Chakra
cakra.
any of the points of spiritual power located along the body, usually given as six in number. The points are personified by gods and can be released through the proper exercises.
noun
(in yoga) any of the seven major energy centres in the body
n.
1888 in yoga sense, from Sanskrit cakra “circle, wheel,” from PIE root *kwel- “wheel” (see cycle (n.)).
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