Abjacakra, Abja-cakra: 1 definition
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Abjacakra 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 Abjachakra.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Yoga Vasishtha MaharamayanaAbjacakra (अब्जचक्र) refers to a “lotus-like diaphragm”, as mentioned in the Yogavasistha 6.82 (“Yoga instructions for acquirement of the supernatural powers”).—Accordingly, as Vasiṣṭha narrated: “Hear me now tell you, how the bodies of yogis are capable of expansion and contraction at will; as to be multum in parvo; and parvum in multo. There is above the lotus-like diaphragm of the heart [i.e., hṛd-abjacakra-kośordhva], a blazing fire emitting its sparks, like gold coloured butterflies flirting about it, and flaring as flashes of lightning in the evening clouds. (This is the jatharagni or culinary fire). [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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