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Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde
Thank you Ibrahiim for you answer. People should learn something new every day they live, and I did to day.
Your explanation seems to be a valid one, on that should be looked more into.
The more I have read about Indian art, architecture, weapons, geography, mining and what do I know, the less I seem to know – as the more you know, the more unanswered questions seem to pop up.
My wish is, that more collectors would realise this.
Btw what does Yaa Ustad mean?
Jens
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Salaams Jens Nordlunde ~It may, however, not be associated only in Islamic rituals since my research on Hindu numbers indicates it too has a certain affection with the number 33 ~
330 million gods
"It is said that" Hindus believe there are 330 million deities. In the Vedas,
Thirty-three gods are listed. This is followed by the Sanskrit word koti, which is used for "class" but can also be used for a number equal to 10 million. According to one view, some scholars misinterpreted the word koti - which is meant to mean "class", claiming that there are 330 million gods within Hinduism. Another view contends that 330 million is a figure symbolizing infinity, indicating infinite forms of God.
So today I learn something !
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.