A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.7
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.7
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ĀCHĀRA. ‘Rule, custom, usage.’ The rules of practice of castes, orders, or religion. There are many books of rules which have this word for the first member of their titles, as Āchāra-chandrikā, ‘moonlight of customs,’ on the customs of the Sūdras; Āchārādarsa, ‘looking-glass of customs;’ Āchāra-dīpa, ‘lamp of customs,’ &c., &c.