What does 49 not yet 53 arrive mean?
The phrase “49 not yet 53 arrives” is an expression that refers to the age limit of each individual. It means that in a certain year (when you turn 49 and 53), you will encounter many unlucky things, bad luck, and even danger to your life. Why is there a concept of age limits?
From ancient times until now, whenever people hear about age limits, they think of bad things, unfortunate events that may happen to them. In fact, according to the Vietnamese-Chinese dictionary, “limit” means a dangerous area, boundary, prescribed range, specified deadline, threshold…
“49 not yet 53 arrives” is a phrase that refers to the age limit of each person.
Age limit is simply a marking of the end of a process, but it can also be the beginning of another process. It is neither all good nor all bad but often a combination of luck and misfortune.
In reality, due to a lack of understanding, many people still associate “limit” with something bad. Even though the planets Thái Bạch and Thái Âm are considered auspicious, people still call them “limit”. Only evil stars (wicked stars, bad stars) should be avoided and transferred. As for the favorable stars, one should welcome them.
Why is there a “49 not yet 53 arrives” limit?
In folk belief, there are many explanations for why people encounter more risks at the ages of 49 and 53.
Here are some of the most common explanations for these two age limits.
– The first explanation: When we add up the numbers 49, we see that 4 + 9 = 13 and 1 + 3 = 4. This corresponds to men encountering Thái Bạch stars, and women encountering Thái Âm stars; When we add up the numbers 53, we see that 5 + 3 = 8, which corresponds to women encountering Thái Bạch stars, and men encountering Thái Âm stars. In this case, “Thái” means “excessive” and “Bạch” means “white”; it relates to mourning, accidents, and bones. “Âm” means black, darkness, water, and danger; it relates to illness, surgery, vehicles, and rivers.
– The second explanation:
The constellation Thái Tuế governs 12 years in the Chi Zodiac. It starts at the age of 1 under the influence of Thái Tuế stars. The cycle repeats every 12 years.
In the years when the age is divisible by 12 with a remainder of 1 (13, 25, 37, 49, 61, 73, 85…), it will have the influence of Thái Thuế stars. According to feng shui, Thái Tuế is related to lawsuits, disputes, expenses, illnesses, and funerals.
Before Thái Tuế, there is Thiên Không, and after Thái Tuế, there is Quan Sách. These two stars belong to the Fire element and are considered non-beneficial stars.
– The third explanation: According to the law of nature, from the moment of conception, human beings follow a 7 x 7 cycle. Accordingly, milestones with the number 7, such as 7 hours, 7 days, 7 weeks, 7 months, 7 years, mark important changes.
Specifically, the first 7 years is a stage of horizontal development, the second 7 years is a stage of vertical development, the third 7 years is a stage of desires, the fourth 7 years is a stage of muscle development, the fifth 7 years is a stage of intellectual development, the sixth 7 years is a comprehensive development stage, and the seventh 7 years is a stage of stability, gradually declining. And 7 x 7 = 49 completes one cycle.
After this cycle, at 49, 53, there may be extinction, but there may also be the beginning of the next cycle.
This is the cycle of birth, whereas in terms of death, when a person dies, it follows the law of nature: what is born first will die first, what is born later will die later. That’s why we have the 49-day mourning period. According to that law, after the 49, 53, everything will be good again, a return to youth.
Explaining “49 not yet, 45 has” to the scientific and Buddhist perspective: The concept of “age limit” is not based on scientific grounds. However, in Physics and modern Philosophy, there is recognition of a type of “substance” called “dark matter” alongside ordinary matter.
In reality, from the ages of 49-53 and beyond, human beings undergo obvious aging. Eating and drinking abilities gradually decline, and the amount of nutrients consumed decreases.
Most women suffer from diseases related to calcium deficiency, joint degeneration, osteoporosis, which then affect other organs such as the cardiovascular system.
Men also often suffer from metabolic diseases because the body, like a machine, has been operating for more than half a lifetime, and the blood vessels are no longer free-flowing and can be clogged with fat…
Especially, women in this period have to face premenopause and menopause. At that time, they are prone to common conditions such as colds, sore throat, bronchitis, or manifest many diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, blood lipid disorders, joint degeneration…
Almost all women have to deal with changing temperaments, irritability, dizziness, irregular menstruation, excessive sweating, especially at night. Some women also experience a feeling of heat, occasional hot flashes, and alternating cold sensations.
Therefore, we need to pay more attention to our health and be mindful of work, moderate rest, eat a balanced diet, and regularly exercise instead of worrying and being preoccupied with age limits.
In terms of spirituality, from the ages of 49 to 53, it corresponds to the number 5 (which represents the cycle of birth, aging, sickness, death, and rebirth). If someone surpasses this period, it means they have changed their biological rhythm to enter a new stage of development in life.
In the Buddhist Scriptures, there is no direct discussion or denial of the issue of superstitious fate like “age limit”. All the phenomena of richness-poverty, longevity-frailty, misfortune-fortune… in this life are governed by two karmic forces created by humans themselves.
Intrinsic karma: This karma is the result of what we received in this life due to our past lives. For example, who we are born into, who we are siblings with… are all due to this karma.
Reformative karma: This karma is created by our own actions (body), words (speech), and thoughts (mind) in the present life. Good or bad is created and responsible by oneself rather than solely being determined by the “age limit”.
In folk belief, these ages are associated with increased risks and negative events. There are several explanations for this, including numerological interpretations, astrological influences, and natural cycles.
- Numerological Interpretation: The sum of the digits in 49 (4+9) and 53 (5+3) corresponds to certain stars that bring misfortune, with specific associations for men and women.
- Astrological Influence: The constellation Thái Tuế governs 12-year cycles in the Chi Zodiac. Ages divisible by 12 with a remainder of 1 (including 49 and 61) fall under the influence of the Thái Tuế stars, which are associated with negative events.
- Natural Cycles: According to the law of nature, humans follow a 7 x 7 cycle from conception. The number 7 marks important changes, and 49 completes one cycle. After this, there may be a new cycle or a decline.
In folk belief, the word “limit” is often associated with something bad or dangerous. However, in reality, the concept of an “age limit” is not based on scientific grounds. Aging is a natural process, and it is important to focus on maintaining health and well-being rather than worrying about age-related superstitions.
In terms of spirituality, the ages 49 to 53 correspond to the number 5, which represents the cycle of birth, aging, sickness, death, and rebirth. Surpassing this period indicates a change in biological rhythm and the start of a new stage of development.
Buddhist Scriptures do not directly discuss or deny the issue of superstitious fate, including “age limits.” Instead, it attributes the phenomena of richness, poverty, longevity, misfortune, and fortune in this life to the karmic forces created by humans themselves, divided into intrinsic karma and reformative karma.
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