Spiritual Talks: What Do You Think Is Dharma?
No, Please! Don’t confuse it with religion.
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For centuries, the word Dharma has been misinterpreted as religion or caste.
Dharma has nothing to do with religion or caste. NOT AT ALL!!!
So what is it then?
Dharma is to act in one’s nature.
Dharma is righteousness.
Meaning,
Dharma is knowing one’s true form as a Soul. Knowing that this body is mortal not the soul within us. It is knowing that we (soul) are just a fraction of this universe nothing else. Dharma is knowing this truth, and act with compassion towards every other being, human or animal.
Dharma is the compilation of 5 elements:
Wisdom gives stability to the brain.
Patience gives stability to the mind.
Love gives stability to the heart.
Dedication gives stability to the body.
Justice gives stability to the soul.
When all these elements are stable, a human is filled with compassion. This follows the path to Dharma.
Dharma gives us the knowledge to live happily with others. There is no place for struggles, if there is Dharma.
Is it possible not to have struggles with anyone at all?
Where there is love…are there any struggles too?
In reality, we forget about love, the moment we struggle.
And then, we give birth to desires, anger, arrogance, resentment, but not love.
Because where there is love there are no struggles.
What if unconditional love takes place in this universe?
Not just for people, but other living creatures too. Then would there be any reason for hatred?
NO, Right.!!
If we have that kind of love for every being in this universe, that kind of love is called compassion.
Meaning, accepting the whole universe as one, having nothing but love for everyone, no grudges or resentment against anyone, is the basis for Dharma.
However, there comes a time when we forget about compassion, we hold onto those traditions and principles, and thus, the universe gets flooded with struggles, jealousy, anger, resentment, exploitation, vengeance, which leads to Adharma.
Compassion is the only basis for Dharma. Let go of those ancient traditions and desires for the well-being of the entire universe.
How to relate Dharma to happiness?
At times it happens that we get upset or we face misery despite our good karma; while wrongdoers are living a happy life. These are the times we think that, what’s the point to do good deeds when this is the result.?
But that’s where we go wrong.
Wrongdoers receive superficial happiness. In reality, they receive restlessness, instability of mind, distrust driven life.
Whereas, the followers of Dharma attains peace of mind, respect from others, and are always content.
Meaning, doing good is not the path towards happiness, but is itself happiness.
Likewise, doing wrong is not the path towards misery, but it creates “Adharma” and that itself is misery.
Hence, Dharma doesn’t lead to happiness, but is itself happiness.
