Significance of 108

Introduction

The number 108 is considered sacred by several Eastern religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

Why 108?

The individual digits comprising 108; 1, 0, and 8 represent one thing, nothing, and everything (infinity), representing the belief of the ultimate reality of the universe as being simultaneously one, emptiness, and infinite.

The 4 Yugas of time also correspond to the number 108 (1+0+8) = 9:

  • Satyug – 172,800 years (1+7+2+8 = 18 == (1+8 = 9)
  • TretaYug – 1296000 years (1+2+9+6 = 18 = (1+8 = 9)
  • DwaparYug – 864000 years (8+4+6) = 18 = (1+8 = 9)
  • Kaliyug – 432000 years (4+3+2) = 9

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