Religion
Usage of the word "dharma" in reference to the religion include:Ahimsa as Dharma
According to Jain texts, Ahimsa is the greatest dharma (अहिंसा परमॊ धर्मः hiṃsā paramo dharmaḥ "non-violence is the highest religion") and there is no religion equal to the religion of non-violence.Dharma bhāvanā
Jain texts prescribe meditation on twelve forms of reflection (''bhāvanā'') for those who wish to stop the influx of ''karmas'' that extend transmigration. One such reflection is ''Dharma bhāvanā'':Conduct
In Jainism, the ''dharma'' (conduct or path) of the householder (As svabhāv (nature) of a substance
According to Jainism, the universe and its constituents are uncreated and everlasting. These constituents behave according to the natural laws and their nature (svabhaav) without interference from external entities. Dharma or true religion according to Jainism is ''vatthu sahāvo dhammo'' translated as "the intrinsic nature of a substance is its true dharma."Dharmastikāy dravya (the substance)
Dharmastikaay is one of the six substances constituting the universe. These substances are – Dharmastikaay (medium of motion), Adharmastikaay (medium of rest), Akasa (space), kala (time), Pudgala (matter) and Jiva (soul). Since Dharmastikaay as a substance extends and pervades entire universe, it is known as Dharm-astikaya. It helps the matter and souls in movement. It itself is not motion, but is a medium of motion. Adharmastikaay is opposite of Dharmastikaay i.e. it assists the substances like soul and matter to rest.Samyaktva - rationality of perception, knowledge and conduct
According to Jainism, '' samyak darsana'' (rational perception), ''samyak jnana'' (rational knowledge) and ''samyak caritra'' (rational conduct) collectively also known as ''ratnatraya'' or the "three jewels of Jainism" constitute the path to liberation. Samyak darsana or rational perception is the rational faith in the true nature of every substances of the universe. Samyak Jnana or rational knowledge is the right knowledge of true and relevant knowledge of the reality, the tattvas. It incorporates the two principles of anekantvada or non-absolutism and syadvada or relativity of truth. Right knowledge must be free from three main defects: doubt, delusion, and indefiniteness. Samyak caritra or rational conduct is the natural conduct of a (soul) living being. It consists in following austerities, engaging in right activities and observance of vows, carefulness and controls.Ten virtues as dharma
According to the Jain text, Tattvarthsutra, the following are the ten virtues (''das-dharma''): verse 84 #Supreme forgiveness #Supreme humility #Supreme straightforwardness #Supreme truthfulness #Supreme purity #Supreme self-restraint #Supreme penance #Supreme renunciation #Supreme non-possessiveness #Supreme celibacyReferences
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