International Research journal of Management Sociology & Humanities
( ISSN 2277 - 9809 (online) ISSN 2348 - 9359 (Print) ) New DOI : 10.32804/IRJMSH
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ĀCĀRYA LAKṢAṆAM
1 Author(s): SUNDARA SKANDA POORVAJAN. S
Vol - 15, Issue- 5 , Page(s) : 224 - 231 (2024 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMSH
An Acharya (Guru) is someone who not only strictly follows the customs and practices mentioned in the Sastras themselves but also preaches the same to others. As per the śaivāgama, an Acharya must possess many qualities in addition to expertise and deep knowledge of the four padas mentioned in the śaivāgama such as caryā Pada, kriyā Pada, yōga Pada and jñāna Pada. This essay will provide a detailed view of it