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Sudarshana Chakra (Sanskrit: सुदर्शण चक्रम्) is a spinning disc like weapon with very sharp edge, which is one of the weapons in the Hindu God Vishnu's hands. Lord Vishnu, also called Narayana, is believed to have four hands. He holds a Shankha (a conch shell) on one hand, the Sudarshana in the second, a Gada (mace) in the third, and a Padma (lotus) in the fourth. Sanskrit ( , for short ) is a classical language of India, a liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and one of the 23 official languages of India. ... Vishnu (IAST , Devanagari ), (honorific: Sri Vishnu) also known as Narayana is the Supreme Being or Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavas and a manifestation of Brahman in the Advaita or Smarta traditions. ... Vishnu (IAST , Devanagari ), (honorific: Sri Vishnu) also known as Narayana is the Supreme Being or Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavas and a manifestation of Brahman in the Advaita or Smarta traditions. ... Narayana (à¤¨à¤¾à¤°à¤¾à¤¯à¤£; ) or Narayan is an important Sanskrit name for Vishnu and is in many contemporary vernaculars, a common Indian name. ... Shanku is the divine Counch or sea shell, which is one of the insignia in the Hindu God Vishnus hands. ... The Padma is a major river in Bangladesh. ...

Lord Vishnu is depicted holding the chakra from a central hole, with his forefinger. Seemingly, the disc simply spins around his finger. According to the Puranas, he could simply release/launch it and it would have the capacity to chop-off someone's head and return back to his finger. It is revered as a divine weapon, which only Lord Vishnu can possess and operate. In another version, Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Devi jointly have the capability of operating the chakra. [1] Vishnu (IAST , Devanagari ), (honorific: Sri Vishnu) also known as Narayana is the Supreme Being or Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavas and a manifestation of Brahman in the Advaita or Smarta traditions. ... Vishnu (IAST , Devanagari ), (honorific: Sri Vishnu) also known as Narayana is the Supreme Being or Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavas and a manifestation of Brahman in the Advaita or Smarta traditions. ... For other uses see Devi (disambiguation). ...

The Sudarshana Chakra is mentioned several times in Hindu Mythology, where Lord Vishnu decapitated various rakshasas, asuras and other wicked personalities — one of them being in Mahabharata, where Sri Krishna decapitates Shishupala for his misbehaviour. Image File history File links Vishnu07. ... Image File history File links Vishnu07. ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... A rakshasa (Sanskrit: à¤°à¤•à¥à¤·à¤¸, raká¹£asa; alternately, raksasa or rakshas) is a demon or evil spirit in Hinduism. ... // In Hinduism In Hindu mythology, the Asura (Sanskrit: à¤…à¤¸à¥à¤°) are a group of power-seeking deities, sometimes misleadingly referred to as demons. ... For the film by Peter Brook, see The Mahabharata (1989 film). ... This article is about the Hindu deity. ... Shishupala or Sisupala was son of Damaghosha, king of Chedi, by Srutadeva, sister of Vasudeva; he was therefore cousin of Krishna, but he was Krishnas implacable foe, because Krishna had carried off Rukmini, his intended wife. ...

The Sudarshana Chakra has lots of abstract imagery as well. It is believed that Lord Vishnu is like the Sun, and the planets of the solar system revolve around him, in a disc-like form ..... creating the impression of the Sudarshan Chakra. Lord Vishnu is very commonly worshipped by people having faith in Astrology. Vishnu (IAST , Devanagari ), (honorific: Sri Vishnu) also known as Narayana is the Supreme Being or Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavas and a manifestation of Brahman in the Advaita or Smarta traditions. ... The Sun (Latin: Sol) is the star at the center of the Solar System. ... Vishnu (IAST , Devanagari ), (honorific: Sri Vishnu) also known as Narayana is the Supreme Being or Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavas and a manifestation of Brahman in the Advaita or Smarta traditions. ...

It is also considered to be a symbol of enlightenment, and hence, in various drawings it is depicted with a brilliant glow.

Lord Vishnu is believed to be the "Protector/Provider" of the universe. He is depicted lying across the entire expanse of the Universe (Vishwadharam) form. The Sudarshan Chakra in his hand depicts the control over the various stars and galaxies, as if they all orbit around him. Vishnu (IAST , Devanagari ), (honorific: Sri Vishnu) also known as Narayana is the Supreme Being or Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavas and a manifestation of Brahman in the Advaita or Smarta traditions. ...

Origin of Sudarshana Chakra

According to one version, the Sudarshana chakra was made by the architect of gods, Vishvakarman. Image:Vishvakarma. ...

Viswakarma's daughter Sanjana was married to Surya, the Sun God. Due to the Sun's blazing power she was unable to go near the Sun and she complained to her father about this. Viswakarma took the Sun and put him on his workshop and made him less shining and thus his daughter was able to hug the Sun. The left over Sun-"dust" was collected by Viswakarma and he made 3 things out of it. The 1st one was the famous aerial vehicle Pushpaka Vimana, the 2nd was the Trishula(Trident) of Lord Shiva, and the 3rd was the Sudarshana Chakra of Lord Vishnu. Saranyu is the wife of Surya, and a goddess of the dawn in Hindu mythology, and is sometimes associated with Demeter. ... In Hinduism, Surya (Devanagari: à¤¸à¥‚à¤°à¥à¤¯, sÅ«rya) is the chief solar deity,one of the Adityas, son of Kasyapa and one of his wife Aditi[1] ,in Nordics Tyr he is said to be the son of Dyaus Pitar. ... Pushpaka Vimana in Hindu mythology was a vehicle that could fly in the air. ... A Trishula Trisula redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article is about the deity Shiva. ... Vishnu (IAST , Devanagari ), (honorific: Sri Vishnu) also known as Narayana is the Supreme Being or Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavas and a manifestation of Brahman in the Advaita or Smarta traditions. ...

In another version, the chakra was given by Lord Shiva Himself to Vishnu when Vishnu prayed to Shiva for all powerful weapon that would destroy all forces of evil. [2] This article is about the deity Shiva. ...

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The Sudarshana Chakra also protected the great king Ambarisha who was about to be cursed by the Rishi Durvasa as Ambarisha was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu. In Hinduism, Ambarisha was a great devotee of Vishnu and adhered firmly to the truth. ... In Hinduism, Durvasa (à¤¦à¥à¤°à¥à¤µà¤¾à¤¸) is an ancient sage, who was known for his short temper. ... In Hinduism, Ambarisha was a great devotee of Vishnu and adhered firmly to the truth. ... Vishnu (IAST , Devanagari ), (honorific: Sri Vishnu) also known as Narayana is the Supreme Being or Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavas and a manifestation of Brahman in the Advaita or Smarta traditions. ...

Other Names

In the Tamil Language, the Sudarshana Chakra is also known as 'chakkrath azhwar'.

Further reading

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