paramapara| परम्परा

Parampara (Devanagari: परम्परा; ISO 15919: paramparā) generally signifies a succession or tradition passed down from one generation to the next.

It carries two distinct meanings depending on the context:

• Social Context: It refers to family traditions, customs, or lineage.
• Spiritual Context: It denotes disciplic succession—the uninterrupted chain of spiritual authority passed from Guru to disciple (Guru-Shishya Parampara).

Further Reading and Reference

• Related Concepts: mantra, diksha, sampradaya