Panchamakara means Panch= 5 and Makara = tattvas ( elements). The Pancha-Makara were ways to cleanse and transcend the mind. Each "M" stands for a particular practice. In Vamachara /left handed path the meaning is taken literally & practiced ( based on the sub-group) whereas in Right Handed Path /Dakshinachara consider the subtle and unintended meaning of the same.
Following are the Panchamakaras in brief :-
If you are interested to know more, you can read up or contact a person who practices the elements in their spiritual consciousness and growth.
Following are the Panchamakaras in brief :-
Tattva/Element Name | Meaning in Left Handed Path | Meaning in right handed path | Tattva relates to |
Madya | Wine/Alcohol/Bhang | Sweet Nectar/Amrit | Air |
Mamsa | Meat | Control of Speech | Fire |
Matysa | Fish | Control of Nadis ( literally means ida and pingala ) through yoga and pranayama | Water |
Mudra | Parched grain usually eaten with meat | Posture of Yoga and spiritual company, satsang, prayers | Earth |
Maithuna | Sex with no orgasm | Samadhi | Ether |
If you are interested to know more, you can read up or contact a person who practices the elements in their spiritual consciousness and growth.
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