Zero

Anshika Gupta
2 min readApr 12, 2021

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What’s the first thought that arises in mind on encountering the word or number “zero”?

For some, it may be nothing, null, void, empty, or failure, While to some it may symbolize potential, possibility, or commence of a new phase

The word ZERO has a much deeper meaning than one would interpret.

This vital element of our lives has been contributed by the noble Indian mathematician and astronomer, Aryabhatta soon after the AD era.

Zero serves as the trunk of almost all activities that we execute on a daily basis like accounting, transactions, medical field, engineering, etc.

It is of use to everyone from a local shopkeeper to a business tycoon.

Zero comes from the Latin word “nulla figura”. Not only does the diversity of zero suffice here, but it is also an essential component of the numerological system ie the Astrological world. Ancient Chinese theory of Yin-Yang is also sometimes believed to be based on the duality in the symbolism of zero. It is powerful in appearance and rich in meaning yet possesses the ability to change numbers around it.

Photos from https://www.newdimensionsinc.com/when-karma-came-for-a-visit

The number zero alone has no much numerical value in the number system, but when placed into a sequence of numbers, makes the transition from rags to riches. It acts as an interface between the -ve and +ve numerological worlds.

Its symbol as we can see is a continuous circular curve depicting immortality, eternity, and also the law of karma. It lays the foundation for the virtual digital world. Life now, especially in the present situation would be impossible without the tech world. Zero is a limitless space that can’t be defined but still exists.

Conclude here and yet start afresh with the saying,

“It is 00:00 now, it’s a brand new start”

Photo by Scott Rodgerson on Unsplash

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