There is no word which can successfully convey the depth and the amplitude of meaning contained in the word - Dharma. Words like ‘right action’ and ‘righteous living’ are only translations which do no justice to the original meaning. Only Dharma is the equivalent of the word Dharma. Many people have mistaken Dharma for religion. But ‘religion’ does not convey the infinitude of meaning latent in the word - Dharma. Dharma is an ocean, whereas religion is a lake. While the scope and significance of a religion is confined to a certain number of people following a certain creed, Dharma is universal in scope, transcending race and religion. Dharma belongs to all. It is a belief common in the West that everybody has certain rights. But on the contrary, the Indian belief is that everybody has certain Dharmas to perform. But rights and Dharma are related. When the parents discharge their Dharma, the rights of the children grow; when the children perform their Dharma, the rights of the parents grow. Similarly, when the teachers discharge their duties, the rights of the students will grow. When the students discharge their duties properly, the rights of the teachers will grow.