Basic Description:  Literally refers to the divine order.    Also termed as moral order, cosmic order, or cosmic law.  Humans are not the only ones who are subordinate to Rita; the gods are as well.  They are said to be its guardians.  There are three aspects of Rita: Satya (truth), Tapas (heat, passion), and Yagna (ritual offerings).  Satya gives good conduct the power to produce results.

Sources:

Schumacker, Stephan and Gert Woerner.  The Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion.  Boston: Shambhala, 1994.


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