Daya Dharam
(दया धर्म)Literal Meaning
The dharma of compassion
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
'Daya' (compassion) plus 'dharam' (duty, principle); Guru Ravidas Ji's redefinition of righteousness as active compassion toward every living being, rather than ceremonial observance.
Spiritual Insight & Context
Daya dharam moves religion away from scriptural compliance and toward everyday ethical action — a truly religious person is one who acts kindly, not one who knows the correct rituals.