noun
(Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism) The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order.
(Hinduism) One's obligation in respect to one's position in society, or the universe; one's duty, societally or cosmically.
(Buddhism) The teachings of the Buddha as one's personal path to enlightenment.
(Buddhism) The teachings of the Buddha as a practice to be promulgated and taught.
(Jainism) Rule of conduct.