Significance of Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha
Synonyms: Law, Purpose, Desire, Liberation
In Dutch: Dharma, Artha, Kama en Moksha; In Finnish: Dharma, Artha, Kama ja Moksha
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Hindu concept of 'Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha'
Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha are the four goals of human life in Hinduism, representing righteousness, wealth, desire, and liberation, but are deemed lesser compared to the joy found in pure devotional service to God.
From: Skanda Purana
(1) The four aims of human life in Hindu philosophy, including righteousness, prosperity, pleasure, and liberation.[1] (2) The four aims of human life, highlighting the ethical (Dharma), material (Artha), sensual (Kama), and spiritual (Moksha) pursuits.[2]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) The four goals of human life in Hindu philosophy: righteousness (Dharma), wealth (Artha), desire (Kama), and liberation (Moksha).[3]
From: Agni Purana
(1) The four objectives of human life in Hindu philosophy, representing righteousness, material prosperity, desire, and liberation.[4]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) The four traditional goals of life often pursued, which are seen as lesser priorities compared to the pursuit of love of God.[5] (2) The four goals of human life that are described as insignificant in comparison to the happiness derived from pure devotional service.[6]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The four goals of life in Hindu philosophy: religiosity, economic development, sense gratification, and liberation, which are said to be attained through devotion to Shri Hari.[7]
From: Bhagavatpadabhyudaya by Lakshmana Suri (study)
(1) The four purusharthas that represent the goals of human life, as mentioned in the Shuka Purana.[8]
From: Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India)
(1) The four key objectives in human life; Dharma refers to moral duty, Artha to wealth, Kama to desire, and Moksha to liberation.[9]
The concept of Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha in local and regional sources
Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha represent the four life goals in ancient Indian philosophy, where Dharma signifies duty, Artha denotes wealth, Kama embodies desire, and Moksha reflects spiritual liberation, with Kama positioned between duty and salvation.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The four goals of life in ancient Indian philosophy, with 'Kama' representing desire and aesthetic enjoyment, situated between duty ('Dharma') and salvation ('Moksha').[10]