Khecakra: 2 definitions

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Khecakra 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 Khechakra.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Khecakra (खेचक्र) refers to the “wheel in the void”, according to the Ādisūtra section of the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, [verse 13.30-34]: “[...] Then, after he has done (all) that, he to whom all the gods bow (with respect) will come by the path of the venerable Kujeśī of the Wheel in the Void (khecakra). O divine one, in order to make the forest of the lotuses of Kula bloom of those nine (who were his main disciples), three who were without blame, attained authority above, three below, and three on the surface of the earth. [...]”.

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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Khēcakra (ಖೇಚಕ್ರ):—[noun] the expanse of the heavens that forms an apparent arch over the earth; the firmament; the sky.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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