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Re: 108
Numerically, the number 108 is the product of 9 and 12 [9 grahas
(planets) in the twelve houses ). Staying on the subject of
astralogical significance, the number 108 is also the 27 nakshatra
(asterisms) multiplied by three (reference to three worlds, tri-murti,
trinity etc.) Those these numerical relations do not explain why the
number 108 is critical, I would first refer to the Puranas for some
guidance. The Gayatri Mantra is ideally recited 108 times during a
day, but the number 1008 also has validity in this regard. Go figure.
-Anand Sethuraman
On 15 Apr 1996 10:02:19 GMT, NFBY99A@prodigy.com (Robert Kingston)
wrote:
>The number 108 seems to be very important in Hinduism. A rudraksha mala
>of 108 beads is said to be auspicious. At the pilgrimage temple at
>Muktinath, Nepal, 108 pipes deliver water to the pool. Pilgrims walk
>around touching each flow and then touching hand to head. Can anyone
>give me an explanation or a reference?
>Thanks.
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