The theory of Purushartha is concerned with understanding the conduct of affairs of an individual in relation to family and society.The four division of Purushartha are Dharma,Artha,Kama and Moksha.Dharma stands for moral law in society and is the basis of values.It is a regulative principle with bearing on duties and rights.
Artha refers to acquisition of worldly prosperity.Apart from satisfying the needs of his family,man has to lend a helping hand to the poor in society.Kama refers to desires of which sex drive is important.It helps to propagate the human species.Moksha stands for salvation is the ultimate end of human life.It liberates the person from worldly ties and leads to bliss signifying the merger of atman with Brahman.During the Brahmacharya ashrama dharma is learnt.Artha and Kama are important in Grihastha Ashrama.In the ultimate Vanaprastha ashrama worldly pleasures are avoided and steps are taken to attain moksha.Purushartha has moral and ethical values of Hinduism.
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