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An acharya occurs as large guru, teacher and scholar world health organization teaches by his have case (from either Sanskrit 'achara', behavior). Typically head of the sampradaya, philosophical school in the Indian tradition.

Among a notable acharyas in theVedic tradition are Adi Sankara, Ramanuja, Madhva and Caitanya Mahaprabhu.

Among a Jain Acharyas, Sthulabhadra, Haribhadra and Hemachandra belonged to Svetambar orders, and Kundakunda, Akalanka, Jinasena, Nemichandra belonged the Digambar choose. Modern Jain Acharyas include Digambar Vidyasagar, Vidyanand and Svetambar Mahaprajna.

Around Jainism, an Achayra is one of a 5 venerable panch-paremeshtis.

Acharya, Aveesh
Personal writings and links to humorous online tests.

Acharya, Nachiket
Contains a resume and information about a graduate student from the University of Florida, Gainesville.