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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.
By Abhilash Rajendran. The widely used meaning of the word acharya in Hinduism is teacher. The word acharya also means a person who expounds the meaning of mantras, teacher, preceptor, spiritual guide, holy teacher, a person who gives the sacred thread to a pupil, one who teaches the Vedas, one who propounds a particular doctrine, learned ...
Aug 3, 2019 · The word acharya also means a person who expounds the meaning of mantras, teacher, preceptor, spiritual guide, holy teacher, a person who gives the sacred thread to a pupil, one who teaches the Vedas, one who propounds a particular doctrine, learned, venerable, an adviser or preceptor of a Vedic sacrifice, an epithet of Drona, a degree or title ...
Dec 21, 2023 · An acharya is a teacher who leads by example. It is used for teachers and gurus of yoga, as well as for the instructor, sect leader or learned person in many Indian religions. The meaning of acharya is slightly different, depending on whether it is used in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism or yoga.
The meaning of ACHARYA is a Hindu religious teacher : one versed in the sacred writings of the Hindus.
Jun 11, 2024 · Ācārya (आचार्य).—Qualifications of; old, selfless, highly learned, humble, well disciplined, truthful, etc.; he who by himself follows the rules of good conduct and thus establishes the ācāra and thinks of the truth of the śāstra by yamas and niyamas. context information.
Acharya definition: a prominent religious teacher and spiritual guide. See examples of ACHARYA used in a sentence.
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.
Mar 24, 2020 · An Acharya is put on a pedestal — Acharya devo bhava — an Acharya is equal to God. Chandogya Upansihad says Acharyavaan Purusho Vedah, that is, only a man who has an Acharya has proper ...
There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun acharya. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
