A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Sadacara
This page describes Sadacara which is located on page 130 of the third volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Sadacara” according to 24 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Sanatkumara Samhita
- acara-niyojakah—engaging others in devotional service; sampradayi—in the dfisciplic succession; kripa-purnah—filled with mercy; viragi—renounced; guruh—spiritual master; ucyate—is said....
Read full contents: verse 90
Prasthanatrayi Swaminarayan Bhashyam (Study) [by Sadhu Gyanananddas]
Niyamas are essential for making our daily deeds or actions pious and pure that is called sadacara. Actually, sadacara is asserted in the scriptures by rishis. Sadacara is called dharma as well. Even bhakti without dharma is unacceptable in the tradition. For a spiritual aspirant, observance of dharma is very important in order to attain liberation. However, niyamas are concerned with bahya achar (external behavior)....
Read full contents: 8.1. Significance of Niyamas
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) [by Shri Shrimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja]
Shri Narayana Himself, the Lord of all entities, is your younger brother, and follows proper etiquette (sadacara) by giving respect to seniors, as if He is their junior. Since the duties of a younger brother include showing honor and respect to the elder brother by following behind you, Shri Narayana Himself is engaged in showing proper behavior towards you. How does He show it? Among other things, He always displays reverence by showing respect, honor and subservience to your orders.”...
Read full contents: Verse 1.2.11
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