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دین دارمایی

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دین دارمایی

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Also known as dhamma

Dharma (; , ) is a key concept in various Indian religions. The term dharma does not have a single, clear translation and conveys a multifaceted idea. Etymologically, it comes from the Sanskrit dhr-, meaning to hold or to support, thus referring to the law that sustains things—from one's life to society, and to the Universe at large. In its most commonly used sense, dharma refers to an individual's moral responsibilities or duties; the dharma of a farmer differs from the dharma of a soldier, thus making the concept of dharma dynamic. As with the other components of the Puruṣārtha, the concept

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Dharma is a foundational concept in Indian religions that refers to the moral duties and responsibilities that individuals have based on their role in society, derived from a Sanskrit word meaning "to hold or support." It matters because it represents the laws and principles believed to sustain not just individual lives and society, but the universe itself.

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