dharma
nounUK /ˈdɑː.mə/
US /ˈdɑːr.mə/
Dharma is doing what is right and good.
In the story, the kind king followed dharma by helping everyone in his kingdom.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The teachings of the Buddha.
The monks studied the dharma every morning.
3. A person's own special duty in life.
A teacher's dharma is to help students learn.
4. The natural law that keeps the world in order.
Many Hindus believe dharma holds the universe together.