Man as a debtor: Introduction to the problem

  • Marina P. Asafaylo Moscow, Russia
Palabras clave: The Mahabharata, Duty, Dharma, Indebted man, Varna.

Resumen

The article refers to a concept that is central to the ancient Indian religious and mythological worldview: dharma, which is directly related to the idea of man as debtor is done through a comparative method of qualitative research. As a result, the state of indebtedness obtained since birth is revealed to man through the system of duties at different stages of life. In conclusion, each Varna must carry out a strictly defined circle of duties, ensuring the functioning of society in general. Dharma as debt is also found in the doctrine of the three goals of life (Trivarga)
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2020-04-28
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Asafaylo, M. P. (2020). Man as a debtor: Introduction to the problem. Opción, 36(91), 910-928. Recuperado a partir de https://produccioncientificaluz.org/index.php/opcion/article/view/31888
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