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सनातन धर्म भूमिका

Meaning of "Hindu Dharma"

Word

Hindu Dharma

Sanskrit

हिन्दु धर्म

IAST

hindu dharma

In General

Hindu Religion is called Hindu Dharma. Sanathana Dharma is an alternate name for Hindu Dharma. Hindu Dharma represents a spiritual culture and philosophy that emphasizes eternal principles like truth, eternal order, Infinite existence (Sathyam, Ritham, Brihad)

The basic ideas of Sanathana Dharma are 𝑀𝑜𝑘𝑠ℎ𝑎, Karma-Rebirth, Brahman as ultimate reality, Vedas a source of Knowlwedge, Avathara, infinite number of Gods and divinity in all creation.

Sanathana Dharma is more cultural and a way of life than a set of strict rules and belief. Article 25.2 of Indian constitution define Hindus in a very liberal way that every Indian except those of foreign religions like Islam and Christanity as Hindus.

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