3. Dharma is the path of righteousness and living one’s life according to the codes of conduct as described in the Shruti and Smritis (Shikshapatri Shlok 103) Dharma is the path of righteousness and living one’s life according to the codes of conduct as described in the Shruti and Smritis (Shikshapatri Shlok 103) It refers to the religious ethics. It refers to the religious ethics. Dharma comes from the Sanskrit root “dhri” which means to Dharma comes from the Sanskrit root “dhri” which means to “uphold or sustain” The observance of dharma enables humans to be contented and happy, and to save themselves from degradation and suffering. The observance of dharma enables humans to be contented and happy, and to save themselves from degradation and suffering.

4. The essence of Dharma are non-violence, truth, non-coveting, purity of body and mind and control of senses. The essence of Dharma are non-violence, truth, non-coveting, purity of body and mind and control of senses. The purpose of Dharma is to attain a union of the soul with the Maharaj and secure both worldly joys and supreme happiness The purpose of Dharma is to attain a union of the soul with the Maharaj and secure both worldly joys and supreme happiness

5. According to the Bhagvat Puran, life on a Dharmic path has 4 major aspects: austerity(tap) austerity(tap) purity (shauch) purity (shauch) compassion (daya) compassion (daya) truthfulness (satya) truthfulness (satya)

6. Sage Manu, who wrote Manusmriti, prescribes 10 essential rules for the observance of Dharma: patience (dhriti) patience (dhriti) forgiveness (kshama) forgiveness (kshama) self control (dama) self control (dama) honesty (asteya) honesty (asteya) sanctity (shauch) sanctity (shauch) control of senses (indriya-nigrah) control of senses (indriya-nigrah) reason (dhi) reason (dhi) knowledge of learning (vidya) knowledge of learning (vidya) truthfulness (satya) truthfulness (satya) absence of anger (krodha) absence of anger (krodha)

7. There are two major types of Dharma: Sanatana Dharma - these duties take into account the person’s spiritual identity as atma and are thus the same for everyone Sanatana Dharma - these duties take into account the person’s spiritual identity as atma and are thus the same for everyone Varnashram Dharma - these duties are performed according to Varnashram Dharma - these duties are performed according to one’s material nature and specific to the individual at that particular time