Definition of dharmas:
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(Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism) The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order.
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(Hinduism) One's obligation in respect to one's position in society, or the universe; one's duty, societally or cosmically.
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(Buddhism) The teachings of the Buddha as one's personal path to enlightenment.
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(Buddhism) The teachings of the Buddha as a practice to be promulgated and taught.
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(Jainism) Rule of conduct.
(n) :
Alternative form of dharma. [(Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism) The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order.]