chakravartin
[ chuhk-ruh-vahr-tin ]
/ ˌtʃʌk rəˈvɑr tɪn /
noun
Words nearby chakravartin
chaise longue,
chaitya,
chaka,
chakalaka,
chakra,
chakravartin,
chal.,
chalasia,
chalaza,
chalazion,
chalcanthite
Definition for chakravartin (2 of 2)
cakravartin
or chak·ra·var·tin
[ chuhk-ruh-vahr-tin ]
/ ˌtʃʌk rəˈvɑr tɪn /
noun
(in Indian philosophy, politics, etc.) an ideal, universal, enlightened ruler, under whom the world exists in justice and peace.
Origin of cakravartin
From Sanskrit
Example sentences from the Web for chakravartin
One of his titles is Chakravartin, which means 'the turner of a wheel.'
Across India |Oliver Optic"If he fails to see these four presaging tokens of an avatra, he will be simply a Chakravartin" (king of earthly kings).
The Influence of Buddhism on Primitive Christianity |Arthur LillieHe offers to make him a mighty king of kings (Chakravartin) in seven days.
The Influence of Buddhism on Primitive Christianity |Arthur Lillie