Siddha Chakra Jainism Symbols Charm

Jainism embraces the Siddha chakra as a prominent yantra or mandala (mystical design) for worship. Siddha signifies a freed soul, and chakra means a wheel. Nirvana, or escape from the cycles of life inside a cosmic 'wheel,' is thought to be attained by the worship of the Siddha chakra. The Digambara tradition refers to it as Navadevta, whereas the Svetambara tradition refers to it as Navapada. The center of the yantra is referred to as Navapada, which means 'nine petals,' and Navadevta, which means 'nine deities. 'A 'saint wheel' is another name for Siddhachakra.