The Sanskrit term Śākhāpañcāśa can be transliterated into English as Sakhapancasa or Shakhapancasha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Shakhapanchasha.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Śākhāpañcāśa (शाखापञ्चाश) refers to the “fifty branches” (of the Sūtra of twelve verses), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while describing the Niṣkala Form of Śrīnātha]—“[...] The (Sūtra of) Twelve (verses concerning the Lord) of the Tree is located there and it is divided into fifty branches (śākhāpañcāśa). Vṛkṣanātha, who is the lord of the Kula in the teaching, is its fruit. According to the teacher’s teaching, Śrīnātha is born from the body in the form of emanation. That form (which is generated) by the Supreme Lord is the venerable teacher in the Kula teachings. All (the teachers) possess the strength of the Command. This Tantra belongs to the Deccan. [...]”.

context information

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: Shakha, Pancasha.

Full-text: Pancasha.

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