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dharma

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/ˈdɑːrmə/ · dhar-ma

The moral law combined with spiritual discipline that guides one's life.

Meanings

nounformal

The moral law combined with spiritual discipline that guides one's life.

اخلاقی قانون جو روحانی نظم و ضبط کے ساتھ زندگی کی رہنمائی کرتا ہے۔

دھرم

dharma

Synonyms

lawdutyrighteousnessقانونفرضنظم

Antonyms

chaosimmoralitydisorderانارکیبے راہ رویبگاڑ

Common Collocations

  • dharma of duty
  • follow one's dharma
  • dharma in philosophy

Example Sentences

In Hinduism, it is important to follow one's dharma to live a righteous life.

ہندو مذہب میں، اپنے دھرم کی پیروی کرنا ایک نیک زندگی گزارنے کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Hindu mazhab mein, apne dharm ki pairwi karna ek nek zindagi guzarne ke liye zaroori hai.

Buddhism teaches the importance of understanding dharma to achieve enlightenment.

بدھ مت میں، روشنی حاصل کرنے کے لیے دھرم کو سمجھنے کی اہمیت سکھائی جاتی ہے۔

Buddhism mein, roshni hasil karne ke liye dharm ko samajhne ki ahmiyat sikhai jati hai.

Each individual has a unique dharma that they must discover and follow.

ہر فرد کا ایک منفرد دھرم ہوتا ہے جسے اسے دریافت کرنا اور پیروی کرنا ہوتا ہے۔

Har fard ka ek manfarid dharm hota hai jise use daryaft karna aur pairwi karna hota hai.

Easily Confused With

karma:Karma refers to the actions and their consequences, while dharma refers to the moral and ethical duties.

Word Family

adharma
nounادھرم

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'dharma' as 'duty'—both start with 'd'!

Imagine a scale balancing duty and morality.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

زندگی کا یہی اصول ہے، دھرم کی پیروی کرو۔

Zindagi ka yehi usool hai, dharm ki pairwi karo.

This is the principle of life; follow your duty.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دھرم کا پالن کرو، سکون پاؤ گے۔

Dharam ka palan karo, sukoon paoge.

Follow your dharma to find peace.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Sanskrit "धर्म (dharma)" — law, duty, righteousness

First known use: 6th century BCE

The term has been used in various Indian religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism, to denote moral law and duty.