Dharmaniyama, Dharma-niyama: 1 definition
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Dharmaniyama means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Knowledge Traditions & Practices of India: Language and Grammar (vyakarana)Dharmaniyama (धर्मनियम) refers to “restriction for an efficacious transfer of meaning” according to Patañjali (2nd century BCE): the author of grammatical works, following in succession of Pāṇini (7th century BCE). The ‘desired result’ in language transaction is the successful transfer of meaning: this is the dharma of language and towards the attainment of this dharma it is the function of grammar to lay down niyama—dharma-niyama, restriction for an efficacious transfer of meaning.
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
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Partial matches: Dharma, Niyama, Tarma.
Starts with: Dharmaniyamakata.
Full-text: Prayoganiyama.
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Prasthanatrayi Swaminarayan Bhashyam (Study) (by Sadhu Gyanananddas)
11.1. Components of Ekāntiki-Bhakti (a): Dharma < [Chapter 4 - Analysis on the Basis of Spiritual Endeavour]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 4 - Conditioned dharmas cannot have the three marks (lakṣaṇa) < [Chapter I - Explanation of Arguments]
Shukra Niti by Shukracharya (by Benoy Kumar Sarkar)