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| − | Purushartha (Samskrit: पुरुषार्थ:) refers to the four principal categories of pursuits in human life namely, Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. The life of a human being was set in the framework of these four Purusharthas. The whole body of Bharatiya texts and parampara have | + | 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 Drshti (पुरुषार्थदृष्टिः)|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 |
| − | == Introduction == | + | == परिचयः ॥ Introduction == |
| − | == Etymology == | + | == व्युतपत्तिः ॥ Etymology == |
| + | The term | ||
== Man is chosen for chaturvarga siddhi == | == Man is chosen for chaturvarga siddhi == | ||
Revision as of 10:02, 30 August 2022
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
परिचयः ॥ Introduction
व्युतपत्तिः ॥ Etymology
The term
Man is chosen for chaturvarga siddhi
Trivarga is secondary to Moksha
Dharma
Artha
Artha Paribhasha
Artha is sanctified by Dana
Role of Artha in achieving Dharma
Kama
Kama Paribhasha