Bible Encyclopedias
Chakara
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(or Chakra), in Hindu mythology, is the mighty weapon of Vishnu, endowed with reason, which by its brightness lights up the entire paradise of the god. It was a ring containing a beautiful gem, and can be seen on the pictures of the god. This ring was made of rays cut from the sun.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Chakara'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/chakara.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.