What is the significance of the word Nama? ‘Na + Aa + Ma,’ according to the science of numerology, amounts to a total of 7. Na=0, Aa=2, Ma=5. The total is 7. Seven is associated with the Sapta svaras in music (Sa, Ri, Ga, Ma, Pa, Da, Ni). The Sun’s rays are made up of seven colours. There are seven oceans in the world. The supreme sages are seven in number Sapta rishis. It is significant that certain religious observances are spread over seven days -Saptaham. (SSS Vol.25, p.68)