Balinese Tradition Reveals the Meaning of Numbers

Balinese Tradition Reveals the Meaning of Numbers – Mathematically, there are particular numbers in Hindu religious tradition that have specific meanings, such as:

Number 3: In Balinese Tradition, the Meaning of Numbers

Number 3

Bhur Loka (human world), Bhuwah Loka (ancestral realm), and Swah Loka (earth’s composition) are the three meanings of the number three (God realm).

Number 7

Muladara, swadisthana, manipura, anahatta, wisudhi, ajnya, and sahasrara are the chakras that make up the number seven in the human body.

The seven chakras are part of Kundalini Yoga, and Pranayama (breathing) is used when the Hindu priest ‘ngili atma’ is one of the steps in a series of making ‘tirtha amrta’ in a ritual. Lontar Arga Patra’ is the name of the Lontar used to write this.

The number 7 is especially significant since it is determined in the Lontar’Purwa Gumi Kemulan’ that the earth’s composition is seven: Patala (magma at its center), Witala, Nitala, and Sutala. Ratala and Satala are two names for the same character.

Number 9

Because the number of grains of ganitri (tasbih) is 108: 1 + 0 + 8 = 9, the meaning of the number 9 is remarkable. For the direction of the wind = 9, the existence of gods (embodiments of God / Ida Sanghyang Widhi) is: Ishwara (east), Mahesora (southeast), Brahma (south), Rudra (west – southwest), Mahadewa (west), Sangkara (west – sea), Vishnu (north), Sambhu (northeast), and Tripurush (middle – center). The Lontar Arga Patra is where this is found.

Another property of the number 9 that becomes 108 is that it divides by two equals 54 (5+ 4 = 9) and 54 equals 27 (2+ 7= 9). According to my father’s paper, the sum of all the Upanishads is 108.

As the highest number, the number 9 is also special. The number ten equals ‘zero’ in this circumstance. As a result, the Nyepi new year is usually on the ‘ping pisan sasih ke – dasa’ calendar (to correspond with the 10th month), while the ‘tawur’ or’pecaruan’ ceremony is held on the last day of the 9th month (tileming sasih sanga), to purify the universe (bhuwana agung). In Jyotisha’s Lontar, he mentions this.

Some Hindu Numbers Considered Sacred

In Balinese Hinduism, Utpatti, Sthiti, and Pralina represent the power to return to one’s origin. Bhuwana Agung as His oneness in the shape of Sada – Shiva, the universe’s continuous cycle of birth, life, and death.

Number 9 has several different interpretations.

Sanghyang Widhi is also placed among the nine cardinal directions of Hindu religious belief in Bali, known as Dewata Nawa Sanggha:

Lord Ishwara can be found in the East Direction (Purwa).

Lord Mahesora, Southeast (Agneya)

Lord Brahma (Daksina) is in the direction of the south.

Lord Rudra (Southwest, Nairity)

Lord Mahadeva is located in the West Direction (Pascima).

Lord Sangkara (Wayabya, Northwest Direction)

Lord Vishnu is the god of the north (Uttara).

Lord Sambhu of the Northeast (Airsaniya)

God Tripurusha (middle/intermediate)

Other sacred items are the number of ganitri grains and leaves used on the Siwaratri 108 brata. Numbers 108 and 9 because 1+ 0+ 8= 9; otherwise, 12 x 108= 54 (where 5+ 4= 9); similarly, 12 x 54= 27 (where 2+ 7= 9).

Ears (2), eyes (2), nose (2), mouth (1), genitals (1), and anus (1) are the 9 holes in the human body (1). The 9th day of the dead moon is the ending year for the Saka-Balinese calendar’s calculations (tilem kenga). The Saka – Bali New Year, on the other hand, coincides with the Dasa ping pisan sasih calendar (to coincide with the tenth month). Because in the Saka – Bali calendar, the number 10 equals 0.

Number 13

Because there are 13 gods (trio – dasa – sakti) who represent God, the number 13 has special significance. Wrhaspatti Tattwa Lontar makes mention of it. He is a twin prime, which is a property of the number 13. (6th prime number)

The number 13 is traditionally associated with bad fortune.

Previously, we looked at some of the characteristics of numbers in Hinduism. However, some people believe that certain numbers, such as 13, are unlucky.

For a long time, the number 13 was thought to be unlucky. As a result, the number 13 is rarely used in places like hotels and airplanes.

The belief in the number 13 as a source of bad luck stems from Kabbalah, an ancient kind of knowledge. Kabbalah is an old form of magic that was employed by the Pharaoh’s great priests to increase their power.

According to some scholars, the Order of Kabbalah was founded during the Dynasty of Ur III, when the Bani Israel tribes were exiled to Babylonia. Kabbalism has become popular among world people, including celebrities.

Overview: The Mystery of Kabbalah Numerology & Its Secrets

The number 13 is also used in tarot cards, and the 13th card is a death card, which is represented by the photo of the Grim Ripper. Napoleon Bonaparte, Paul J. Getty, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt are all convinced that the number 13 is unlucky, and therefore avoid gatherings of 13 people at all costs.

The significance of the number 13 in Christianity is associated with the Last Supper, during which the 13th disciple betrayed Jesus. The number 13 is considered unlucky twice when it falls on Friday (the day Christians believe Jesus died) (Fiday 13).

Various Brands use the number 13 symbol.

The number 13 is, however, frequently used as a trademark or building emblem. Starting with the Barcode formula listed on each factory output product, the number 13 can be found in a variety of commodities. The US coat of arms, a deck of cards, and a tarot card.

The number 13 is also a sacred geometric formula that is engraved and hidden in many architectural structures like the Washington DC Monument and the Statue of Liberty.

In addition to the above meaning, the number 13 appears to be employed as a sign for specific brands, such as the Mikocok and McDonald’s logos. In truth, believing that the number 13 is unlucky can be highly harmful.

The U-19 Indonesian National Team is not cursed by the number 13.

Triskaidekaphobia is the name given to people who have an excessive dread of the number 13. People have been absent, trains and airplanes have been canceled, and trading operations have been reduced on the 13th of every month due to fear.

Perhaps this is why few people used the number 13 after that. Their motivation was to avoid larger losses as well as to believe in the figure.

For the Balinese people, this is the information on the meaning of numbers. Hopefully, you will find the information provided above to be beneficial.