rita
rita — 名詞
1. in ancient Hindu and Vedic belief, the universal law of truth and order that kee
梨多；天理
吠陀傳統中的宇宙真理與道德秩序
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.
Okonkwo 教授解釋說，吠陀概念「梨多」同時掌管著季節變換與人類道德。
explained that + [concept] governs [domains]
Hana's textbook describes rita as the cosmic law that makes the sun rise every morning.
Hana 的課本將梨多描述為一種宇宙法則，讓太陽每天早晨照常升起。
describes + as + the cosmic law that [concrete event]
Nikhil compared the Vedic rita to the Chinese concept of the Way of Heaven.
Nikhil 將吠陀的梨多與中國的天道觀念做了對比。
The old poets sang of rita as the path of truth that wise people follow.
古代的詩人歌頌梨多，稱它為智者所追隨的真理之路。
Lara wrote that without rita, the universe would fall into chaos and justice would disappear.
Lara 寫道，若沒有梨多，宇宙將陷入混亂，正義也將不復存在。
- 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.