What is another word for dharma?

Pronunciation: [dˈɑːmə] (IPA)

"Dharma" is a Sanskrit term that is used to describe various concepts in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain scriptures. It is often translated to mean "that which upholds" or "law" and encompasses a wide range of spiritual, ethical, and moral principles. Some synonyms for the word "dharma" include righteousness, justice, truth, duty, responsibility, and morality. In Hinduism, dharma refers to one's duty or role in the world, while in Buddhism it refers to the universal law that governs all existence. Regardless of the context, the concept of dharma encourages individuals to live a virtuous and purposeful life, for the benefit of both themselves and others.

What are the hypernyms for Dharma?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Dharma?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Dharma

Therefore all laws, the preaching of the dharma, and storytelling are all ways of justifying theft, and nothing more.
"Down-with-the-Cities"
Nakashima, Tadashi
The story, which the Kolis relate with pride, refers to the great wealth of Zuran Patel, the ancestor of Mahadev dharma Patel who at this moment is the headman and leader of the Christian Kolis of Bombay.
"By-Ways of Bombay"
S. M. Edwardes, C.V.O.
The second of the Buddhist brother's jewels is the dharma, i.
"The Reconciliation of Races and Religions"
Thomas Kelly Cheyne

Famous quotes with Dharma

  • My first encounter with Buddhist dharma would be in my early 20s. Like most young men, I was not particularly happy.
    Richard Gere
  • So all of the music had reference, or is inspired by something of the dharma that I've come in contact with.
    Joseph Jarman
  • There is no dharma greater than a word uttered by a man of conscience; there is no karma greater than a man listening to himself! Since an intention precedes action, it should be the reference point for any action.
    Thiruman Archunan
  • A number of Indians have tried to define secularism as sarva dharma samabhava (equal respect for all religions). I cannot say whether they have been naive or clever in doing so. But the fact remains that secularism cannot admit of such an interpretation. In fact, orthodox Muslims are quite justified in regarding it as irreligious. Moreover, dharma cannot be defined as religion which is a Semitic concept and applies only to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Hinduism is not a religion in that sense; nor are Jainism and Buddhism, or for that matter, Taoism and Confucianism.
    Girilal Jain

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