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Dharma is the path of righteousness and living one’s life according to the codes of conduct as described in the Shruti and Smritis ( Shikshapatri Shlok 103) It refers to the religious ethics. Dharma comes from the Sanskrit root “ dhri ” which means to. “uphold or sustain”
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Dharma is the path of righteousness and living one’s life according to the codes of conduct as described in the Shruti and Smritis (ShikshapatriShlok 103) • It refers to the religious ethics. • Dharma comes from the Sanskrit root “dhri” which means to • “uphold or sustain” • The observance of dharma enables humans to be contented and happy, and to save themselves from degradation and suffering.
The essence of Dharma are non-violence, truth, non-coveting, purity of body and mind and control of senses. • The purpose of Dharma is to attain a union of the soul with the Maharaj and secure both worldly joys and supreme happiness
According to the BhagvatPuran, life on a Dharmic path has 4 major aspects: • austerity(tap) • purity (shauch) • compassion (daya) • truthfulness (satya)
Sage Manu, who wrote Manusmriti, prescribes 10 essential rules for the observance of Dharma: • patience (dhriti) • forgiveness (kshama) • self control (dama) • honesty (asteya) • sanctity (shauch) • control of senses (indriya-nigrah) • reason (dhi) • knowledge of learning (vidya) • truthfulness (satya) • absence of anger (krodha)
There are two major types of Dharma: • Sanatana Dharma - these duties take into account the person’s spiritual identity as atma and are thus the same for everyone • VarnashramDharma - these duties are performed according to • one’s material nature and specific to the individual at that particular time