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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 . Sanatana - the Eternal Dharma ,  Founded by Parabrahma Sanatana Dharma & Bhagavata Dharma   Sanatana Dharma represents the eternal, essential order and duties...

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). भगवत्कथाश्रवणस्य महिमा (तीर्थातीतं भगवत्स्मरणम्) अहं अज्ञानी मनसि आशां बिभ्र्याम्। सर्वानि तीर्थानि भ्रमणेन द्रक्ष्यामि। परन्तु भगवत्कृपया श्रवणे ज्ञातवान्, केवलं भगवत्कथाश्रवणमननचिन्तन। सर्वतत्त्वतीर्थपुण्यज्ञानं विद्यमानम्। एष अज्ञानिभक्तेभ्यः ददाति ऊर्ध्वमार्गं। एष सनातनधर्मस्य सनातनमतम्॥ 💧 1. Literal Meaning: Bhagavat (भगवत्) means “divine”, “of the Bhagavān (God)”, or “belonging to God.” Bhagwat is the vernacular (e.g., Hindi ) form of the same term. Thus, Bhagwat generally denotes “that which pertains to Bhagavān,” especially in reference to Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna in devotional contexts. 2. Common Usages: a) Bhagavata Purana ( Shrimad Bhagavatam ): One of the eighteen major Purāṇas in Hinduism , commonly referred to as the Bhagwat Purana or simply Bhagwat. It narrates th...