The Four Goals of Life: the Four Purusharthas
Across centuries of Indian philosophy, life has been understood not as a random journey, but as a purposeful progression guided by four foundational aims known as the Purusharthas. These four goals—Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha—offer a holistic framework for living a balanced, meaningful, and a fulfilling life. Rather than promoting renunciation or indulgence alone, this…