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Symbolism and Significance of Nava the Number Nine (9) - Hindu Perspective

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Om! Gam! Ganapathaye! Namaha! Om! Sri Raghavendraya Namaha! Om! Namo! Bhagavathe! Vaasudevaaya! Om! Ham! Hanumathe! Sri Rama Doothaaya Namaha! Number nine (9) is the most intriguing digit of all the numbers. It is an absolute number which when multiplied by any number always reproduces itself; the sum of digits in the product will always be nine. In Sanskrit # nine is known as Nava; and Navathi means ninety; Navaka means group of nine, fresh, new, blooming etc. It is such a fascinating, sacred and divine number that it is associated with several doctrines and concepts of Hindu philosophy, religion and spirituality. Some of the concepts and terminologies associated with number nine (9) from a Hindu perspective are as follows;                                            ...

Ashta the number Eight (8) - Symbolism and Significance (Hindu Perspective)

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Lord Sri Krishna and # 8 (Ashta) Ashta the number eight has lot of association with Lord Sri Krishna.   He was born as the 8 th child (Ashtama Santhaana) to his parents Devaki Devi and Vasudeva; as the 8 th incarnation (Avathara) of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu among the Dasaavatharas; born on the 8 th lunar day, Ashtami; and had eight prime consorts known as Ashta Mahishis. The presiding deity of Ashtami thithi is Lord Shiva and Lord Sri Krishna says in Bhagavad Geeta that He is Sankara among the Ekaadasa Rudras. Vaasudeva also means the Lord of Vasus (Ashta Vasus) and Sri Krishna says in Bhagawadgeeta that He is Paavaka among the Ashta Vasus. Sri Krishna further says in Bhagawadgeeta that He is Meru Parvatha (mountain) among eight great mountains. Ashtaakshari Ashtaakshari means eight lettered. Famous Ashtaakshari (eight lettered) manthra Om! Namo! Naaraayanaaya dedicated to Lord SriManNarayana; is a Kyvalya (salvation) manthra without reciting of which even the Gay...