Dharma is more than duty or righteousness. It is the underlying order that sustains the cosmos, society, and the individual. The Vedas speak of dharma as a deep alignment with the divine order. When humans live in unity of thought, word, and deed, they reflect the cosmic harmony the gods themselves observe. In the context of the society, Dharma guides individuals to perform their roles responsibly – as parents, teachers, rulers, etc – so that there is harmony...