Sanātana Dharma
"Eternal Law"; alternative name for Hinduism / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sanātana Dharma (Devanagari: सनातन धर्म, meaning "eternal dharma", or "eternal order")[1] is an alternative term used by some Hindus to refer to Hinduism instead of the term Hindu Dharma. The term is found in Sanskrit and other Indian languages.[2][3] It is generally used to signify a more traditional outlook of Hinduism.
"Sanatan" and "Sanatana" redirect here. For Sanatana the rishi, see Four Kumaras.
For the follower and related denomination, see Sanātanī.
The term denotes the "eternal" or absolute set of duties or religiously ordained practices incumbent upon all Hindus, regardless of class, caste, or sect.[1]