08/16/2024
The numbers 108 and 801 hold profound significance in the teachings of the Voodoo Kundalini Temple.
In Ifa, 801 Irunmole, or spiritual beings/orishas, are entrusted with the vital task of maintaining and harmonizing our solar system. Each Irunmole plays a crucial role in the cosmic order, ensuring the balance and well-being of all creation.
In Vedic cosmology, the number 108 is revered as the foundation of creation, representing the universe and the totality of existence. This sacred number embodies the unity between the individual and the cosmos, reflecting the interconnectedness of all things.
In addition, the gematria of 2nd-century Bishop Irenaeus assigns the value of 801 to the Alpha and Omega, symbolizing God as both the beginning and the end.
At the Voodoo Kundalini Temple, a unique meditation technique is practiced using 108 mala beads to chant the names of 256 Irunmole that descended to Earth, manifesting within the elemental forces of nature and the human body, known as the 256 Odu Ifa.
This practice aims to absorb and awaken these primordial energies within the practitioner, aligning them with the cosmic forces that govern the universe.