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Chakra, Disscus Arm of Vishnu
Chakra is the discus of Vishnu, which has sharp edges.

Chakra, discus of VishnuChakra is the discus of Vishnu, which has sharp edge. Vishnu performed wonderful feats with his chakra. Krishna, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu slew Sisupala with this chakra. It is always seen in one of the four hands of Vishnu. The Chakra has also been converted into the prayer wheel of the Buddhists.

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