Panchacharas in

Lingayatism The Lingayats are a Monotheism, monotheistic religious denomination of Hindu denominations, Hinduism. Lingayats are also known as , , , . Lingayats are known for their unique practice of Ishtalingam, Ishtalinga worship, where adherents carry a ...

denote the five codes of conduct to be followed by the devotee. The ''Panchacharas'' include * Sivāchāra – acknowledging

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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 Basava (1131–1196), also called and , was an Indian philosopher, poet, Lingayat social reformer in the Shiva-focused bhakti movement, and a Hindu Shaivite social reformer during the reign of the Kalyani Chalukya and the Kalachuri dynasti ...

: ** (Do not steal) ** (Do not kill or hurt) ** (Do not utter lies) ** (Do not praise yourself, i.e. practice humility) ** (Do not criticize others) ** (Shun anger) ** (Do not be intolerant towards others) * Bhrityāchāra – Compassion towards all creatures. * Ganāchāra – Defence of the community and its tenets.

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