| Keyword | Aachaara |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | आचार – शास्त्रविहितम् अनुष्ठानम् । च.सू.७/६० चक्रपाणि |
| Reference | C.Su.7/60 Chakrapaan`i, S.Su.1/26 D`alhan`a, S.Su. 2/3 D`alhan`a |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – conduct, manner of action, behaviour |
| Implied Meaning | Thoughts, word and deeds are collectively called Aachaara. |
| Elaboration | Actions like Utkshepan`a ( upward movement ), Avakshepan`a ( downward movement ), are related with Kaayaa ( body ). Svaadhyaaya , Paat`ha are Vaachika Karma ( verbal actions ). Various actions of mind are Maanasa Karma , e. g. Dhyeya ( to consider and concentrate on a subject ), Chintya ( to consider pros and cons and decide ), Sankalpa ( determination ) or activities associated with mind. Good code of conduct – To always keep a balanced mind so as to avoid various temptations ( Pradnyaaparaadha ), which vitiate all three Dosha . Charakaachaarya mentions behavioural guidelines i. e. Aachaara Rasaayana ( control over anger, no bad habits, obedience to the orders of teachers and parents ) etc. |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Behavioural norms, guidelines etc. |
Last updated on June 9th, 2021 at 05:19 am