classical period india

Dharma

The duties a Hindu should follow in their life.

Sanatana Dharma

Eternal truth; a universal form of Dharma that applies to all people at all times.

Moksha

Freedom from samsara, enabling the atman to unite with Brahman.

Kama

Enjoying the pleasures of life, such as food, music, and arts.

Artha

Gaining wealth in a lawful way, typically by means of a legal job.

Varnashrama Dharma

Duties a Hindu should follow depending on their stage in life and caste.

Dalit

A term meaning 'the broken' or 'the oppressed', referring to a group in Hindu society historically marginalized.

Ashrama

The four stages of life a Hindu goes through: Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, and Sannyasa.

Dhamma (Dharma) in Buddhism

Refers to the Buddha's teachings and the true nature of reality that facilitates liberation.

Noble Eightfold Path

A guide for Buddhists to promote ethical conduct and mental development leading towards enlightenment.