chakra

[chuhk-ruh]

noun Yoga.

cakra

or chak·ra

[chuhk-ruh]

noun Yoga.

any of the points of spiritual power located along the body, usually given as six in number. The points are personified by gods and can be released through the proper exercises.

Origin of cakra

< Sanskrit: literally, wheel

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Contemporary Examples of chakra

Overcoming Fear The third chakra, at the solar plexus, manipura, is about overcoming fear and attaining a sense of belonging.
The Tantric Sex in Avatar
Asra Q. Nomani
March 4, 2010
In Tantra, the seventh chakra is the crown chakra, the sahasrara chakra, located at the top of the head.
The Tantric Sex in Avatar
Asra Q. Nomani
March 4, 2010

Historical Examples of chakra

Some regard the chakra mudra as sufficient on occasions of emergency.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India
Edgar Thurston
She is then branded with the emblems of the chank and chakra.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India
Edgar Thurston
The Shank is considered to be unfortunate and the Chakra fortunate.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India
R. V. Russell
He stayed not long to speculate upon the motives either of Chakra or Jessuron.
The Maroon
Mayne Reid
Cynthia did not know for certain that Chakra had followed the Custos.
The Maroon
Mayne Reid

British Dictionary definitions for chakra

chakra

noun

(in yoga) any of the seven major energy centres in the body

Word Origin for chakra

C19: from Sanskrit cakra wheel, circle

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Word Origin and History for chakra

1888 in yoga sense, from Sanskrit cakra "circle, wheel," from PIE root *kwel- "wheel" (see cycle (n.)).