Pancacakra, Pañcacakra, Panca-cakra: 2 definitions
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Pancacakra means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Panchachakra.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Kubjikāmata-tantraPañcacakra (पञ्चचक्र):—Represents of the five internal mystic centres, according to the kubjikāmata-tantra (or, kādiprakaraṇa).
- the Devīcakra,
- the Dūtīcakra,
- the Mātṛcakra,
- the Yoginīcakra,
- and the Khecarīcakra.
In structure these five cakras follow the general principle of a cakra (inward representation of a maṇḍala, the representation of cosmic creation). Their centre is the seat of Śiva in his manifestation as the Navātman, accompanied by his Śakti in her manifestation as Kubjikā.
In addition, the Brahmanic gods Brahmā, Viṣṇu/Ananta, Śiva, Īśvara and Sadāśiva are also represented in the centre. The centre symbolizes the (partial) identification of the individual soul with the divine and is, therefore, also the seat of the puruṣa or ātman, although this is not always indicated. From this centre outwards a structure of predominantly female deities eveolves who symbolize different aspects of the phenomenal and phonic creation.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPañcacakra (पञ्चचक्र) [=Cakrapañcaka?] refers to the “five wheels”, according to the Khacakrapañcakastotra (“hymn to the five wheels of emptiness”) by Jñānanetra, the founder of the Kashmiri Kālīkrama.—Accordingly, “This, the venerable Hymn to the Wheels of the Five Voids [i.e., śri-kha-cakrapañcaka-stotra] is finished. It has come forth from the venerable seat of Oḍḍiyāna and is offered to all the Yoginīs. It has emerged from the oral tradition in order to (impart) the knowledge of the Mahārthakrama”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Cakra, Panca.
Starts with: Pancacakrapujana.
Full-text (+9): Mahalakshmi, Jvalamukhi, Kharasya, Kramani, Vidyunmukhi, Kampini, Bhagnanasa, Camunda, Prasannasya, Lokamata, Karnamoti, Gokarna, Urdhvakeshi, Agnivaktra, Mahamaya, Putana, Vayuvega, Bimbakacchapa, Cakrapancaka, Pingakshi.
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