The Sanskrit terms Pañcakṛtyakarin and Pañcakṛtyakarī can be transliterated into English as Pancakrtyakarin or Pancakrityakarin or Pancakrtyakari or Pancakrityakari, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Panchakrityakarin.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)

Pañcakṛtyakarin (पञ्चकृत्यकरिन्) refers to “she who carries out the five tasks” and is sued to describe Goddess Nityā Śakti, according to the King Vatsarāja’s Pūjāstuti called the Kāmasiddhistuti (also Vāmakeśvarīstuti), guiding one through the worship of the Goddess Nityā.—Accordingly, “I resort to the glorious sandals of Paramaśiva (Śiva in the Ultimate state), who is eternally in equilibrial union with the Goddess characterised by boundless bliss. I revere the Nityā Śakti of the Lord, i.e. Paramaśiva. She possesses all powers and carries out the five tasks (pañcakṛtyakarin) [for him]. She bestows grace upon all, is eternal, and is the motherly origin of all good. [...]”.

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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: Karin, Pancakritya.

Full-text: Pancakritya.

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