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News Topical, Digital Desk : In Hinduism, worship and chanting mantras hold special significance. You may have often noticed that when someone chants with a rosary, it always has 108 beads. But have you ever wondered why the number isn't 100 or 110? It's fascinating to understand the religious, astrological, and scientific reasons behind 108.
Astrological and Astronomical Basis of Number 108
According to Hindu astrology , the entire universe is based on constellations and zodiac signs. The number 108 derives from this calculation:
Nakshatras and phases: There are 27 nakshatras, and each nakshatra has four phases. Multiplying 27 by 4 gives 108. Each bead on the mala represents a part of the universe.
Planets and Zodiac Signs: Astrology recognizes 12 zodiac signs and 9 planets. Multiplying these two results in 108. The unique relationship between the Sun, Moon, and Earth—ancient sages had a deep understanding of astronomy.
The significance of 108 is surprising even from a scientific point of view.
The distance of the Sun from the Earth is approximately 108 times the diameter of the Sun.
Distance to the Moon: Similarly, the distance from Earth to the Moon is approximately 108 times the Moon's diameter. This is why 108 is considered a symbol of the completeness of the universe. According to the Science of the Human Body and Breathing - Spirituality, a healthy person breathes approximately 21,600 times a day.
The scriptures state that one should spend half the day (10,800 breaths) in meditation on God. However, this is difficult for the average person, so the number 108 was determined by removing the last two zeros, so that the results of a full day's meditation could be achieved in less time.
The Mystery of Numbers (1, 0 and 8)
1 (one): Symbol of the divine or supreme truth.
0 (zero): Symbol of completeness and emptiness.
8 (eight): Symbol of infinity.
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