Siddhacakra, Siddha-cakra: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Siddhacakra means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, the history of ancient India. 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 Siddhachakra.
In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Google Books: Objects of Worship in South Asian Religions: Forms, Practices and MeaningsThe siddhacakra (सिद्धचक्र), literally “wheel (cakra) of the liberated souls (siddha)”, is one of the most popular Jain onjects of worship after jina icons. Siddhacakras made of cloth, paper, metal, stone, and colored powder fill places of worship and provide auspicious decorations for homes and offices.
In the pūjā in Jaipur, three different forms of the siddhacakra were worshipped:
- a powder version on a low platform,
- a copper siddhacakra disc (yantra) placed in front of the powder diagram,
- and an embroidered cloth representation of the central lotus of the siddhacakra, or the navapada, huing behind the powder diagram.
Digambaras today worship two different types of diagrams called siddhacakra:
- siddhacakrayantra: small, portable, metal diagrams that are comrpised of an eight-petalled lotus;
- siddhacakramaṇḍala: made of colored powder termed “Siddhacakra-Vidhāna” that are comprised of eight concentric circles.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Wisdom Library: JainismThe siddhacakra (सिद्धचक्र) is a Sanskrit term referring to a sacred diagram, worshipped by one of the two mūrtipūjaka (image-worshipping) sects in Jainism. In the central lotus of this diagram (cakra) are depicted the concepts of navapada.
Source: Shodhganga: A cultural study on the jain western Indian illustrated manuscriptsSiddhacakra (सिद्धचक्र).—The siddha-chakra is a very popular yantra (tantric-diagram) in the Jain cult. The siddha-chakra-yantra is constituted of the pāñcaparameṣṭhins or the “Five supreme ones (siddhas)” and the four essentials for salvation.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossarySiddha-cakra.—(EI 2), a yantra for worship. Note: siddha-cakra is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSiddhacakra (ಸಿದ್ಧಚಕ್ರ):—[noun] (jain.) a kind of mystic circle or diagram worshipped for getting super-natural faculties.
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: Cakra, Siddha.
Starts with: Siddhacakrapuja, Siddhacakrarcanashtaka, Siddhacakrastotra.
Full-text: Navapada, Siddhacakrapuja, Siddhacakrastotra, Correct faith, Correct knowledge, Correct conduct, Asceticism, Mayanasundari, Shripala, Jnanadipti, Nishkriyananda, Vidyananda, Shaktyananda, Samaya, Mahananda, Shivananda, Rakta.
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Preksha meditation: History and Methods (by Samani Pratibha Pragya)
7. Sālambana-Dhyāna < [Chapter 5 - Other Modern Forms of Jaina Meditation]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 189 < [Volume 26 (1927)]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 79 < [Volume 8 (1886)]
Ganitatilaka (Sanskrit text and English introduction) (by H. R. Kapadia)
Part 5 - Typical problems < [Introduction]
Tilakamanjari of Dhanapala (study) (by Shri N. M. Kansara)
6. Religious routine of the Jains < [Chapter 13 - Religious and Philosophical data]