A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Pancaksari
This page describes Pancaksari which is located on page 474 of the second volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Pancaksari” according to 5 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study) [by Arpita Chakraborty]
From the pranava arises the five lettered mahamantra popularly known as suddha pancakshari mantra. The five letters of this mantra represent the five murtis (tatpurushadayah). From each of the letters of this mantra originate five pancakshari mantras known as the much(y)a pancaksharas....
Read full contents: 18. Sadashiva Cakra
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
He performed the Japa of the sacred Pancakshari lore one thousand and eight times. Standing in front of lord Shiva’s image he begged for forgiveness. After worshipping him he took his seat in the the middle of Muktimandapa offered by the sages who had mastered the Vedas. 15. When all had taken their seats after due obeisance with the recital of the mantras he spoke in accents that increased the piety of the sages. Suta said:— 16....
Read full contents: Chapter 10 - Suta’s instruction
Shiva Gita (study and summary) [by K. V. Anantharaman]
One who wears the sacred ash taken from the agnihotra alter of a shrotriya and who wears constantly rudraksha on the head and neck and chants the pancakshari-Namah Shivaya—is dearest to Lord. A deserving devotee of God is happy with chanting Shri Rudra, Kaivalya Upanishad, Shvetashvatara Upanishad and Atharvashiras. Moreover, he should meditate on Supreme Brahman Abhijnana Shakuntala OM in the heart which is a lump of flesh. The measures of this OM are known Abhijnana Shakuntala four fold....
Read full contents: Chapter 15 - Yoga of Devotion (bhakti-yoga)
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[A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism: index]
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[Preface]