Dharma
- “what does dharma mean”
- “is dharma the same in hinduism and buddhism”
- “what is your dharma”
- “dharma vs karma”
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DharmavsKarma
The short answer
Often paired, rarely distinguished. Dharma is the order or the duty; karma is the mechanism by which action has consequence. One is the map, the other the physics — and confusing them turns an account of obligation into an account of cosmic bookkeeping.
Side by side
| Aspect | Dharma | Karma |
|---|---|---|
| Is | Order, duty, teaching | Action and its consequence |
| Answers | What should I do? | What follows from what I did? |
| Root sense | To uphold | To do |
| Across traditions | Diverges wildly | More stable |
Which one you meant
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