Dharma

Dharma is a concept of Indian Philosophy.  It represents religious tradition, structure of practice, law, ethical conduct, righteousness, piety (humility), propriety of what is right, and equitable distribution.  Dharma is a concept of great importance to religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.  Dharma is an umbrella that covers much more than religion.  It literally mean that which upholds and maintains the universe.  So the concept of Dharma is essential to the essence of living for the Indian philosophy.  Dharma is a concept that helps keep everything in life centered and focused.  It practices ethical law as well as upholding legal laws set by authority.