Etymology
The word Sudarshana is derived from two Sanskrit words - Su (सु) meaning "divine" and Darshana (दर्शन) meaning "vision". Hence, the word Sudarshana collectively means "vision of which is auspicious". Lord Sudarshana is generally worshiped during Homas to ward off the devil and negative powers or vibrations. The word chakra is derived from the word Chruhu (चृ:) meaning movement and kruhu(कृ:) meaning to do. Hence, chakra collectively means the one which is mobile. Among all the Vedic weapons, Sudarshana Chakra is the only mobile weapon.
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