Meaning

(Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism) The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order..

Definitions by Sense

1. (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism) The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order.
2. (Hinduism) One's obligation in respect to one's position in society, or the universe; one's duty, societally or cosmically.
3. (Buddhism) The teachings of the Buddha as one's personal path to enlightenment.
4. (Buddhism) The teachings of the Buddha as a practice to be promulgated and taught.
5. (Jainism) Rule of conduct.

Example Sentences

Jain ethical code prescribes two dharmas or rules of conduct.

Word Forms

• dharmas
• Dharma

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Use dharma when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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