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Dharma (Sanskrit: धर्म ) is a key concept with multiple meanings in the Indian religions Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism.

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Why did god create us even though he knew that we will partake in adharma?

God knows that humans will partake in adharma. So why did he create us?
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Are Sanatan Dharm and Hindu Dharm synonymous terms? If not, what is the difference between the two?

I heard about these two words and want to know, are they the same or is there any difference or relation between them?
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Circumstances sanctioning falsehoods

In Sukra Neethi (followed by Rakshasas Mahabali, Prahlada) it is stated that there are certain circumstances under which lying has a licence (e.g., where women are concerned, where marriages have have to be fixed, when there is a threat for life…
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Which Truth should be revealed and which should be hidden?

As in Mahabharata Lord krishna asked Yudishtra to Lie as his guru's son Aswathama was dead although it was a elephant it was a Lie,and it was for dharma. Yudishtra was not so willing to lie as it is adharma but as the lord alknowing said in that…
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How can a person know his Kartavya?

One has to fulfill his Kartvya in Life, but how can one know what is his kartavya in life ?
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Should a person discuss his income with his family? if yes, should he disclose to his and inlaws, if no, what are the benefits of not disclosing?

I have seen families making fun of low income individuals and also the respect given to higher income family members. Upto what extent a family should know the income of individuals and, what are the pros and cons. Seeking answers according to…
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What was the actual duration of Mahabharata battle?

Battle of Mahabharata is a historical fact. There are differences in opinion about the duration of the battle. Want to know the duration thereof.
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Rajya Dharma and its core values?

Does Hinduism formulate the rules and regulations for a King or a government? What are the core values of Rajya Dharma? Which scriptures mention those values?
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Is getting promotion using influence dharma or adharma?

In offices, people may often resort to lobbying and using influence to get a promotion in their jobs. Will this practice be considered as adharma or dharma?
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References to tenets of Samanya dharma in Sruti

The various tenets of Samanya dharma like Satya, Ahimsa, Shaucha, Asteya and Indriya Nigraha etc. are present in various Smritis, Puranas, and even Mahabharata. Can anybody give references to them individually or collectively in Sruti- Veda Samhita,…
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Meaning Of word Sanatan Dharma

What is the meaning of word sanatan dharma ? Can anybody quote it from hindu Scriptures with Meanings ?
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Are there different kinds of killing?

Scriptures say "vadha" for the killing of bad entities. There is capital punishment, homicide, slaughtering animals for sacrifice etc. Are there different terms for all these forms of killing and different dharmic rules concerning them?
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As per the scriptures, can an adult son retain his Hindu religious identity if his parents were to convert to a different religion?

This is not a legal question but need an answer from the scriptural perspective
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Can one have no dharma?

How can dharma be determined, what if this is not apparent? Is there a possibility for a being to exist without any particular dharma?
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Is software engineering a sudra's job?

Administration belongs to the Kshatriyas, business or trading is allowed for the Vaishyas, can we classify software engineer's job as a sudra's job?
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