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What is Dharma?

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Dharma .  Dharma is the moral, ethical, and spiritual foundation that sustains both the individual and the  cosmic order . As the force of harmony in the universe, Dharma upholds the balance of life and nature. It teaches peaceful and friendly coexistence with all living beings, affirming that all are equal and move through different species in the continuous cycle of life. It teaches us that life is temporary, while the soul is eternal; that attachment leads to suffering, and detachment leads to peace. Ultimately, Dharma guides all beings toward their final destination — the attainment of God. On the individual level, it is not limited to ritualistic practices or outward behavior—it signifies an inner commitment to truth, knowledge, compassion, purity, austerity, self-discipline, and devotion . The Conflict of Faiths In lands of many creeds and prayers,   Each claims the truth beyond compares.   Each heart would crown its faith divine,   And...

The Term "Bhagwat" – Meaning and Contexts.भगवत्" (संस्कृत: भगवत्) शब्द का अर्थ।

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The Term " Bhagwat " – Meaning and Contexts The term "Bhagwat" (also spelled Bhagavata , Bhagwat, or Bhagavatha ) is derived from the Sanskrit word " Bhagavat " (भगवत्). शब्द: भगवत् (स्त्रीलिंग: भगवती) श्रेणी: विशेषण/संज्ञा (संदर्भानुसार) विभक्ति: प्रायः विशेषण के रूप में प्रयुक्त धातु-सम्बंध: "भग" + "वत्" अर्थ: ऐश्वर्ययुक्त: जिसमें "भग" अर्थात् ऐश्वर्य, धर्म, यश, श्री, ज्ञान, वैराग्य आदि दिव्य गुण उपस्थित हों। ईश्वर: परमात्मा, सर्वशक्तिमान सत्ता, भगवान। यः स्वयंसम्पूर्णः, स्वयंसिद्धः, स्वातन्त्र्येण स्थितः, स एव परमात्मा, पूर्णं ब्रह्म, स भगवानिति कथ्यते॥ स्त्रीलिंग रूप (भगवती): देवी, शक्तिरूपा ईश्वरी। विशेष विवरण: "भग" का अर्थ विष्णु पुराण के अनुसार छह ऐश्वर्यों — ऐश्वर्य, धर्म, यश, श्री, ज्ञान, और वैराग्य — से है। "भगवत्" वह है जिसमें ये सभी गुण हों। प्रयोग: भगवद्गीता: भगवान (कृष्ण) द्वारा कही गई गीता। भगवती: ऐश्वर्ययुक्ता देवी; शक्ति का स्त्रीलिंग स्वरूप। भगवत्कृपा: ईश्वर की कृपा। भगवद्भक्तिः: ईश्वर के...