ESSENCE OF NUMBERS - अष्ट = EIGHT

 

अष्ट = EIGHT

In Pythagorean numerology, the number 8 represents victory, prosperity, and overcoming. Eight (Hachi) is also considered a lucky number in Japan, but the reason is different from that in Chinese culture. Eight gives an idea of growing prosperous because the letter (八) broadens gradually.

Within numerology, the number eight is ruled by the planet Saturn, just like the zodiac sign Capricorn. Saturn's key traits are perseverance and ambition, so it follows that those ruled by Saturn find themselves in leadership roles. They have a serious nature and are up to the challenge (pretty much any).

This number is often seen as a symbol of balance, power, and abundance. People with a special connection with the number 8 are believed to possess ambition, strength, and a strong sense of responsibility.

The number eight is just as significant in scripture as the number preceding it. God has designated it to be the number of regeneration, or resurrection. Eight also denotes a new beginning. It represents those who are connected to God through the Spirit of Life.

In Sanskrit, the following words indicate the number 8:-

1)  अष्टदिग्गजाः (ऐरावतः, पुंडरीकः, वामनः, कुमुदः, अंजनः, पुष्पदन्तः, सार्वभौमः, सुप्रतीकः) = 

                       Eight Elephants = Airavata, Pundarika, Vaamana, Kumuda,                               Anjana, Pushpadantham Saarvabhauma and Supratheeka ;

2) अष्टदिङ्नागाः or सर्पाः (अनन्तः, गुलिकः, वासुकिः, शङ्खपालः, तक्षकः, पद्मः, महापद्मः, कार्कोटकः) =           Eight Serpants = Anantha, Gulika, Vasuki, Shankapala,        Thakshaka, Mahapadma, Padma and Karakodaka.;

3)   अष्टवसवः (धर, ध्रुव,सोम, अनल,अनिल,प्रभा,प्रत्युष,द्यौ) = Eight Vasu Deities =

Dhara, Dhruva, Soma, Anala, Anila, Prabha, Prathyoosha and Dhyau;

4) अष्टैश्वर्याणि (धनम्, धान्यमा, सन्तानम्, जयः, धैर्यम्, आयुधबलम्, राज्यम्, वाहनादीनि) = Eight types of Wealth = Cash and Gold, Paddy (food), Children,

Victory (success in life), Courage (Determination and single-minded focus to achieve success), Weaponry (intelligence and ability to make wealth), Kingdom (property), and Vehicles;

5) अष्टसिद्धयः (अणिमा, महिमा, गरिमा, लघिमा, प्राप्तिः, प्राकाम्यम्, ईशित्वम्, वशित्वम्) = Eight types of Success = Invisibility, Visibility, Heaviness, Lightness, Attaining, Fullfilling the desires, Rulingness, and Creating;

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