Shrutyacara, Śrutyācāra, Shruti-acara: 2 definitions

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Shrutyacara 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 Śrutyācāra can be transliterated into English as Srutyacara or Shrutyacara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Shrutyachara.

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Shrutyacara in Shaivism glossary
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

Śrutyācāra (श्रुत्याचार) refers to the “observance according to śruti”, according to Kṣemarāja’s commentary on the Svacchandatantra verse 4.85.—Accordingly, “The mundane path is the observance according to śruti [i.e., śrutyācāra] and smṛti. The sacred rites [consist of] such actions as bathing at a sacred site and giving away food. The meritorious acts are [the donations and setting up of] such things as wells, tanks and monasteries for ascetics”.

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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.

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Shrutyacara in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Śrutyācāra (श्रुत्याचार) refers to the “conventional rites in accordance with the Vedic injunctions”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.47 (“The ceremonious entry of Śiva”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “Then the chief of mountains caused the investiture rite with the sacred thread for Pārvatī and Śiva with the Vedic hymns recited enthusiastically. Then Viṣṇu, the other gods and the sages entered the inner apartments of the palace of the mountain enthusiastically at the request of Himācala. After performing the conventional rites in accordance with the Vedic injunctions (śrutyācāra) and the social customs they decorated Pārvatī with the ornaments provided by Śiva. [...]”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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