* Cosmic connections
- the distance between the Earth and the Sun is approximately 108 times the Sun's diameter
- the diameter of the Sun is 108 times the diameter of the Earth
- the distance between the Earth and the Moon is around 108 times the Moon's diameter
* Spiritual significance
- represents the wholeness of existence and the connection between the individual and the divine
- symbolizes universal consciousness, divine order and spiritual awakening
- linked to the supreme one (1), nothingness or totality (0) and infinity to the material world (8)
* Vedic tradition
- renowned mathematicians of Vedic culture viewed 108 as a number representing the wholeness
of existence
- there are 108 Upanishads, ancient scriptures containing the essence of Vedic wisdom
* Yoga and Ayurveda
- 108 energy lines converge to form the heart chakra, connecting the human body to higher
consciousness
- there are 108 marma points (vital energy points) on the human body, essential for healing and
balance
- many yoga sequences, like 108 sun solutions, are performed during spiritual festivals or
transitions
* Astrology
- 12 houses and 9 planets make up the astrological cycle, with 12 x 9 =108
- 108 steps leading to temple entrances symbolize the journey towards enlightenment
* Sanskrit alphabet
- 54 letters in the Sanskrit alphabet, each with masculine and feminine energies, result in 108 when
multiplied by 2 (54 x2 = 108)
The significance of 108 is deeply rooted in Hinduism, Buddhism and Yoga, reflecting the interconnectedness of the universe and the human experience.
Tailpiece.
Got up at our usual time, the chores and we opened up the house for the day.
Went for my morning walk.
The maid was at work.
Bath, followed by washing machinex.
Maman called up in the evening. He's going to New Delhi tomorrow and will return before this weekend.
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