Candracakra, Candracakrā, Candra-cakra: 2 definitions
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Candracakra 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 Chandrachakra.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Candracakrā (चन्द्रचक्रा).—The capital of Candraketu, son of Lakṣmaṇa.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa III. 63. 189.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Kama-shastra (the science of Love-making)
Candracakra (चन्द्रचक्र) refers to the “circle of the moon” (which appears to be working intentionally for the good of the world), according to the Vātsyāyana’s Kāmasūtra: a Sanskrit text from the 2nd century dealing with eroticism, sexuality and emotional fulfillment in life belonging to Kāmaśāstra (the ancient Indian science of love-making).—Accordingly, “[Objection]—The Lokayatikas say: Religious ordinances should not be observed, for they bear a future fruit, and at the same time it is also doubtful whether they will bear any fruit at all. What foolish person will give away that which is in his own hands into the hands of another? Moreover, it is better to have a pigeon today than a peacock tomorrow; and a copper coin which we have the certainty of obtaining, is better than a gold coin, the possession of which is doubtful. [Answer]—[...] 3rd. The sun, moon [e.g., candracakra], stars, planets and other heavenly bodies appear to work intentionally for the good of the world. [nakṣatracandrasūryatārāgrahacakrasya lokārthaṃ buddhipūrvakamiva] [...] Vatsyayana is therefore of opinion that the ordinances of religion must be obeyed.”.
Kamashastra (कामशास्त्र, kāmaśāstra) deals with ancient Indian science of love-making, passion, emotions and other related topics dealing with the pleasures of the senses.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Candra, Cakra.
Full-text (+0): Candraketu, Lakshmana.
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