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Who all had Sudarshan Chakra?
The Sudarshana Chakra is generally portrayed on the right rear hand of the four hands of Vishnu, who also holds a shankha (conch shell), a Gada (mace) and a padma (lotus)….
| Sudarshana Chakra | |
|---|---|
| Mantra | Om sudarshanaya vidmahe maha jwalaya dheemahi tanno chakra prachodayat |
| Texts | Vishnu Purana |
Who gave Sudarshana Chakra to Krishna?
To help the god win the fight against the asuras, Shiva gifted him the Sudarshan Chakra with the power to slice one’s opponent into two. Since then, Vishnu has used the divine discus in various stories.
Can Sudarshan Chakra break Karna’s kavach?
Yes, Those can break Karna’ s Kavach and Kundal which is a boon of Lord Sun. Lord Shiva’ s Trishul, Lord Vishnu’ s Sudarshana Chakra & Indra’ s [King of gods] Vajrayudha [Diamond weapon] is the most powerful weapons in the World.
Did Shiva gave Sudarshan Chakra to Vishnu?
According to the Linga Purana, Lord Shiva gave Vishnu his weapon. Shiva immediately woke up from his tapasya and praised Vishnu for his sheer devotion. To help the god win the fight against the asuras, Shiva gifted him the Sudarshan Chakra with the power to slice one’s opponent into two.
How did Lord Krishna get Sudarshan Chakra?
One was Lord Shiva’s Trishul, the next was Pushpaka Vamana, and the third one was the Sudarshan Chakra. According to another popular belief, during the Dwapara Yuga, Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu, is said to have acquired the Sudarshan Chakra from the fire God, Agni.
How many yojanas does the Sudarshan Chakra travel?
The Chakra is stated to travel millions of Yojanas (1 Yojana= 8 kilometers) by the time we blink once. The Sudarshan Chakra is said to have millions of spikes in two rows moving in opposite directions that give it a serrated edge.
Why is Sudarshana worshipped with Vishnu?
However, the worship of Sudarshana as a quasi-independent deity concentrated with the power of Vishnu in its entirety is a phenomenon of the southern part of India; with idols, texts and inscriptions surfacing from the 13th century onwards and increasing in large numbers only after the 15th century.
What is the power of the sacred wheel of Sudarshan?
Sudarshan uses this powerful weapon to grant devotees their prayers. The sacred wheel is believed to have powers to cure diseases, and other complex health issues, defeat enemies and negate the adverse effects of evil eyes.