This page lists 108 names of Rahu, which are collectively known as Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Rahu.
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The Sudarshana Chakra (Sanskrit: सुदर्शन चक्र) is a spinning, disk-like super weapon with 108 serrated edges used by the Hindu god Vishnu. Vishnu received this wonderful weapon as a result of Shiva's grace.The word Sudarshana is derived from two Sanskrit words - Su (सु) meaning divine and Darshana (दर्शन) meaning vision.
Hence, the word Sudarshana collectively means vision of which is auspicious. The word chakra is derived from the word Chruhu (चृ:) meaning movement and kruhu(कृ:) meaning to do. Hence, chakra collectively means the one which is mobile. Among all the Vedic weapons, Sudarshana Chakra is the only mobile weapon.
The Sudarshana Chakra is not thrown. With will-power it is sent against the enemy.
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