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Four Purushartha refers to the four objectives of human life in Hindu philosophy: Dharma (duty), Artha (prosperity), Kama (pleasure), and Moksha (liberation). These aims are significant in various texts and traditions, indicating their importance in guiding human actions and goals. They encompass ethical living, material success, sensual enjoyment, and spiritual liberation. Through acts such as temple building and honoring Brahmanas, individuals can pursue these aims, reflecting their multifaceted nature in Indian culture and philosophy.<\/p>\n

Synonyms:\u00a0Dharma,\u00a0Artha,\u00a0Kama,\u00a0Moksha<\/p>\n

In Dutch:\u00a0Vier Purushartha; In German:\u00a0Vier Purushartha; In Finnish:\u00a0Nelj\u00e4 Purusarthaa; In Spanish:\u00a0Cuatro Purushartha; In Malay:\u00a0Empat Purushartha; In Swedish:\u00a0Fyra Purushartha; In Polish:\u00a0Cztery Purushartha; In Portugese:\u00a0Quatro Purushartha; In Italian:\u00a0Quattro Purushartha<\/p>\n

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.<\/small><\/p>\n

Hindu concept of ‘Four Purushartha’<\/h2>\n

The Four Purushartha in Hinduism encompasses Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth), Kama (desires), and Moksha (liberation), representing the key objectives of human life, guiding individuals towards fulfilling their duties, achieving prosperity, and ultimately seeking liberation.<\/p>\n

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Significance in Vastushastra (architecture):<\/div>\n
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From:\u00a0Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture)<\/em><\/p>\n

(1) The four objectives of human life\u2014Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha, which are achieved through good deeds, including temple building.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Vastushastra refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Significance in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):<\/div>\n
From:\u00a0Bhajana-Rahasya<\/em><\/div>\n
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(1) The four goals of human life in Indian philosophy: dharma (duty), artha (prosperity), kama (pleasure), and moksha (liberation), mentioned as lesser in significance compared to krishna-prema.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (\u2018ten avatars of Vishnu\u2019).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Significance in Ayurveda (science of life):<\/div>\n
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(1) By following these (Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha ) a man can become free from the cycle of Birth and Death.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ayurveda is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Ayurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

The concept of Four Purushartha in local and regional sources<\/h2>\n
The Four Purushartha encompasses Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha, representing the essential objectives of human life in Indian and Hindu philosophy, guiding individuals toward righteousness, prosperity, pleasure, and ultimate liberation.<\/p>\n
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Significance in India history and geography:<\/div>\n
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From:\u00a0Triveni Journal<\/em><\/p>\n

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