Agamas (Hinduism) in the context of "Sanātanī"

Sanātanī (Devanagari: सनातनी) is a modern term used to describe Hindu duties that incorporate teachings from the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Agamas and other Hindu religious texts and scriptures such as the Ramayana and its many versions, as well as the Mahabharata (incl. the Bhagavad Gita), which itself is often described as a concise guide to Hindu philosophy and a practical, self-contained guide to life. The word Sanātanī is coined from Sanātana Dharma (Sanskrit: सनातन धर्म, lit. 'the Eternal Dharma') which refers to the idea that its origins lie beyond human history, as revealed in the Hindu texts.

A Sanātanī performs duties in accordance with their Svadharma, or one's own inherent nature and prescribed duty, which involves fulfilling responsibilities based on individual capacity and one's unique role within society. Ultimately, this is rooted in the realisation of the spiritual, or constitutional, identity of the atman (Self). These eternal duties are universal in essence. They encompass virtues such as honesty, non-violence, purity, charity, goodwill, compassion, patience, forbearance, self-restraint, generosity, and asceticism.