Acaryalakshana, Ācāryalakṣaṇa, Acarya-lakshana: 3 definitions
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Acaryalakshana 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.
The Sanskrit term Ācāryalakṣaṇa can be transliterated into English as Acaryalaksana or Acaryalakshana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Acharyalakshana.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Open Editions: The architectural teachings of Ajitagama and RauravagamaĀcāryalakṣaṇa (आचार्यलक्षण) or Ācāryalakṣaṇavidhi [=ācāryalakṣaṇavidhiḥ] is the name of chapter 83 of the Kriyāpāda of the Ajitāgama, an important Śaiva Siddhānta treatises dealing with detailed descriptions of the architecture of Śiva temples.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: Wisdom Library: PāñcarātraĀcāryalakṣaṇa (आचार्यलक्षण) [=ācāryalakṣaṇam] is the name of the third chapter of the Aniruddhasaṃhitā: an ancient Pāñcarātra Āgama scripture in thirty-four chapters dealing with the varieties of worships, administration of sciences, rājadharma, town planning, expiation, installation of images, the rules regarding the construction of images, etc.
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsĀcāryalakṣaṇa (आचार्यलक्षण) or “the prerequisites of a preceptor” is the name of the third chapter of the Aniruddhasaṃhitā, an ancient Pāñcarātra Āgama text dealing with the annual festivals of temples and regular temple worship routines.—Description of the chapter [ācāryalakṣaṇa]: One who is to be a preceptor in the Pāñcarātra system must be a Brahmin who is not only well-versed in the Vedas and allied literature but who is also an expert in the Pāñcarātra literature and its injunctions. He should be young but also experienced; as well, he should be devout and in good health. He should display proficiency in many arts, among them architecture, music and dance. A preceptor so qualified may initiate any persons who seek purification and salvation through the Pāñcarātra system—be they brāhmans, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas, śudras or those who are in any one of the four stages of life.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Lakshana, Acarya.
Starts with: Acaryalakshanavidhi.
Full-text: Acarya.
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