Not long ago we explained in Science Daily Online the meaning of the word Namaste.On this occasion we want to delve a little deeper into this mystical context that has its roots in the Sanskrit, to explain another important concept within of Buddhism and Hinduism: Dharma.
These are ideas that are not exempt from a certain everyday utility, from that philosophy halfway between curiosity, particular and spiritual, that make us open our minds or also, why not, smile at the many perspectives that open up in this world so rich and varied in knowledge to discover.
Join us in this small millenary walk.
What does "Dharma" mean?
The word Dharma comes from the Sanskrit and has actually different definitions enclosing in itself the same essence: that of the purpose we all have in our lives.Dharma means law, virtue or norm, and actually represents e end or that vital purpose that we all have .They are also the laws established by Buddha, inscribed in that wheel of life where we are all registered, and which, has no end.It never stops.
This "dharmic wheel" is usually placed at the top of many Buddhist centers, and in the center of that almost magical circle is very often a radiant sun that dawns behind a mountain. It is that rebirth where we are all involved, promoting our renewal to initiate those vital purposes that we all have.
An image as you see, loaded with motivating symbols as well as mystical.A wheel of life that never stops turning, where it always dawns, where we always renew ourselves and where we feel involved in the same entity, the same universe where «everything related na con todo ».
What principles does Dharma have?
- Dharma is intimately related to karma, something we already talked about too in Science Daily Online, that is, we must know that everything we do, that we think and even say out loud, will have an effect on ourselves and others. Your attitude is therefore vital to achieve or not your vital objective, that which sets in motion the wheel of life.
- The wheel of Dharma never ends .We are born, we grow and we die, and everything starts again… Reincarnation is part of this infinite movement where our ultimate purpose is knowledge, learning.In turn, this wheel also symbolizes the way in which Buddha dispersed principles of their religion, and the way in which even today, they are represented by different schools around the world.
- The Dharma tells us that honesty and goodness, generates vital movement. If you offer kindness to others , these others are also enriched by it, an energy is created where goodness allows us to achieve vital purposes.
- The wheel of the Dharma represents in turn, the so-called 4 truths: The first is that life is full of suffering, the second, that the suffering is generated by the attachment that people generate towards material goods.The third, already speaks of hope, explaining to us that we can all stop suffering.The fourth truth tells us how: improving inwardly, being more spiritual.
- The Dharma wheel, in turn, is the one who allows us erase past mistakes. Life flows, changes, and at any moment a new opportunity appears to correct past mistakes.
- Everyone who exalts some value Is it selfish or that offers unhappiness, evil or discomfort to others, goes against the wheel of the Dharma, and therefore will be leading an unnatural or "adharmic" life.
- We must know how to forgive , be honest, control anger and always seek knowledge and knowledge.Truth: Only in this way, will we find the true purpose of our existence: inner enrichment.
And now tell us, what do you think of what the Dharma teaches us ? Do you see it useful? Don't forget to leave your comments about this interesting approach.
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