Significance of Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha

Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha are the four goals of human life in Hindu philosophy, encompassing righteousness, material prosperity, emotional fulfillment, and spiritual liberation. Each philosophy presents these goals slightly differently but maintains their core significance. Vaishnavism emphasizes that while these objectives are traditionally pursued, true devotion surpasses these desires. Other schools, such as Vedanta and Shaktism, outline the hierarchy of these goals, affirming that Dharma, or duty, is paramount, with Moksha being the ultimate aim of life.

Synonyms: Virtue, Purpose, Desire, Liberation

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