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What is the exact definition for Dhamma in Buddhism or Hinduism or other system?
If 'Dhamma' is defined using the word 'Dhamma' the term is circling and confusing.
Many highly respectable Pali/Sanskrit dictionaries give different meanings to the term 'Dhamma' and use the aforesaid circular form in definition.
A Pali-English Glossary of Buddhist Technical Terms - compiled by Bhikkhu Nanamoli' clearly states:
"Dhamma:= Idea (state) ; Inseparable from the idea of, subject to, having the nature of."
A term can have only one definition in one system and many definitions in many systems.
Also, a system can inherit many other systems (partially and/or completely).
Therefore,
1. What is the one and only definition for 'Dhamma' in Buddhism?
2. What is the one and only definition for 'Dhamma' in Hinduism?
3. What is the one and only definition for 'Dhamma' in any other system?
Many highly respectable Pali/Sanskrit dictionaries give different meanings to the term 'Dhamma' and use the aforesaid circular form in definition.
A Pali-English Glossary of Buddhist Technical Terms - compiled by Bhikkhu Nanamoli' clearly states:
"Dhamma:= Idea (state) ; Inseparable from the idea of, subject to, having the nature of."
A term can have only one definition in one system and many definitions in many systems.
Also, a system can inherit many other systems (partially and/or completely).
Therefore,
1. What is the one and only definition for 'Dhamma' in Buddhism?
2. What is the one and only definition for 'Dhamma' in Hinduism?
3. What is the one and only definition for 'Dhamma' in any other system?
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@Seyfert,
'Definition' is not same as 'usages/applications' of the definition.
For example:
if number '2' is defined as the 'sum/addition of a unit to unit (itself) [unit(1)+unit(1)=2 unit(1)]', it's applications/usages are '2 toffees', '2 atoms', 'wedded couple', etc.
'Definition' is not same as 'usages/applications' of the definition.
For example:
if number '2' is defined as the 'sum/addition of a unit to unit (itself) [unit(1)+unit(1)=2 unit(1)]', it's applications/usages are '2 toffees', '2 atoms', 'wedded couple', etc.
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