Sudarshana Chakra
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title:
Sudarshana Chakra
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The Sudarshana Chakra is a divine discus, attributed to Vishnu in the Hindu scriptures. The Sudarshana Chakra is generally portrayed on the right rear hand of the four hands of Vishnu, who also holds the Panchajanya (conch), the Kaumodaki (mace), and the Padma (lotus). In the Rigveda, the Sudarshana Chakra is stated to be Vishnu's symbol as the wheel of time. The discus later emerged as an ayudhapurusha, as a fierce form of Vishnu, used for the destruction of demons. As an ayudhapurusha, the dei
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Discus weapon used by Vishnu
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudarshana_Chakra
date created:
2006-04-09T05:11:05Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T10:54:24Z
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