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Lingayatism is a religious movement in India. The adherents are more commonly known as Lingayats. This religion represents a reform movement attributed to Basavanna in the 12th century. Basavanna lived and taught in what is now Karnataka State. Some believers believe that Basavanna is an incarnation of Nandi, Shiva's greatest devotee. Nandi serves Shiva perpetually as Garuda does for Vishnu. This article is about the Hindu religion. ... Image File history File links Aum. ... Hinduism (सनातन धर्म; also known as Sanātana Dharma, and Vaidika-Dharma) is a worldwide religious tradition that is based on the revealed knowledge of the Veda and the direct descendant of the Vedic religion. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Hinduism encompasses many movements and schools fairly organized within Hindu denominations. ... 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Lingayats believe in a monotheistic world where Shiva the supreme God and self are one and the same. They meditate with linga in their palm and Lingayats wear the linga on their body to constantly remind its followers that they are seeking to realize this union with God . Basavanna attempted to rid society of caste distinctions, although these can still be found to a severe degree in modern Lingayats. Many of the reforms which Basavanna pushed for would be later adopted by Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, and others. Also, the Lingayats favor gender equality and in fact, have women gurus. Monotheism (in Greek μόνος = single and θεός = God), in contrast with polytheism, is the belief in one god, simply put it is the belief in a single deity. ... This article is about the Hindu God Åšiva. ... Michelangelos depiction of God in the painting Creation of the Sun and Moon in the Sistine Chapel Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu, one of the manifestations of the ultimate reality or God in Hinduism This article discusses the term God in the context of monotheism and henotheism. ... Linga worship (Estate of Cynthia and Harlen Welsh) Lingam or Linga is the Sanskrit word for mark. ... Basaveshvara Shree Basava (also known as Basaveshwara or Basavanna) is known as the reviver of the Veerashaiva (Lingayats) religion in India. ... Caste systems are traditional, hereditary systems of social stratification. ... Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948) (Devanagari: मोहनदास करमचन्द गांधी), called Mahatma Gandhi, was the charismatic leader who brought the cause of Indias independence from British colonial rule to world attention. ... Swami Vivekananda (Bangla: স্বামী বিবেকানন্দ, Hindi: स्वामी विवेकानन्द) (whose pre-monastic name was Narendranath Dutta Bangla: নরেন্দ্রনাথ দত্ত, Hindi: नरेन्द्रनाथ दत्त) (January 12, 1863 - July 4, 1902) is considered one of the most famous and influential spiritual leaders of the Vedanta philosophy. ...

However, unlike practically all Hindus, Lingayats reject the Vedas but rather focus more on the Hindu Agamas, specifically, the Shaivite Agamas. Some Lingayats view the Vedas to be polytheistic in nature while the Agamas are strictly monotheistic and devotional in nature. The Vedas (Sanskrit: वेद), collectively refers to a corpus of ancient Indo-Aryan religious literature that are associated with the Vedic civilization and are considered by adherents of Hinduism to be revealed knowledge. ... The Agamas are sectarian and monotheistic texts dedicated to worship of Vishnu, Shiva or Devi. ...

The term Lingayat is derived from the linga or the abstract symbol of Shiva in which God is worshipped without form. This article is about the Hindu God Åšiva. ...

Basavanna tried to bring social change in society by encouraging equality amongst people irresective of their cast, creed and profession and hence supported inter-caste marriages between untouchables and people of other castes, though he himself couild not follow that and had to be married as a brahmin. The revolution he brought about helped people of many low castes and untouchables who eagerly became followers of basava to attain equal social status. // Latin root meaning The term social is derived from the Latin word socius, which as a noun means an associate, ally, companion, business partner or comrade and in the adjectival form socialis refers to a bond between people (such as marriage) or to their collective or connected existence. ... Caste systems are traditional, hereditary systems of social stratification. ... It has been suggested that Revolutionary be merged into this article or section. ... In South Asias Hindu caste system, a Dalit — formerly called untouchable — is a person outside the four castes, and considered below them. ... // Latin root meaning The term social is derived from the Latin word socius, which as a noun means an associate, ally, companion, business partner or comrade and in the adjectival form socialis refers to a bond between people (such as marriage) or to their collective or connected existence. ...

General philosophical outlook

Veera Shaivism's means of attainment depends on the panchāchāra (five codes of conduct) and ashtāvarana (eight shields) to protect the body as the abode of the Lord. The five codes are:

• Lingāchāra - daily worship of the personal Sivalinga
• Sadāchāra - attention to vocation and duty
• Sivāchāra - acknowledging Siva as the one God and equality among members
• Bhrityāchāra - humility towards all creatures
• Ganāchāra (defense of the community and its tenets)

The eight protections are: Guru, Linga, Jangama (wandering monk), Pāduka (water from bathing the Linga or guru's feet), Prasāda (sacred offering), Vibhuti (holy ash), Rudrāksha (holy beads) and Mantra (Namah Sivaya). References ^ Tirha, B. B. A Taste of Trascendence, (2002) p. ... Linga worship (Estate of Cynthia and Harlen Welsh) Lingam or Linga is the Sanskrit word for mark. ...

Spiritual disciplines generally advocated

Ishta-linga is worn on the body; and is regularly worshipped. By leading noble life and dedicated service, one can attain the liberation.

Social field

The Lingayat community has been very active in the field of imparting free education. Thousands of schools are run by local mathas, where free education, many a times with boarding facilities is provided to students of all sections of Hinduism. In modern days also, several of the major educational institutes are run efficeintly by them. This article is about the Hindu religion. ...

See also

• Bhakti movement, Shaivism, Vaishnavism
• Survey of Hindu organisations

Bhakti movements are Hindu religious movements in which the main spiritual practice is the fostering of loving devotion to God, called bhakti. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Vaishnavism is one of the principal divisions of Hinduism. ... Scope The article presents a comparative overview of the leading Hindu organisations of India. ...

External links

• http://www.lingayat.com
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