Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Thought 162: About Purushaardhas


It is pointless to undertake any important activity without a goal. Therefore, Hindu Saastras have prescribed four goals for every Hindu and these goals are called Purushaardhas. They are:

• Dharma: enjoined duty or obligatory duty
• Artha: Wealth (and power and security)
• Kaama: Sensual pleasure and enjoyment
• Moksha: Liberation from the cycle of birth-death and rebirth

The next thought is about Purushaardhas (Continued), Part 1 – Dharma

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