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Symbolism and Significance of Number Three (३)

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Om! Gam! Ganapathaye! Namaha! Om! Sri Raghavendraya Namaha! Om! Namo! Bhagavathe! Vaasudevaaya! Om! Ham! Hanumathe! Sri Rama Doothaaya Namaha! Number three is the first triangle number, a number the units of which can be laid out to form a triangle which is also known as Tribhuja. Triangle is the first complete shape used for mathematical calculations. Three is a prime number that cannot be evenly divided except by it and number one.  Number three is also known as Triad the noblest of all digits.  It was the first true number that was considered as the number of harmony, wisdom and understanding. In Hindu philosophy number three represents AUM (OM) in its diagrammatic aspect which is considered to be primordial. Number three is considered as a highly sacred number that represents the Trinal Lords Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwara and their energies Saraswathi, Lakshmi and Paarvathi. Known as Trimoorthi (Trinity) they are highly revered in Hindu philosophy. Sacred Yagn...