Cakravartin

Sanskrit for ‘universal monarch’. There are 12 in the continent of Bharata in each progressive and regressive half-cyle of time. They have 9 treasures and 14 jewels they can use to conquer their enemies and become ‘universal monarchs’. The cakravartin form one of the five groups of ’63 illustrious men’ in Jain mythology.

Synonyms:
Cakravartins, Universal Emperor, Universal Monarch
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