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Dharma.  Dharma is the moral, ethical, and spiritual law that upholds both the individual's life and the universal order. It is not merely about ritual or external conduct—it encompasses the inner orientation of truth, compassion, self-restraint, and devotion. According to Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (1.2.6):"The highest or supreme dharma of all human beings is that which leads to loving devotion (bhakti) toward the Supreme Lord, who is beyond material perception (Adhokṣaja).Such devotion must be selfless (ahaitukī) and uninterrupted (apratihatā).Only through this pure and unwavering devotion does the soul attain complete peace and true satisfaction." According to the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (Canto 7, Chapter 11, Verses 8–12), Nārada Muni outlines several characteristics of dharma, which form the foundation of righteous conduct   ( सदाचार).   अनादि ईश्वरः स्वयं, सर्वेषां धर्मकारणम्। अनादिर्भगवान् साक्षात्, धर्मस्यैव परं पदम्॥ ★ धर्मो हि नित्यः स्वयमेव शुद्धः रूपाणि भूत्वापि न मुञ्चत...

The Term "Bhagwat" – Meaning and Contexts The term "Bhagwat" (also spelled Bhagavata, Bhagwat, or Bhagavatha) is derived from the Sanskrit word "Bhagavat" (भगवत्). 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 the life, deeds, and teachings of Lord Krishna, emphasizing the path of bhakti (devotion). नित्यं पठ्यते गीता-भागवतम्। मुक्तिमोक्षप्रदाते एतद् द्वयम्॥ b) Bhagwat Dharma: A devotional spiritual path centered on surrender to and love for Bhagavān, especially in the Vaishnava tradition. It highlights the core values ...