chakra

[ chuhk-ruh ]

/ ˈtʃʌk rə /

noun Yoga.

cakra.

Words nearby chakra

chaise, chaise longue, chaitya, chaka, chakalaka, chakra, chakravartin, chal., chalasia, chalaza, chalazion

Definition for chakra (2 of 2)

cakra

or chak·ra

[ chuhk-ruh ]

/ ˈtʃʌk rə /

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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Examples from the Web for 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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
She is then branded with the emblems of the chank and chakra.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India|Edgar Thurston
Quaco is ready to swear he saw the ghost of the old myal-man, Chakra, standing upon the edge of the cliff!
The Maroon|Mayne Reid

It need scarce be said that that man was Chakra, the Coromantee.
The Maroon|Mayne Reid
Beyond doubt was it either the shadow of Chakra, or a duplication of his ghost—of late so often seen!
The Maroon|Mayne Reid
The second was to be the death-spell, administered by Chakra and his acolyte.
The Maroon|Mayne Reid

British Dictionary definitions for chakra

chakra

/ (ˈtʃækrə, ˈtʃʌkrə) /

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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