Panchachara
# Panchachara

In Veerashaiva theology the Panchacharas denote the five codes of conduct to be followed by the devotee. The Panchacharas include

* Sivāchāra – acknowledging Shiva as the supreme divine being and upholding the equality and well-being of all human beings.
* Lingāchāra – Daily worship of the individual Ishtalinga icon, one to three times day.
* Sadāchāra – Attention to vocation and duty, and adherence to the seven rules of conduct issued by Basavanna:
   * Kala beda (Do not steal)
   * Kola beda (Do not kill or hurt)
   * Husiya nudiyalu beda (Do not utter lies)
   * Thanna bannisabeda (Do not praise yourself, i.e. practice humility)
   * Idira haliyalu beda (Do not criticize others)
   * Muniya beda (Shun anger)
   * Anyarige asahya padabeda (Do not be intolerant towards others)
* Bhrityāchāra – Compassion towards all creatures.
* Ganāchāra – Defence of the community and its tenets.
