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Vocabulary Entry
dharma
|noun • verb
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N
noun
In Hinduism and Buddhism, dharma refers to the moral order in the universe and the duty or law that individuals must follow to maintain that order.
Example Sentences
"In the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna struggles to understand his dharma as a warrior."
"Practicing yoga is considered an important part of fulfilling one's dharma."
"He devoted his life to teaching the principles of dharma to his students."
V
verb
To act in accordance with one's dharma or ethical duty.
Example Sentences
"She strives to dharma her responsibilities at work with integrity."
"It's important to dharma your commitments to family and community."
"He felt compelled to dharma based on the teachings he had received."