一百八

[lang id =1028]百八 (sa) aṣṭaśatam. The 108 (sa) kleśa, distresses, disturbing passions, or illusions [lang id =1028]煩惱 of mankind, hence the 108 beads on a rosary, repetitions of the Buddha's name, strokes of a bell, etc., one for each distress. Also, one of the Mahārājas, with 108 hands, each holding a different implement.