adharma
|a-dhar-ma|
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/əˈdʌrmə/
unrighteousness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adharma' originates from Sanskrit, specifically the word 'adharma,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'dharma' meant 'righteousness or duty.'
Historical Evolution
'adharma' has been used in ancient Indian texts to describe actions or behaviors that go against the moral order.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not in accordance with dharma,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a concept in Indian philosophy that refers to the opposite of dharma, representing chaos, disorder, or unrighteousness.
In the epic Mahabharata, the actions of the Kauravas are often seen as acts of adharma.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 05:51