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ChakraChakra Chakra Subtle body centers in esoteric traditions For other uses, see Chakra (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Chakram. A chakra (/ˈtʃʌkrəˌˈtʃæk-ˌˈtʃɑːk-/;[1] Sanskrit: चक्र, romanized: cakra, lit. 'wheel, circle'; Pali: cakka) is a meditation-aid in the form of a psychic or psychospiritual energy-center in the subtle body, as visualized in a variety of Hindu and Buddhist tantric yoga and meditation practices.[2][3][4] This article contains Indic text. Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks or boxes, misplaced vowels or missing conjuncts instead of Indic text. In meditation, chakras are often visualised in different ways, such as a lotus flower, or a disc containing a particular deity. Medieval Buddhist texts from 8th century CE mention four or five chakras,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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