dharma
noun
- cosmic order or law, including the natural and moral principles that apply to all beings and things
- dutiful observance of this law in one's life; right conduct
See dharma in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(därˈmə, dûrˈ-)
noun- Hinduism & Buddhism
a. The principle or law that orders the universe.
b. Individual conduct in conformity with this principle.
c. The essential function or nature of a thing.
- Hinduism Individual obligation with respect to caste, social custom, civil law, and sacred law.
- Buddhism
a. The body of teachings expounded by the Buddha.
b. Knowledge of or duty to undertake conduct set forth by the Buddha as a way to enlightenment.
c. One of the basic, minute elements from which all things are made.
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