Vaishnavacara, Vaishnava-acara, Vaiṣṇavācāra: 2 definitions
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Vaishnavacara 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 Vaiṣṇavācāra can be transliterated into English as Vaisnavacara or Vaishnavacara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Vaishnavachara.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramVaiṣṇavācāra (वैष्णवाचार) refers to the “practices and rules enjoined on Vaiṣṇavas” (Cf. Bhāva), according to the Niruttaratantra (quoted by Woodroffe 1973: 241).—The suitable forms of practice or conduct—ācāra—vary in accord with these states [i.e., bhāva]. The lowest condition is the basic state of the fettered soul—paśu—that is accordingly called paśubhāva. In this state one should follow the basic rules and norms enjoined by the common, exoteric scriptures that derive their authority from the Vedas and the smṛtis. In this context this is called samayācāra. It is coupled with the practices and rules enjoined on Vaiṣṇavas, such as vegetarianism and sexual restraint. This is termed vaiṣṇavācāra.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryVaiṣṇavācāra (वैष्णवाचार):—[from vaiṣṇava] m. the rites or practices of the Vaiṣṇavas
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
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Partial matches: Vaishnava, Acara.
Starts with: Vaishnavacarapaddhati, Vaishnavacarasamgraha, Vaishnavacaravidhi.
Full-text: Vaishnavacarapaddhati, Vaishnavacarasamgraha, Shrivaishnavacarasamgraha, Pashubhava.
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Shakti and Shakta (by John Woodroffe)
Chapter XII - Alleged conflict of Śāstras < [Section 1 - Introductory]
Chapter VI - Śakti and Śākta < [Section 1 - Introductory]
Chapter XXVI - Śākta Sādhanā (the Ordinary Ritual) < [Section 3 - Ritual]
Shri Gaudiya Kanthahara (by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati)