its 1+7 th may today ,,, = 8

why is the world running off if it was number 8. Number 8 is the number of astalakshmi and here we have people who wouldn't do anything on the day which adds up to number 8. what is the world still running after ... what would you have achieved if it wasn't number 8. what should i call this people to be ,, they are for sure too superstitious.. i pray thy lord to save me,,, and help them understand