Definitions of Dharma
See what other people are saying about dharma!
“The word Dharma is one of my favorites and comes from the Sanskrit dhri which means “to hold, to support or bear”. The word has many meanings but “sacred duty” or highest purpose is a very useful translation for the individual. On a larger scale, the scholar Eknath Easwaran defines dharma as “the essential order of things, an integrity and harmony in the Universe and the affairs of life that cannot be disturbed without courting chaos. Thus it means rightness, justice, goodness, purpose rather than chance.”
“It is better to strive in one’s own dharma than to succeed in the dharma of another. Nothing is ever lost in following one’s own dharma. But competition in another’s dharma breeds fear and insecurity.”
“Your dharma is your divine purpose on this planet, your soul’s essence, the unique vibration only you can carry out in the world.”
“Your dharma is your big why, the reason you’re here with all these thoughts, needs, and desires. We were each born with a unique purpose and this human experience is about remembering ours.”
“Discovering your dharma is not a one-time process—it’s a commitment to forever coming back into alignment.”
“Embodying your dharma is not about being liked by everyone. We aren’t meant to resonate with everyone because we cannot serve everyone. Instead, we must focus on who we do resonate with, and serve them to the fullest.”
“Your dharma is the truest expression of who you are.”
Sahara Rose, Dharma Expert
“Dharma is born mysteriously out of the intersection between The Gift and The Times. Dharma is a response to the urgent – though often hidden – need of the moment. Each of us feels some aspect of the world’s suffering acutely. It tears at our hearts. Others don’t see it or don’t care. But we feel it. And we must pay attention. We must act. This little corner of the world is ours to transform. This little corner of the world is ours to save.”
Stephen Cope
