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Dharma

//d̪hərm(ɑ)// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order. Hinduism, Jainism, countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    Alternative form of dharma. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    basic principles of the cosmos in Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism and other religions wordnet
  4. 4
    One's obligation in respect to one's position in society, or the universe; one's duty, societally or cosmically. Hinduism, countable, uncountable
  5. 5
    an ancient sage in Hindu mythology worshipped as a god by some lower castes wordnet
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  1. 6
    The teachings of the Buddha as one's personal path to enlightenment. countable, uncountable
  2. 7
    The teachings of the Buddha as a practice to be promulgated and taught. countable, uncountable
  3. 8
    Rule of conduct. Jainism, countable, uncountable

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Sanskrit धर्म (dhárma, “that which upholds or supports”). The definitions pertaining to Buddhism are influenced by dhamma, a loan word from Pali. Doublet of dhamma and firm.

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