Main Entry:

dhar·ma

Pronunciation:

\ˈdər-mə, ˈdär-\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Sanskrit; akin to Latin firmus firm

Date:

1796

1Hinduism : an individual's duty fulfilled by observance of custom or law2Hinduism & Buddhism a: the basic principles of cosmic or individual existence : divine law b: conformity to one's duty and nature

— dhar·mic \-mik\ adjective