The word "Dharma" ,in the Indian context, takes it's origin from the Sanskrit root "Dhr" which means "to sustain" It imparts a sense of sustaining a paradigm or a pattern, be it of society or individual.Upholding this Dharma in the social matrix,speaks of Righteousness.This certainly leaves a question as to whether it is at all identical with the word"Doom"?
     However,it may be a point in question as to whether the word"doom" can find any identity with the word "Dharma Shastra" which is set of formal rules or statutes or decrees,enshrining Dharma ,in  a social context .
    Alakendu Das.


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From: Simon Brodbeck via INDOLOGY <indology@list.indology.info>
Sent: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 01:54:06 GMT+0530
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Subject: [INDOLOGY] Doom and dharma

Dear colleagues,

Can anyone comment on the etymological link (if any) between the word "doom" and the word "dharma"?

Thanks in advance ...

Simon Brodbeck
Cardiff University
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