Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s7.t8.34

v1.c7.s7.t8.34

In regard to *dharma* and *adharma*, *Tattvarthadhigamasutra* 5.17 explains, "the role of dharma and adharma, is to help motion and rest, respectively". According to Jainism, things can move and rest due to the presence of dharma and adharma. The two concepts were also mentioned by other Indian schools of thought; for instance, the Vaisesika *dharma* and *adharma* are equivalent to *karma*, and are related to one's actions. Jainism does not espouse such an interpretation and only considers them the condition or cause for motion and rest of things.