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UNDERSTANDING THE TRUTH OF NUMBER NINE (9)

Identity of the Number Nine (9). Nine (9) is the highest digit in the numbering system. Mathematically, any multiples of nine will be equal to nine when reduced to a single digit. The essence of nine lies in its own mystery in that it indicates that this is the limit of the universe. Once this limit is reached, however, the nine (9) spills over into the zero (0) to become what it was before. Thus, like the electromagnetic waves that end one cycle only to immediately begin a new one, the nine begins again as a zero once it attains the limit of the universe. Note as well that any number when added to nine will give the original number. For example the number 23 when added to 9 will result in the sum of 32. The first number 23 reduced to a single digit is (2 + 3 = 5) and the resultant number 32 is (3 + 2 = 5) as well.

Due to its position as the highest of all digits, nine thinks that it is closest to God.  Thus we see 9 and multiples of 9 occurring frequently in the Vedic scriptures. There are 18 (1 + 8 = 9) chapters in the Bhagavad Gita; a normal person takes 21,600 (2 + 1 + 6 = 9) breaths in day; there are 792,000 (7 + 9 + 2 = 18. 1 + 8 = 9) nadis or energy centres in the human body; the Vedic hymns are written in metres of 9. However, like the odometer on a car, when the highest level of nine (9) is reached, it rolls over to zero (0) to begin its cycle all over again. Because of this proximity or closeness to zero (0), the number nine is also farthest from God. Thus nine acts with confusion in its normal state because it does not know if it belongs to God or to Yama (God of Death). If it is well grounded and follows the sattvic path (path of goodness) consistently, nine can achieve the highest level of spirituality. If it follows the tamasic path (path of ignorance and darkness), nine can end up in the deepest levels of Patal (Hell). It is because of this multiplicity of behaviour that confusion reigns in our true understanding of this number. We encourage all teachers of Hinduism not to restrict their teachings to just one aspect of this number or else we will only add to the state of confusion. Rather we must teach about the sattvic aspect as well as the tamasic aspect of the nine and allow the experiences of our readers and listeners to reflect the truth.

The Sankalpa and its Significance on a Number Nine House Location
During a Puja, we divide the universe into smaller and smaller units until we arrive at the specific address at which the Puja is being conducted. In this same way, the earth is divided and sectioned into tiny units which become our house lot numbers. Just as each grain of rice that ends up on your plate at dinner time had your name imprinted upon it from the time it was growing, through the time that it was harvested, hulled, bagged and shipped to finally end up in your neighbourhood store for you to buy, in that same way, each plot of earth attracts a particular individual to its location. This attraction is karmic. Just as a number nine person gets a 'chance' to be born as a number nine, so too do certain plots of earth get a 'chance' to attain the lot number nine. There is a 'Cosmic Will' that governs the allocation and each of us end up at that particular location with that particular lot number because of this Divine Will. Like the number nine individual who is confused about his identity and his relationship to God or to Yamaraj, so too is a number nine location 'confused' about its state of calmness or explosiveness. If the householder follows the satvic path and attains a high degree of spirituality, the location can be very calm and peaceful. Thus number nine locations are good for temples or other places of worship. On the other hand, if the householder follows the rajasic and tamasic paths, the location will constantly erupt with fights and quarrels from the people who live there. The householder will face financial hardships, difficulty with children, problems with health and a general state of unhappiness with life. This outcome is much more common amongst householders in number nine locations because the number nine locations attract a particular person in order to allow them to experience the suffering and losses that they have to face. In other words, this is their payback for the karmic deeds they had committed some time before.

In this age of Kaliyuga, people are more prone to be materialistic and seem to be less devoted to God. Thus in many families, there is a preponderance of rajasic and tamasic behaviours and perhaps only small portions of satvic behaviour. Once alcoholism, butchering of animals, drugs, violence, rudeness, arrogance, boastfulness, become predominant in a number nine location, the family begins to suffer. Job problems, business failures, financial losses, wayward children, sewer problems, house repairs, medical problems, and car accidents are some of the common distress symptoms that will begin to surface. All of this will happen amidst frequent quarrels in the home and life will continue in a state of constant tension and unhappiness. If this goes on for any extended period of time, the family will self-destruct and they will finally be forced to sell the property. Careful observation of the real estate market will reveal that a high percentage of number nine properties go on sale. Often times if the circumstances are known, it can be shown that the seller is in some form of distress.

Solution to the Mysteries of the Number Nine (9) Location
We tend to enjoy or suffer because of our actions or karmic deeds. However, within this karmic framework, we are still able to exercise our Free Will. Thus when we see that our life is not going as well as it should; when we see that event after event increases our misery and suffering, we come to realize that we have to do something. If we choose the wrong path, the result will be family breakups. If we choose the right path, we will find that by some strange coincidence, we will soon come into contact with a holy person or someone connected with a holy person. This is the signal that a new beginning is near. This is the message that the universe is offering you salvation from your sufferings. But many miss the cue and do not take up the offer to visit the holy person. In such cases, their suffering goes on and they are forced to wait for an extended period of time until the universe opens up another rescue operation for them again. This time their belief will be stronger and the holy person can begin the cleansing process for the family. Depending on the specific circumstances, this cleansing may take the form of:

• Earth (Dharti Mata) Puja

• Planets (Nav Graha) Puja

• Ancestors (Pitri) Puja

• Removal of spirits and negative energies from the home

• Cleansing (ayurvedic) bath for the homeowner

How Nine (9) affects the Individual
Although I chose to give an identity to the number nine (9) in the introductory paragraph above, in reality, the identity belongs to individuals who are born under the influence of the nine (9). How do we determine if someone is born under the influence of nine (9)? We simply add the day and month of birth together. For instance if your birthday is 8th of January (8 + 1 = 9) then you are governed by the influence of nine (9). Your Ishta Devta would be Lord Indra, the administrator God of the heavenly realm.

Characteristic Behaviour of Lord Indra
Lord Indra has the very important duty to manage the affairs of the heavens and he carries out this heavy responsibility with due care. But Lord Indra likes to indulge in soma drink and enjoys the singing and dancing of the ghandarvas (celestial damsels) to the extent that sometimes he is away from his management responsibilities for too long. He then becomes fearful and suspicious that others are trying to steal his throne. Thus in a panic, he will rush to Lord Vishnu for help. Indra can be very patient with those who need his care and support but he also demonstrates a fierce temper. Sometimes he tends to forget his place or status in relation to the status of his own Guru. On one occasion, Brihaspati (Guru) was late for court because he was propitiating Lord Shiva. Indra, with typical impatience went in search for Brishaspati. When Indra found him, he began to verbally chastise his Guru to such an extent that Lord Shiva became angry. Shiva opened his 3rd eye, wrapped Indra within a bond of cosmic energy and cast him to the bottom of the ocean. Brihaspati had to turn around and beg Lord Shiva for mercy to release him because Indra was his devotee. This verse in the Skanda Purana tells about the true power of a Guru and the ability that they possess to rescue their devotees:

"Shive krudde guru strata
guru krudde Shive nahe"

This verse indicates that when Shiva is angry, the Guru can save us. But when the Guru is angry, even Shiva cannot save us.

Lord Indra represents much impatience and oftentimes, he becomes compulsive in exercising his Ego. So although we see Lord Indra as holding such a high position amongst the Gods, we also see that some aspects of his behaviour can be considered to be rajasic and tamasic. If you are an individual who is born under the influence of nine (9), it is easy to verify for yourself whether you possess most of the characteristics of Lord Indra. You will very likely find that aspects of your life include: holding positions of responsibility; impatience; enjoyment of good sport including wine, women and song; anxiety, ego, confusion; fear in making decisions; fear of consequences of your actions. However, as we have seen above, the significance of the nine (9) does not stop at the individual level because there is a universal relationship between the individual and the earth location (house lot number) that the individual occupies. If a person whose birth number is #7 (e.g. 2nd May. 2 + 5 = 7) lives in home that a is a #2 (e.g: # 83 Melrose Drive. 8 + 3 = 11. 1 + 1 = 2) then the sum total of the person number and the house number adds up to nine (9). In such a case the #7 person will experience negative influences if they follow the rajasic or tamasic path by indulgence in such vices alcohol, killing animals for food, drugs, family quarrels and other negative behaviour. Thus the location can play a very significant role in the quality of life that a family lives.

Exercise:
Step 1
Reduce your house number to a single digit. E.g: 402 Fairlawn Ave. 4 + 2 = 6

Step2
Compute the birth date of each member in your family. E.g: 6th May. 6 + 5 = 11:1 + 1 = 2

Step 3
Add the birth number to the house number, and reduce to a single digit, e.g:  6 + 2 = 8

Step 4
Examine the behaviour of each member in the family and the degree of happiness or suffering that they are facing.

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