Pancamandala, Pañcamaṇḍala, Pancan-mandala: 1 definition
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Pancamandala 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 Panchamandala.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPañcamaṇḍala (पञ्चमण्डल) refers to the “five maṇḍalas (of the Elements)”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while describing the Niṣkala Form of Śrīnātha]—“The niṣkala (form), beyond the energies, is the one teacher in the Western Tradition. Divided into supreme (transcendent) and inferior (immanent), he is the means (to attain) the awareness of consciousness. Come down through the Transmission, with four faces (representing the transmissions of the four seats), the teacher is one in the Western (Tradition). He is within the abode of the twelve gestures and is adorned with the five maṇḍalas (of the Elements) (pañcamaṇḍala-maṇḍita). [...]”.
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: Mandala, Panca.
Starts with: Pancamandalanamaskara.
Full-text: Pancamandalanamaskara, Mandala.
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