Pancavaha, Pañcavāha, Panca-vaha: 1 definition
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Pancavaha 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 Panchavaha.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPañcavāha (पञ्चवाह) (Cf. Pañcasrotas) refers to the “five currents” (of the cycles of the goddesses of consciousness).—The Great Reality (Mahārtha) taught in the Kālīkrama is itself Pīṭha. Indeed, it is the entire tradition of the Great Reality and so is consciousness, the inner dimension of the body in the form of the Five Currents (pañcavāha) of the cycles of the goddesses of consciousness as explained in the Mahānayaprakāśa verse 2.1-35.
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.
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Full-text: Vyomeshvari, Vyomavameshvari, Vameshvari, Pancasrotas, Cidgaganacandrika.
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Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Part 1e - Prakāśa and Vimarśa aspects of reality < [Krama system and Trika school]
Part 1d - Pentads of Krama system < [Krama system and Trika school]
Verse 144 [Śakti as source of Pañcavāha Śaktis] < [Chapter 3 - Third Vimarśa]