Sahasranama position 854 of the 1,072 names

Chakreshi

चक्रेशी

Cakreśī

What Chakreshi means

Chakreshi is name 854 in the Adya Mahakali Sahasranama, the 1,072-name devotional text to Maa Kali. The Sovereign Lady of circles and realms, whose dominion extends through every cycle and sphere of existence.

Also spelled

  • Cakresi
  • Source transliteration: CHAKRESHHI

Sanskrit names travel into English in several romanizations. This page keeps the common spelling, the IAST form, and the source transliteration together so the same name is discoverable under each spelling readers use.

Meaning and elaboration

Meaning: The Sovereign Lady of circles and realms, whose dominion extends through every cycle and sphere of existence.

Elaboration

The name Chakreshhi is derived from the Sanskrit word Chakra, which can mean "wheel," "circle," or "discus," and by extension, a "sphere" or "realm." The suffix -ishi denotes sovereignty, lordship, or queenship. Chakreshhi therefore means "The Sovereign Lady of Wheels, Circles, and Realms."

The Symbolism of Chakra In Indian metaphysics, Chakra is a many-layered symbol. It can refer to the wheel of time (Kala chakra), the cycles of creation and dissolution (Srishti-Pralaya chakras), the planetary orbits (Graha chakras), the energy centers within the subtle body (Yoga chakras), and the many realms or planes of existence (Lokas).

Sovereignty Over All Cycles As Chakreshhi, Mahakali is the supreme power behind all these wheels and cycles. She sets creation in motion, sustains its balance, and finally draws it back into dissolution. Her dominion reaches from the macrocosm (Brahmanda) to the microcosm (Pinda). In that sense, she is the ultimate governor of destiny, karma, time, and causality.

Master of All Realms (Lokas) Her sovereignty extends through every realm of existence, heavenly, earthly, and subterranean. No domain, dimension, or state of being lies outside her power. This affirms both her omnipresence and her omnipotence. For the devotee, it means that in every condition of life, whether in hardship or in grace, Chakreshhi remains the ruling and guiding force.

Inner and Outer Authority On the inner spiritual plane, Chakreshhi signifies mastery over the subtle body's chakras, revealing her power to awaken Kundalini and lead the aspirant toward higher states of consciousness. On the outer plane, she is the supreme authority under whose will all creation moves. The name teaches that every circle of existence, within and without, is held under her divine rule.

Text and sources

The name list follows the Adya Mahakali Sahasranama as compiled for this project. The English meaning and elaboration are interpretive notes for devotional study, not a translation of a single critical edition.

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