In some Yogic circles it is traditional to perform 108 sun salutations upon
the changing of seasons.
First day of summer,winter solstice, and autumnal equinoxes.
Done in large groups and often as an "offering".
An offering of Peace or Unity.
We use the performing of the sun salutations to recharge our Soul.
There are so many beautifull meanings to the 108 symbol..
From the 108 Upanishads comprimising Indiam Philosophy to
*108 being the number of names for Shiva.
*108 being the number of names for Buddha.
*108 being the number of beads in a Catholic rosary to a Tibetan mala..
*Stages of the Soul -Atman goes through 108 stages on the Journey.
*Desires-It is said there are 108 earthly desires in mortals.
*Lies-It is said that there are 108 lies that humans tell.
*Delusion-It is said that there 108 human delusions or forms of ignorance.
*Time-Some say there are 108 feelings with 36 related to the past, 36 related to the future and 36 related to the present.
*Sanskrit Alphabet-has 54 letters each has a masculine and feminine aspect.54x2=108.
*Dance:There 108 forms of dance in Indian traditions..and so forth.
Namaste <3
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