Panchachara
Panchacharas in Lingayatism 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:
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- Bhrityāchāra – Compassion towards all creatures.
- Ganāchāra – Defence of the community and its tenets.