Panchacharas in Lingayatism 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.