07/07/07: The Significance of this Once in a Lifetime Day
July 6th 2007 08:57
Category: Astrology
After every 100 years comes the date 07/07/07. Number 7 has a special significance in almost all religions and culture.
There are 7 Continents
There are 7 Seas
7 wonders of the ancient world
In India 7 is a holy number and Indian Marriages are solemnised by the couple taking 7 pheras (rounds) of the holy fire. In India marriages are said to happen for 7 births.
Islam believes that there are 7 heavens and 7 earths.
In Christianitiy 7 virtues are recommended to be followed by followers - Chastity, moderation, liberality, charity, meekness and humility.
and there are 7 Sins to avoid - extravagance, glittony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride.
In Buddhism - Lord Buddha is believed to have taken 7 steps immediately after birth.
The Polar star (the Ursa Major constellation) has 7 stars.
There are 7 Gods in Japanese mythology.
There are 7 energy points (chakras) in the human body.
7 octats in Indian Music - Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni
and Number 7 represents Venus in Indian Astrology and Venus is the Goddess of Love.
So express your love to your beloved on this unique day.
There are 7 Continents
There are 7 Seas
7 wonders of the ancient world
In India 7 is a holy number and Indian Marriages are solemnised by the couple taking 7 pheras (rounds) of the holy fire. In India marriages are said to happen for 7 births.
In Christianitiy 7 virtues are recommended to be followed by followers - Chastity, moderation, liberality, charity, meekness and humility.
and there are 7 Sins to avoid - extravagance, glittony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride.
In Buddhism - Lord Buddha is believed to have taken 7 steps immediately after birth.
The Polar star (the Ursa Major constellation) has 7 stars.
There are 7 Gods in Japanese mythology.
There are 7 energy points (chakras) in the human body.
7 octats in Indian Music - Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni
and Number 7 represents Venus in Indian Astrology and Venus is the Goddess of Love.
So express your love to your beloved on this unique day.
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Comment by tlcorbin-raginravensview
That is interesting. Thank you.
Raven
Comment by MaaUpma
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Vastu - The Indian Science of Dwelling
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Looking forward to see more of you on my site.
Ma Upma
Comment by Wendi
Fascinating tidbits...
W
Comment by Lilla
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Enviro Warrior
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A very interesting roundup of significance.
Thank you
Lilla
Comment by MaaUpma
Indus Guru
Vastu - The Indian Science of Dwelling
EGurumantra - Demystifying India
Thanks for adding up to the information. Yes Buddhism believes in 7 Levels of Enlightment.
Wendi and Lilla - Thanks for visiting and your kind words.
Ma Upma