Dharmika (f), Dharmapriya (m or f)

Dhammo mangala mukhi-ttam ahimsa sanjavo tavo
Devaavi tam namo santi jassa dhamme saya mano
Jaha dummassa pupphesu brahmaro ayi vayi rasa
Na puppham kilameyi soye peeneyi appayam
Ae mae ae samana muta jo loyi santi saadhava

"Non-violence, controlling the senses and sadhanas - these are Dharma
Even the Gods greet one who personifies such Dharma
Because such a yogi very considerately enjoys this earth
He is like bees that drink nectar from flowers
They cause no upset because they drink delicately
But also make honey for others."

(from the Dashavaikalika Sutra, a hymn of the 6th century BC from the Jain religion. It is written in an ancient and powerful language called Ardha-Maghadi from old Bihar, North India.)

Swamiji often speaks of truth as the Sanatana Dharma, the eternal path of life, the tradition of living according to spiritual truths as the real path of life. Dharma is not bound by any particular religion or one kind of spiritual path. It is not dependent on any special, name, form, master or spiritual group. It's essence is the concept of universal truth that is eternal. It is inborn in all beings. It cannot be owned by anyone but can be experienced and known by everyone. It encompasses the laws of nature and spiritual consciousness, the idea of karma. It encourages us to worship the divine laws and their symbols, the various deities. Those who adhere to dharma respect Mother Earth through prayer, mantra and pooja. Through the various practices of Sanatana Dharma we can actually discover Truth for ourselves. One who sincerely follows Dharma can be named Dharmika. Dharmapriya is one who loves Dharma. The names speak for themselves! The ultimate, universal ideals are embodied in these names.