Ho’oponopono and the Ancient Hindu Tradition of Repeating 108 Times: A Path to Powerful Healing

n the vast ocean of ancient wisdom, two powerful spiritual practices—Ho’oponopono from Hawaii and the sacred Hindu mantra repetition—intersect at the heart of vibrational healing and inner alignment. Both traditions emphasize the purification of the mind, the healing of relationships, and the release of karmic blocks through repetition and sound vibration. Though separated by geography, they share a common frequency: the belief that our words carry power to reshape our reality.

Ho’oponopono, meaning "to make right," is a simple yet profound prayer and healing technique made globally known by Morrnah Simeona and Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len. Its core mantra—“I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.”—is a spiritual technology designed to clean subconscious programming. Repeating this phrase helps individuals cleanse memories, trauma, and limitations that have manifested as emotional, physical, or even financial suffering.

In Hinduism, chanting a mantra 108 times is considered a sacred act that magnifies the power of intention. The number 108 is deeply symbolic, representing the universe, the human body, and spiritual completeness. It is the number of beads in a mala (prayer necklace), used during japa (mantra repetition) to focus the mind and purify the heart. Just as Ho’oponopono relies on repetition for healing, Hinduism harnesses repetition as a vibrational gateway to the divine.

Combining these practices—repeating the Ho’oponopono mantra 108 times—creates a bridge between two ancient traditions. When performed with sincerity and presence, the vibrational field of the chant begins to shift the energy around and within you. It clears not just surface emotions, but also subconscious patterns rooted in ancestral memory, much like karmic samskaras in Hindu philosophy.

Science has begun to validate what the sages knew. Repetition of mantras activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reduces stress, balances heart rate, and promotes a meditative state. When you chant “I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you” 108 times, you're not merely saying words—you are sending healing frequencies into the cells of your body, into the ether of your relationships, and into the collective consciousness.

The Sanskrit concept of Shabda Brahman—the idea that sound is God—aligns beautifully with the Ho’oponopono philosophy. Both see sound not as a mere vibration, but as a divine tool for creation and restoration. Just as Aum is said to be the sound of the universe in Hinduism, the four phrases of Ho’oponopono serve as the mantra of inner reconciliation and cosmic unity.

To practice this, one may take a rudraksha or tulsi mala and repeat each of the Ho’oponopono phrases once per bead, visualizing each repetition as a light cleaning a darkened mirror. With each round, the mind becomes quieter, the heart lighter, and the soul more luminous. This simple daily ritual becomes an offering to your higher self and the divine within all.

In both traditions, the goal is not external success but inner alignment. Whether you are healing childhood wounds, financial scarcity, relationship challenges, or physical illness—chanting Ho’oponopono 108 times can serve as a reset button for your energy field. You return to your zero state—free of judgment, shame, fear, and blame.

What makes this practice even more profound is its accessibility. You don’t need a temple, guru, or elaborate ritual. All you need is sincerity, breath, and the willingness to take 15–20 minutes of your day for sacred repetition. Over time, this becomes a form of active meditation, prayer, and vibrational medicine.

In a world overwhelmed by noise and distraction, returning to ancient practices like Ho’oponopono and the 108-japa tradition is not only a balm for the soul—it’s a radical act of self-responsibility and universal love. In this silence, in this sacred count, healing happens. And it is here, in this stillness of mantra, that we remember who we truly are: whole, divine, and already forgiven.