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chakra meaning in Sanskrit

चक्र cakra

/ˈtʃæ.kɹə/US/ˈt͡ʃɑː.kɹə/

chakra in Sanskrit: चक्र (cakra), चक्रम् (cakram). In English, chakra means any of (at least) seven centres of spiritual energy in or near the body, according to Ayurveda philosophy.

Sanskrit words for chakra

spiritual energy nexuses
चक्र cakra, चक्रम् cakram

English meaning of chakra

  1. noun Any of (at least) seven centres of spiritual energy in or near the body, according to Ayurveda philosophy.
  2. noun Synonym of hackery.

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Questions about chakra in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of chakra in Sanskrit?
Chakra in Sanskrit is चक्र (cakra), चक्रम् (cakram).
chakra इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Chakra: चक्र (cakra), चक्रम् (cakram).
What does chakra mean in English?
Chakra means any of (at least) seven centres of spiritual energy in or near the body, according to Ayurveda philosophy.

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