Panchachara (original) (raw)

In Veerashaiva theology the Panchacharas denote the five codes of conduct to be followed by the devotee. The Panchacharas include * Sivāchāra – acknowledging Shiva as the supreme divine being and upholding the equality and well-being of all human beings. * Lingāchāra – Daily worship of the individual Ishtalinga icon, one to three times day. * Sadāchāra – Attention to vocation and duty, and adherence to the seven rules of conduct issued by Basavanna: * Kala beda (Do not steal) * Kola beda (Do not kill or hurt) * Husiya nudiyalu beda (Do not utter lies) * Thanna bannisabeda (Do not praise yourself, i.e. practice humility) * Idira haliyalu beda (Do not criticize others) * Muniya beda (Shun anger) * Anyarige asahya padabeda (Do not be intolerant towards others) * Bhrityāchāra – Comp