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Why are there 108 beads on a Mala? Why do  we chant mantras (repetitive prayers) 108 times? Why in the most ancient traditions is 108 considered a holy number? There are many meanings describing the significance of the number 108. Some of the scientific, mathematical, astrological and spiritual explanations are:

• The diameter of the Sun is 108 times the diameter of the Earth. The distance from the Sun to the Earth is 108 times the diameter of the Sun.
• The average distance of the Moon from the Earth is 108 times the diameter of the Moon.
• There are said to be 108 earthly desires in mortals.
• The first manned space flight lasted 108 minutes.
• The sacred River Ganga spans a longitude of 12 degrees (79 to 91), and a latitude of 9 degrees (22 to 31); 12 times 9 equals 108.
• There are 108 stitches on a regulation baseball.

The list goes on. Intrigued and curious to find out more? The articles below give you more insight into this sacred number.

Why 108

Meaning of 108 beads on a mala

The Mystic Meaning of 108