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“uphold or sustain” The observance of dharma enables humans to be contented and happy, and to save themselves from degra

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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“uphold or sustain” The observance of dharma enables humans to be contented and happy, and to save themselves from degra

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. According to the BhagvatPuran, life on a Dharmic path has 4 major aspects: • austerity(tap) • purity (shauch) • compassion (daya) • truthfulness (satya)

  4. 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)

  5. 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

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