Pancajanas, Pañcajanas: 1 definition
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Pancajanas 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 Panchajanas.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaPañcajanas (पञ्चजनस्).—Brahmins, Kṣatriyas, Vaiśyas and Śūdras are the four castes. Niṣādas form the fifth caste. All these five are collectively called Pañcajanas. (Sūkta 89, Anuvāka 14, Maṇḍala 1, Ṛgveda).
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Pancajanas, Pañcajanas; (plurals include: Pancajanases, Pañcajanases). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra (by C. G. Kashikar)
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 12 - A Synoptic Review of the twelve Skandhas of Śrīmad Bhāgavata < [Book 12 - Twelfth Skandha]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 28 - The mode of charitable gifts < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]