Samanyacara, Sāmānyācāra, Samanya-acara: 1 definition
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Samanyacara means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Samanyacara.
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsSāmānyācāra (सामान्याचार) refers to “general behavior”, as discussed in chapter 2 of the (first second of the) Śāṇḍilyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 3600 Sanskrit verses dealing with devotion towards Kṛṣṇa who is identified with the Supreme, as well as ethical behavior and pious practices to be observed by devotees (bhaktas).—Description of the chapter [sāmānyācāra-nirūpaṇa]: Here some general procedures are given for observing the devout life: how to keep the kitchen and its utensils clean (3-12), how to maintain dietary and commensal rules (13-24; 43-55), how to repeat and demand proper conduct and deportment from śūdras, women, as well as how to behave toward and to treat others in general (25-42). Also, some miscellaneous social behavior like hiccoughing and yawning, etc. (56-70).
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
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Partial matches: Acara, Achara, Samanya.
Starts with: Samanyacaranirupana.
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