Ashtavarana

In Lingayat theology, the Ashtavaranas (ಅಷ್ಟಾವರಣ, ಎಂಬಗೆ, ಎಂಟು ಬಗೆ) refer to the eight virtues that act as shields or coverings protecting the devotee from extraneous distractions and influences of Maya. Ashta means 'eight' and Avarana means 'covering'. They also protect against attachment to worldly desires. The Ashtavaranas are described as, * Guru * Linga * Jangama * Vibhuti or Bhasma * Rudraksha * Padodaka * Prasada * Mantra

Ashtavarana

In Lingayat theology, the Ashtavaranas (ಅಷ್ಟಾವರಣ, ಎಂಬಗೆ, ಎಂಟು ಬಗೆ) refer to the eight virtues that act as shields or coverings protecting the devotee from extraneous distractions and influences of Maya. Ashta means 'eight' and Avarana means 'covering'. They also protect against attachment to worldly desires. The Ashtavaranas are described as, * Guru * Linga * Jangama * Vibhuti or Bhasma * Rudraksha * Padodaka * Prasada * Mantra