What is 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,
Sanatana Dharma & Bhagavata Dharma
Sanatana Dharma represents the eternal, essential order and duties for all souls, while Bhagavata Dharma highlights loving devotion to the Supreme Being as the highest aspect and fulfillment of that eternal dharma. Both concepts are deeply connected, but Bhagavata Dharma gives particular focus to devotional spirituality.
The Eternal Dharma
(Sanatana Dharma)
From timeless depths, before all name,
A Truth divine through ages came.
No prophet’s birth, no mortal hand,
But Brahman’s will across the land.
From That arose the path of right,
The flame that feeds all lesser light;
All creeds that bloom in their own way,
Drink from Its light, and bless the day.
Though forms may change and voices part,
The root abides , one cosmic heart.
Sanatana, the eternal, primal Law,
In Thee all faiths their vision saw.
(Brahman = Supreme soul)
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The Eternal Dharma of Deed and Word
(Discipline of Action and Speech)
Diligent action without affection,
Minimalism of speech for devotion.
Speech should be thoughtful, truthful,
Non-agitating, beneficial, and cool.
Let deeds flow swift as Ganges' stream,
Detached from fruits, like a sun-flame beam.
This is the eternal religion’s universal rule,
Healing souls, upholding dharma’s rule.
Affection = Attachment
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The Discernment of Dreams
Dreams that proof and reason bless
Shine with light and truth confess.
When bright the mind’s perception grows,
Its hidden truth in radiance shows.
But lacking proof, they fade away
Mere shadows born of night and day.
So guard them well, and speak them not,
Lest falsehood spread and hearts be caught
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The Validity of Dream and Experience
When vision shines with truth’s own ray,
And dream bears proof to light the way,
Then such a dream seems real and bright,
Its lived experience filled with sight.
But when no truth or proof is near,
Both fade like mists the clouds uprear;
Proclaim them not to wandering minds,
Let falsehood die where darkness blinds.
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The Upholding of Dharma
All ask me, “Where have you learned?”
I reply, “From all that I have seen-
From there my lessons I have learned.”
Lord Ram came, fulfilled his sacred duty;
Lord Krishna came, acted just as truly.
Tell me, Without action, without duty,
How can my Dharma be earned truly?
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In the Guise of Dharma
They explain Dharma in their own way,
To uplift their image and suit their way.
They trample Dharma’s eternal core,
Yet wear the garb that saints once wore;
With pious speech and crooked art,
They hide the poison in their heart.
They name their sins as “sacred will,”
And drag the Divine to bless their ill;
Before each crime, they falsely claim,
“God Himself ordained this game.”
Blinded by ignorance and ego, deaf to truth,
They chase the shadow, shun the proof;
What seems to them as heaven’s light,
Is but the veil of endless night.
Not righteous are these men, misled-
By pride and greed they all are led;
Their merit fades, their virtue dies,
As death and darkness slowly rise.
Thus heed this law, O wandering soul-
God dwells with truth, not untruth's dole.
Where Dharma breaks and falsehood reigns,
There sin and misery walk in chains.
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Misguided in the Name of God
Those who violate eternal Dharma’s way,
Yet boast of righteousness night and day,
They cloak their sins in sacred dress,
And call their falsehood “godliness.”
In every wrongful deed they claim,
“The Lord Himself inspires our aim.”
They drag the Divine into their sin,
And think salvation lies therein.
Blinded by pride, they cannot see
How far they drift from truth's decree.
What they call light is deepest night,
What they call truth is void of sight.
No, they are not the righteous band-
They wander lost in desert sand.
Their fortune fades, their spirit falls,
For death and darkness softly calls.
They are not virtuous; not devoted to God.
They are misguided in the name of the Lord.
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Dos and Don’ts of Eternal Religion
Mock not the grace that women bear;
She cradles life with tender care.
Deceive no child whose heart is pure;
Their trust is sacred, their love secure.
Betray not faith so deep, so true;
Her strength awakes in every hue.
Raise not the hand on humankind-
We all are threads in life entwined.
Spare every soul of guiltless birth;
Compassion still upholds the earth.
Let no one suffer by thy pride;
For God walks humbly at their side.
Shun paths of hatred, greed, and spite;
Let truth and mercy be your light.
Guard well the thought, the word, the deed;
For mind’s the field where virtues seed.
Revere the Earth-her woods and seas;
They breathe our life in silent peace.
Harm not the beasts, nor waste the field;
To love all life is virtue’s shield.
Forgive the wrong, release the chain;
For wrath returns as deeper pain.
In pardon rests the soul made free;
Forgiveness mirrors divinity.
Serve the weak, the lost, the poor;
Through service true, God guards the door.
Let giving hands and hearts unite-
For selfless love is sacred might.
Let pride not blind the inward sight;
The meek in spirit walk in light.
Honour the wise, the saint, the sage;
Their words redeem the darkest age.
Shun cruel ways and restless night;
Let peace and truth be your guiding light.
Where love is law and hate departs,
There Dharma lives in human hearts.
Where life is truth and souls are art,
Eternal Dharma breathes through every heart.
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All ask me, “Where have you learned?”
I reply, “From whatever I have seen
from there I have learned.”
Rama came and performed his duty;
Krishna too acted likewise.
Tell me without action, without duty,
how can my Dharma be truly earned?
Dwell ever in the holy place,
Eat vegetarian food with grace;
With every act of heart and mind,
Be offered to the Lord divine.
With faith and love the Lord adore,
With faith and love keep sacred lore;
Through selfless work and constant prayer,
Behold the Lord abiding there.
Perform thy duty, calm and free,
Let no desire imprison thee;
In truth remain, in virtue stand,
And hold His presence close at hand.
The hidden truth the sages show,
Can cleanse the heart and still all woe;
Who sees the Lord in all that lives,
Finds peace that His vision gives.
This is the path supremely blest,
The purest way, the holiest quest;
The secret light, the boundless balm
Bhagavata Truth, eternal calm.
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In lands of many creeds and prayers,
Each claims the truth beyond compares.
Each heart would crown its faith divine,
And dim the others’ radiant sacred shine.
Thus pride of faith, though born of zeal,
Turns peace to strife, and love to steel.
When truth is seen in every wise face,
Then faith shall bloom in peace and grace.
धर्म ।
यः स्वयंसत्यः स्वयंसम्पूर्णः स्वयंसिद्धो निरामयः।
स्वातन्त्र्येण स्थितः नित्यात्मा धारयितुं स योग्यः॥
यः सत्यं धृतिं अक्षोभ्यां क्षमां संयममेव च।
शास्त्रज्ञानुसारं स एव धर्म इति कथ्यते॥
In brief
यः स्वयंसत्यः, स्वयंसम्पूर्णः, स्वयंसिद्धः,
स्वातन्त्र्येण स्थितः स एव धर्म इति कथ्यते।
or (Hindi)
स्वयं सत्य, स्वयं सिद्ध, निरोग और स्वतंत्र,
धैर्य, क्षमा, संयम से पूर्ण , यही धर्म।
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धर्म-तत्त्वज्ञानम्।
यो जीवः न जानाति धर्मस्य मूलतत्त्वज्ञानम्।
तस्य समीपे धर्मः घनान्धकारसमानः।
तत्त्वज्ञानमेव हि धर्मपथस्य सूर्यसमानम्।
तत्त्वज्ञानविना धर्मः अन्धकारसमानः।
अन्धधर्मे वर्धते कुसंस्कारः च अज्ञानम्।
अन्धकारे धर्माचरणं मृत्युसमानम्।
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धनार्जन–दानग्रहण–नीतिवचनम्
शृणुत भक्तजनाः, एतत् सत्यं सनातनं वचनम्।
अकारणम् अप्रयोजने परधनग्रहणं न विधेयम्।
बुद्धि–विद्या–श्रमैरेव धनोपार्जनं कर्तव्यम्।
एष एव सनातनधर्मस्य सत्यसनातननियमः।
अकारणम् अप्रयोजने दानग्रहणं न विधेयम्।
असमर्थतायां, धर्मसङ्कटे एव, दानग्रहणं समीचीनम्।
एष एव सनातनपरम्परायाः वास्तविकः सत्यनियमः॥
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धर्मस्य पीडा
भगवन्नाम आश्रित्य यः करोति क्रीडां ।
भगवत्सेवकरूपेण अपरं ददाति पीडां ।
भक्तत्वं तस्य नास्ति, स धर्मस्य पीडा ॥
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सत्यप्रमाणवचनम्
(सत्यप्रमाणोपदेशः)
शृणुत सनातनीभक्तगणाः एतद् वचनम्,
अप्रमाणितसूचनानां न कुर्यात् प्रसारणम्।
अनुभूतिं स्वप्नदृष्टिं मन्येत असत्यज्ञानकम्,
यावन्न लभ्यते तस्य सत्यं पूर्णप्रमाणकम्।
सनातनधर्मः शुद्धः परमपवित्रधारासमः,
तस्मिन्न न योजयेत् अर्धसत्यं वा असत्यवचनम्।
यद् ददास्य् उपदेशं प्रवचनं ज्ञानसमन्वितम्,
स्वयमेव तदाचारः एव हि धर्मनियमकम्॥
धर्मं-अधर्मं
यो धर्मं रक्षति, धर्मः तं रक्षति।
यो अधर्मं रक्षति, धर्मः तं नाशयति।
यो धर्ममाश्रयति, धर्मः तस्मै आश्रयं ददाति।
यो अधर्मं पालनं करोति, धर्मः तं नाशयति।
धर्मस्य सर्वदा जयः भवति, अधर्मस्य पराजयः भवति।
एतदेव सनातनधर्मस्य नित्यं शाश्वतं च अविनश्वरं नीति।
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धर्म–मौनता
अधर्मस्य करणं महादोषः।
सामर्थ्ये सति मौनम् अतिदोषः॥
दोषः पापस्य मूलं कारणम्,
पापं निश्चितं कर्मफलप्रदम्॥
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धर्मफल-न्यायःनीति।
यत् धर्मः तत् फलम् , एषा श्रेष्ठा नीति।
अधिकफलाभिलाषः एव महा-दुर्नीति।
अभ्यस्तः पापी, अभ्यस्तः अपराधी,
दयायाः अयोग्यः, दण्डस्य अधिकारी॥
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According to Śrimad-Bhagavatam (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).
The Characteristics of Dharma (Right Conduct):
Truthfulness - upheld in thought, speech, and action.
Compassion - extended to all beings without exception.
Austerity - embracing simplicity and self-discipline.
Purity and cleanliness- both outward and inward.
Tolerance - in the face of adversity and difference.
Equality - free from all forms of discrimination.
Self-restraint and composure - including continence.
Non-violence - in deed, word, and intention.
Celibacy - observed with mindfulness and respect.
Generosity - giving freely, without seeking return.
Study of sacred texts - with reverence and reflection.
Sincerity - in all pursuits of truth and duty.
Contentment - dwelling in peace with what one has.
Service to the holy and the wise- offered with humility.
Gradual renunciation - of the unnecessary and the binding.
Gravitas - through silence and avoidance of idle speech.
Self-realization - through deep inner inquiry.
Sharing of food and drink - with all beings, in unity.
Seeing the Divine - in all, beyond outer form.
Control of the mind and senses
Remembrance of God - constant and heartfelt.
Devotion to the Divine through Navada Bhakti includes:
Shravanam – Listening to divine stories.
Kirtanam – Singing or chanting God's name.
Smaranam – Remembering God.
Padasevanam – Serving the feet of the Divine.
Archanam – Worshiping with rituals and offerings.
Vandanam – Offering obeisance and heartfelt prayers.
Dasyam – Serving as a humble servant of the Lord.
Sakhyam – Cultivating a deep friendship with God.
Atmanivedanam – Total self-surrender to the Divine.
These virtues are not just moral principles; they are the building blocks of dharmic living and are essential for spiritual evolution and social well-being. Practicing them leads to inner harmony, outer discipline, and alignment with the divine will.
(The Path of True religion)
They worship day and night and sing,
With burning lamps and bells that ring;
For months and years their voices rise,
Yet darkness dwells behind their eyes.
They fast, they pray, their rites complete,
Yet harbor hate where hearts retreat
They follow rules with measured breath,
Yet on their lips still lingers death.
They speak God’s name with zealous claim,
Yet forget the Goddess’ sacred, loving name;
They wound the world with deep disdain,
And call their faith pure, the only sane.
They cloak their wrongs in faith's disguise,
Forget divine laws, embrace corruption's lies.
They bow to gods, yet women shun-
Who grant them life, who make them one;
They miss the truth the seers define:
Both man and woman equally shine.
Without the Goddess by His side,
Their worship fails, their prayer denied
They dream of heaven’s blissful light,
Yet walk in shadows without sight;
For Dharma is no blinded way,
But truth that lights the soul by day.
True Dharma breathes in gentleness,
In love, respect, and tenderness;
Not hate, nor harm, nor violence grim,
Nor ego raised as something prim.
A faith that wounds another soul
Is shattered at its inner goal;
For creeds that breed contempt and pain
Are not true Dharma’s pure domain.
Where love is lost, where hearts grow cold,
Where women’s worth is bought and sold,
Such worship breaks the cosmic laws
That heaven shaped with timeless cause.
True religion is not rites alone,
Nor crowds, nor gilded temple throne;
It is to acknowledge, or see in every one
A single, beautiful bright, divine One.
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Silence in unrighteousness is a sin,
It feeds the strength of those within.
The quiet witness, too, takes part in sin,
Both share the guilt in their soul & shine.
This truth endures through time and space,
This is the Eternal law none can erase.
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निष्काम कर्म – संसार धर्म।
निष्कामं कर्म सदा सर्वदा मनः-निवेशेन कारय।
निष्कामं धर्मं सदा सर्वदा महा-आनन्देन आचर॥
ईश्वरे पूर्णं विश्वासं कारय, स्वयं तस्य दासं मनसि धारय।
सर्वेषु जीवेषु दयां कारय, दीन-दुःखितेभ्यः दानं कारय॥
नित्यं सर्वेषां सेवा कारय, संसार-धर्मं पूर्ण-रूपेण पालय।
सर्वाणि कर्माणि ईश्वराय अर्पय, सदा सर्वदा तं मनसि धारय॥
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| अनादि ईश्वरः स्वयं, सर्वेषां धर्मकारणम्। अनादिर्भगवान् साक्षात्, धर्मस्यैव परं पदम्॥ ★ धर्मो यत्र विभ्रान्तः, तत्र हिंसा प्रवर्तते। धर्मो यत्र निर्व्रान्तः, तत्र शान्तिः प्रतिष्ठिता॥ ★ |
धर्मो हि नित्यः स्वयमेव शुद्धः
रूपाणि भूत्वापि न मुञ्चति मूलम्।
युगे युगे सत्यमयः सत्त्वगुणः सततप्रवाहः
सत्ये स्थितो हि धर्मः ब्रह्म परम्॥
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स्वधर्मं परित्यजति यः स अज्ञः,
परधर्मे नियोजयति स महामूढः।
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धर्मः सत्यं च महास्थितिः,
अगतेः एकमात्रका गतिः।
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कुलरीति: कुलाचार: संकीर्णः निराधारः।
सनातनरीति: नीति: सर्वपरि सर्वाधारः॥
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धर्मो हि परमं मित्रं, तिष्ठति स सदा सर्वत्र ॥
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सभी धर्मों का है सार एक,
सभी धर्मों का ईश्वर भी एक।
सभी मज़हबों में वही एक तत्व-ज्ञान
सत्य, शांति, दया, प्रेम, ईश्वर का नाम।
धर्म-परिवर्तन है केवल अज्ञान,
जब भीतर न हो आत्म-तत्व ज्ञान।
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धर्म परिवर्तन करने वाला होता है अज्ञानी,
धर्म परिवर्तन कराने वाला होता है महा अज्ञानी।
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१. दारिद्र्यदोषः
दारिद्र्येण कुलं विनश्यति,दारिद्र्यात् लज्जा विनश्यति।
लज्जानष्टे धर्मो नश्यति,धर्मे नष्टे सर्वं नश्यति॥
२. क्रोधदोषः
क्रोधात् बुद्धिर्विनश्यति, क्रोधात् धैर्यं विनश्यति।
बुद्धिनाशे कार्यनाशः, धैर्ये नष्टे हानिः ध्रुवम्॥
३. मोहदोषः
मोहो मूलं सर्वदुःखानां, मोहात् बुद्धिर्विनश्यति।
बुद्धिनाशे विवेको नश्येत्, विवेकाभावे पतत्यधः॥
ज्ञानात् तु मोक्षः सिध्यति, तस्माज्ज्ञानं समाश्रयेत्॥
४. अहंकारदोषः
अहंकारे विनयः नश्यति, विनये नष्टे गुणा यान्ति।
गुणहीनः लोके निन्द्यः, त्यक्तो दुःखं सदा लभते॥
५. लोभदोषः
लोभात् धर्मो लुप्यते, लोभो नयति वै पतनाय।
लोभी न तृप्यति कदाचित्, तृप्तौ सुखं सदा परम्॥
६. अविद्यादोषः
अविद्यया भ्रमो जायते, भ्रमेण नश्यति सत्यम्।
सत्ये नष्टे दुःखं वर्धते, ज्ञानं तस्य विनाशकम्॥
धर्मपालनम्
सर्वे पृच्छन्ति मां धर्मं , “कुतः शिक्षितवान् भवान्?”
अहमुक्तवान्, यत्र दृष्टवानस्मि, तत्र तत्र शिक्षितवानहम्॥
रामोऽप्यागत्य कृतवान् कर्म, कृष्णोऽपि तदनु कृतवान्।
विना कर्मणा विनाऽपि कर्तव्यं, कथं मम धर्मसाधनम्?॥
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स्वात्मतत्त्वन्यायः
(आत्मज्ञेयधर्मः)
न दैवाज्ञां विना कस्यचित् पूर्वजन्मप्रकाशनम्
निषिद्धं दृढधर्मेण दिव्यन्यायेन शाश्वतम्॥
स्वात्मतत्त्वविवेकः स्यात् कृतिः प्रत्येकस्यात्मनः।
स्वयमेव हि विज्ञेयं आत्मरूपं सनातनम्॥
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छद्म-धर्म
धर्मं वदन्ति, कुहरन्ति हृद्ये, सन्तेषु वेषं वहन्ति सदैव।
वाचि पवित्रं, मनसि विषं तु, गूढं प्रच्छन्नं निहितं विचित्रम्॥
पापानि “ईशेच्छा” नाम्ना च, दुष्कृत्यं दिव्यं विदधन्ति ये।
प्रत्येकपापं पुरतः पश्चात्, “ईश्वरः स्वयम् आज्ञापयति” इति॥
मोहाहंकारान्धा सत्यनास्तिकाः, छायां भजन्ति प्रमाणत्यागिनः।
स्वर्गप्रभामिव तं प्रकाशं मत्वा, अन्धकार-पटलं विदुः गहनम्॥
न धर्मिणः ते, दम्भ-मोहिताः, लोभ-मदेन प्रेरिताः ये।
पुण्यं क्षीयते, गुणः विनश्यति, मृत्यु-तमोऽरोहति धीमतां हृदि॥
शृणु नियमं हे मन विलसन्, ईश्वरः सत्यसहितः सदा शुद्धः।
यत्र धर्मो भग्नः मिथ्या-राज्ये, तत्र पाप-दुःख-बंधनं चरति निःशब्दम्॥
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तु च त्वम्:(तु और तुम्)
वेदेषु “तु” विरोधार्थे, न कदापि जनसञ्ज्ञकः।
नरं न सूचयत्येष, केवलं भेदसूचकः॥
पुराणेषु तथैवोक्तं, “तु” सदा खलु “किन्तु”।
“त्वम्” शब्दः पुरुषार्थे, संबोधने प्रयुज्यते॥
“त्वम्” श्रूयते गीतायां, वेदवाक्येषु भूयः।
संस्कृते शुद्धरूपेण, दिव्यभावप्रकाशकः॥
कालान्तरे प्रवाहेण, भाषा जाता सरलतरा।
“त्वम्” इति रूपं रूपान्तरं, लोके जातं “तुम्”॥
अर्थो न परिवर्तितः, केवलं ध्वनिभेदतः।
शास्त्रेषु तु “त्वम्” शुद्धं, लोके “तुम्” प्रचलितम्॥
वेदपुराणसम्मानं, रक्षामः श्रद्धयान्विताः।
शब्दशुद्धौ स्थितो धर्मः, भाषायां च सनातनः॥
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निष्कर्ष-
सनातन धर्म के शास्त्रों में संबोधनार्थक “त्वम्”
का उल्लेख मिलता है, जिससे “तुम्” रूप
विकसित हुआ है।वर्तमान बोलचाल में संबोधन
के रूप में प्रयुक्त “तु” का शास्त्रीय प्रमाण
उपलब्ध नहीं है। अतः संबोधन के प्रसंग में “तुम्”
का प्रयोग ही अधिक शास्त्रसम्मत माना जाना चाहिए
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