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How many verses are there in Yoga Vasishta?

Yoga Vasistha has 1,146 verses in the Vairagya prakarana, 807 in the Mumukshu vyavahara prakarana, 6,304 verses in the Utpatti prakarana, 2,414 verses in the Sthiti prakarana, 4,322 in the Upashama prakarana, and 14,296 verses in the Nirvana prakarana adding up to a total of 29,289 verses.

Why are mantras said 108 times?

As per Vedic Astronomy, there are 27 constellations in the zodiac. Each constellation has got 4 quarters. 24 X 7 = 108. If you repeat a mantra 108 times, it covers the entire zodiac and gives immense benefits.

Quiz

During the royal wedding of Shiva - Parvathy, all Devas, Yakshas, Gandharvas etc assembled at the Himalayas. Who was sent down south to counterbalance the weight upon earth which started tilting?

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