THE ETERNAL QUEST FOR DHARMA: UNVEILING THE ULTIMATE PHILOSOPHY OF EXISTENCE
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.5695Keywords:
Dharma, Hindu Philosophy, Buddhist Philosophy, Jain Philosophy, Ethics, Righteousness, Cosmic Law, Existential Philosophy, Spirituality, LiberationAbstract [English]
This article begins an enlightening investigation of 'Dharma,' a complex idea that is ingrained in many Indic traditions, including Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism. Although it is frequently interpreted as duty, righteousness, or cosmic law, Dharma is an ultimate philosophy of life that defies easy description. This essay explores the historical development of Dharma, the various ways it has been interpreted by various philosophical traditions, and its significant ramifications for moral behavior, social harmony, and the search for ultimate truth. We want to reveal Dharmaas a dynamic, changing principle that directs moral behavior, personal development, and the fulfillment of one's innate purpose by a critical analysis of ancient texts, philosophical writings, and modern interpretations. The essay offers a thorough framework for negotiating the complexity of human existence and reaching spiritual emancipation, arguing that the "eternal quest for Dharma" is a lived experience rather than just an intellectual endeavor.
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