The ancient numbers and numbering system mentioned in the Hindu scriptures namely the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas and treatises, commentaries and texts written by the Rishis is the foundation for Vedic Mathematics, particle physics, chemistry, music and other subjects that have been adopted by the Western civilizations over the years.
In fact, the study of numbers, its origin, its meaning and its importance in Vedic rites and rituals, to understand the goal of the object of human pursuit (Puruṣārtha) and for realization of the Self was first spoken and written in Sanskrit, the language of the Gods and the base for all other languages in the universe.
Sanskrit is known to be the most perfect language in terms of grammar, pronunciation and definition and interpretation. In the olden days, a name for a new born was derived from astrology, known as the eyes of the Vedas. Ancient Indian astronomy and astrology that is tabulated in the form of an ephemeris relates to the exact planetary positions in the sky as on date.
The name of the new born is scientifically arrived at as per the birth chart that includes the nakshatra and pāda, rāshi and lagna (here it is necessary to note that Indian astrology takes the period of the child in the mother’s womb into consideration). Each nakshatra and pāda has a specific akshara (Sanskrit letter or alphabet) and the old wisdom recommends that one names the child only as per that.
However, in modern times, the tendency to improvise on the Sanskrit names and add an extra “a” and “e” is very common which sadly dilutes the real meaning of the word and its construction and therefore, its purpose.
Numerology itself is based on the Vedic numbering system and numbers attached to each planet and each akshara (originally Sanskrit but now Romanised as per The International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration (IAST)) namely:
1 – Surya (Sun)
2 – Chandra (Moon)
3 – Brihaspati or Guru (Jupiter)
4 – Rahu
5 – Budha (Mercury)
6 – Shukra (Venus)
7 – Ketu
8 – Sani (Saturn)
9 – Mangal or Kuja (Mars)
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Hence, it is extremely important to adhere to the actual meaning of the Sanskrit word (name) and if required, the correct Romanization of the Sanskrit word as it would be in accordance with the quintessence of the Vedic Science of numbers.
Written by Lakshmi Subramanian
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