Purushartha (पुरुषार्थ:)

Purushartha (Samskrit: पुरुषार्थ:) refers to the four principal categories of pursuits in human life namely, Dharma (धर्मः), Artha (अर्थः), Kama (कामः) and Moksha (मोक्षः). The life of a human being was set in the framework of these four Purusharthas by our ancient seers. The whole body of Bharatiya texts and parampara have all aspects of life and after-life events seen through the lens of the purusharthas. Thus Purushartha drsthi is the most unique of the principles of Sanatana Dharma. While a vast majority of people in the world live a life to fulfil Atha ( ) and Kama

व्युतपत्तिः ॥ Etymology

The term

Artha

Artha Paribhasha

Artha is sanctified by Dana

Role of Artha in achieving Dharma

Kama

Kama Paribhasha