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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