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1. Dharmic Religions

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   Dharmic religions, often collectively referred to as the Indic religions, constitute a family of religions and philosophical traditions that largely originated on the Indian subcontinent. These traditions share foundational concepts rooted in the Sanskrit term dharma (Pāli: dhamma), which broadly encompasses cosmic law, duty, righteousness, and the inherent nature of reality. While distinct in doctrine and practice, the major Dharmic religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and [Sikhism](/entries/s…

2. Samsara

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   The concept of Samsara (Sanskrit: संसार; Pāli: saṃsāra) is a foundational metaphysical construct within the Dharmic religions, primarily Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. It denotes the endless, cyclical reality of birth, life, death, and rebirth, fundamentally characterized by suffering (dukkha) and impermanence (anicca). This cycle is not merely a linear passage of time but a dynamic loop driven by karma and the inherent, deeply rooted atta…