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...