Purushartas Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What does purusharta mean?
A
Puru - human being
Sharta - objective/aim
The aim of life.
2
Q
What is the first purusharta?
A
Dharma - rightful duty “what were you put here to do?”
3
Q
What is the second Purusharta?
A
Artha - prosperity/abundance - helps us perform our dharma
4
Q
What is the third purusharta?
A
Kama - pleasure/love - enjoying what we have
5
Q
What is the fourth purusharta?
A
Moksha - liberation/awakening
Two stages:
Jivanmukti - awakening during life
Videmukti- liberation after death
