Pancapranas, Pañcaprāṇas: 1 definition
Introduction:
Pancapranas 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 Panchapranas.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaPañcaprāṇas (पञ्चप्राणस्).—The five prāṇas (life breaths) of any living being are Prāṇa, Apāna, Vyāna, Samāna and Udāna. There is a story in 'Devī Bhāgavata' regarding the origin of the Pañcaprāṇas.
Once Śrī Kṛṣṇa met Rādhādevī at Rāsamaṇḍala and in seclusion they spent in sexual sport the period of one day of Brahmā. Then Kṛṣṇa selecting an auspicious time dropped his vital fluid into her womb at the end of the sexual sport. Tired by the prolonged carnal sport and shaken by the impact of the hot semen Rādhādevī perspired profusely and the exhaustion produced deep and long breaths. The whole universe was covered with her sweat and her sighs became the goddess of the life-giving breaths of all created animals. From the left side of goddess was born Vāyupatnī and to her were born the Pañcaprāṇas. Besides these, another five younger prāṇas were also born. From the sweat of the Devī was born Varuṇa and from the left side of Varuṇa was born Varuṇānī. (9th Skandha, Devī Bhāgavata). (See full article at Story of Pañcaprāṇas from the Puranic encyclopaedia by Vettam Mani)
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Radha.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Pancapranas, Pañcaprāṇas; (plurals include: Pancapranases, Pañcaprāṇases). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 88 [Viśvalayarūpa Samādhi] < [Chapter 3 - Third Vimarśa]
Verse 34 [Fivefold creation] < [Chapter 2 - Second Vimarśa]
Related products
