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What are the four purusharthas?
What are the four purusharthas?
Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha
What does Dharma mean in the context of the purusharthas?
What does Dharma mean in the context of the purusharthas?
Which purushartha refers to economic values and prosperity?
Which purushartha refers to economic values and prosperity?
What does Kama represent in the context of the purusharthas?
What does Kama represent in the context of the purusharthas?
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What is the ultimate goal of human life according to the purusharthas?
What is the ultimate goal of human life according to the purusharthas?
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In cases of conflict between the purusharthas, Dharma is considered more important than Artha or Kama.
In cases of conflict between the purusharthas, Dharma is considered more important than Artha or Kama.
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What is the meaning of Lokasangraha?
What is the meaning of Lokasangraha?
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What are the three components of Lokasangraha?
What are the three components of Lokasangraha?
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What is the meaning of Sarvodaya?
What is the meaning of Sarvodaya?
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What was the main objective of the Sarvodaya movement?
What was the main objective of the Sarvodaya movement?
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Study Notes
Human Values Enrichment & Dimensions of Good Governance: Module 2
- The module focuses on the significance of the theory of Purusarthas (Dharma, Artha, Kama & Moksha)
- The Purusarthas are four proper goals or aims in Hindu philosophy for a human life
- These are Dharma (righteousness, moral values), Artha (prosperity, economic values), Kama (pleasure, love, psychological values), and Moksha (liberation, spiritual values, self-realization)
- Dharma is considered most important in conflicts amongst the Purusarthas
- Moksha is seen as the supreme goal
- Dharma includes duty, conduct, and virtues, representing one's purpose
Artha
- Artha is about pursuing wealth, career, prosperity and financial security for comfortable living
- This aims for adequate means for material comforts in life
- It is also considered as the economic aspect of human life
Kāma
- Kāma relates to desires, needs, passion, emotions, and enjoyment of life
- This category includes pleasure, love and affection in human life
- It is important to do this properly in line with Dharma and Artha
Moksha
- Moksha is the ultimate goal of human life and focuses on self-realization and liberation of the cycle of reincarnation
- This involves spiritual liberation
Lokasamgraha
- Lokasamgraha means protection of the entirety of the world
- It involves maintaining harmonious relationships between people, animals, and the environment
- Kindness to animals and environmental preservation are important aspects
Sarvodaya Movement
- Sarvodaya means "progress for all" or "universal upliftment"
- This movement, started by Gandhi, aimed to create a new India based on non-violence and love
- The movement focuses on welfare of every person (rich and poor) irrespective of religion, caste etc
- The principles of the movement are focused on: truth, non-violence and self-realization; with leadership by example and ethical values
- The movement encourages economic equality & self-rule in villages
- Politics is to be seen as service (not power) & rich people voluntarily donating wealth for betterment of the society
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