Word

Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah

Sanskrit

धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः

In General

This is a Sanskrit phrase meaning "Dharma protects those who protect it" or "Righteousness protects the protected," emphasizing that upholding duty, ethics, and cosmic law (Dharma) leads to one's own protection and well-being, found in texts like the Mahabharata (Yaksha Prashna in Vanaparva) and Manusmriti (Verse 8.15). It's a core principle in Hinduism, suggesting that failing to uphold Dharma results in its destructive force, while nurturing it ensures preservation, making it a vital call for righteous action.