3). 1X4x27=108. In geometric terms it is a natural division of circle (108=36+72=9 X 12). 108 is a Harshad number, which is an integer divisible by the sum of its digits (Harshad is from Sanskrit, and means “great joy”).

Energy Points

There are said to be 108 energy lines, or nadis, converging to form the heart chakra. Marma points (Varman Points or Acupressure points) are like Chakras, or intersection of energy, with fewer converging energy lines. There are said to be 108 marmas in the subtle body. On Sri Yantra, the Marmas have 54 intersecting energy lines where three lines intersect. Each has feminine, or shakti, and masculine, or shiva, qualities. 54 X 2 = 108. Therefore there are 108 points that define the human body and the Sri Yantra or the Yantra of Creation. The same rule is observed in the Sanskrit language, with its 54 letters, both representing the two genders and they are also called Shiva and Shakti respectively; again, 54 X 2= 108.

Astronomy and Astrology

The earth cycle is supposed to be of 2160 years = 20 x 108. 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.

There are 12 constellation and 9 arc segments. 9 times 12 equal 108. The 9 planets travelling through the 12 signs/zodiac constitute the whole of existence. 9 x 12 = 108. The 27 nakshatras or 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.

108 signifies the wholeness of the divinity, perfect totality. Renowned ancient scholars viewed 108 as a number of the wholeness of existence. Using the number 108 helps us coordinate the rhythm of time and space & we remain in harmony with the spiritual powers of nature.

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