Dharma Definition

därmə, dûr-
noun
Cosmic order or law, including the natural and moral principles that apply to all beings and things.
Webster's New World
Individual conduct in conformity with this principle.
American Heritage
Dutiful observance of this law in one's life; right conduct.
Webster's New World
The essential function or nature of a thing.
American Heritage
Individual obligation with respect to caste, social custom, civil law, and sacred law.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Dharma

Noun

Singular:
dharma
Plural:
dharmas

Origin of Dharma

  • Sanskrit dharmaḥ statute, law dher- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Sanskrit धर्म (dhárma, “that which upholds or supports”).

    From Wiktionary

Dharma Sentence Examples

  • The rising sign shows your dharma, or true function, and following your dharma will make your sun sign quite happy indeed.

  • Now if you want to practice dharma, you should first know what it means.

  • I will follow my dharma and see where it takes me.

  • In Hinduism, truth is the highest dharma and the source of all other virtues.

  • The word dharma may be loosely translated as right conduct and behavior, which is the result of right knowledge.

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Words Starting With

DDHDHA

Words Ending With

AMARMA

Unscrambles

dharma

Words Starting With D and Ending With A

Starts With D & Ends With AStarts With DH & Ends With AStarts With D & Ends With MA

Word Length

6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With D6 Letter Words Ending With A