rita
rita — noun
1. in ancient Hindu and Vedic belief, the universal law of truth and order that kee
in ancient Hindu and Vedic belief, the universal law of truth and order that keeps natural events running on schedule and guides people to do what is morally right
Professor Okonkwo explained that the Vedic concept of rita governs the seasons and human morality.
explained that + [concept] governs [domains]
Hana's textbook describes rita as the cosmic law that makes the sun rise every morning.
describes + as + the cosmic law that [concrete event]
Nikhil compared the Vedic rita to the Chinese concept of the Way of Heaven.
The old poets sang of rita as the path of truth that wise people follow.
Lara wrote that without rita, the universe would fall into chaos and justice would disappear.
- dharma
related Vedic concept; dharma focuses more on social and religious duties, while rita emphasises the underlying cosmic order
- cosmic law
general English equivalent, though it lacks the specifically Vedic and moral dimensions of rita
- universal order
broader term used across many traditions; less specific than rita
- adharma
in Hindu thought, the opposite of dharma and thus of rita — disorder and unrighteousness
用法筆記
Limited to formal writing about ancient Indian philosophy and religion. In English texts, the word is often italicised as a loanword and sometimes capitalised.