Chakravartin

Chakravartin ( चक्रवर्तिन् cakra - vartin, Sanskrit cakra, "wheel" and vartin, "one who turns "; Pali Cakkavatti, also interpreted as " for whom the Wheel of Law ( Dharmachakra / dhammachakka ) rotates " or " of the wheel of the Law sets in motion " ) referred to in the Indian religions an ideal, comprehensive ruler, ethical and kind throughout the world prevails in the Dharma orientation. A further interpretation of the concept is of "whose chariot wheels to move freely " in the sense of " are its travel without hindrance. "

In Hindu texts, the rule of the Chakravartin is mentioned as a consummate master Sarvabhauma. In the writings of the Buddhist Pali Canon of the Chakravartin is often paralleled with Buddha. Buddha is represented in his first sermon in the Deer Park at Isipatana as a teacher, which sets the wheel of dharma in motion ( Pali Dhammacakkappavattana sutta ). In the Pali canon of the Chakravartin is represented as ruler, the law does not prevail, support the destitute and for his rule of action the Council of the monks catches (D 3.26 ), as well as a master who guides his kingdom on the basis of the Law (A 3, 14).

Jainism

In Jainism is a Chakravartin ( Ardhamagadhi: Cakkavatti m. ) Is a world ruler. His birth is announced by 14 dreams. To achieve world domination, he has to win 14 gems, namely a wheel, fleece, rod, screen, jewel, Volume, woman, sword, military commander, Major Domus, builder, priest, horse and elephant. The first Chakravertin was Bharata. Depending on the ruling, a Chakravartin in heaven or in hell is reborn as an ascetic or it reaches nirvana.