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dharma

[dahr-muh, duhr-] / ˈdɑr mə, ˈdʌr- /
NOUN
buddhist principles
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Coltrane is also deeply interested in the Buddhist principles of karma and dharma, or the moral duties and obligations to a right way of life, which are sprinkled throughout the novel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

He says he "had very mixed feelings…given what had happened" but was driven by Hindu belief in dharma which he says involves "doing your duty".

From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2025

This means focussing on dharma, or the right way to act so that our larger, global communities can work.

From Salon ● Nov. 11, 2023

Nonetheless, Hinduism influenced many monarchies, particularly through the concept of dharma.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023

The vidhis properly interpreted are the main source of dharma.

From A History of Indian Philosophy, Volume 1 by Surendranath Dasgupta


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