🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Dharma

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Dharma

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Dharma/ˈdɑːr.mə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Il dharma è un concetto fondamentale nella cultura indiana."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    In Hinduism and Buddhism, the moral law combined with spiritual discipline that guides one's life.

    "Following one's dharma is essential for achieving harmony in life."
  2. 2

    A specific duty or responsibility in accordance with one's position in society.

    "As a teacher, her dharma is to educate and inspire her students."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Dharma' originates from the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit, where it denotes the concept of law, duty, or righteousness. It has evolved through various philosophical and religious contexts, particularly in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, where it signifies moral and ethical obligations.

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