The Hindu religious tradition is a tradition unlike any other. As a conglomeration of varied beliefs and practices, Hinduism challenges the Western ideology of a compact religion and, through its historical significance, has become integrated into all aspects of Hindu society. This assumed spirituality within Hindu culture serves as a platform for the ideas of dharma and moksa to be closely linked not only to Hindu social and religious practices, but also to the very identity of Hinduism (Heehs 19) . There is an inherent tension between dharma and moksa, but rather than opposing each other, they make the other stronger, because one must live a satisfying lifestyle in each to live a complete life through the eyes of the 'Hinduism. In its simplest form, dharma means to maintain, or support (Heehs 58), but in Hindu culture it means much more. Dharma helps explain the changes, frictions, and diversity within Hindu society and acts as a source of coherence for the distinctive and defining differences within society (Heehs 18). More precisely, one's dharma is one's duty in life; what is required for the greater good of society and for future personal liberation or complete freedom from the material world. As Krishna said in the Bhagavad Gītā, “A warrior serves his king and his country, but he fights in a just cause for the sake of dharma itself (Mittal and Thursday 149)” – i.e. say even if the warrior does not want to fight. for his country, it is always his duty to maintain peace and balance through dharma while fighting. The idea of ​​complete liberation from the physical and material world that one can achieve through dharma is called moksa. Moksa is comparably as important as dharma in Hindu tradition and is a religious idea that... middle of paper ...... arma-yoga is the path of action and focuses on "the selfless and altruistic action. Both dharma and moksa play an important role in Karma - yoga, as directed action transformed into worship is the direct path to moksa - once again showing the tension between the two (Heehs 63-4) . Dharma and moksa have an intertwined relationship that weaves through all parts of Hinduism's social and religious practices and traditions. The two are neither in harmony nor irreconcilable, but act as agents of balance towards each other. Hindu social systems, as well as religious traditions, have been greatly influenced by dharma and moksa, and the three main yogas all reflect the goals and effects of these ideas. The many forms of Dharma reflect the complex variability within Hindu society and identity. Dharma and moksa still serve as a guide to India's way of life and culture..