Rathacakra, Ratha-cakra: 7 definitions
Introduction:
Rathacakra 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 Rathachakra.
In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: archive.org: Vedic index of Names and SubjectsRathacakra (रथचक्र, ‘chariot wheel’) is often mentioned in the Brāhmaṇas. See Ratha and Cakra.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryRathacakra (रथचक्र).—[neuter] chariot-wheel (foot).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus CatalogorumRathacakra (रथचक्र) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—śr. Oppert. Ii, 5254.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Rathacakra (रथचक्र):—[=ratha-cakra] [from ratha] n. (m. [wrong reading] [Mahābhārata]) a ch°-wheel, [Brāhmaṇa; Kauśika-sūtra; Mahābhārata] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] Name of [work]
[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 corpusRathacakra (ರಥಚಕ್ರ):—
1) [noun] a wheel of a chariot.
2) [noun] (dance.) a particular movement of the legs on the ground.
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)
Partial matches: Ratha, Cakra.
Starts with: Rathacakracit, Rathacakrakriti.
Full-text: Rathacakracit, Rathacakrakriti, Sampatavant, Cit.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Rathacakra, Ratha-cakra; (plurals include: Rathacakras, cakras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 14 - The omniscient Buddha < [Chapter IV - Explanation of the Word Bhagavat]
Act 4: The Buddha stretches out his tongue and smiles a third time < [Chapter XIV - Emission of rays]