Om Sai Ram~~~
The Indian Subcontinent rosary or set of mantra counting has 108 beads. 108 has been a sacred number in the Indian Subcontinent for a very long time. This number is explained in many different ways.
The ancient Indians were excellent mathematicians and 108 may be the product of a precise mathematical operation (e.g. 1 power 1 x 2 power 2 x 3 power 3 = 108) which was thought to have special numerological significance.
Powers of 1, 2, and 3 in math: 1 to 1st power=1; 2 to 2nd power=4 (2x2); 3 to 3rd power=27 (3x3x3). 1x4x27=108
Sanskrit alphabet: There are 54 letters in the Sanskrit alphabet. Each has masculine and feminine, shiva and shakti. 54 times 2 is 108.
Sri Yantra: On the Sri Yantra there are marmas where three lines intersect, and there are 54 such intersections. Each intersections has masculine and feminine, shiva and shakti qualities. 54 x 2 equals 108. Thus, there are 108 points that define the Sri Yantra as well as the human body.
9 times 12: Both of these numbers have been said to have spiritual significance in many traditions. 9 times 12 is 108. Also, 1 plus 8 equals 9. That 9 times 12 equals 108.
Heart Chakra: The chakras are the intersections of energy lines, and there are said to be a total of 108 energy lines converging to form the heart chakra. One of them, sushumna leads to the crown chakra, and is said to be the path to Self-realization.
Marmas: Marmas or marmastanas are like energy intersections called chakras, except have fewer energy lines converging to form them. There are said to be 108 marmas in the subtle body.
Time: Some say there are 108 feelings, with 36 related to the past, 36 related to the present, and 36 related to the future.
Astrology: There are 12 constellations, and 9 arc segments called namshas or chandrakalas. 9 times 12 equals 108. Chandra is moon, and kalas are the divisions within a whole.
Planets and Houses: In astrology, there are 12 houses and 9 planets. 12 times 9 equals 108.
Gopis of Krishna: In the Krishna tradition, there were said to be 108 gopis or maid servants of Krishna.
1, 0, and 8: 1 stands for God or higher Truth, 0 stands for emptiness or completeness in spiritual practice, and 8 stands for infinity or eternity.
Sun and Earth: The diameter of the sun is 108 times the diameter of the Earth.
Numerical scale: The 1 of 108, and the 8 of 108, when added together equals 9, which is the number of the numerical scale, i.e. 1, 2, 3 ... 10, etc., where 0 is not a number.
Smaller divisions: The number 108 is divided, such as in half, third, quarter, or twelfth, so that some malas have 54, 36, 27, or 9 beads.
Islam: The number 108 is used in Islam to refer to God.
Jain: In the Jain religion, 108 are the combined virtues of five categories of holy ones, including 12, 8, 36, 25, and 27 virtues respectively.
Sikh: The Sikh tradition has a mala of 108 knots tied in a string of wool, rather than beads.
Chinese: The Chinese Buddhists and Taoists use a 108 bead mala, which is called su-chu, and has three dividing beads, so the mala is divided into three parts of 36 each.
Stages of the soul: Said that Atman, the human soul or center goes through 108 stages on the journey.
Meru: This is a larger bead, not part of the 108. It is not tied in the sequence of the other beads. It is the quiding bead, the one that marks the beginning and end of the mala.
Dance: There are 108 forms of dance in the Indian traditions.
Pythagorean: The nine is the limit of all numbers, all others existing and coming from the same. ie: 0 to 9 is all one needs to make up an infinite amount of numbers.
We have listed below 108 Upanishads as per the list contained in the Muktikopanishad . We have arranged them in four categories according to the particular Veda to which each of them belong.
Rigveda(10): Aitareya , Atmabodha, Kaushitaki, Mudgala, Nirvana, Nadabindu, Akshamaya, Tripura, Bahvruka, Saubhagyalakshmi.
Yajurveda(50): Katha, Taittiriya , Isavasya , Brihadaranyaka, Akshi, Ekakshara, Garbha, Prnagnihotra, Svetasvatara, Sariraka, Sukarahasya, Skanda, Sarvasara, Adhyatma, Niralamba, Paingala, Mantrika, Muktika, Subala, Avadhuta, Katharudra, Brahma, Jabala, Turiyatita, Paramahamsa, Bhikshuka, Yajnavalkya, Satyayani, Amrtanada, Amrtabindu, Kshurika, Tejobindu, Dhyanabindu, Brahmavidya, YogakundalinI, Yogatattva, Yogasikha, Varaha, Advayataraka, Trisikhibrahmana, mandalabrahmana, Hamsa, Kalisantaraaa, Narayana, Tarasara, Kalagnirudra, Dakshinamurti, Pancabrahma, Rudrahrdaya, SarasvatIrahasya.
SamaVeda(16): Kena, Chandogya, Mahat, Maitrayani, Vajrasuci, Savitri, Aruneya, Kundika, Maitreyi, Samnyasa, Jabaladarsana, Yogacudaman, Avyakta, Vasudevai, Jabali, Rudrakshajabala.
Atharvaveda(32): Prasna , Mandukya, Mundaka, Atma, Surya, Narada-Parivrajakas, Parabrahma, Paramahamsa-Parivrajakas, Pasupatha-Brahma, Mahavakya, Sandilya, Krishna, Garuda, Gopalatapani, Tripadavibhuti-mahnarayana, Dattatreya, Kaivalya, NrsimhatapanI, Ramatapani, Ramarahasya, HayagrIva, Atharvasikha, Atharvasira, Ganapati, Brhajjabala, Bhasmajabala, Sarabha, Annapurna, TripuratapanI, Devi, Bhavana, SIta.
Jai Sai Ram~~~
108 NAMES OF DURGA MAA
Name------ Meaning
Durga ---The Inaccessible
Devi--- The Diety
Tribhuvaneshwari ---Goddess of The Three Worlds
Yashodagarba ---Sambhoota Emerging From Yashoda's Womb
Narayanavarapriya ---Fond of Narayana's Boons
Nandagopakulajata ---Daughter Of The Nandagopa Race
Mangalya ---Auspicious
Kulavardhini ---Developer Of The Race
Kamsavidravanakari--- Threatened Kamsa
Asurakshayamkari--- Reducer Of The Number Of Demons
Shilathata Vinikshibda ---At Birth,Slammed By Kamsa
Akashagamini ---Flew In The Sky
Vasudevabhagini ---Sister Of Vasudeva
Divamalya Vibhooshita--- Adorned With Beautiful Garlands
Divyambaradhara ---Beautifully Robed
Khadgaketaka Dharini ---Holder Of Sword And Shield
Shiva ---Auspicious
Papadharini ---Bearer Of Others' Sins
Varada--- Granter Of Boons
Krishna ---Sister Of Krishna
Kumari ---Young Girl
Brahmacharini--- Seeker Of Brahman
Balarkasadrushakara--- Like The Rising Sun
Purnachandra Nibhanana--- Beautiful Like The Full Moon
Chaturbhuja---- Four-Armed
Chaturvakttra---- Four-Faced
Peenashroni Payodhara ----Large Bosomed
Mayoora Pichhavalaya---- Wearer Of Peacock-Feathered Bangles
Keyurangadadharini ----Bejewelled With Armlets And Bracelets
Krishnachhavisama---- Like Krishna's Radiance
Krishna---- Dark-Complexioned
Sankarshanasamanana ----Equal To Sankarshana
Indradhwaja Samabahudharini ----With Shoulders Like Indra's Flag
Patradharini ----Vessel-Holder
Pankajadharini----Lotus-Holder
Kanttadhara---- Holder of Shiva's Neck
Pashadharini ----Holder Of Rope
Dhanurdharini---- Holder Of Bow
Mahachakradharini ----Holder Of Chakra
Vividayudhadhara ----Bearer Of Various Weapons
Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita---- Wearer Of Earrings Covering The Ears
Chandravispardimukha ----Beautiful Like The Moon
Mukutavirajita ----Shining With Crown Adorned
Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita ----Having Peacock-Feathered Flag
Kaumaravratadhara---- Observer Of Fasts Like Young Girls Do
Tridivabhavayirtri ----Goddess Of The Three Worlds
Tridashapujita ----The Goddess Of The Celestials
Trailokyarakshini---- Protector Of The Three Worlds
Mahishasuranashini---- Destroyer Of Mahisha
Prasanna---- Cheerful
Surashreshtta ----Supreme Among The Celestials
Shiva ----Shiva's Half
Jaya ----Victorious
Vijaya---- Conqueror
Sangramajayaprada---- Granter Of Victory In The War
Varada ----Bestower
Vindhyavasini`---- Resident Of The Vindhyas
Kali ----Dark-Complexioned
Kali ----Goddess Of Death
Mahakali ----Wife Of Mahakala
Seedupriya ----Fond Of Drinks
Mamsapriya---- Fond Of Flesh
Pashupriya ----Fond Of All Beings
Bhootanushruta ----Well-Wisher Of Bhootaganas
Varada ----Bestower
Kamacharini ----Acting On One's Own Accord
Papaharini ----Destroyer Of Sins
Kirti ----Famed
Shree ----Auspicious
Dhruti ----Valiant
Siddhi ----Successful
Hri---- Holy Chant Of Hymns
Vidhya---- Wisdom
Santati ----Granter Of Issues
Mati ----Wise
Sandhya---- Twilight
Ratri ----Night
Prabha ----Dawn
Nitya ----Eternal
Jyotsana ----Radiant Like Flames
Kantha ----Radiant
Khama ----Embodiment Of Forgiveness
Daya ----Compassionate
Bandhananashini---- Detacher Of Attachments
Mohanashini ----Destroyer Of Desires
Putrapamrityunashini ----Sustainer Of Son's Untimely Death
Dhanakshayanashini ----Controller Of Wealth Decrease
Vyadhinashini ----Vanquisher Of Ailments
Mruthyunashini ----Destroyer Of Death
Bhayanashini ----Remover Of Fear
Padmapatrakshi---- Eyes Like The Lotus Leaf
Durga ----Remover Of Distress
Sharanya ----Granter Of Refuge
Bhaktavatsala---- Lover Of Devotees
Saukhyada ----Bestower Of Well-Being
Arogyada ----Granter Of Good Health
Rajyada---- Bestower Of Kingdom
Ayurda ----Granter Of Longevity
Vapurda ----Granter Of Beautiful Appearance
Sutada ----Granter Of Issues
Pravasarakshika ----Protector Of Travellers
Nagararakshika ----Protector Of Land
Sangramarakshika ----Protector Of Wars
Shatrusankata Rakshika ----Protector From Distress Caused By Foes
Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika---- Protector From Ignorance And Distress
Sagaragirirakshika ----Protector Of Seas And Hills
Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika ----Granter Of Success In All Attempts
Durga ----Deity Durga
JAI MATA DI !!!
JAI SAI RAM !!!