dharma

noun

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

   “Jain ethical code prescribes two dharmas or rules of conduct.”

6. (alt-of, alternative)Alternative form of dharma.