معرفت ادیان

It seems difficult to provide a single definition of "Dharma" (right) which is one of the teachings based on the Vedas. Just like water that cannot cause the movement of fish in the river, Dharma cannot cause the movement of an inactive object, but it can help the movement of moving objects. Dharma is eternal, necessary, formless and motionless and it dominates the entire world. "Asha" means righteousness, truth and order. On the other hand, "Asha" means the natural law dominant on the regular movement of the sun, the circulation of the seasons, and the stability of existence. This essay mentions the different meanings of "Dharma" and "Asha" and are compared with each other in the Hindu and Zoroastrian religious traditions. This research tries to explain the similarities and differences of the two concepts using a qualitative-analytical library method. According to the results, Dharma and Asha are very close concepts and this can be rooted in the common tradition of India and ancient Iranians before their migration. In addition to their similar meaning, they have almost the same goals which is nothing but happiness and fortune.