The Sanskrit term Ṣaḍāracakra can be transliterated into English as Sadaracakra or Shadaracakra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Shadarachakra.

In Hinduism

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

Ṣaḍaracakra (षडरचक्र) refers to the “six-spoked wheel” and represents one of the various manifestations of ādhāra (“the sustaining force of the world”), as discussed in the eighth chapter of the Ahirbudhnyasaṃhitā, a Pāñcarātra work in 60 chapters dealing with topics such as Viṣṇu’s discus-power, the processes of creation and esoteric practices related to Sudarśana (such as mantras and yantras).—Description of the chapter [jagad-ādhāra-nirūpaṇa]: [...] Nārada asks “what is the support [ādhāra] (by which all these things adhere)?” (29-33). To this, Śiva replies that none other than Sudarśana is that internal force [ādhāra] (which keeps all disparate activities together and moving in one particular direction or on one particular plane of action)—and that ādhāra-force is worshipped by those who perceive its power in several different forms: [e.g., as the six-spoked ṣaḍaracakra (47b-49a) ] [...]

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Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

India history and geography

Source: Shodhganga: a concise history of Sanskrit Chanda literature (history)

Ṣaḍāracakra (षडारचक्र) is the name of a work ascribed to Āśādhara (1178-1243 C.E.) according to the “New Catalogus Catalogorum” II. pp. 194-96. Āśādhara was a famous Jain author belonging to the Sapādalakṣa country where Śākambharī is situated and composed many works (viz., the Ṣaḍāra-cakra).

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Sadara, Cakra, Catara.

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