The moment the eternal truth is achieved, the individual consciousness becomes zero, and this position can be likened to the center (0) where the x- and y-axes meet in the coordinates of mathematics. When individual consciousness is completely lost, mokṣa (nirvana) is achieved. The traditional ascetic practices and religions in India is referred to as sanatana dharma (eternal truth), and the core is the complete extinction of I-ness (individual consciousness). In this respect, the essence of Dharma is self-denial, self-sacrifice. The four pillars supporting the house do not exist for themselves, but create an empty space in the house. Just as the truth supporting the universe is Dharma, so the four pillars supporting the roof of the house to prevent it from collapsing are also Dharma. Dharma, a key concept in the religious thought of India, has the literal meaning of "supporter.” Something that supports something else does not exist for itself. This paper aims to establish the meaning of Dharma as the principle of self-denial and emptiness.
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