Pancavimshaguna, Pañcaviṃśaguṇa, Pancavimsha-guna: 1 definition
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Pancavimshaguna 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.
The Sanskrit term Pañcaviṃśaguṇa can be transliterated into English as Pancavimsaguna or Pancavimshaguna, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Panchavimshaguna.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPañcaviṃśaguṇa (पञ्चविंशगुण) refers to the “twenty-five qualities” (of the principles of existence), according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “[...] ‘My Wheel called Bliss,’ (said the Lord) ‘is fashioned by means of both of them.’ (Thus) created, the supremely divine (goddess) was endowed with the twenty-five qualities (pañcaviṃśaguṇa) (of the principles of existence) and, residing in the twenty-five principles of existence, the Supreme Goddess was beautiful. [...]”.
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: Pancavimsha, Guna.
Full-text: Pancavimsha.
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