The mystical power of number 7

The number 7 is considered the lucky number of many cultures and religions in the world. In each culture, the number 7 has different meanings and contains many mysteries.

Learn the power of number 7 in the concept of the Bible, Hinduism .

1. The Bible

Referring to the mystery and the legend of number 7, it is impossible not to mention the emergence of number 7 in Christianity and the Bible. Number 7 appears so many times that it becomes a symbolic number closely related to Christian beliefs.

Number 7 is used as an ideal number that represents perfect or perfect in both soul and body. God is portrayed with 7 rays of light in the middle of 6 creative rays. God took 7 days to create the universe.

Eva was also created from the seventh rib of Adam while Adam was 'created' on October 7 (the first day of Tishri - July Jewish calendar).

The special meaning of number 7 is found through the dense appearance of the Bible. The Bible was originally divided into 7 main parts and the total number of original books was 49 - multiples of 7.

It represents the absolute perfection of God's words. Number 7 is used 55 times separately in Revelation and is also the number of changes after a positive cycle or innovation.

The elements of the Bible associated with number 7 can be counted as: seven people in the first church, seven trumpets, seven eyes, seven sins, seven sacraments, seven times Naaman bathing in the Jordan River, 7 days God's creation .

2. Hindu religion

Number 7 in the conception of Hindus symbolizes the Earth. The Hindu religion tells us that Earth is one of 14 planets that exist, they are located in different high and low positions.

Accordingly, the Earth is in the middle position with 7 planets above and 7 underlying planets (including planet zero - the planet is not known).

The seven planets above correspond to 7 different ' worlds ' in Hindu religion: the human world ground, the world atmosphere of the stars, the heavenly paradise of the world, the world of births Gorgeous objects, the world of gods, the world of pure souls and the world of truth.

These seven planets also correspond to 7 consciousness or shells of the human body. The 7 planets below are home to demons and dark forces.

Agni god fire.

Number 7 appears a lot in Hindu scriptures.The Agni fire is described with seven hands and seven flames - corresponding to parts of the human body and seven sources of energy will awaken during the spiritual practice of humans. Not only that, Surya - the Sun God also rides a carriage with 7 horses.

Picture a Hindu wedding.

The number 7 is also important in Hindu weddings. Newly married couples often have to walk 7 steps around a fire. Traditionally, once married, the relationship between two people will last up to seven lives. As can be seen, the number 7 here partly represents the durability of love.

3. Buddhism

According to Buddhism, the number 7 has a great meaning. It is considered as a rising number (FOUR) because when Buddha was born, the Buddha took 7 steps, blooming 7 lotus flowers. By the time of death, people were banished to 7 hell floors and offered to the deceased people, taking multiples of 7 for 49 days.

4. China

In traditional Chinese culture, number 7 represents the combination of Yin, Yang (roughly translated: Yin and Yang) and 5 basic elements of nature. This combination is considered a perfect harmony in Confucian thought. Meanwhile, according to Taoist thought, the number 7 represents 'Tao', which is closely related to goodness and beauty.

Niu Lang Female Job has the opportunity to meet on the O ruler bridge on 7/7.

Number 7 is widely used in ancient Chinese culture, such as 7 treasures in the Buddhist scriptures, 7/7-year Unearthly holidays when Niu Lang Women's Ladies have the opportunity to meet on the O bridge. Ruler. The saying 'making a poem in seven steps' is also used to refer to the agility of an ancient man .

Besides the positive meaning, the number 7 is also considered an unfortunate number . In some ways, this number represents abandonment and anger, or even death.

The King of Hell administers the hell to open the door of the Devil's Gate every July.

July in the lunar calendar is often called 'the month of the soul' because it is believed that this is the time when the gates of hell open to souls to the world of the living.

5. Japan

Like many countries in the world, number 7 is considered a lucky number in Japan. This belief develops from the culture and religion of the country, not just a movement passed down from other countries.

As a country where the majority of people follow Buddhism, number 7 has a significant meaning in the spiritual life of Japanese people. According to Buddhism, a person can be reborn seven times before entering Nirvana. The symbolic image of this figure 7 can be considered as the original point of figure 7 in Japanese culture.

The lucky symbol of No. 7 in Japanese culture is '7 lucky gods'.

A lucky symbol of No. 7 in Japanese culture is '7 lucky gods' . Accordingly, these seven gods are often portrayed on a treasure-filled boat and will dock on New Year's Day.

They will distribute gifts and health to those who really deserve it. The early lucky envelopes often had pictures of these seven gods, symbolizing a year of luck and fortune.

Children in the 7-5-3 festival go to the temple to pray.

Number 7 is also associated with the celebration of human life and death. Japanese people often celebrate 7 days after birth of children. On the contrary, it is also said that seven days is the necessary time for the dead souls to return to the negative realm. Many Japanese festivals are also held in connection with number 7 such as children's 7-5-3 holiday or Tanabata ceremony on July 7.