Why Do We Chant 108 Times? What Seneca Teaches Us About Focus and the Mind

For the first time, after taking 108 deep breaths, I felt weightless and was unable to move. After looking at the chanting mala, I understood why it has 108 beads and what it does when it is finished. Why do we chant 108 times, and what is the reason behind it? All we know is that the number 108 = 9 is a very powerful and energetic number in numerology. It is the end of the circle and starting a new life, like again, starting from number one and finishing at number nine. The Ajna chakra, also known as the Third Eye chakra, is located in between our two eyebrows. When it wakes up, it lands our brain in a very different magical vibration that brings powerful consciousness.

Ok, let's understand what I mean by understanding 108 chanting or breathing. It is simply one thing we do when we chant; we all only do one thing. Breathing and breathing, inhaling and exhaling in all the process. When we do it and exceed the regular counts (normal breathing patterns) that we do daily, we unlock the Ajna chakra and wake it up. Let me expose the secret that has had a profound impact on my life.

When I did it for the first time, I looked at the watch; it took me 27 minutes. Thus, ultimately, it shifted me into a different vibration—relaxed, more conscious, and focused. It provides you the ability to identify what is wrong and right for you while you make any decision. Also, it clears your memory's spam folder and cleans up the delete folder. In short, it makes you work on the main thing, distraction-free and focused. In short, you are connected to the universe and open to accepting guidance.

I realised why it happens when I finished the 108 deep-breathing exercises with chanting "OM" while exhaling. The word "OM"—NASA detected the voice in space. However, Indian monks already knew it for many years. When you say OM while exhaling, it vibrates your lips and then your mouth until you finish the one breath. I continued focusing on my breathing patterns until I finished 108 times, leaving me completely cleansed. What I found myself with was a different mindset, with different thoughts, tools, and a set of new decisions. I entered a new vibrational zone as a result of the transitional vibration that OM was generating.

If you want to make a change in life, you have to change your vibration. The surroundings where you live do matter. If the vibrations around you don't make your life more meaningful, practice shifting into a different vibration by reciting 108 times while mentally reminding your brain of your goal.

Don't believe me. Just try this practice, and you will see profound changes in your life within the first week. Written by Darius Foroux, the book "Focus on What Matters" is a collection of 70 letters/essays he wrote about different aspects of life, from happiness, wealth, and health to relationships and much more.
These letters are inspired by the original works of the Stoic philosopher Seneca.
He influenced Latin literature, was wealthy in ancient Rome, and served as a reminder to keep our chaotic lives focused on the important things.
The goal of the original "Letters From A Stoic" by Seneca was to share Stoic ideas with his friend, Lucilius, who had hedonistic tendencies and lived a busy life. This chaotic world is the perfect time to follow his philosophy and shape your brain, changing the vibrations within you and around you and your family members. His philosophy was balm for the wounds of life. “We should take a day and confine ourselves to a single thought that will sustain us throughout the day. This is how the memory is strengthened—by dwelling on fewer things, more deeply.” from his letter 2. It simply says that one same thought a day and its repetition could help us achieve the goal.