Panchachara
(पंचाचार)Literal Meaning
The five ethical codes of conduct
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
'Pancha' (five) plus 'achara' (conduct); lingachara, sadachara, shivachara, ganachara, and bhrityachara — the five pillars of conduct every Sharana observes.
Spiritual Insight & Context
These five codes span from personal purity (lingachara) to community service (ganachara, bhrityachara), showing that spirituality was never separated from social responsibility.