The number "108" is a significant figure in various cultures and traditions. In mathematics, it is an integer that follows 107 and precedes 109. It is also known as a Harshad number, meaning it is divisible by the sum of its digits (1 + 0 + 8 = 9). In spiritual contexts, Hinduism and Buddhism consider 108 a sacred number. For instance, Buddhist prayer beads, or mala, typically consist of 108 beads, used for counting mantras during meditation. This number is believed to represent the universe's wholeness and the connection between the individual and the cosmos.