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dharma meaning in Tamil

தருமம் tarumam

/ˈdɑː.mə/

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dharma in Tamil: தருமம் (tarumam). In English, dharma means the natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order.

Tamil words for dharma

principle that orders the universe
தருமம் tarumam

English meaning of dharma

  1. noun The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order.
  2. noun One's obligation in respect to one's position in society, or the universe; one's duty, societally or cosmically.
  3. noun The teachings of the Buddha as one's personal path to enlightenment.
  4. noun The teachings of the Buddha as a practice to be promulgated and taught.

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Questions about dharma in Tamil

What is the meaning of dharma in Tamil?
Dharma in Tamil is தருமம் (tarumam).
dharma என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Dharma: தருமம் (tarumam).
What does dharma mean in English?
Dharma means the natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order.

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