Articles on Dharma Definition
Jain Dharma vs Religion: Conclusive, Exclusionary, and Separative
By Pankaj Jain · Jain Avenue, 2021
The article contrasts the Jain concept of dharma with the Western notion of religion. Dharma, derived from Sanskrit, means virtue, ethical conduct, and teachings of enlightened beings (Kevalins), emphasizing sustainability and upholding both worldly and…
धर्म : उपासना भी; आचरण भी
Jain Bharati, 2004
The text explores the multifaceted concept of dharma, derived from the Sanskrit root "dhṛ" meaning to hold or support, and interpreted as rescuing beings from falling into misery. It notes that dharma has numerous meanings in Sanskrit, including religion,…
सच्चा धर्म
Jain Vidya, 1988
The text presents a philosophical discourse on the nature of true religion, specifically within a Jain context. It asserts that genuine dharma, or religion, is not achieved through external practices or symbols. Reading scriptures alone does not constitute…