Ajnacakra, Ajna-cakra, Ājñācakra: 10 definitions
Introduction:
Ajnacakra means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Ajnachakra.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramĀjñācakra (आज्ञाचक्र) or simply Ājñā refers one of the “sixteen stations of the ascent of kuṇḍalinī” according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “[...] (6) The Wheel of the Command [i.e., ājñācakra] is between the eyebrows. It is a fire in the form of a Point (bindu). In the middle of it is the seed of power (śaktibīja), red like vermilion. [...] (Perfect) contemplation (samādhi) is with (these) sixteen aspects and is (attained) within the form of the sixfold deposition (ṣoḍhānyāsa). He who knows this is (a veritable) Lord of Yogis, the others (who do not) are (just) quoting from books. Once attained the plane that is Void and Non-void, the yogi is freed from bondage”.
Source: Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts: Volume 12 (1898) (shak)Ājñācakra (आज्ञाचक्र) refers to one of the topics discussed in the Rudrayāmalatantra, a Sanskrit manuscript collected in volume 1 of the catalogue “Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (first series)” by Rajendralal Mitra (1822–1891), who was one of the first English-writing historians dealing with Indian culture and heritage.— The Rudrayāmala-tantra is an elaborate and original Tantra, including the whole range of Śākta knowledge about religion, social orders, castes, sacred places, modes of adoration, forms of ceremonies, etc. It contains roughly 9,000 verses divided into 67 sections.—The catalogue includes the term—Ājñācakra in its ‘subject-matter list’ or Viṣaya (which lists topics, chapters and technical terms). The complete entry reads—[(1) chapter 12: ājñācakrasaṅgatisiddhamaprakaraṇaṃ (2) chapter 13: ājñācakrasārasaṅketakathanaṃ].
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts: Volume 12 (1898) (shai)Ājñācakra (आज्ञाचक्र) refers to one of the topics discussed in the Mahāmokṣa-Tantra, a Sanskrit manuscript collected in volume 12 of the catalogue “Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (second series)” by Mahamahopadhyaya Haraprasad Shastri.—The Mahāmokṣatantra manuscript, consisting of 3,024 ślokas (metrical verses), is deposit: Dhaka, Vikramapura Majhapada, Babu Rasavihari Raya. It deals with the salvation, cosmogony (i.e., the order of cosmic regions) and contains a bibliography of Tantric literature.— The catalogue includes the term—Ājñācakra-vivaraṇa in its ‘subject-matter list’ or Viṣaya (which lists topics, chapters and technical terms). The complete entry reads—59 tame paṭale,–ājñākhyacakravivaraṇam .
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryĀjñācakra (आज्ञाचक्र).—a mystical circle or diagram; one of the six described in Tantras.
Derivable forms: ājñācakram (आज्ञाचक्रम्).
Ājñācakra is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms ājñā and cakra (चक्र).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀjñācakra (आज्ञाचक्र).—n.
(-kraṃ) A mystical circle or diagram, one of six described by the Tantras. E. ājñā and cakra a circle.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀjñācakra (आज्ञाचक्र):—[=ā-jñā-cakra] n. a mystical circle or diagram (one of the six described by the [Tantrasāra])
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀjñācakra (आज्ञाचक्र):—[ājñā-cakra] (kraḥ) 1. m. Mystical circle.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusĀjñācakra (ಆಜ್ಞಾಚಕ್ರ):—
1) [noun] the sixth of six mystic circles in the human body (situated at the centre of the brows) believed to be in the shape of lotus with two petals.
2) [noun] the county, portion of a country, to which a command order or legislation is applicable; the territorial range of authority.
3) [noun] a sphere of authority.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ajnacakravivarana.
Full-text (+50): Ajna, Shadadhara, Ajnakhya, Ajnacakravivarana, Nadicakra, Shirodhara, Sthiti, Citpara, Srishti, Asatya, Sadasat, Syanda, Vedavat, Mantravigraha, Lokamukhya, Saushumni, Vargaja, Nirodha, Mukti, Kriya.
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Yogatattva Upanishad (translation and study) (by Sujata Jena)
Part 2.4 - Branches of Yoga—Hathayoga < [Chapter 3 - Yoga Philosophy in Yogatattva Upanisad]
Part 1.1 - Types of Dharana (concentration of the mind)—Introduction < [Chapter 5 - Philosophy of Life and Meditation in Yogatattva Upanisad]
Preksha meditation: History and Methods (by Samani Pratibha Pragya)
3.3. Dhyāna-Vidhi (The Procedure of Meditation) < [Chapter 3 - The History of Meditation in Terāpanth]
9. Sambodhi-Dhyāna < [Chapter 5 - Other Modern Forms of Jaina Meditation]
Soundarya Lahari of Shri Shankara (Study) (by Seetha N.)
The Shakta concept of Nada, Bindu and Kala < [Chapter 5 - Shakta-Tantras—Saundaryalahari as an epitome of Shaktism]
The Shakta concept of the Yoga-nadis < [Chapter 5 - Shakta-Tantras—Saundaryalahari as an epitome of Shaktism]
The process of creation < [Chapter 7 - Philosophical aspects in Saundaryalahari]
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 30 - Description of Yoga with Eight Limbs (Aṣṭāṅga-Yoga) < [Section 9 - Vāsudeva-māhātmya]
Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres) (by Arthur Avalon)
The Nervous System in Yoga and Tantra (Study) (by Ashok Majumdar)
1.1. Manovaha Nadi < [Chapter 3 - Scientific exposition of Nadi, Hridaya, Kosa and Prana]
2. Hridaya in Yoga < [Chapter 3 - Scientific exposition of Nadi, Hridaya, Kosa and Prana]
6. The concept of Cakra (psychic centres) < [Chapter 5 - Exposition of Thought science, Tantra and Mantra]
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