Ishvaracakra, Īśvaracakra, Ishvara-cakra: 1 definition
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Ishvaracakra 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.
The Sanskrit term Īśvaracakra can be transliterated into English as Isvaracakra or Ishvaracakra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Ishvarachakra.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationĪśvaracakra (ईश्वरचक्र) is the fourth of the five divisions of the Kālacakra (wheel of time), as defined in the Śivapurāṇa 1.17. Accordingly, “The Kālacakra consists of five wheels, one being over the other: [...] (4) Revolution (bhramaṇa) is Īśvaracakra [...]. Thus scholars have explained the five cakras”.
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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Partial matches: Ishvara, Cakra.
Full-text: Kalacakra.
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