“Greetings, wanderer. Please do not be offended if the gentlefolk about seem rude. As Dharma said, 'Tough times tan the human hide.' Your business in Shady Sands might be?”— Aradesh
Dharma is a religious entity mentioned by Aradesh, Agatha, Seth and Katrina.
Background[]
Aradesh mentions Dharma was a great, religious man. Several sayings are attributed to him, listed below.
Quotes[]
Quoted by Aradesh and Agatha:
- "Tough times tan the human hide."
- A man and his wayward tongue are soon parted.
- Caution is life in troubled times.
- Many sticks can be broken. A bundle cannot.
- Heed not the call of the wolf when the fox is raiding the hen house.
- Those who tend their own flock, know the shepherd.
- While you are out hunting the wolves, do not bring the lion to your den.
- The farmer who plants politeness will walk easy when the season is over.
Notes[]
It is unclear if Dharma was a pre-War historical figure, a post-War philosopher, or a mythical figure.
Appearances[]
Dharma is mentioned only in Fallout.
Behind the scenes[]
Dharma is an important religious concept in many Indian religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, among others. While not easily translated into English, it can generally be summarized as actions or behaviors that are righteous, moral, or otherwise keeping with the natural order of the universe.