What is the meaning of “Dharma “?
In the English language, there is no single word which describes the true and complete meaning of Dharma, although it is usually translated as religion. Dharma comes from the Sanskrit word “Dhr” which literally means to hold or to sustain. Virtues, beliefs, moral obligations, ethical laws, codes of behaviour, traditions and righteous actions that sustain human life in peace and harmony are all aspects of Dharma. 4. How old is Hinduism? Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion. It predates recorded history. Hinduism is the first religion of humankind. 5. Who founded Hinduism? Hinduism has no founder. It does not owe its existence to a specific prophet. It is based on divine revelations experienced by a series of sages, called Rishis, while they were in intense meditation. The divine knowledge received by the Rishis is contained in the four sacred books called the Vedas. The word Veda means knowledge, as the Vedas are the root and fountainhead of all knowledge. That is why Hinduism is als
