WHY CHANT A MANTRA 108 TIMES?
In Hindu Dharma, there is great importance of mantras. Along with the mantra, Indian culture is also preserved.
It is believed that chanting a mantra 108 times removes impurities of mind and brings auspiciousness.
There are 108 beads in a mala, which is also called a 'Guru Mala'. It has 108 knots.
The names of 12 planets are included in it, which are Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu.
There are 12 zodiac signs in it, which are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sapittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.
In this, the number 9 of the planets and the number 12 of the zodiac signs are multiplied to give 108.
Along with this, there are 27 Nakshatras, each Nakshatra has 4 phases, and the total of 27 Nakshatras' 4 phases is 108.
In this, one phase of each Nakshatra of the mala is symbolized. That is why there are 108 beads in the maia.
108 represents the union of 9 planets, 12 zodiac signs and 27 Nakshatras with their 4 phases symbolizing the completeness of creation.
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