Meaning & use
Adharma
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In Hindu and related philosophical traditions, conduct or a state contrary to moral and cosmic order; unrighteousness.
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The epic portrays a kingdom descending into adharma as its rulers abandon their duties.
Scholars discussed how ancient texts frame adharma as the root cause of social decay.
A note on using this word
Adharma is the direct opposite of 'dharma,' the Sanskrit concept of moral order and duty; the prefix 'a-' negates the word, much like 'un-' in English.
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dharmarighteousness
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