Pankavat, ±Ê²¹á¹…k²¹±¹²¹³Ù, Panka-vat: 4 definitions
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Pankavat 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation±Ê²¹á¹…k²¹±¹²¹³Ù (पङà¥à¤•वतà¥�) refers to â€�(that which becomes) cool [muddy?] (like sandal-paste)â€�, according to the ÅšivapurÄṇa 2.3.26 (“PÄrvatÄ«-Jaá¹ila dialogueâ€�).—Accordingly, after PÄrvatÄ« said to Åšiva (in guise of a BrahmacÄrin): “After saying so, PÄrvatÄ« jumped into the fire in the presence of the Brahmin although she was forbidden by Him again and again. Even as she jumped into the fire [i.e., ³¦²¹²Ô»å²¹²Ô²¹-±è²¹á¹…k²¹±¹²¹³Ù], it became as cool as sandal paste due to her ascetic power. The Brahmin stopped her standing on her way as she was trying to go away and asked her laughinglyâ€�.
: valmikiramayan.net: Srimad Valmiki Ramayana±Ê²¹á¹…k²¹±¹²¹³Ù (पङà¥à¤•वतà¥�) refers to “full of mireâ€� (viz., crocodiles living in forest-streams), according to the RÄmÄyaṇa chapter 2.28. Accordingly:—“[...] soothening with kind words to SÄ«tÄ, when eyes were blemished with tears, the virtuous RÄma spoke again as follows, for the purpose of waking her turn back: ‘[...] Even streams (sarit) filled with crocodiles (²µ°ùÄå³ó²¹) full of mire (±è²¹á¹…k²¹±¹²¹³Ù) are difficult to be crossed by rut elephants also. Hence dwelling in a forest is always very much uncomfortable’â€�.

The Purana (पà¥à¤°à¤¾à¤�, purÄṇas) 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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram±Ê²¹á¹…k²¹±¹²¹³Ù (पङà¥à¤•वतà¥�) refers to “that which is muddyâ€� [?], according to the BrahmayÄmala verse 32.52-54.—Accordingly, “I will explain the lower form of MÄyÄ, which is MÄlinÄ«. She possesses countless cavities and is (dark brown) like ³ó²¹°ù¾±³ÙÄå±ô²¹, a cloud or mud [i.e., ³ó²¹°ù¾±³ÙÄå±ô²¹-abhra-±è²¹á¹…k²¹±¹²¹³Ù]. She is the supreme VidyÄ and her form is like a beehive. She is the colour of a red lotus and is beautiful in all the directions of space. She pervades with (her) great vitality all that is made of Speechâ€�.

Shakta (शाकà¥à¤�, Å›Äkta) or Shaktism (Å›Äktism) 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary±Ê²¹á¹…k²¹±¹²¹³Ù (पङà¥à¤•वतà¥�):—[=±è²¹á¹…k²¹-±¹²¹³Ù] [from ±è²¹á¹…k²¹] mfn. muddy, covered with mud, [Harivaṃśa; RÄmÄyaṇa]
Sanskrit, also spelled संसà¥à¤•ृतमà¥� (²õ²¹á¹ƒs°ìá¹›t²¹³¾), 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: Vat, Panka, Panga.
Starts with: Pankavati.
Full-text: Baddhapankavat, Haritala, Abhra.
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