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The Sanskrit term Dharma signifies the underlying order in nature and life (human or other) considered to be in accord with that order. The word Dharma literally means ‘that which upholds or supports’ (from the root ‘Dhr’ – to hold), here referring to the order which makes the cosmos and the harmonious complexity of the natural world possible. Dharma is a central concept in Indian civilisation where it governs ideas about the proper conduct of human life. So central is it, indeed, that the symbol of the dharma – the wheel – takes central place in the national flag of India.
I think there is a common conception of the force of “order” as a negative, constraining, authoritarian, stultifying force; and by contrast chaos as change, creativity, freedom and individuality. I think if more people took this view of order, they would not think of it as such a hateful thing.
Just my sleepy thought of now.



