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The principles of Purushartha known as dharma, artha, kama, moksha are, in essence, the methods adopted for bringing together empirical and transcendent values. They are the foundation of India’s culture, upon which are founded the principles of varna and ashrama. These Purusharthas together with varna and ashrama sum up the entire principles of India’s culture. Everything can be read here in these few words. Through the fulfilment of these, life became complete socially, physically, psychologically, intellectually, and spiritually.

The principles of varna and ashrama are founded upon the principles of Purushartha viz. dharma, artha, kama, moksha that are the foundation of India’s culture. These Purusharthas together with varna and ashrama sum up the entire principles of Indian culture. Through the fulfilment of these, life became complete socially, physically, psychologically, intellectually, and spiritually.<ref>Swami Krishnananda, [https://www.swami-krishnananda.org/heritage/heritage_4.html The Heritage of Indian Culture], Pg.no.52</ref>