Sai Baba's Teachings on the Significance of 9

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Sai Baba's teachings emphasize the significance of the number 9, claiming it symbolizes God due to its unique mathematical properties where the sum of the digits in any multiplication or division involving 9 always results in 9. However, the discussion critiques this perspective, arguing that basic Number Theory contradicts Sai Baba's assertions, particularly regarding the division of 9. The conversation highlights the need for followers to approach these teachings critically and not conflate mathematical properties with spiritual beliefs.

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My teacher, Sai Baba, who has over 100 million followers
.. says that 9 signifies God, because whether multiplied
or divided the answer digits always add up to 9. Changelessness
is an attribute of God.

http://www.sathyasai.org

I believe that if you ask Baba or your favorite form of GOD
in meditation for an answer to a math problem, it will come to you
..usually within 20 minutes.

Belief is necessary for the current.
 
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Multiplied by nine, yes! Divided by nine, no! Take 9 divided by 9 = 1, this is not a multiple of nine. Does that have any effect on the philosophy?
 
This is as ridiculous as saying 0 is God because all its multiples (and quotients) are 0.

I would strongly recommend that Sai Baba learn some basic Number Theory, before proclaiming godliness on numbers whose properties he has no clue about.

I also strongly recommend all the 100 million followers of Sai Baba to take his "mathematical teachings" with a sackfull of salt.

Finally, this is not a Religion Forum. If you want to help spread Sai Babaism, please don't do it here.
 

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