Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah (Template:Langx; IAST: dharmo rakṣati rakṣitaḥ) is a popular Sanskrit phrase[1][2] mentioned in the Mahabharata[3][4][5] and Manusmriti verse 8.15. It can be loosely translated as "Dharma protects those who protect it".[6] The closest synonyms for Dharma in English are righteousness and ethics.[7] It is the motto of the Research and Analysis Wing, National Law School of India University and the Hindutva organisation Vishwa Hindu Parishad.[8][9][4]
Scriptures
The phrase is part of a Manusmriti verse that says:
The Manusmriti was first translated by Sir William Jones in 1776 for making legal provisions for Hindus in British India including other Sanskrit religious books.[10]
This phrase is also found in the Mahabharata.[11] It is mentioned three times.
In the Vana Parva (Araneya Parvadhyaya) Yudhishthira said to a yaksha - Template:Quote Template:Quote This translation is from M. N. Dutt's Mahabharata.[12] In that book, this verse is found in 3.312.128.
A slightly different verse is mentioned in the Anushasana Parva.
It is also mentioned in Mahabharata 3.30.8 Gita Press, Hindi Translation.
See also
References
- ↑ Vidyāprakāśānandagirisvāmi. Gita Makaranda. India: Sri Suka Brahma Ashram, 1980.
- ↑ Indian Religions: Tradition, History and Culture{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Axis Publications(2010). ISBN 978-93-80376-17-2
- ↑ Studies in Hindu Religion{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Cyber Tech Publications(2008). ISBN 978-81-7884-386-5
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Shloka Shock: A verse from religious text not always just religious. The Financial Express(31 January 2019). Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ↑ Human Rights and Responsibilities in the World Religions{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Oneworld Publications(August 2003). ISBN 978-1-85168-309-3
- ↑ Manusmriti Verse 8.15. wisdomlib.org(9 December 2016). Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ↑ Wisdom's Blossoms: Tales of the Saints of India{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Shambhala Publications(12 November 2002). ISBN 978-0-8348-2938-1
- ↑ Dharmo rakshati rakshitah : Hindutva movements in the UK. Ethnic and Racial Studies({Template:Date).
- ↑ The public face of Hindu nationalism. Ethnic and Racial Studies({Template:Date).
- ↑ भारत में क्यों कहा जाता है, 'धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः'?. Nastik Bharat. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ↑ Srimat Maharshi Vedvyas pranit Mahabharat Sachitra Saral Hindi Anuvad; Gita Press, Gorakhpur.
- ↑ A Prose English translation of the Mahabharata: translated literally from the original Sanskrit Text by Manmatha Nath Dutt; 1895.
- ↑ think like a monk: train your mind for peace and purpose every day{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Simon & Schuster(September 2020). ISBN 9780008355562