PuruShaartha

पुरुषार्थ

(Goals for man)

MokSha is the ultimate goald set by all religions. The Hindu scriptures also put mokSha at the top of the list of goals for man. They, however, set stages - each blending into the next for gradual and natural evolution toward mokSha.

1. Dharma - After a childhood spend at home, when childen were told of stories from RaamayaNa and Mahaabhaarata and devotion to Gods was incultated in their minds, they were sent to Gurukulas, residential hermitages, for study of the scriptures. Besides scripture, the Guru's wife trained them in filial duties and love for society, animals and the plant world. Even Raama and KRuShNa studied in the Gurukula. Life was dedicated to building up strong bodies and a disciplined way of life, besides the main object of studying scriptures.

2. Artha - Earning of money through honest work.

3. Kaama - Marry and raise families of your own but looking after elders lovingly. The cresation is for us, His children. Enjoy, but never forget God Who has granted you health to enjoy and means to enjoy.

4. MokSha - work for the ultimate goal of mokSha and fulfilment.