Sunday, 1 September 2024

ESSENCE OF NUMBERS त्रीणि = THREE

 


त्रीणि = THREE

Throughout human history, the number 3 has always had a unique significance, but why? The ancient Greek philosopher, Pythagoras, postulated that the meaning behind numbers was deeply significant. In their eyes the number 3 was considered as the perfect number, the number of harmony, wisdom and understanding.

The number 3 biblically represents divine wholeness, completeness and perfection. If there ever was a desire to highlight an idea, thought, event or noteworthy figure in the Bible for their prominence, the number 3 was used to put a divine stamp of completion or fulfillment on the subject.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

The number 3 holds significance in Vedic astrology due to the Trimurti concept of divine forces. Trines, formed by planets at a 120-degree angle, create harmonious energy. Number 3 symbolizes balance and positive growth.

In Sanskrit, the following words indicate the number 3:

1)  शूलम् = Tident the weapon of Lord Siva;

2) त्रिगुणाः = Natures a)= Noble b) = Violence  c) = Ignorance;

3) अग्निः or वह्निः (दक्षिणाग्निः, आहवनीयाग्निः, गार्हपत्याग्निः)

= Three types of Fires for worship and sacrifices;

4) शक्तिः (इच्छाशक्तिः, ज्ञानशक्तिः, क्रियाशक्तिः) = WillPover,                                                                 KnowledgePower and ActionPower;

5) लोकम् (भूलोकम्, स्वर्गलोकम्, पाताललोकम्) = The Earth, the Heaven and                                                            the neither world;

6) कालः(भूतकालः, वर्तमानकालः, भविष्यत्कालः) = Past, Present and Future; 7) रामः (परशुरामः, श्रीरामः, बलरामः) =  Son of Jamadagni, Son of Dasaratha and the                                                 son of Vasudeva;

8) पुरम् (स्वर्णपुरम्, रजतपुरम्, लोहपुरम्) = Three cities created with Gold,                                       Silver and Steel by the demons;

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