Dharma
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noun.
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noun.
The principle or law that orders the universe.
noun.
Individual conduct in conformity with this principle.
noun.
The essential function or nature of a thing.
noun.
Individual obligation with respect to caste, social custom, civil law, and sacred law.
noun.
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noun.
The body of teachings expounded by the Buddha.
noun.
Knowledge of or duty to undertake conduct set forth by the Buddha as a way to enlightenment.
noun.
One of the basic, minute elements from which all things are made.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
Established order, usage, custom, rule, duty, virtue, right, law, etc. In Buddhism, the law; the canon. Also
dhurma
.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
proper noun.
the basic principles of the cosmos; also: an ancient sage in Hindu mythology worshipped as a god by some lower castes;.
Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
noun.
the
principle
that
orders
the
universe
; one's
conduct
in
conformity
with such a principle
noun.
one's
obligation
in respect to one's position in
society
noun.
the
teachings
of the
Buddha
as one's personal
path
to
enlightenment
noun.
the teachings of the
Buddha
as a practice to be promulgated and taught.
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
noun.
basic principles of the cosmos; also: an ancient sage in Hindu mythology worshipped as a god by some lower castes
Word Usage
"In both languages, they translated the term dharma with the Greek loan word nom, originally meaning “law.”"
cross-reference
karma
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
hindu deity
Rhyme
Words with the same terminal sound
Parma
Sharma
karma
parma
pharma
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
adharma
bullettrain
suchness
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
body-build
brand
cast
character
characteristic