dharma

Meanings

Plural: dharmas

Noun

basic principles of the cosmos; also: an ancient sage in Hindu mythology worshipped as a god by some lower castes
The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order.
One's obligation in respect to one's position in society, or the universe; one's duty, societally or cosmically.
The teachings of the Buddha as one's personal path to enlightenment.
The teachings of the Buddha as a practice to be promulgated and taught.
Rule of conduct.

Origin / 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.

Antonyms

adharma

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