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- Dictionaryacharya/əˈtʃɑːrɪə/
noun
- 1. (in South Asia) a Hindu or Buddhist spiritual teacher or leader.
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In Indian religions and society, an acharya (Sanskrit: आचार्य, IAST: ācārya; Pali: ācariya) is a religious teacher in Hinduism and Buddhism and a spiritual guide to Hindus and Buddhists.
Acharya is a Sanskrit word meaning one who knows the rules or customs, especially in Hinduism. It can also mean any illustrious or learned person in India.
Dec 21, 2023 · Acharya is a Sanskrit term meaning “one who teaches by their conduct.” Learn how it is used in different Indian religions and yoga traditions, and see examples of famous acharyas.
Acharya definition: a prominent religious teacher and spiritual guide. See examples of ACHARYA used in a sentence.
Jun 11, 2024 · Ācārya (आचार्य) refers to a Śaiva initiate who underwent the Ācārya-abhiṣeka, as defined in Dīkṣā (initiation) hierarchy.—Dīkṣā also gives rise to four broad hierarchies, depending on the ritual performed and the resulting spiritual progress.
Jan 16, 2023 · acharya (plural acharyas) ( historical , rare ) an individual who practices or is knowledgeable on any of the prevalent disciplines of customs, learning, rituals, arts, traditions, schools etc., especially one imparting them into pupils.
In Indian philosophy: Ramanuja. …their commentators known as the Acharyas, who sought to combine knowledge with action (karma) as the right means to liberation. There is also, besides the Vedic tradition, the religious tradition of Agama s, particularly of the Pancharatra literature.
