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Indra-Simha; literally "Indra-Lion," a title signifying a supreme ruler. Nara-chakra-trayam refers to three symbolic diagrams used in statecraft or ritual to represent different domains of power.
That Lion, the
Lion-throne Simhasana
Vi
Yam These are likely "seed syllables" or bija-mantras used to energize the diagram
This Lion, the
Lion-throne
The Lion-throne
Ashvapati-chakram; traditionally refers to a ruler whose military strength lies in cavalry.
| Power | M | Pra |
|---|---|---|
| Vī | Hra | E |
| Ddha | Re | Am |
| Da | Ra | Da |
| Yata | Shrī | Hruh |
| Shra | Pu | Mane |
| Kīli | Ti | Kā |
| 2 | Shra | Jña |
Gajapati-chakram; refers to a ruler whose strength is centered on a corps of elephants, often associated with the eastern regions of India.
| Power | Pra | Prā |
|---|---|---|
| Pī | Da | E |
| Pha | Ha | Tra |
| Dam | Vi | Dah |
| Yata | Svā | Hruh |
| Shra | Vi | Mane |
| Kili | Shram | Kā |
| 2 | Nya | Jña |
Narapati-chakram; refers to a ruler whose strength lies in his infantry and subjects, often considered the "Lord of the People."
| Pra | Ram | |
|---|---|---|
| Vī | Da | E |
| Ddha | Pra | Tra |
| De | Ya | Dah |
| Pate | Ga | Hruh |
| Shrīm | Mapra | Sanah |
| Kīla | U | Kam |
| 2 | Re | Jña |