Cakravyuha, aka: Cakravyūha, Cakra-vyuha; 5 Definition(s)
Introduction
Cakravyuha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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 Chakravyuha.
In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Cakravyūha (चक्रव्यूह).—A formation of soldiers in the form of a cakra. This formation was considered impenetrable, and only the most capable warriors could penetrate it. Abhimanyu was killed while fighting in this formation. His father, Arjuna, taught him how to enter, but he did not know how to exit the gigantic formation.
Source: ISKCON Press: GlossaryLanguages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
cakravyūha (चक्रव्यूह).—m S pop. cakravibhū m & cakravihū m A form of military array, the circle. 2 fig. A deep, complex plot or scheme.
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarycakravyūha (चक्रव्यूह).—m A form of military array, the circle. A deep, complex plot or scheme.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-EnglishMarathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit-English dictionary
Cakravyūha (चक्रव्यूह).—a circular array of troops.
Derivable forms: cakravyūhaḥ (चक्रव्यूहः).
Cakravyūha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms cakra and vyūha (व्यूह).
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family. 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.
Relevant definitions
Search found 531 related definition(s) that might help you understand this better. Below you will find the 15 most relevant articles:
| Cakra | Cakra (चक्र, “discus”) refers to one of the several “attributes” (āyudha) or “accessories” of a... | |
| Vyuha | Vyūha (व्यूह, “formation”) refers to a classification of Hindu images, as defined in the texts ... | |
| Kalacakra | Kālacakra (कालचक्र) was a leader of warriors and transcendent warriors (rathātiratha) in Sunīth... | |
| Cakravaka | Cakravāka (चक्रवाक, “cakra bird”) represents an incarnation destination of the tiryaggati (anim... | |
| Dharmacakra | Dharmacakra (धर्मचक्र) or Dharmacakrahasta refers to “Buddha” and represents one of the four ge... | |
| Ekacakra | Ekacakrā (एकचक्रा) or Ekacakrāgrāma is the name of a village in the district of Birbhum, next t... | |
| Cakravala | Cakravāla (चक्रवाल) is the name of a Vidyādhara who fought on Śrutaśarman’s side but was slain ... | |
| Cakravartin | Cakravartin (चक्रवर्तिन्), translated by Tawney as “emperor,” is usually taken to mean “univers... | |
| Sakatavyuha | Śakaṭavyūha (शकटव्यूह).—a particular form of military array. Derivable forms: śakaṭavyūhaḥ (शकट... | |
| Cakravata | Cakravāṭa (चक्रवाट).—1) a limit, boundary. 2) a lamp-stand. 3) engaging in an action. Derivable... | |
| Bhacakra | Bhacakra (भचक्र).—Circle of the asterisms. Note: Bha-cakra is a Sanskrit technical term used in... | |
| Cakreshvari | Cakreśvarī (चक्रेश्वरी) is the name of a Goddess that was once worshipped in ancient Kashmir (K... | |
| Cakravriddhi | Cakravṛddhi (चक्रवृद्धि).—f. 1. interest upon interest, compound interest; Ms.8.153,156. 2) wag... | |
| Adharacakra | Ādhāracakra (आधारचक्र).—Name of a mystical circle on the posterior part of the body; Rasikarama... | |
| Makaravyuha | Mākaravyūha (माकरव्यूह).—a particular form of military array.Derivable forms: mākaravyūhaḥ (माक... |
Relevant text
No search results for Cakravyuha, Cakravyūha or Cakra-vyuha in any book or story.