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dharma . In Hinduism , dharma is the doctrine of the religious and moral rights and duties of each individual; it generally refers to religious duty, but may also mean social order, right conduct, or simply virtue. Sacred law is the codification of dharma, and Hinduism itself is also called Sanatana Dharma [the eternal dharma]. In Buddhism , dharma has two distinct meanings: it refers to religious truth, namely Buddhist teaching as the highest truth; it is also used as a technical term to denote a constituent element of experience, or any existing thing or phenomenon.

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dharma Religious concept relating to what is true or right, found in the principal religions of India. In Hinduism, it is the moral law or code governing an individual's conduct. In Buddhism, dharma is the doctrine of universal truth proclaimed by the Buddha. In Jainism, dharma is moral virtue and is also the principle that gives beings the power of movement.

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Dharma or Dhamma (Skt., Pālī): check alternative spellings at appropriate place in compound words.

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