{"id":3533,"date":"2018-03-19T12:05:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-19T12:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastrovedica.com\/wordpress\/?p=3533"},"modified":"2018-03-19T12:05:00","modified_gmt":"2018-03-19T12:05:00","slug":"they-mystic-number-18-represents18-principles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastrovedica.com\/wordpress\/?p=3533","title":{"rendered":"They mystic number 18 represents18 principles"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\nAbout the 18 Sciences &amp; 18 Arts which grace Indian Philosophy.<\/p>\n<p>We are bringing in a Consciousness Revolution, a Trans Human Revolution and intend to take humanity to the level of Divine Consciousness, through these intuitive arts and sciences.<\/p>\n<p>1 ) Science of Being as Being -Vedanta Sastra, 2 ) Science of Cosmic Union &#8211; Yoga Saastra, 3 ) Science of the Heavens &#8211; Jyothis Sastra, 4 ) Science of Nature &#8211; Sankhya Saastra, 5 ) Science of Atoms &#8211; Vaisesika Sastra, 6 ) Science of Logic &#8211; Nyaya Sastra , 7 ) Science of Life &#8211; Ayurveda Sastra, 8 ) Science of Wealth &#8211; Artha Sastra, 9 ) Science of Grammar &#8211; Vyakarana Sastra, 10 ) Science of Definition &#8211; Niruktha Sastra, 11 ) Science of Phonetics &#8211; Siksha Sastra, 12 ) Science of Poetic Meters &#8211; Chandas Sastra,13 ) Science of Musicology &#8211; Gandharva Veda, 14 ) Science of Symbology &#8211; Purana Sastra,15 ) Science of Ethics &#8211; Dharma Sastra, 16 ) Science of Archery &#8211; Dhanur Veda, 17 ) Science of Serpent Power &#8211; Tantra Sastra, 18 ) Science of &nbsp;Dance &#8211; Natya Saastra. .<\/p>\n<p>\nThese are Intuitive Sciences, which are slightly different from the physical sciences and involve the added element of Intuition, along with Experimentation, Observation, Hypothesis, Generalisation and Classification ( which the physical sciences use ) ! The Sixfold Scientific Method !<\/p>\n<p>The Eighteen Arts are<\/p>\n<p>Kathakali, Mohiniattom, Kuchipudi, Bharata Natyam, Odissi, Sattriya, Kathak, Manipuri, Kalarippayattu, Ottam Thullal, Krishnanattom, Theyyam, Chakyar Koothu, Thiruvathirakali, Kavadiattom, Nangiar Koothu, Koodiyattom and Kummattikali.<\/p>\n<p>The Eight Classical Dances and many semi-classical !<\/p>\n<p>They mystic number 18 represents18 principles. They are<\/p>\n<p>The Five Elements &#8211; Earth, Water, Fire, Ether and Air<br \/>\nThe five organs of action, Karmendriyas &#8211; Pada ( feet ), Hasta ( hands ), Vag Indriya ( Sense of Speech), Paya ( Anus ) and Upastha ( Genitalia ).<br \/>\nThe five organs of perception, Jnanendriyas &#8211; Ear, Skin, Eyes, Tongue and Nose.<br \/>\nNature, Prakriti<br \/>\nMahat ( Cosmic Intelligence )<br \/>\nand EGO !<\/p>\n<p>Relation of 18 to 108 is that 108 is a multiple of 18 ! The sacred 108 symbolises the 9 Revolving Heavens * 12 Signs of the Tropical Zodiac. Also the 108 Lunar Mansions of the Sidereal Zodiac. ( 27 Nakshatras * 4 quarters).<\/p>\n<p>There are 18 Siddhantas, 18 Horas and 18 Samhitas, &nbsp;18 Puranas, 18 Upa Puranas, 18 Smritis &amp; 18 Upa Smritis ! The chapters of the Gita are 18 and the Parvas of the Maha Bharata are 18 !<\/p>\n<p>More info, photos and videos at www.guruvayur4u.com &nbsp;, www.eastrovedica.com, www.eastro.mobi<br \/>\n&nbsp;www.m.guruvayur4u.com &amp; https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/eastrovedica<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the 18 Sciences &amp; 18 Arts which grace Indian Philosophy. 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