Chakra: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chakra means something in biology. 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.
Ambiguity: Although Chakra has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cakra. It further has the optional forms Chakrā, Chākra and Chakra -s.
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Biology (plants and animals)
Chakra in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Pistacia chinensis ssp. Integerrima Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima (J.L.Stewart) Rech.f. from the Anacardiaceae (Cashew) family having the following synonyms: Pistacia integerrima, Rhus integerrima. For the possible medicinal usage of chakra, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Nepali dictionary
Chakra is another spelling for चक्र [cakra].—n. 1. Mythol. discuss of lord Vishnu; 2. a potter's wheel; 3. circle; ring; orb; 4. (yoga) different mystical circles in the body like mooladhar, agya, brahmarandhra, etc.; 5. (of a vehicle) wheel; 6. state; sovereignty; realm; 7. spiral lines in the fingers; 8. group; ring; 9. a cycle of years; 10. nerve centre of the subtle body;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+11): Cakrabjalakshana, Cakrabjamandaladikshavidhi, Cakradakini, Cakradvayakuttita, Cakradvayakuttita, Cakragopuravimanapratishthanukramanika, Cakrakhya, Cakraloka, Cakranushthana, Cakranushthana, Cakrapratishtha, Cakrasara, Cakrasundara, Cakravaka, Cakravartin, Chakraani, Chakraanika, Chakrabhenda, Chakrabhram, Chakragaja.
Full-text (+275): Cakra, Shri Chakra, Alatacakra, Kulalacakra, Anahata, Svadhishthana, Manipura, Sahasrara, Muladhara, Cakrapratishtha, Suryacakra, Zu lun, Chakranarayana, Chakramarda, Chakramardaka, Mai lun, Xue mai, Tai yang shen jing cong, Varnacakra, Madhyacakra.
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Search found 143 books and stories containing Chakra, Chakrā, Chākra; (plurals include: Chakras, Chakrās, Chākras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Conceptual study on shadchakras and its applied aspect and importance in sharir vigyan < [2019, Issue 8, August]
Review study of anahata chakra w.s.r. to cardiac plexus < [2016, Issue III March]
A study on ajna chakra w.s.r. to pineal gland < [2016, Issue VI June]
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
Critical Study Of Chakras W.S.R. To Shaarir Vigyan In Ayurveda < [Vol. 3 No. 8: Aug (2020)]
History & Evolution of Shadachakra – A Review of Literature. < [Vol. 6 No. 6: Jun (2023)]
Potential Application of Yoga & Ayurveda for Preventing Psychological... < [Vol. 6 No. 5: May (2023)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Applied aspect of shadchakras andamp; it’s importance in sharir vigyan < [2021: Volume 10, November issue 13]
Study the correlation of chakras with sushir snayus locations. < [2017: Volume 6, April issue 4]
An apporoach to understand the mechanism of hormones with help of shadchakras < [2022: Volume 11, July special issue 10]
Marma-sastra and Ayurveda (study) (by C. Suresh Kumar)
Appendix 1 - Marma and Shad Chakras
Appendix 4: Various other Varmam < [Part 2 - Study of Marmas]
Study of Sthanarohita Marma < [Part 2 - Study of Marmas]
Co-Evolution and Bio-Social Construction < [Volume 9, Issue 10 (2017)]
Structured Equations to Assess the Socioeconomic and Business Factors... < [Volume 16, Issue 6 (2024)]
Food Tourism in Indigenous Settings as a Strategy of Sustainable Development < [Volume 8, Issue 10, October (2016)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Applied aspect of Shadchakras and its importance in Shaarir Vigyan < [Vol. 5 No. 04 (2020)]
A Spiritual Review of Muladharchakra and its Structural Anatomy < [Vol. 1 No. 01 (2016)]
Creation of Universe in connect with 51 Sanskrit Varna (Alphabets) Akshar... < [Vol. 7 No. 4 (2022)]