Why number 108 is important in Hinduism

 108 is a sacred number in many cultures and religions, notably in Hinduism.

Speciality of number 108 in Hinduism

On the Shri Yantra there are marmas where three lines intersect, and there are 54 such intersections. Each intersection has masculine and feminine qualities, which represent Shiva and Shakti. 54 x 2 equals 108. Thus, there are 108 points that define the Sri Yantra as well as the human body. Some people believe that there are 108 paths to God. Dance Forms - There are 108 traditional Indian dance forms. 

The number 108 has always been a highly revered number for thousands of years, coveted by many spiritual traditions and ascribed special significance in meditation and prayer. According to Ayurveda, we have 108 marma points in our body. So, this is why all mantras are chanted 108 times because each chant represents a journey from our material self towards our highest spiritual self. 

According to Hindu Tantra there are 108 “chakras” or energy lines leads to the heart chakra located at the center of our body. These chakras control different emotions, self realization, health aspects of our body. In meditation if you can breath properly 108 times a day you will able to achieve the enlightenment. 

Chanting of Hare Krishna with 108 beads means that we are surpassing the study of 108 Upanishads. According to Muktika Upanishad, there are 108 Upanishads.These 108 Upanishads contain all knowledge about the Absolute Truth.