scripture - How do we decide what is dharma and adharma?
Mar 7, 2016 · What is dharma and adharma is determined by scripture. Krishna says in the Gita (XVI. 23-24): He who discards the injunctions of the scriptures and acts upon impulse of desire …
In Hinduism, what exactly is a lie? And is lying adharma?
Sep 4, 2016 · Is lying adharma? What do Kṛṣṇa and others say about it? Lying by itself is not adharma. The intent behind the lie is important in determining whether it's dharma or adharma. …
What is the difference between Dharma-Adharma and Paap-Punya?
Mar 19, 2022 · Dharma-Adharma & Paap-Punya looks similar. What is the difference between them ? I have created a similar question , you may also read it.
mahabharata - Dharma and adharma sides of the Kurukshetra war ...
Apr 17, 2017 · In the Kurukshetra war, the Pandava side represented Dharma, and the Kaurava side adharma.Then, why numerous warriors in the Pandavas' side also died in the battle?
Why isn't Krishna's deceit considered adharma?
Apr 3, 2025 · In Mahābhārata, Krishna engaged in much deceit. Why isn't it considered adharma? If it is, then why didn't he get punished for it? If it is not, what is main basis of adharma? Also, …
What is Dharma according to the Bhagavad Gita?
Jun 22, 2014 · Dharma, in spiritual context, can be loosely stated as right action. And what is the right course of action for a person depends upon many factors like time, place, situation, etc. …
gods - How did adharma begin? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Mar 20, 2018 · Lord Vishnu has been destroying adharma since his first avatar and he keeps on destroying adharma by promoting dharma. But how was adharma born in humans? Aren't …
Why adharma rises after each avathar of lord vishnu?
Mar 21, 2018 · God come to earth for destroying adharma but why he is coming again and again isn't one avathar enough for him to destroy adharma? Why he can't destroy adharma within …
What is the definition of sin according to Hinduism?
Aug 25, 2017 · Sin: Actions performed out of desire or anger. If the One (Purusha / consciousness) is attached to the actions performed under the influence of rajas guna (mode …
mahabharata - Is invincibility in a battle dharma or adharma ...
Similarly: It is not adharma to be invincible. But it is adharma to not give pandavas their share of land. It is adharma to hit from behind a woman, or from hiding, or when sleeping. But it is not …