In Hinduism, Dharma mainly signifies

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RPSC Sr. Teacher Gr II Social Science - 3rd July 2019

Answer 1

The correct answer is Duties, conduct, virtues and way of living

Key Points

Dharma is a concept with multiple meanings within Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism.
Dharma in Hinduism centers around laws, virtues, duties, rights, conduct and the proper way of living.
Buddhism connects Dharma with Buddha's teachings of cosmic law and order.
Dharma in Jainism focuses on the principle of motion known as dravya, religion, and the ten virtues of Dharma.
Dharma within Sikhism is the path of righteousness.

Therefore, we can say that in Hinduism, Dharma mainly signifies duties, conduct, virtues and way of living.

Additional Information

There are three main principles on which Hindu philosophy is based. They are:
- Dharma - It means that every person has a moral duty to do what is right and to lead a pious life.
- Karma - It means that people must face the consequences of their actions ie good deeds must be rewarded and evil deeds must be punished.
- Transmigration of the soul - It means the passing of a person’s soul, after death, into another body.