dharma
/d̪hərm(ɑ)/
dharma
English
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Definition
The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order.
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Sanskrit धर्म (dhárma, “that which upholds or supports”). The definitions pertaining to Buddhism are influenced by dhamma, a loan word from Pali. Doublet of dhamma and firm.
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