dharma

Definition of Dharma in English :

1. dharma

basic principles of the cosmos; also: an ancient sage in Hindu mythology worshipped as a god by some lower castes

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Dharma

noun

1. Hinduism

social custom regarded as a religious and moral duty

2. Hinduism

a.

the essential principle of the cosmos; natural law

b.

conduct that conforms with this

3. Buddhism

ideal truth as set forth in the teaching of Buddha

noun Hinduism and Buddhism

1.

cosmic order or law, including the natural and moral principles that apply to all beings and things

2.

dutiful observance of this law in one's life; right conduct

n.

1. Hinduism & Buddhism

a. The principle or law that orders the universe.

b. Individual conduct in conformity with this principle.

c. The essential function or nature of a thing.

2. Hinduism Individual obligation with respect to caste, social custom, civil law, and sacred law.

3. Buddhism

a. The body of teachings expounded by the Buddha.

b. Knowledge of or duty to undertake conduct set forth by the Buddha as a way to enlightenment.

c. One of the basic, minute elements from which all things are made.