Dharma: Yudhishthira and the dog
I can explain why Hindus act with compassion towards all living things.
Dharma: Yudhishthira and the dog
I can explain why Hindus act with compassion towards all living things.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Many Hindu stories help Hindus to answer big philosophical questions.
- Dharma is the true essence of any living thing.
- Many Hindus see dharma as to act with compassion for all living things.
- The story of Yudhishthira and the dog shows the dharmic choice is to act with love for all beings.
Keywords
Dharma - the practice of compassion and kindness
Essence - the most important quality of a thing
Compassion - caring about others and wanting to help
Common misconception
Hindus think that dharma is about caring only for people.
Dharma is about compassion for all living things, not just people.
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