Pancakrama, Pañcakrama, Panca-krama: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Pancakrama 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 Panchakrama.
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Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Pañcakrama (पञ्चक्रम):—[=pañca-krama] [from pañca] m. a particular Krama (or method of reciting the Vedic text) consisting of 5 members (See pāṭha), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] Name of a Buddh. [work] (also -ṭippanī f.)
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Krama, Panca.
Starts with: Pancakramatippani.
Full-text: Pancakramatippani, Parahitarakshita, Svadhidaivata, Svadhidaivatayoga, Svadhishthana.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Pancakrama, Pañcakrama, Panca-krama, Pañca-krama; (plurals include: Pancakramas, Pañcakramas, kramas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 2 - Guhyasamāja Marpa system < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Chapter 8 - Second incarnation series (vii): chos dpal ye shes < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Chapter 29 - Sonam Gyatso (vii): Labors for the doctrine < [Book 10 - The Kālacakra]
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 2e - What follows from the freedoms and favors being so difficult to attain < [A. The general explanation of being free and well favored, so difficult to obtain]